Tortaria "Jardín México"

Underwhelming was Sara's response to the tortas at Parque México. One of my students had recommended the place to me, and there was even a lineup, but in our proffesional opinions they were not that great. I do like it when they add beans, which they did, but I wasn't blown away, and I like to be blown away. I like a torta to bring tears to my eyes.
In all fairness though, we both had the same turkey torta, which was a mistake, and didn't ask for the house specialty. Maybe they make a mean chorizo or egg torta...who knows. Well I will never know since I'm not going back..unless I'm in the park and need an emergency torta...then they would do...but not on a normal occasion.

Tortaria "Jardín México"
123 Avenide México
Colonia Condesa

Tortas y Aguas, Las Palmas

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If you are not a fan of the stand and eat then don't come here. But if you like good cheap tortas in posh neighbourhoods, standing around coolers, and delicious mango juice, then come hither. They've got it all covered. In the high-end, pretentious area of Las Palmas, Tortas and Aguas is a refuge from the over-priced and over-strawberried* norm. I had the chicken torta and my friend had the milanesa* with oaxacan cheese. I recommend the latter. Accompany it with the agua de mango or mandarina and you will be a happy camper. mmmmmm I think I'm gonna go right now.

Fresa: Opposite of naco; a mexican slang word used to describe disgustingly rich, preppy stuck up mexicans with blonde highlights who usually are the offspring of rich Mexican political figures; fresas like to start each sentence with "osea guey"; fresas take over San Antonio, TX during Easter and Christmas and make a mess at all of the malls and ross stores. From the Urban Dictionary Milanesa: Breaded fillet of beef

EL Capricho

I know it's been too long since I last made an entry, but between having consecutive stomach issues and becoming a sucker for yoga, tortas have sadly lost a front seat in my life. But I am back and ready for more! And since being off them for so long El Capricho was a great place to start.

These are the most expensive tortas I have ever seen in DF but probably my favorite so far (although I say that after almost every one I try; but for real this time). The prices range from 68 to 150 pesos (more than most peoples' daily wage here) and you can order anything from your traditional ham and cheese to the more un-common cordon blue torta. The waiters are a couple of white haired men in their late 60's who have probably been working there since they were 16 and take great pride and joy in selling these famous tortas. I recommend sharing since one torta is really two and although I am a professional torta eater, not even I could finish it in one sitting.
I had the shredded chicken which I highly recommend. Ysauro and David, my lovely co-workers who took me there, ordered the pastrami and the serrano ham (dry-cured, Spanish ham). One thing that really makes my day completely Mexican is coke in a glass bottle. I am not normally a fan but be it in glass, and I am a fanatic. Usually establishments in Mexico won't let you take the bottle with you since they get the deposit money back but these lovely men let me take it away and no extra charge! Now that's service! ...well I guess they can afford to at these prices.

El Capricho
Augusto Rodin #407
Colonia Mixcoac
Delegacion Benito Juarez

Tortas de Pescado a la Manolo

Well you won't find these on any street corner in Mexico City, but you can find them in my friend's kitchen on Veracruz Street. But if he refuses to invite you in, then here's how to make them on your own.

What's in it:

1 fish fillet
1/2 avocado, mashed
manchego cheese
1/2 jalapeño
1/4 onion
1 tbs mayonnaise
1 tbs mustard
1 tbs butter
4 leaves of spinach
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1 bolio (torta bread)

Slice onions into strips and fry with olive oil, oregano and jalapeño.
Sprinkle the fish with garlic powder and dried chives, and in a separate pan, fry in butter. Assuming you're not on a diet, cover the bolio with mayonnaise and mustard. Add a few slices of cheese and put in toaster oven until it melts. Add the spinach and avocado. Serve with a michelada and enjoy!

El Pialadero de Guadalajara

Back in my Guadalajaran days I was known for putting back a Torta Ahogada or two, but since moving to Mexico City I have been sadly deprived of these saucy breakfast sandwiches. It wasn't until my Tapatian roommate, Oscar, stumbled upon them that I even knew they existed in the DF. But now I do. And now I am happy again. Well I was until they kicked us out after our first michelada... and right when it started to pour with rain.

But besides closing too early and the fact that my beer mug wobbled too much, I was thoroughly satisfied .

They even gave me a glove to eat my torta with! Either they could tell just by looking at me what kind of eater I was, or this is the custom here...but either way they're on to something good. I'm always going to eat with gloves from now on.

Hamburgo No. 332
Corner of Lieja
Col. Juarez
Tel: 5211-7708
9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cata's Tortas de chilaquiles

Chilaquiles; yum. Milanesa; delish. Tortas; delectable...so why not put them all together? is what Cata was thinking when she set up shop on the corner of Alfonso Reyes and Tamaulipas in Condesa. I was a skeptic at first but was soon won over by these heavenly eats.

After a long night and too much mezcal, these delightful tortas were a pleasing occurence for my hungover state. But since she just has a table on the side of the road and no chairs, standing up proved to be somewhat of a challenge...but a challenge well worth it.

Right on the southwest corner of Alfonso Reyes and Tam aulipas. Make sure you get the chilaquiles AND milanesa combo...you wont regret it.

Ricas Tortas Calientes (La Moderna)

Who needs Subway when you have these guys right across the street?

So far these are my favorite tortas in Condesa. For 18 to 22 pesos you can pleasure your tastebuds with milanesa, ham, chorizo, egg, or my personal favorite, the shreaded chicken torta. Ohhh ya.

The ambiance is similar to that of a storage room, but the pop in glass bottles, chipotle sauce and fancy boombox sure make up for it. And most importantly they aren't stingy on the jalapeños! Unfortunately though they aren't open Sundays to cater to your hangover needs.

Until they get their new sign this place is called Ricas Tortas Calientes...soon to be Torteria La Moderna.

Atlixco 75 Col. Condesa

Tel: 55-53-38-49

Monday to Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

They deliver! Call now