Description
This authentic Mexican torta recipe features a crisp bolillo or telera roll loaded with refried beans, your choice of grilled or fried meat, fresh avocado, pickled jalapeños and carrots, tomato, queso fresco, mayonnaise or crema, and crisp lettuce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a flavorful, satisfying handheld meal perfect for any time of day with customizable variations to suit all diets and preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Base
- 1 Bolillo or Telera Roll
- Refried Beans (about 1/4 cup per sandwich)
- Mayonnaise or Mexican Crema (1 to 2 tablespoons)
Meat Options
- Grilled or Fried Meat (carnitas, chicken, or steak) – 4 to 6 oz per sandwich
Fresh Vegetables and Toppings
- Avocado Slices (1/4 avocado per sandwich)
- Pickled Jalapeños and Carrots (2 tablespoons mixed)
- Tomato Slices (2 to 3 slices)
- Lettuce (a few crisp leaves)
Cheese
- Queso Fresco or Melted Cheese (about 1 to 2 tablespoons crumbled or melted)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Slice the bolillo roll in half horizontally. Lightly toast or grill the inside surfaces just enough to add a slight crunch while keeping the interior soft.
- Spread the Beans and Cream: Generously spread refried beans onto the bottom half of the toasted bread, then spread mayonnaise or Mexican crema on the top half to add moisture and creaminess.
- Add the Meat: Place your chosen cooked meat evenly over the beans ensuring every bite has savory flavor.
- Layer the Fresh Veggies: Add slices of ripe avocado, juicy tomato, crisp lettuce, and pickled jalapeños and carrots for crunch and zest.
- Top with Cheese and Close: Sprinkle queso fresco or melted cheese over the veggies, then place the top half of the bread on the stacked ingredients and press down lightly.
Notes
- Choose fresh bolillo or telera rolls for the best authentic flavor and texture.
- Warm the meat just before assembly to keep it juicy and flavorful.
- Don’t skip the pickled jalapeños and carrots—they add essential acidity and crunch.
- Adjust toasting time to suit your bread type and desired crispness.
- Distribute ingredients evenly to ensure balanced flavor and texture in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mexican torta, sandwich, bolillo roll, carnitas, refried beans, avocado, queso fresco, quick meal, authentic Mexican recipe