torta / TOR-tah
You may think “obviously torta means cake” and you’d be correct … ish. Torta does mean cake in traditional Spanish, but in Mexico, it’s actually a sandwich, made on special rolls called bolillos and filled with traditional Mexican ingredients. The fillings can vary from fried eggs to grilled meats, but usually there’s a base of black beans at the bottom, and some vegetables and avocado on top.
Maybe surprisingly, not EVERYTHING in Mexico is served on tortillas!