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,

 these two looked good- Tortas y Jugos and the Panaderia right next to it.There are menus outside and also at the ordering area.  Pay, have a seat and your order will be brought to your table. Neat and clean inside, it looks new.  Checking out Y***, the oldest review is from March, 2013; Tortas Y Jugos has been here a while. 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.    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.  There was also an area for cinnamon tea, cinnamon coffee and hot water.This 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.

Comments

[nhbilly]

Looks filling.

[Cathy]

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.

[Caninecologne]

I enjoyed the link you provided about Cubana vs. Cubano sandwiches.

[Cathy]

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.