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    Home > Blog > Burgers & Sandwiches > Carne Asada Torta

    Carne Asada Torta

    by Jenny Park · Published: Jun 8, 2025

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    The only Carne Asada Torta recipe you'll ever need! Savory and juicy carne asada is loaded onto a soft roll and piled high with all the classic Mexican flavors and toppings!
    Carne Asada sandwich on a board with a beer in the background.

    I really love a good sandwich and this recipe for Carne Asada Torta is at the top of my list! It’s so delicious and has everything I love, from the soft telera roll, the flavor packed and juicy carne asada, to all the fresh toppings. I think I could probably eat this once a week, it’s so good!

    What is a Mexican Torta?

    It’s a large Mexican sandwich that’s filled with a variety of meats including but not limited to, shredded carnitas, beef barbarcoa, pollo asada, chorizo, and carne asada.

    Our version today is one of my favorites, which is the carne asada torta. It can be loaded with as little or as many ingredients such as refried beans, shredded lettuce, cheese, chile peppers, tomatoes, sliced onions.

    Carne Asada recipe on a cutting board with ingredients on the side.

    Our yummy Carne Asada recipe is packed with flavor and incredibly delicious.

    Pro Tip: Marinating the skirt steak for the full 12 hours will get the most flavorful meat!

    How to Make the Perfect Carne Asada Torta

    This is a really simple carne asada torta recipe, that is super quick to make once you have your meat marinated and cooked!

    Ingredients

    A plate of freshly cooked carne asada.

    Assembly Ingredients

    An image showing all the sandwich toppings for a carne asada torta.

    Assembly Process

    1. Start with a nice smear of spreads (mayo, mashed avocado, refried beans if using) on both the top and bottom halves of the roll. Not only will this keep the sandwich moist, but it’ll help to keep the ingredients in the torta intact.
    2. Next, pile the bottom half of the roll with the sliced carne asada.
    Mashed avocado and refried beans on Telera rolls to make a torta.
    Carne asada being added to rolls to make a torta.
    1. Pile shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes over the carne.
    2. Press the pickled jalapenos and sprinkle with crumbled cheese. (Then gently but firmly press the top half of the roll over the ingredients to hold the torta together. Simple and delicious!)
    Toppings being added to a carne asada torta.
    A carne asada torta recipe ready to be topped with a bun.

    Best Rolls to Use for Our Carne Asada Torta

    Tortas are generally made using two types of bread rolls. The one we’re using today is a telera roll, which is a soft, round but flat bread roll that is sectioned into three pieces. The roll is very soft both on the inside and outside, but is sturdy enough to hold the many ingredients associated with a torta.

    A bolillo is another popular bread option in Mexico. It’s an oblong shaped roll with the ends pinched together to resemble a football. The outside is hard and crusty and the inside is soft and chewy. The texture also makes this bread good for things like bread pudding and general ‘dunking’ purposes. Both types of breads are commonly used to make tortas.

    Telera roll on a cutting board for a Carne Asada Torta

    Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions

    Make Ahead

    The carne asada can be marinated up to 2 days ahead of time. Any longer and the steak fibers will start to break down, making the carne tough.

    Freezing

    To freeze, marinate the steak for up to 24 hours. Then Transfer the steak along with any marinade into a resealable bag. Remove as much air from the bag, seal and freeze for up to 1 month.

    When ready to use, place the frozen bag of carne asada onto a plate and thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Gently pat meat dry and grill.

    Tips and Tricks for Carne Asada Torta Success

    • It’s important that the carne asada has marinated for several hours, although overnight is best, to help tenderize the meat and to maximize flavor.
    • The grill, skillet or grill pan being use should be hot before adding the carne to get a nice sear. The carne asada should only be cooked on both sides for a few minutes to avoid overcooking, which will result in a tough texture.
    • To help hold the sandwich ingredients intact, you can gently push in the inside of the top half of the roll with your fingers to create a small divot in the roll. It’s is especially helpful if you’re piling your torta high with different ingredients.

    Make a double batch of carne asada so you can add it to other recipes like some of our favorites below!

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    Carne Asada Torta recipe loaded with toppings on a cutting board ready to be served.

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    Carne Asada Torta on a wood cutting board with a beer in the background.

    Carne Asada Torta

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    The only Carne Asada Torta recipe you'll ever need! Savory and juicy carne asada is loaded onto a soft roll and piled high with all the classic Mexican flavors and toppings!
    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 8 minutes mins
    resting time: 3 hours hrs
    Total Time: 3 hours hrs 18 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 sandwiches

      INGREDIENTS  

    • 1 recipe carne asada

    sandwich assembly

    • 2 telera rolls
    • 1 cup shredded iceberg
    • 1 small avocado, mashed
    • 1 vine-riped tomato, thinly sliced
    • 1/8 small red onion, thinly sliced
    • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija
    • 12 slices pickled jalapenos
    • 1/4 cup refried beans optional
    • 4 dashes hot sauce optional

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Make 1 recipe for carne asada and cut grilled meat into sandwich sized portions.
    • To assemble: Schmear avocado across the tops and bottoms of the telera rolls. Top bottom buns with meat followed by tomatoes, red onions, iceberg, cotija, pickled jalapenos, and hot sauce. Gently press the top buns over the sandwich. Serve.

      NOTES  

    Tips:
    • It’s important that the carne asada has marinated for several hours, although overnight is best, to help tenderize the meat and for maximum flavor.
    • The grill, skillet or grill pan being use should be hot before adding the carne. The carne asada should only be cooked on both sides for a few minutes to avoid overcooking, resulting in a tough texture. 
    • The carne asada can be marinated up to 2 days ahead of time. 
    • To Freeze:  Place the marinated steak into a resealable bag, removing as much excess air before sealing, and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to use, place the frozen bag of carne asada onto a plate and thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
    Calories: 1280kcal Carbohydrates: 85g Protein: 69g Fat: 80g Saturated Fat: 17g Cholesterol: 160mg Sodium: 12469mg Potassium: 2700mg Fiber: 28g Sugar: 19g Vitamin A: 11916IU Vitamin C: 91mg Calcium: 376mg Iron: 21mg
    CUISINE: baja, Mexican
    KEYWORD: mexican sandwich, Mexican torta, torta recipe
    COURSE: dinner, lunch

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    June 8, 2025 / 29 Comments

    About Jenny Park

    Jenny Park is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food stylist and recipe developer. One of her favorite foods is donuts. #sfbJENNY

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    1. Diana

      February 18, 2025 at 7:25 am

      5 stars
      Very tasty. I used your carne asada recipe, which was excellent. My telera bread was quite huge and two avocados barely made it.

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