Where to eat sandwiches in Montevideo? Check out 7 places in the Uruguayan capital

There are many Classic dishes in Uruguay which can be confused with Argentine specialties. Empanadas, chorizo, fainá, choripán and pie pass are some of the delicacies found on both sides of the River of Prata with small variations. But if there is anything that the Uruguayan is proud to call his chivite .

The meat sandwich, ham, cheese, eggs, salad and bacon, usually served in a generous portion, is the darling of all Uruguayan. However, despite all my love and devotion to Uruguay, I confess that Chivito never touched my soul.

As the country’s gastronomic scenario is on the rise, Montevideo continues to become a paradise for sandwich lovers of the most varied versions. The mission of finding the best in town revealed a real challenge.

So I called a friend to help me on this journey: the Uruguayan winemaker Santiago Degaspari also a good food connoisseur, responsible for low intervention wines from Nakkal Wines and owner of Viti Bar de Vinos. Together, I believe we came to an honorable list.

Check out where to eat the best sandwiches in Montevideo:

HDP Smash Burger

This is one of those snacks that you wonder: “How did you not think about it before?” . But of course it had to be a Uruguayan the first to think. Morci Burger, from HDP Smash Burger It is a double smash with Morcilla Smashed that forms a delicious caramelized crust.

The meats contrast very well with the texture of the cabbage, with the greasiness of aioli and of course, with a slice of cheese. The generous filling is embraced by a delicious hamburger bread with a little brioche way.

HDP Smash Burger: BLVR. 26 of Marzo 1207, 11300 Montevideo, Department of Montevideo, Uruguay / Opening hours: every day, from 19h to 0h.

Republic Rotisería

For those who do not dispense with a good fried chicken, the Pollo From the Rotisería Republic is made with chipotle mayonnaise, tanned onion and cabbage on bread. I’m sure it will make you very happy.

The juicy chicken can also be accompanied by beer, wine or red, as the restaurant makes a good selection of small local producers. The house also has other sandwiches that are worth trying.

Republic Rotisería: Acevedo Díaz 1269, 11200 Montevideo, Department of Montevideo, Uruguay / Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am to 8pm.

Wild Bakery

It is difficult to select just one of the sandwiches of Wild Bakery that boasts an always well -stuffed and creative showcase. But when we talk about classics, we can’t set aside the simple and delicious medaluna Stuffed with ham and cheese.

Here, Croissant’s Latin cousin is elevated to perfection: light, puffed, sweet, stuffed with cheese and quality ham in a delicious combination between candy and salty. You can not travel to Montevideo and do not pass there to prove one.

Wild Bakery: BV. España 2758, 11300 Montevideo, Department of Montevideo, Uruguay / Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 8am to 8pm; Sunday from 8:30 am to 8 pm.

Club del Pan

At Club del Pan, I indicate asking for Mortadella with pistachios, Mozzarella y Pesto a sandwich prepared with a beautiful crispy focaccia, which carries a good mix of herbaceous pesto with mozzarella, in addition to the intensity of pistachio mortadella.

The dish is intense and full, but with a good touch of freshness made by those who specialize in bakery.

Club del Pan: Av. Gonzalo Ramírez 1485, 11200 Montevideo, Department of Montevideo, Uruguay / Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 8:30 am to 8 pm; closed on Sundays and on Mondays.

Paradise coffee

The newly open cafeteria didn’t come to joke. Node Paradise coffee the kitchen is also taken seriously and who has fun with it is customers.

There, ask for the Queso y Honers Truffled On brioche bread, soft inside and crispy on the outside, which arrives at the table with a creamy, tasty and original filling: a mixture of cheese and truffled mushrooms. The sandwich is vegetarian, but even conquers the fundamentalists of ham and cheese.

Paradise coffee: Consty 1866, 11200 Montevideo, Department of Montevideo, Uruguay / Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, from 9h to 19h30.

Sometimes Sunday

The restaurant Sometimes Sunday He gave a new air to a Chivito, but with that smoky touch that makes him unique, creating the first Chibrisket from the city.

The sandwich is made with brioche bread, spongy inside and lacquered on the outside, ideal for this Chivito. Inside, the smoked ox breast, complemented with mayonnaise, egg and tomatoes, predominates, as well as lettuce, which brings freshness to the snack.

Sometimes Sunday: Calle Perez Castellano 1518, 11000 Montevideo, Department of Montevideo, Uruguay / Opening Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, from 9am to 7pm.

Bar

THE Bar In the Carrasco neighborhood, it is the most emblematic place to eat a Chivito in Montevideo, served almost any time of the day.

The soft and white turtle bread brings a tender and tasty loin inside, accompanied with generous portions of ham, cheese, egg and bacon. The pepper gives flavor, and the lettuce and tomatoes fresh in this classic Uruguayan flavors pump.

Arocena Bar: Av. Alfredo Arocena, 11500 MontevideoDepartment of Montevideo, Uruguay / Opening Hours: Every day, from 9am to 3pm.

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About Giuliana Nogueira

Giuliana Nogueira is Brazilian, psychologist, photographer and communication advisor. He is neither winemaker nor sommelierè, but he is enrophila, in love especially with Uruguayan wines and Uruguay. Keep instragram @Instatannatspeaking more of Uruguayan wines than the Uruguayans themselves. Whenever it can travel to the land of our neighbors, who know how to receive very well.

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