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Good Food on the Road

The Drowned Sandwich

On a recent trip to Guadalajara, Mexico, Jonathan Gold discovered the torta ahogada, or drowned sandwich....

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By Jonathan Gold (1960-2018) • Jun 24, 2011 • 3m Listen

On a recent trip to Guadalajara, Mexico, Jonathan Gold discovered the torta ahogada, or drowned sandwich. It's a crusty roll, spread with black beans and filled with roast pork. It's then covered with a thin tomato sauce and chile sauce. He recommends several places in Los Angeles to get this messy and delicious sandwich.

Tortas Ahogadas Las Originales

11541 Laurel Canyon Blvd.

San Fernando, CA 91340

818-361-7793

Tortas Ahogadas Beto

209 N. Chatsworth Dr.

San Fernando, CA 91340

818-837-3177

La Chiva Loca

7952 Firestone Blvd.

Downey, CA 90241

562-622-2729

Tortas Ahogadas GDL

6810 S. Eastern Ave.

Bell Gardens, CA 90201

323-771-1924

Chago Ahogadas

6426 Whittier Blvd.

East LA, CA 90022

323-838-5943

Find all of Jonathan Gold's recommendations on the Good Food restaurant map.

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    Jonathan Gold (1960-2018)

    Good Food on the Road

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