Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsMexico CityTortas - Sandwich Recipe

Tortas - Sandwich Recipe

Inspired by Mexico City
Time30m
Serves4

Served with fried beans, mayo, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and jalapenos. Choose your favorite meat.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Tortas Ingredients

Method

Tortas Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all ingredients and slice the tomato and avocado. Rinse and chop the lettuce.

  2. 2

    Toast the Bolillo Rolls

    Slice the bolillo rolls in half and lightly toast them on a skillet or in an oven until golden brown.

  3. 3

    Spread Refried Beans

    Spread a generous layer of refried beans onto the inside of each bolillo roll.

  4. 4

    Add Mayonnaise

    Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over the refried beans for extra flavor.

  5. 5

    Layer the Ingredients

    On one side of the bolillo roll, layer the lettuce, tomato slices, avocado slices, jalapenos, and your choice of meat.

  6. 6

    Close and Serve

    Close the sandwich and press down gently. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

More from Mexico City