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Tortas

Sencillas or Supremas — piled high, always on warm telera bread.

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Every torta starts on warm, toasted Mexican telera bread, layered with refried beans, avocado, queso, tomatoes, onion, and pickled peppers. Go Sencilla with a single protein of your choice, or go big with a Suprema — our chef-built combinations stacking multiple proteins and double cheese.

Choose Your Protein

Every item below is available with any of these proteins, grilled or slow-cooked fresh every morning.

Carne Asada

Grilled steak

Pollo Asado

Grilled chicken

Al Pastor

Achiote pork

Birria

Braised beef

Carnitas

Braised pork

Chorizo

House sausage

Milanesa

Breaded steak

Pierna

Marinated pork

Huevo

Scrambled egg

Jamón

Grilled ham

Grilled Veggie

Grilled veggies

Tortas — Options

Torta Steak

Popular
$11.24

Grilled steak, layered with refried beans, avocado, tomatoes, onion, queso, and pickled peppers, all on a warm, toasted Mexican telera roll.

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Torta Pollo

$10.25

Grilled chicken, layered with refried beans, avocado, tomatoes, onion, queso, and pickled peppers on toasted telera bread.

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Torta Al Pastor

Popular
$10.25

Achiote-marinated pork, layered with refried beans, avocado, tomatoes, onion, queso, and pickled peppers.

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Torta Birria

$11.24

Slow-cooked shredded beef, layered with refried beans, avocado, tomatoes, onion, queso, and pickled peppers.

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Torta Carnitas

$10.25

Braised pork, layered with refried beans, avocado, tomatoes, onion, queso, and pickled peppers.

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Torta Chorizo

🌶 Spicy
$10.25

Homemade pork chorizo, layered with refried beans, avocado, tomatoes, onion, queso, and pickled peppers.

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Torta Milanesa

$10.25

Pan-fried breaded steak, layered with refried beans, avocado, tomatoes, onion, queso, and pickled peppers.

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Torta Pierna

$10.25

Marinated pork, layered with refried beans, avocado, tomatoes, onion, queso, and pickled peppers.

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Torta Huevo

$10.25

Scrambled eggs, layered with refried beans, avocado, tomatoes, onion, queso, and pickled peppers.

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Torta Jamón

$10.25

Deli-grilled ham, layered with refried beans, avocado, tomatoes, onion, queso, and pickled peppers.

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Torta Veggie

$10.25

Grilled tomatoes, onions, and queso, with refried beans, avocado, and pickled peppers.

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Make It a Meal

Complete Your Order

Pair it with the sides our regulars never skip.

Finish It Sweet

Save Room for Dessert

The three house favorites — a perfect close to any order.

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Tortas FAQ

Common questions about our tortas at El Carretón Taqueria in Gainesville, GA.

What's the difference between Tortas Sencillas and Tortas Supremas?
Tortas Sencillas let you pick one protein — steak, chicken, al pastor, birria, carnitas, chorizo, milanesa, pierna, egg, ham, or veggie — layered with our classic torta base. Tortas Supremas are chef-built combinations that stack two or three proteins with double cheese, like our Cubana (ham, pierna, and fried steak) or Norteña (double-breaded steak).
What comes on every torta at El Carretón?
Every torta is built on warm, toasted Mexican telera bread with refried beans, avocado, queso, tomatoes, onion, and pickled peppers as the base — then topped with your protein of choice.
Which torta is the most popular?
The Torta Cubana is our best-selling Suprema, and the Torta Steak is the most popular Sencilla — both are great starting points if it's your first visit.
Can I order tortas for delivery in Gainesville, GA?
Yes — order through DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub for delivery, or order directly through our Toast page for the best price on pickup.
Are there vegetarian torta options?
Yes, our Torta Veggie features grilled tomatoes and onions with queso, avocado, and pickled peppers on the classic torta base.

Best Tortas in Gainesville, GA

Craving the best torta in Gainesville, GA? El Carretón Taqueria at 608 Atlanta Hwy piles fresh ingredients high on warm, toasted telera bread — from classic Tortas Sencillas with your choice of protein to our legendary Tortas Supremas like the Cubana and Norteña. Order online for pickup or delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub — open late, every day of the week.