Mexican Fried Eggplant Sandwich (Vegan Tortas and Pambazos)

Hearty vegan Mexican-style sandwiches made with fried eggplant, refried beans, roasted chilies, and pickled red onions, served in a toasted roll doused in enchilada sauce.

Pork Carnitas and Oaxaca Cheese Shooter's-Style Sandwich With Spicy Refried Beans and Pickled Red Onions

Mexican tortas are delicious, but messy. This sandwich, inspired by the same flavors, solves that problem by packing them all into a bread boat and pressing them under heavy weights until they form a single, intensely flavorful package with juicy pork, pickled onions, jalapeños, beans, and gooey melted Oaxaca cheese.

Spicy Tortas de Milanesa

Of the many great torta fillings that can be used, one of my favorites is definitely the Milanesa, or a thin pork cutlet that is breaded and fried. And when I mean thin, I mean very thin. It should be 1/4-inch thick and golden brown, and yet it should still remain tender and juicy. It's hard to get right, but this version from Marcela Valladolid manages to really get the pork right, while also adding some intriguing toppings.

Vegan Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Panini With Sun-Dried Tomato Mayonnaise

A hearty vegan sandwich with a balance of sweet caramelized onions, savory mushrooms, and a tangy sun-dried tomato mayonnaise.

Vegan "B.L.A.T."s: Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, and Crispy Smoked Mushroom Sandwiches

A 100% vegan sandwich made with smoked mushroom bacon, tomato, lettuce, and avocado.

Spicy, Smoky Bean Cakes with Lime Slaw and Charred Avocado

These hearty vegan black and kidney bean cakes are spiked with chipotle and handfuls of sharp vegetables, cilantro, and lime, baked until crisp, and served on a bed of slaw. Charred avocado on top adds a bit of smoky, creamy flavor.

Pepito (Mexican Steak Sandwich)

This Pepito (Mexican steak sandwich) combines juicy steak with avocado, beans, and jalapeños. These easy sandwiches only take 20 minutes (or less) to make!

Chorizo, Pork, and Poblano Pepper Sandwich

Poblano peppers are mild, but remove the seeds and ribs if you're extremely sensitive to heat....

Breakfast Torta (Mexican Breakfast Sandwich with Eggs, Crispy Pork, and Beans)

A classic Mexican torta gets updated into the ultimate breakfast sandwich. Eggs, crispy fried pork, avocado, cotija cheese, and a spicy mayonnaise all served in a warm roll.

Breakfast Torta With Bacon, Eggs, and Chipotle Guacamole

Ham and eggs is a very common torta filling in Mexico, and for a good reason. The salty slices bring texture and loads of porkiness to the game, while the eggs help bulk it out. But you know what is crispier and more intense than ham? That's right. Bacon.