Güero

"A bright and sunny sandwich shop decked out with plants and Mexican artwork, Güero is all about the tortas. The restaurant’s takes on the classic Mexican sandwich come on a crispy telera roll, served hot with a variety of offerings including roasted meats like achiote-marinated chicken or braised beef. Vegetarian sandwich fillings include fried masa, potato pancakes, and refried beans. Most come with some manner of slaw, avocado, peppers, and cotija cheese, though there’s variety there, as well. The ahogada an iconic menu item with Carlton Farms pork, habanero slaw, and cilantro served on a grilled bolillo roll. The sandwich comes with a side of achiote sauce for either dipping or, more traditionally, drenching the whole thing." - Alex Frane, Janey Wong

"For years, this stylish Northeast 28th Mexican restaurant has been known for its tortas, buns stacked with everything from Carlton Farms pork carnitas to Painted Hills braised beef. However, the non-sandwich options on the menu are also worth a perusal, including seasonal specials like pozole or desserts like orange flan with candied kumquat. Dine in to pair your meal with one of the bar’s stellar cocktails." - Krista Garcia, Eater Staff

"Occupying a many-windowed corner of Portland’s East 28th Street’s restaurant row, Mexican sandwich shop Guero slings many a delicious torta to its frequent phalanx of hungry regulars. Included in its offerings is the popular and consistently delicious hamburguesa: A well-seasoned Painted Hills beef smash patty gets hit with a laundry list of toppings, including creamy avocado, American cheese, ham, and chipotle mayo. The pleasant pop of pickled jalapenos, sweet grilled onions, and chiles plays off the queso botanero." - Ron Scott, Janey Wong

"The immensely buzzy sandwich shop Güero hit the ground running in February 2017, complete with an agave-heavy cocktail menu served in a bright and airy space. The standard margarita is solid, but the mezcal margarita, with touch of grapefruit for crisp, almost bitter acidity, is perfect for pairing with the spicy mess that is the torta ahogada." - Alex Frane, Eater Staff

"For a no-frills lunch that will always hit the spot, try the tortas at Güero. Open every day of the week, Güero serves tortas stuffed with fillings like carnitas, refried beans, pollo pibil, and even braised beef and eggs. Complement the sandwich with an order of pozole or esquites, and no meal at Güero is really complete without some tortilla chips and salsa." - Rebecca Roland, Brooke Jackson-Glidden