![]() ![]() Some people prefer the sandwich on French bread, but I like the bakery bread that I get at Lupita's best. You will begin to receive our weekly Chew on This newsletter. It may sound like a lot, but it's amazing once assembled. Next, add sweet onions, pickled jalapenos, crisp iceberg lettuce and ripe, firm tomatoes, a thin layer of refried beans, ripe avocado slices and mayo. Citrus and Mexican spices sing so beautifully together. Using lime juice brings a little spark to the marinade once the sandwich is complete. I like to marinate my sirloin steak for at least an hour so that it is tender. ![]() When making the torta, I toast my bun face down in a skillet with a little butter. I can never finish the platter in one sitting, so the leftovers are a great treat later. I always get my order for steak tortas in a platter, which consists of refried beans, salad and Mexican rice. I've tried carne asada torta from multiple authentic Mexican-style restaurants, but Lupita's is the best, hands down. El Super Burrito & Lupita's Bakery is where I purchase my sandwiches when I'm not in the mood to cook it myself. I buy the fresh baked bread from Lupita's Bakery on Johnson Avenue NW and Edgewood Road NW in Cedar Rapids. I have, but my favorite is the steak version. Of course, you can try other proteins on the sandwich. The tender, seasoned steak and the crunch of the cool lettuce bounces off the spicy jalapeno. Then there is the light layer of mayo that pairs well with fresh avocado. The carne asada torta starts with a fresh bun that is huge and buttery - but not heavy - with a hint of sweetness. I thought the bread resembled a tortoise shell. To me the torta was amazing and unique, mostly because I had never heard of it before.
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