Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bolillo or telera rolls
- 1 lb protein of choice (chicken, carnitas, milanesa, or ham)
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
- 1/2 cup cheese (queso fresco or Monterey Jack)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1/4 cup refried beans
- Salt, pepper, lime juice to taste
Instructions
- Cut bread in half and lightly toast if desired.
- Season and cook protein until fully cooked and golden.
- Prepare avocado spread and warm refried beans.
- Spread mayonnaise and refried beans on the bottom half of each roll.
- Layer with protein, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, pickled jalapeños, and cheese.
- Drizzle with hot sauce or a squeeze of lime.
- Cover with top half of bread, press lightly, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate protein with lime, garlic, and salt.
- Assemble just before serving to prevent soggy bread.
- Add extra toppings like cilantro or radish slices for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Sandwich
- Method: Grilling / Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg