Posted on 12/23/2022 2:16:25 PM PST by DallasBiff
Many American sandwiches can only be found in one very specific location or region (or restaurant), but even those that have ventured beyond their birthplaces are generally best enjoyed in their original context. Sandwich history can be layered and complicated, but, like a good sandwich, rarely dry. American sandwiches are often surrounded by unexpected controversy, and naming the definitive version of any one of these sandwiches will almost certainly spark an argument. Argue if you will, but let’s argue it over one of these 20 American regional sandwiches:
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Assume your speaking of Runza. Never had the chili and rolls.
Have you ever been to the Eastside Deli on Alpine? I hear they have great meatball subs.
Lifelong Chicago resident here too. A small hot dog stand called Fat Johnnie’s at 72nd and Western Ave. sold them. Had a few Mother-in-laws, was told they are so called because they give you heartburn.
Have you had the Cuban sandwich at Porto’s? I had it once and it was OK, but I have nothing to compare it to.
Yes. Roast beef on kummmelweck... Heaven. When we visit family in western NY we go to Beef And Barrel in Olean as often as possible just for this.
But even if they offer it for free, don't add on the Q, I or A.
I love the Eastside Deli, an Italian deli owned and operated by an Italian family for decades. They do, indeed, have great meatball subs.
The Owl Cafe in San Antonio, NM has great green chile burgers.
“as challenging as finding a good delicatessen.”
We used to like Roxie’s Deli in Thousand Oaks, but I’m not sure if it’s even there any more.
Also in Thousand Oaks, for Mexican food, we liked Lupe’s. That IS gone now.
Virtually every small town bar/restaurant has the breaded tenderloin on the menu.
I personally like the ones that are pounded very thin so they are a bit crispy.
I know others like them thicker. To each his/her own.
As far as I can tell, the Mother In Law is somewhat a newish sandwich created by Mexican immigrants to Chicago and is now popular. It sounds yummy. Also respect whoever gave it the name.
Agree, its a stupid list without a mention of Rueben or Philly Cheesesteak.
The Mother in Law has been around in Chicago since at least the mid 1980’s when I first tried one. It was the guy behind the counter who told me they were called that because they give you heartburn.
Yes, it’s a treat. Google it. There was some celebrity chef recently in Lincoln, Nebraska to try it out but didn’t do it right.
“Had a few Mother-in-laws, was told they are so called because they give you heartburn.”
That’s so Chicago. LOL.
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