Top 3 Puerto Rican Sandwiches

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.Expand

Tripleta is a popular sandwich from Puerto Rico, its name derived from the fact that it is filled with three types of meat: grilled steak, lechon pork, and ham. The meat is placed in a loaf of fresh bread and topped with fries, ketchup, mayonnaise, cheese, and vegetables such as lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, and onions. The sandwich can be consumed as is or it can be grilled, depending on personal preferences. Tripleta is usually so large that one sandwich can easily feed two people.Expand

This unhealthy Puerto Rican dish is a staple at most parties and a favorite of kids and adults alike. It consists of two slices of bread with a combination of cheese spread (or Cheez Whiz), luncheon meat (such as Spam spread), and red or green peppers sandwiched in between. The ingredients may vary, so some add mayonnaise, olives, hot sauce, and onions to the combination. All the ingredients are mixed together, and the bread is then slathered with the concoction. The crust can be cut off or left intact, depending on personal preferences. Although this is not the healthiest sandwich in the world, it has many fans who believe it to be the tastiest thing ever.Expand