Tortas Y Jugos Goyo and the Panaderia next door (Escondido)

Thanks for stopping by to read mmm-yoso!!! while Kirk is (still) on vacation and Ed (from Yuma) is researching places to eat (in Yuma).  Cathy is writing today. 

The Mister and I were in Escondido again and next to the Toyota dealership on Lincoln Avenue, there's a small strip mall.  There were five small places to eat as well as a Laundromat.  Based on prior experience at strip malls anchored by Laundromats, we decided to stop.  At the inner corner,

IMG_4389 these two looked good- Tortas y Jugos and the Panaderia right next to it.IMG_4387IMG_4362There are menus outside and also at the ordering area.  Pay, have a seat and your order will be brought to your table. IMG_4361Neat and clean inside, it looks new.  Checking out Y***, the oldest review is from March, 2013; Tortas Y Jugos has been here a while.IMG_4368 Even though there are photos showing fries on the plate with the tortas, we were surprised the $5.99 price was inclusive.  

I ordered a *Cubana* torta, which is NOT the same as a *Cubano* Sandwich. In Mexican eateries, a *Cubana* torta is as varied as the taqueria/taco shop/stand where you are eating.  Basically it is a 'kitchen sink' of leftovers; a fresh baked, toasted torta/telera roll filled with a collection meats, lettuce, tomato, avocado and cheese as well as a thin layer of refried beans.  The version here at the Goyo Family place had ham, salchica (a sliced hot dog), chorizo, bacon and a thin, crispy piece of Milanesa (breaded, fried beef or pork; it was too thin to really tell, but the crispiness was what the sandwich needed). If you are like me, who orders an 'everything' bagel, or a coffee-tea-milk at boba places, then a Cubana is a good choice; always a surprise, unique and with multiple fresh flavors.  IMG_4372  The fruit salad (large, $6.29) which had a bit of every fruit in season as well as cottage cheese, granola, raisins, coconut flakes and honey.  A Vampiro (orange, beet, celery and carrot juices) ($3.99) rounded out this meal we shared.  So very fresh.  I really enjoy fruiterias.

When we were finished, walking next door, to the unnamed Panaderia, we were greeted with the smells of fresh baked goods. IMG_4383 IMG_4379There was also an area for cinnamon tea, cinnamon coffee and hot water.IMG_4392This was our purchase, less than $2.  Very fresh and good.

Happy to have found this hidden gem. 

Tortas Y Jugos Goyo 655 East Lincoln Escondido, CA 92026 (760) 871-6000 

Here is an interesting blog post describing Cubanas.

4 comments

  1. It was a bit too much food for the two of us, Billy. The dogs enjoyed leftover fries and we finished the juice while driving home with the extra fruit salad which was a nice snack later that day; the pastries turned into both dessert that evening and breakfast the next morning.

  2. I remembered reading it a while ago, cc. It’s the reason why a Cubana is usually ordered at fruiterias by us…unique. Only now have I had the time to explain in a post.

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