Grilled Hot Dog Torta #ILoveAvocados

by Ericka Sanchez on July 12, 2013

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Those walks to the torteria during the hot summer nights in my hometown of Torreon Coahuila were very memorable. My aunts, uncles and cousins walked hand in hand through the narrow streets to Tortas Torreon, the most popular torteria in town. Known for their infamous tortas de carnitas, the torteria, which was a stand with foldout chairs arranged throughout the sidewalk, had a daily line of hungry patrons that extended around the corner.

I stood in line but I wasn’t there for their carnitas torta, I was there for their secret torta, the grilled hot dog torta. This special torta was considered a secret because it was not listed on the menu but the locals did know about it (not so secret). It was said that the hot dog torta began here because kids would ask for hot dogs and not tortas. The owner found a way to profit from this request and began making his very own secret hot dog torta for the locals and their kids.

The pan de telera super-stuffed with two all-beef hot dogs and layered with queso fresco, refried beans, onion, mustard and last but not least, avocado. The avocado enveloped all of the ingredients together with its creaminess. It had this decadent buttery taste that made this torta extra tasty. For added spice, jalapeños en escabeche finished off this dish.

The recipe was simple enough but there was something special about these tortas. The combination of ingredients, loving family company, laughter and just the relaxed vibe of summer evenings made this dish a special one for me.

Now, I try my best to replicate this street food delicacy at home. My husband and son love it and we are now creating new and special torta moments this summer. Enjoy!

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