On its website, Los Reyes De La Torta claims it uses the best ingredients and serve up authentic Mexican food to customers on top of dubbing themselves the king of the Mexican sandwich.
Unfortunately, its Del Rey torta, which was featured on the TV show "Man Vs. Food," underwhelmed. At first glance, the ingredients stuffed between the two pieces of bread offer so much promise, and the size of the sandwich can make any food lover giddy with excitement.
Filled with ham, cheese, pork sirloin, breaded beef, refried beans, hot dog meat and chorizo inside an omelet, onion, tomato, avocado and chipotle sauce, the expectation for flavor to smack you in the face with the first bite is high.
It was a completely monotone sandwich with dry meat. The beans were not present until halfway through the second sandwich slice, and the avocado overpowered the whole thing.
Because the Tempe location is the newest spot to join the growing chain, the lackluster performance put on by the Del Rey torta could be a consequence of new cooks getting the hang of menu items.
The good thing about Los Reyes De La Torta is that they don't just serve up tortas, but other Mexican favorites as well. Quesadillas, burritos, tacos and other traditional plates dot the menu, making the decision process a little difficult.
Their shrimp cocktail is a tasty dish with a generous amount of shrimp. It's a fresh dish that won't leave you feeling weighed down, especially during hot Arizona summers.
Also refreshing are the agua frescas. They are blended smoothies that contain water, sugar and just about any type of fresh fruit you can imagine. The mango agua fresca is the perfect treat to send your taste buds on a little island getaway.
Even though Los Reyes De La Torta did not deliver in its biggest sandwich, it did make up for it in other areas. With two other Phoenix locations and a wide array of Mexican dishes to choose from, including a total of 23 tortas, get your fill of Mexican food in a welcoming environment.
Reach the reporter at natalie.miranda@asu.edu
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