plural tortas
: a traditional Mexican sandwich typically consisting of meat, cheese, and assorted toppings (such as lettuce, avocado, and refried beans) in a soft split roll
Turkey tortas—sandwiches stacked with oven-baked or slow-fried turkey—are immensely popular in the Downtown Historic Centre, and elsewhere around Mexico City.—
Lesley Téllez
Lesley TéllezHeat a … grill to medium high. Place half of each roll (what will become the bottom half of each torta) cut side down.—Bill Esparza
Bill EsparzaOnce the carne asada is done, stuff it into tacos, burritos or tortas or serve with salad or rice and beans.—Genevieve Ko
Genevieve Ko… the best thing on the menu might be this gut-busting carnitas torta, a sandwich best split with a friend or ordered when you've got an especially large appetite.—Luke Tsai
Luke TsaiExamples of torta in a Sentence
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Serving churros, tortas, tequila shots and more from puestos, the options can begin to feel endless.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
Guests can try the eatery’s Oaxacan spin on mole, tortas, tacos, California burritos or taste more Oaxacan staples like Tlayudas.
—Charlie Vargas, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
When you’re done, don’t forget to refuel over yerba mate and tortas fritas (Uruguayan fry bread).
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
The new Taqueria La Nueva Vallarta will bring the community of Northgate a variety of burritos, tortas and tacos.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
Choices include arepas, burritos, tortas, nachos or even a family meal box.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2024
The restaurant offers Michoacán-style birria de res in various forms, including tacos, ramen and tortas.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2024
Today, the menu has expanded to include tortas, burritos, nachos and fillings like lobster, filet mignon and yams with wild rice.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2024
Dessert is a choice of a chocolate torta or ricotta cheesecake.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
Guests can try the eatery’s Oaxacan spin on mole, tortas, tacos, California burritos or taste more Oaxacan staples like Tlayudas.
—Charlie Vargas, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
When you’re done, don’t forget to refuel over yerba mate and tortas fritas (Uruguayan fry bread).
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
The new Taqueria La Nueva Vallarta will bring the community of Northgate a variety of burritos, tortas and tacos.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024
Choices include arepas, burritos, tortas, nachos or even a family meal box.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2024
The restaurant offers Michoacán-style birria de res in various forms, including tacos, ramen and tortas.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2024
Today, the menu has expanded to include tortas, burritos, nachos and fillings like lobster, filet mignon and yams with wild rice.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2024
Dessert is a choice of a chocolate torta or ricotta cheesecake.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
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“Torta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/torta. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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