Sooner or later while in Mexico, you are going to have to have a torta. They are not just a sandwich, they are a passion. Usually you get them on a bolillo bun (similar to a Portuguese bun), they are generally served hot and stuffed with something delicious. I don't think I've actually had a bad torta, but it has become a tradition of mine on my visits to go straight to the king - El Quadrilatero, and bear witness to the monster that is The Gladiator. Started by the luchador Super Astro, the restaurant is dedicated to Mexican wrestling, and decorated appropriately. More importantly, they dish out some of the finest tortas around and have no doubt about handling the biggest appetites, as they also specialize in making the most colossal sandwiches you've ever seen that actually get eaten (forget about Guinness record one-offs that take 16 people to hold it). The giant of giants is The Gladiator, which reportedly weighs in close to 1.5kg, and there's usually one in the window on display. If you can down The Gladiator in 15 minutes, it's on the house. Thankfully, you can get regular sized tortas here too, including a "micro" version of The Gladiator, and yes, it's delicious. 7am - 8pm Mon - Sat. Find it at Luis Moya 73 (metro: Juarez).
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