Grab a Torta from Tortuga Torta

You don’t have to cruise very far down Campbell Street before you spot Tortuga Torta (3867 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield). The food truck recently set up its post in the Parkcrest Center parking lot, where it slings out tortas.. The fillings in these Mexican sandwiches are definitely something to write home about, but it’s the bread that does it for us. It’s not just any bread—the signature bread on a torta is telera, which is a distant cousin to French bread. Each sandwich spends a bit of time in a press that seals off the sides and leaves it with a turtle shell pattern on top. On our visit, we tried the Al Pastor torta. This sandwich features pork shoulder marinated in a sweet-and-savory blend of dried Mexican chilis. The addition of pineapple pico offers a tangy touch of acidity, while the refried beans and guac make it extra filling. But if you’re still hungry, you can always add on a Nachito, nachos with fries.