Top 5 Chilean Sandwiches

Churrasco Italiano is a mouth-watering Chilean sandwich made with thin slices of grilled steak, mayonnaise, tomatoes, and palta – a local name for avocados - all tucked into fresh bread rolls. But why is this sandwich dubbed Italiano? It's because each addition represents a color of the Italian flag: palta for green, mayo for white, and tomatoes for red. Consuming this sandwich might prove to be quite sloppy, so serve it with lots of napkins.Expand

Barros Luco is a simple Chilean sandwich that usually consists of thin slices of grilled beef steak topped with cheese (usually havarti) and served inside various buns and bread rolls. It got its unique name after the Chilean president Ramón Barros Luco, who was a great admirer of this satisfying sandwich. Even though it is unclear whether it originated in the restaurant of the Chilean National Congress or the Confitería Torres, to this day Barros Luco remains as one of the most popular sandwich varieties in Chile. It is always served hot and can be found on the menus of many Chilean restaurants.Expand

Chacarero is one of the most popular Chilean sandwiches consisting of a fresh bread roll filled with pieces of beef steak or pork, green beans, tomato slices, and hot chili peppers. The name of the sandwich is derived from the Spanish word chacra, meaning farm or ranch, referring to the vegetables which are a key component of the sandwich. Chacarero is so popular that it has even been named one of "the 13 most amazing sandwiches ever" by Time Magazine in 2014.Expand

Barros Jarpa is a popular Chilean sandwich consisting of grilled sandwich bread filled with a slice of ham and cheese, usually mantecoso, which is similar to farmer's cheese. The sandwich is a variation of the Barros Luco, which is made with steak instead of ham. It was named after Ernesto Barros Jarpa, the cousin of President Ramón Barros Luco, who loved the original Barros Luco sandwich but had problems with chewing the steak, so he asked for ham instead, and Barros Jarpa was born.Expand

Sánguche de potito is a traditional sandwich originating from Chile, and it's especially popular in Santiago. The sandwich usually consists of a marraqueta bun that's filled with fried onions, beef or pork intestines, or meat from cow's rectum. The meat is cooked until tender and juicy, and it's then mixed with fried onions and stuffed into the bun. Chorizo sausage is often added to the sandwich, while common condiments include mayonnaise, ketchup, or salsa pebre. The sandwich dates back to the mid-19th century, following the development of the first railroad from Santiago to Valparaiso, when street vendors needed to make fast and hearty food that was easy to eat and prepare.Expand