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Torta Time

4.6 (48 reviews)
Open 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Dogs allowed
Happy hour specials
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Kareem P.

Oceanside finally has a place that is specifically dedicated to the art of making Mexican sandwiches, a.k.a. Tortas. A "torta" is a Mexican sandwich, noted for its crusty white sandwich roll and overstuffed ingredients. Introducing Torta Time. I first heard about this gem in 2025 when they first opened. They are a small, family owned sandwich shop that is located off of Mission Avenu off of the 76 in Oceanside California. I had a great experience enjoying the Milanesa Bistek & the Breakfast Chorizo Torta. Although the inside is rather small, it is kind of cozy and great for a quick bite. But it is not a place I would go with a large group. I appreciate that they have free Wi-Fi and a clean bathroom. For being a sandwich shop, they have a pretty sizable menu. The service is fast and friendly, and it typically is not crowded if dining in. I love that they get their bread, especially made locally for them and that is especially important for their sandwiches flavor. The portion size is actually perfect for me and it is stuffed with whatever protein or flavor you desire. I especially love the flavor of my breakfast chorizo Torta. I can also appreciate that they use family recipes within their menu and also have a creamy pineapple Jell-O, which was very delicious as dessert. I look forward to coming back here and trying more sandwiches from them and supporting the small business.

Tami S.

Great customer service, clean, veggie options. The chilaquiles torta, sauce, and jamaica were delicious!

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Araceli P.

The ambience is nice...they have good decor and solid service. The torta tasted fresh (personal preference for me, but I needed more seasoning), and the fries were delicious (because you can mess up fries, lol). They had a Chipotle salsa on the side, I needed more of that! So good! The only miss for me was the agua de horchata; it needed a bit more flavor, maybe sugar, I'm not sure. We took our order to go, so didn't sit in there for very long. I would definitely visit again!

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Christian C.

Gonna keep it nice and short. This place is run by such a beautiful man. You can clearly tell he runs this place with nothing but love. When I am craving a torta, I will only come here. The food is very flavorful and tender and the aqua frescas are so delicious! 9/10!!

Joriene M.

Torta Time is a new family-owned restaurant in Oceanside serving up delicious tortas, chilaquiles, and more. Their Super Torta blew me away. It's loaded with turkey, chorizo, beef, and chicken. The chorizo was my favorite by far because it was so flavorful. Adding the chipotle sauce was chef's kiss. This is my new favorite torta!

Grace G.

Amazing place for a delicious torta! This restaurant has a great atmosphere super clean, welcoming, and comfortable. The staff is very friendly, and Steph (the cashier) is especially helpful and kind! The food is fresh and full of flavor, definitely one of the best spots to enjoy an authentic torta. Highly recommend!

Amazing chilaquiles torta!

I ordered the chilaquiles torta, and it was absolutely delicious! Perfectly balanced flavors, fresh ingredients, and a generous portion. You can tell everything is made with care. The restaurant itself is very clean and inviting. Everyone was friendly and attentive which makes a big difference. It's also great to see a family-owned business putting so much heart into what they do. I highly recommend this place. I'll definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu!

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5 months ago

Love the tortas and water, everything always tastes so fresh and the service is amazing !

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7 months ago

This place is great and the guys are super nice. Highly recommend the chorizo breakfast torta. Definitely be back to try the entire menu

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7 months ago

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8 months ago

For real torta pounders the best tortas brand new service A1 tortas are excellent a must try

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6 months ago

The food is great but the prices are a bit high. The wait time was about 20 mins so it's better to order ahead if you can.

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