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What Are Mexican Braises on Tortas?

A delicious Torta filled with mouthwatering carnitas and drowned in red chile and tomato sauce! It’s one of the best Mexican sandwiches you’ll ever eat! Mexican Braises on Tortas are the ultimate Mexican sandwich and are such a treat to eat! Stuffed with tender meat and smothered in red chile and tomato sauce, they can be a little messy to handle but are so so worth it! Just grab a few extra napkins, an ice-cold tea, and dig in!

What Are Mexican Braises on Tortas?

Mexican Braises on Tortas (or ‘drowned sandwich’ in English) is a Mexican sandwich made from a crusty bread roll that’s filled with meat and red onions. It’s dipped or “drowned” in a red chile sauce and served with fresh lime wedges. This sandwich is especially popular in the Mexican city of Guadalajara, Jalisco where it’s sold in countless restaurants and by street vendors.