Authentic Mexican Tortas

Authentic Mexican Tortas: Mexican Food From Paco’s Taqueria

Everybody loves Mexican food, and everyone loves a good, hearty sandwich. Unfortunately, at most restaurants, you have to choose one or the other. At Paco’s Taqueria, we say porque los no dos – why not both?

Our local Mexican restaurant serves up our own delicious twists on traditional tortas Mexicanas, better known as a Mexican sandwich. This renowned dish is a staple in the heart of Mexico, where our family torta recipe comes from. In our local scratch kitchens, we make authentic dishes from scratch, including a torta crafted with homemade bread and stuffed with south-of-the-border flavors.

Don’t compromise on your cravings. Get the best of both worlds when you order spicy, delicious tortas from Paco’s. Place your order online today!

Take a flavorful journey into the heart of Mexican cooking with our homemade Mexican food, using recipes passed down through generations in our family kitchen. Experience the essence of Puebla with our unique take on the torta, the original Mexican sandwich. Meticulously crafted with soft white bread, tortas are the south-of-the-border spin on the sandwich. Bite into layers of tender, grilled meat, fresh veggies, creamy mayo, and tangy sauces, all nestled within soft, toasted bread.

What is a Mexican Sandwich?

What is a torta? In our book, this Mexican sandwich is the unsung hero of Mexican cooking.

In Spanish, torta is a culinary term that loosely translates to cake. But depending on the cuisine and style of cooking, it can be used as a label for cakes, pies, flatbreads, sandwiches, or omelets. Whatever form it takes – it’s truly delicious!

Across Mexico, a torta sandwich is a staple. With fresh, soft white bread on the top half and bottom half and a middle overflowing with lawyers of tender grilled meat, tasty veggies, creamy and tangy sauces, and sometimes a dash of spice, this classic is easy to cook and even better to eat.

Popular tortas in Hispanic cultures include diverse names and flavors. One popular option for Mexican natives is the torta Ahogada. Called a drowned sandwich in English, it consists of a crispy bread roll filled with pork carnitas and red onions.

Mexican Torta Sandwiches on Our Mexican Restaurant Menu

For truly authentic Mexican restaurants, tortas are a menu staple. That’s why Paco’s menu boasts a wide variety of torta styles to choose from for your dine-in, carryout, or delivery order.

At Paco’s, we don’t play around when it comes to the quality of our food. We don’t pop open canned refried beans and call it a day. We source fresh ingredients to create the best torta cooked to perfection every time. Whether you want a special topping like pickled jalapeños or like to keep it simple with melted cheese and savory meat, we have a torta dish for you!

Check out our torta sandwiches below and place an online order today to get a taste!

Torta Cubana

$14.99

One of our most filling tortas! Our house-baked bread is filled with breaded steak, ham, hot dog links, breaded chicken, and chorizo topped with melted cheese on the grill, then covered in mayonnaise, beans, fried chicken, lettuce, sliced tomato, avocado, jalapeno, sour cream, and one fried egg. Phew!

Torta Milanesa de Pollo

$11.89

Soft white bread filled with seasoned breaded chicken cutlets that are pan-fried to perfection and topped with melted cheese on the grill, then covered in mayonnaise, beans, lettuce, sliced tomato, avocado, jalapeno, and sour cream. 

Torta Al Pastor

$10.89

Soft white bread filled with tender marinated pork, grilled onions, and pineapple then covered in mayonnaise, beans,  lettuce, sliced tomato, avocado, jalapeno, sour cream, and fresh onion.

Torta Milanesa de Res

$10.89

Soft white bread filled with thinly sliced beef that’s been breaded and fried until crispy, topped with melted cheese, then covered in mayonnaise, beans,  lettuce, sliced tomato, avocado, jalapeno, sour cream, and fresh onion.

Steak Torta

$10.99

Soft white bread filled with mayo, beans, steak, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, jalapeños and onion 

Pollo (Chicken) Torta

$10.89

Soft white bread filled with mayo, beans, grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, jalapeños and onion 

Ground Beef Torta

$10.89

Soft white bread filled with mayo, beans, ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, jalapeños and onion 

  • Queso Dip $5.99
  • Elote (Street Corn) $4.99: Traditional Mexican corn on the cob, with mayo, queso cotija, and chili powder.
  • Rice $3.99
  • Chips & Salsa $3.99
  • Guacamole $5.99
  • Pico de Gallo $4.99
  • Sour Cream $4.99
  • Refried Beans  $3.99
  • Horchata $4.99: Homemade rice and cinnamon drink
  • Jamaica $4.99: Homemade hibiscus flower drink
  • Coke 355 mL $4.99
  • Can Mexican Coke $2.99
  • Jarritos (assorted flavors) $4.99

You can browse our full menu online here if you’re craving a different Mexican classic such as quesadillas, burritos, or tacos.

Paco’s Taqueria Food Truck

Craving a mouthwatering, satisfying Mexican torta but don’t want to visit one of our permanent locations? Dive into our taco truck menu, featuring all our Mexican culinary offerings. Available for dine-in or online ordering today, our taco truck has the tortas you’ve been hungry for.

Paco’s food truck has also got you covered for private events. Reserve the truck and we’ll pull up and serve guests at your venue of choice. Check our availability or place an order online today.

Where to Go for Tortas Near Me

Paco’s Taqueria is located conveniently across Indianapolis.

Paco’s Taqueria East 86th Street

3367 E 86th St

Behind the Keystone Fashion Mall, right next to Crumbl Cookies

(463) 221-2164

Open 7 Days a Week

9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Paco’s Taqueria Thompson Road

5202 E Thompson Rd

Just off the intersection of Thompson and Emerson, behind Emerson Place Shoppes

(317) 986-4958

Open 7 Days a Week

9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Paco’s Taqueria West 86th Street

2902 West 86th Street

Across from Brebeuf Jesuit, next to the Trader Joe’s

(317) 405-8954

Open 7 Days a Week

9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Paco’s Taqueria Taco Truck

6816 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN

Just off I-69, at the corner of
Bash & 82nd

(317) 459-8116

Open 7 Days a Week

10 a.m. to 9:45 p.m

Paco’s Taqueria Keystone Avenue

4390 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Just off the intersection of Keystone Ave. and Fall Creek Parkway.

(317) 377-4132

Open 7 Days a Week

9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Treat Your Tastebuds To A Mexican Torta At Paco’s Taqueria

From tortas to tacos, Paco’s has been a successful family-run restaurant for more than 10 years!

Indianapolis diners choose to eat with us time and again because we honor our cultural heritage and commitment to quality through every dish we serve. Taco toppings, torta fillings, and yummy extras can be found at our brick locations, mobile kitchen, or even our catering menu.

For breakfast, lunch, dinner, and every meal in between, choose Paco’s Taqueria in Indianapolis, IN. Place your next order online today.