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    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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