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What to eat in North America? Top 100 North American Sandwiches and Wraps

Last update: Tue Apr 15 2025
Top 100 North American Sandwiches and Wraps
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PUEBLA DE ZARAGOZA, Mexico
4.4
Tortas
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Mexican tortas are luscious traditional sandwiches filled with delicious, mostly authentic Mexican ingredients. They are a unique Mexican creation, considering they are served in bread rolls, an ingredient that is not so often associated with Mexico.


There are two bread varieties usually incorporated in tortas, the traditional French influenced bolillos, and the similar round teleras, which are an authentic Mexican product from Puebla. The rolls are sliced horizontally, buttered, and stuffed with the most popular Mexican ingredients such as beans, avocados, ham, queso, jalapeños, and a myriad of other typical Mexican dishes like fried beef or chicken, shredded beef, roasted pork, and even tamales

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MAINE, United States of America
4.4
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Lobster roll is a Maine specialty consisting of cooked lobster meat that is, ideally, drizzled with melted butter and placed into long hot dog rolls. Additionally, the sandwich might include lettuce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Traditional accompaniments include potato chips or french fries on the side.


Some claim that lobster roll first appeared at Perry's in Milford, Connecticut, while others claim it was first prepared at Red's in Wiscasset, Maine. Regardless of the origins, the entire state of Maine continues to honor the tradition by offering more version of lobster rolls than the first inventor could have possibly imagined, starting an endless debate over how it should be made and who makes the best rolls. 

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Montreal smoked meat is a type of deli meat sandwich that originated in Montreal, Canada. It's similar to corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, but the meat used has its own distinct preparation process and flavor profile. Pastrami was invented in Romania, a cured beef product prepared by pickling and smoking the fatty and succulent cuts of brisket, then covering them with a coating of various spices and peppercorns.


Reuben Schwartz, a Romanian immigrant, started making smoked meat in Montreal in 1928, a product similar to the original pastrami. Called viande fumé in the Quebec province, it is a much sturdier product with an intense, smoky flavor. 

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MEXICO CITY, Mexico
4.4
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Enchilada Suiza is a popular Mexican dish consisting of enchiladas topped with a sauce based on milk or cream. The first one was made in a restaurant named Sanborn in Mexico City. The name of the dish can be translated as Swiss enchiladas because the Swiss immigrants introduced dairy-based sauces to Mexican cuisine.

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SAN DIEGO, United States of America
4.4
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Carne asada burrito is a type of burrito that originates from San Diego. The dish consists of a large flour tortilla topped with carne asada meat, pico de gallo, and guacamole. The carne asada parts is made with a combination of beef (skirt or flank steak), lemon juice, lime juice, salt, pepper, and onions.


The pico de gallo consists of tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic powder, oregano, chili powder, and cumin, while the guacamole is made with avocados, pico de gallo, lemon juice, lime juice, and a dash of hot sauce. 

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TEXAS, United States of America
4.4
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The practice of smoking brisket has a long tradition in Texas, and this juicy, fatty treat also works great as a flavorful sandwich filling. Texas brisket sandwiches can be considered more of a concept than a recipe - various toppings and sorts of bread can be used, but the undisputed star remains the slow-smoked brisket, whether chopped or sliced.


It can be tucked between slices of bread or piled on a toasted bun, served on its own or drenched in sauce, and garnished with toppings such as cheese, pickles, and onions - whatever the combination, the fatty brisket meat with a smoky crust guarantees a mouthwatering perfection in each bite.

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MAINE, United States of America
4.4
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One of New England cuisine staples, the Maine-style lobster roll consists of a chilled lobster salad tucked into New England-style split-top buns. The lobster salad, at its basic, is made with knuckle and claw meat that is dressed in mayonnaise and mixed with finely chopped celery, seasoned only with salt and pepper.


Variations typically include ingredients like lemon juice, mustard, and chives. Because the buns are buttered and toasted, the result is a lobster roll with contrasting texture and flavor: a warm, buttery, toasted bun vs. a cold, crunchy lobster salad. 

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CONNECTICUT, United States of America
4.4
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The first type of lobster roll to exist, the Connecticut-style lobster roll, is characterized by the fact that it's warm; both the lobster meat and the roll are. The lobster meat is steamed or boiled, tucked into a toasted and warm New England-style bun, and then drizzled over with drawn butter.


Typically, knuckle and claw meat, but sometimes tail as well, are preferred, and there is very little seasoning, usually only salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Variations will typically include ingredients, herbs, and spices like chives, dill, and paprika. 
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PUERTO RICO and  one more region
4.4
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Jibarito is a unique Puerto Rican sandwich made with smashed, fried plantains instead of bread. The sandwich is typically filled with garlic mayonnaise, meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. The origins of jibarito are somewhat hard to untangle, as some claim that the sandwich is originally a Puerto Rican invention, while others claim that it was created by Juan Figueroa at the Borinquen Restaurant in Chicago in 1996.


The most probable theory says that the sandwich was invented by Coquí Feliciano and Jorge Muñoz at Plátano Loco restaurant in Aguada, Puerto Rico, and Figueroa probably read about it, which inspired him to make another version in Chicago.

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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico and  one more region
4.3
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Burrito is a dish consisting of a wheat flour tortilla that is wrapped in such a way that it is possible to fully enclose the flavorful filling on the interior. The filling consists of a combination of various ingredients such as meat, beans, rice, lettuce, guacamole, and cheese, among others.


Its name means little donkey in Spanish, and a popular theory suggests that it stems from the way the bedrolls and packs appeared on the donkeys that carried them. Some claim that the dish originated in the 19th century by either the vaqueros in Northern Mexico, farmers in California, or the miners from Sonora. 

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NEW YORK CITY, United States of America
4.3
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PHILADELPHIA, United States of America
4.3
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LOUISIANA, United States of America
4.3
15
Sandwich
FLORIDA, United States of America
4.3
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Sandwich
NEW YORK CITY, United States of America
4.3
18
Sandwich
PHILADELPHIA, United States of America
4.3
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Sandwich
NASHVILLE, United States of America
4.3
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  and  one more country
4.3
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SAN FRANCISCO, United States of America
4.2
24
Burger
MINNEAPOLIS, United States of America
4.2
25
Burger
OKLAHOMA, United States of America
4.2
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27
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BUFFALO, United States of America
4.2
28
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GUANAJUATO CITY, Mexico
4.2
29
Street Food
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
4.2
30
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
4.1
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TUCSON, United States of America
4.1
33
Sandwich
CALIFORNIA, United States of America
4.1
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Sandwich
CHICAGO, United States of America
4.1
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MAINE, United States of America
4.1
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Sandwich
NEW ORLEANS, United States of America
4.1
38
Sandwich type
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
4.1
39
Sandwich
NEW YORK CITY, United States of America
4.1
40
Sandwich type
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
4.1
41
Burger
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
4.1
42
Sandwich
PUEBLA DE ZARAGOZA, Mexico
4.1
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Sandwich
GUADALAJARA, Mexico
4.1
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NEW YORK CITY, United States of America
4.1
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Burger
NEW MEXICO, United States of America
4.1
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Sandwich
NEW ENGLAND, United States of America
4.1
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SAN FERNANDO, Trinidad and Tobago
4.1
51
Sandwich
SARATOGA SPRINGS, United States of America
4.0
52
Sandwich
LOS ANGELES, United States of America  and  one more country
4.0
53
Sandwich type
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
4.0
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55
Sandwich
CALIFORNIA, United States of America
4.0
56
Sandwich
NEW ENGLAND, United States of America
4.0
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SAN DIEGO, United States of America
4.0
58
Burger
WISCONSIN, United States of America
4.0
59
Sandwich
INDIANA, United States of America  and  one more region
4.0
60
Sandwich
NEBRASKA, United States of America
4.0
61
Burger
MONTANA, United States of America
4.0
62
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SAN LUIS POTOSÍ CITY, Mexico
4.0
63
Sandwich
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  and  one more country
3.9
64
Sandwich
PHILADELPHIA, United States of America
3.9
65
Sandwich
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3.9
66
Sandwich
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3.9
67
Sandwich
NEW YORK, United States of America
3.9
68
Sandwich
LOUISVILLE, United States of America
3.9
69
Sandwich
VIRGINIA, United States of America
3.9
70
Sandwich
PUERTO RICO
3.9
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3.8
73
Sandwich
CALIFORNIA, United States of America
3.8
74
Sandwich
NEW JERSEY, United States of America
3.8
75
Burger
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
3.8
76
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HALIFAX, Canada
3.8
77
Sandwich
MINNESOTA, United States of America
3.8
78
Burger
SOUTH CAROLINA, United States of America
3.8
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NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES, United States of America
3.8
81
Sandwich
LEÓN DE LOS ALDAMA, Mexico
3.8
82
Sandwich
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3.7
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IOWA, United States of America
3.7
85
Sandwich
BINGHAMTON, United States of America
3.7
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87
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BOSTON, United States of America
3.6
88
Sandwich
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3.6
89
Sandwich
OHIO, United States of America
3.6
90
Sandwich
MEXICO CITY, Mexico  and  one more region
3.6
91
Sandwich
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
3.6
92
Burger
SOUTHERN UNITED STATES, United States of America
3.6
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Burger
OKLAHOMA CITY, United States of America
3.6
96
Burger
LOS ANGELES, United States of America
3.5
97
Burger
HAVANA, Cuba
3.5
98
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GRAND RAPIDS, United States of America
3.5
99
Burger
SALT LAKE CITY, United States of America  and  one more region
3.5
100

TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. For the “Top 100 North American Sandwiches and Wraps” list until April 15, 2025, 14,800 ratings were recorded, of which 12,102 were recognized by the system as legitimate. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.

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