Chacarero
Chilean restaurant · Downtown ·
Homemade Chilean sandwiches with grilled beef, chicken, green beans, avocado
Homemade Chilean sandwiches with grilled beef, chicken, green beans, avocado
"The namesake item at Downtown Crossing mainstay Chacarero — a casual shop that does bustling weekday lunch business — is a Chilean sandwich made with beef or chicken (or both), Muenster cheese, tomatoes, steamed green beans, avocado spread, and hot sauce. Chacarero got its start as a pushcart before moving into a permanent storefront back in 2005." - Tanya Edwards
"The signature sandwich from Chacarero is unlike any other handheld meal in the city. This classic Chilean chacarero consists of grilled steak or chicken (or both — get both), fresh tomatoes, steamed green beans, a slice of Muenster, avocado spread, salt, and pepper, and it’s all stuffed into a soft, freshly baked round roll. (Note: Chacarero is closed on weekends.)" - Nathan Tavares
"Green beans aren’t really thought of as a traditional sandwich component. But that’s what you get when you order a chacarero, a giant Chilean sandwich filled with your choice of chicken or beef, unmelted muenster cheese, tomato, avocado spread, and those beans. To be honest, it doesn’t look too appetizing, but don’t judge it on how it looks, because it is really good, thanks in large part to the soft, fluffy fresh bread with just a little crunch that it’s served on. There isn’t much else on the menu, but when you take some simple ingredients and turn them into one of the best sandwiches in the neighborhood, you don’t need much else." - dan secatore
"The Chacarero legacy started nearly 30 years ago when Chilean native Juan Hurtado sold traditional chacarero sandwiches from a pushcart in Downtown Crossing. Decades later, the combination of grilled beef, sliced tomato, green beans, Muenster cheese, and homemade bread is still a hit, especially at lunch. Round out the meal with empanadas, oven-fried potatoes, or flan. On Fridays, Chacarero serves an entirely vegan sandwich." - Celina Colby
"The signature sandwich from Chacarero is unlike any other sandwich in the city. This Chilean classic sandwich consists of grilled steak or chicken (or both — get both), fresh tomatoes, steamed green beans, a slice of Muenster, avocado spread, salt, and pepper, and it’s all stuffed into a soft, freshly baked round roll. (Note: Chacarero is closed on weekends.)" - Terrence Doyle, Rachel Leah Blumenthal, Nathan Tavares