I am upping my review to 5 stars. I ordered takeout and selected the Gustavo, which is based on fried chicken (chicken fingers), but you can also select grilled chicken. The sandwich was outstanding and accompanied by delicious homemade chips. We also got some fried potatoes with a cheese sauce which was a bit spicy, This is a small place, but there are a few tables for eating in. The server behind the counter was friendly and efficient. I am spreading the word with friends and family that this is a wonderful choice for unique sandwiches. read more

The food is delicious! I ordered the Chivito and it was absolutely incredible. All of the flavors together of the marinated ribeye to the chimichurri & garlic aioli blended well together along with the bacon and the egg. My wife and I also split a Xoco cookie. You have to try one! It was so good. The food came out really fast. The woman said it would take about 15 minutes but it took way less than that. Very nice casual spot with lots of fun artwork of their food truck on the walls. I can't wait to try another sandwich! read more

Tortuga Sandwich Shop - The Chivito - Sandwiches Near Me - Sanborn, New York

My husband picked up sandwiches and fries for dinner last night...delicious!!! I got the Phoenix which had turkey and avocado...I could only eat half as it was very filling. The sandwich also came with homemade chips which I love and they were excellent!!! We also got an order of fries with a cheese sauce...also delicious. I would definitely recommend this place...the food is high quality. We will be going back!!! read more

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Everything was top notch at Tortuga... The sandwiches are a meal and a half, well made with quality ingredients. There are so many enticing choices it was hard to make a decision. Well, just close your eyes and point, then vow to go back another time and have a different item. The Brussels sprouts special of the day was so good 3 of us devoured them in less than a minute. The sandwiches are mighty and enough for lunch and then dinner as soon as you're hungry again. Don't pass on the sweets, either. You'll regret it if you don't try the Aztec cake. Order at the counter.... They said 15 minutes for our sandwiches but it was much faster than that as we were the only customers at 2:30 on a weekday. It's not a fancy place, just a few tables, but they were playing some good tunes and it was pleasant to sit there and eat it sandwiches. read more

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Great food! Worth the price! It's a hidden gem in Sanborn. I always get the brasa on a salad instead of the sandwich. Soooo good! The chicken is flavorful and cooked well. The super crispy potatoes are worth it as your side upgrade. Definitely try it if you haven't! Also, I normally order ahead of time on the Toast App and pick up. Easy and convenient. read more

Tortuga Sandwich Shop - Super Crispy Potatoes - Sandwiches Near Me - Sanborn, New York

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Love their Gustavo. Used to be better when it was fresh chicken and not chicken tenders but still good flavor. The staff however is always friendly and the shop is a cute little place to grab a quick lunch. Their specials are always good too, especially their birria. read more

Family and friend favorite when they visit! The sandwiches are soooo good and we have never gotten something bad here. The go to options are the Gustavo and the Chino! And their homemade chips are delicious too! There's a nice little area to eat in and a parking lot out front. Definitely a great hidden spot! read more

Good was amazing, service was excellent and the ambiance was great! Definitely recommend and look forward to coming back for more deliciousness! Thank read more

Tortuga Sandwich Shop - Gustavo - Sandwiches Near Me - Sanborn, New York

I ate lunch here today for the first time. Excellent doesn't do it justice. There are so many run-of-the-mill sub shops in WNY - this is not one of them! Everything there is original and unique to the area. I had the Chino and it was amazing. read more

Tortuga Sandwich Shop - The Chino - Sandwiches Near Me - Sanborn, New York

Everything is seriously incredible here. I've tried a bunch of the sandwiches now and my favorite remains the Zamira. The elote pasta salad and super crispy potatoes are both amazing too. The flavors are just unmatched. They know what they're doing here. I'll drive nearly 40 minutes out of the way to come back here. read more

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Guys please get yourselves over to tortuga. The woman at the counter when I went in was so polite and nice. Clean and decorated in a bright colorful atmosphere. Now onto the food... crazy good. The Gustavo sandwich is so flavorful and I got a side of Mac and cheese bites that were incredible. My friend told me to try the Andes fries and they were not wrong! Don't sleep on this place! read more

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They do not have high chairs for children I like the vibe of the chalk board menu Very clean & friendly staff Lime aid of the week is Blood orange -DELISH and fresh tasting Gustavo sandwich- chicken was too thick which is why I think it wasn't as crispy as I expected Chivito sandwich was excellent! Pelotas were D Madrid style fries were addicting! read more

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Run here! The Tortuga Sandwich Shop is Sanborn is putting out some killer food. Latin American inspired sandwiches, soups and desserts! I ordered take out right before closing and got the sandwich on special, which was a Brasa: marinated chicken with coleslaw and avocado crispy potatoes and aji verde. The bread was perfectly buttery with the marinated chicken being incredibly juicy and delightful. The sandwich was huge as well and served me for two portions (but I could eat a whole one if I was supremely hungry). I also ordered the soup on special which had Argentine Sausage, lentils and greens with pasta and served with a delicious grilled bread. I rounded it off with an Alfajores, sugar cookies with Dulce de Leche rolled in coconut: so delightful! 5-stars, all-around! read more

Yum, yum, yum! This came across the Facebook feed of fellow Yelp Elite Squad member Ashley L. She sent the week's special which looked amazing and it must have been because it was well sold out! Sitting in the car outside the restaurant, pondering the menu (before knowing the special was sold out) we did have what another choice in mind, what other Yelpers were talking about, the Gustavo. Online ordering is coming soon and opposed to being the weirdos calling from outside we decided to just go in. The restaurant is small, a few tables and chairs are widely spaced and a sign instructs to follow the mats to the counter. The walls are decorated with large pictures of the business and other imagery, petroglyphs or Nazca lines. I recognized the hummingbird bird, and love the Indigenous touch. You'll place your order at the counter if you haven't called ahead. There is a black board menu on the wall or you can look at a paper menu or online. As previously mentioned we ordered a Gustavo which comes with a side of choice, chips or salad. The sandwiches are big, the bread was perfectly toasted, crusty on the outside but still soft and chewy on the inside. I first tasted a bit of the breading of the the fried chicken, immediately I could taste the seasoning and spices of the mix, it had a little heat to it but not overpowering. When eaten with the rest of the sandwich the accouterments balance each other, providing creamy, sweet, heat into a delicious bite. Splitting the sandwich we also dived into the Madrid style potatoes. Crispy potatoes with a Brava sauce, Manchego cheese and garlic aioli... Wow they fried these potatoes right, even though covered in sauce they remained crisp as my fork cracked into it and with each bite. The crisp skin and soft interior, salted and when covered in the amazing Brava sauce was phenomenal. We will certainly be coming back and trying other dishes! read more

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Absolutely incredible place. They feature food with elements from Latin America and have a great variety to their menu. I opted for the specials. The Soup "sopa la boca" had the most amazing broth. Sausage, greens. lentils, all served with an amazingly fresh chimichurri. There was just a touch of heat to it. Not overly spicy at all, just packed with flavor. The Brasa sandwich was marinaded chicken with coleslaw, avocado, potato sticks and aji verde. One half is plenty. The chicken was tender, not dry at all. Since it was grilled, it seemed to balance the sandwich so it wasn't too heavy. I chose the side salad over the chips with their garlic dressing. If you're anywhere close by, make the detour! It's worth it. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu read more

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What a hidden gem! At least for me it was hidden... I drove by it at least a half dozen times without even knowing it was there. I have eaten lunch from here a few times and have never had a bite of disappointment.... Yes, I did mean to write "bite" there. On my first visit, I had a traditional (meaning on the yummy roll) Lanza sandwich. It has Argentine sausage and a blanket of cheese! Next venture, I ordered the Chino over rice. It is marinated steak with onions and peppers...oh, and fries . My most recent visit I noticed a change in the menu and was able to get my "sandwich" over quinoa and brown rice... Yum! The sandwich I chose, which I be do believe was also a new option, is the Chivito! Tender marinated ribeye, crisp bacon, a blanket of gooey provolone and chimichurri and garlic aioli topped with a fried egg! There was lettuce too, but who really cares about that part?! Haha. I think the Chivito has been my favorite this far. But, I'm on a mission to try every sandwich at least once. All the options they have if you don't want it on the roll now are saffron rice, power grains (quinoa & brown rice), mixed greens, crispy taters or a flour tortilla. The standard sides are chips or coleslaw. You can upgrade to other sides and save $1 off whichever side you pick. When in Sanborn and hungry or heck, not even hungry, do yourself a favor and grab a bite for now or later from Tortuga! read more

Tortuga Sandwich Shop - Chivito over power grains - Sandwiches Near Me - Sanborn, New York

I also agree that it is sad that frozen breaded chicken "patties" seem to be what is used now. At least that is what was on the Gabagool weekly special sandwich I ordered last week. I ended up taking the chicken off of the sandwich and eating it that way and it tasted so much better. Chicken patties are soggy and have a distinct "not fresh" taste which really ruined the sandwich read more

All in all, the food is lovely. Unique sandwiches that definitely fill you up. Totally worth the price. Homemade chips are the best I've ever had (and I'm really not a fan of chips) they'll make you say, "French fries who? " read more

A friend told me about this sandwich shop a couple of times, so I decided it was time to try it out. I placed an order over the phone for the Gustavo (no jalapeños) with the side salad with house-made roasted garlic parm dressing, churros and a tart cherry limeade. The side salad was just greens with dressing, but the greens were fresh and the dressing so good! I would order just a large salad in the future. The full size salads come with grape tomatoes and house-made croutons. The Gustavo was good and a very large portion. It was actually way too big for me. The crispy chicken reminded me of a chicken cutlet and it was yummy. The avocado was fresh and mixed well with the aioli. The bread was especially fresh. The churros was unfortunately very over fried. If I had ate there or checked them before leaving, I would've asked for a new batch. I couldn't eat more than one. The tarte cherry limeade was VERY tarte. It tasted like fresh lime and especially tarte cherry mixed together. It was way too tarte for me. I had to add sugar to it when I got home. It was still a bit too tarte, but drinkable. It was strong like fresh grapefruit. I would prefer a half size sandwich option. I ended up spending $23 (without tip because I didn't have cash and there was no add tip to card option (sad face) ) and I would've preferred to have spent less. The sandwich is huge, but again, too much for me. read more

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This place is incredible. All of the food is amazing. If you doubt that a hole in the wall in Sanborn can't be some of the best food you'll have in your life, you'll really miss out. Get something with chorizo. Or fried chicken. Or whatever it's all great. Highest recommendation. read more

Used to frequent this location for breakfast with the previous owner, it's good that the history of good food continues in this location. For lunch I chose the Pepe made with Serrano ham, etc. my better half chose the Gustav chicken sandwich. We both picked the homemade chips which were quite good. Trading sandwich halves allowed both of us to try two menu items and starting with the ham was beneficial for me. It was good but the chicken was much better. Much, much better! Loved it. For lunch it was a bit pricey but the quality justified the cost. I just worry if they can make it in a COVID market in sleepy Sanborn. read more

Tortuga Sandwich Shop - Pepe Serrano ham and chips. - Sandwiches Near Me - Sanborn, New York

My first visit to this restaurant in my opinion very clean they remodeled the old Tina's restaurant everything looked clean and sanitized I ordered a pork belly sandwich with the Madrid potatoes everything was outstanding I love the Madrid potatoes they were just perfect read more

Tortuga Sandwich Shop - Pork belly sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Sanborn, New York

I drive by this place everyday and have definitely missed out. Is had very tasty out of the ordinary meals. Give it a try.

Stopped in for a late lunch on a summer Tuesday. The place was not crowded. The ambiance is casual. Counter service. Pictures on the walls from the food truck. We split the Chino sandwich and opted for the chips over the coleslaw. The sandwich was quite tasty. The chips were home made and delicious. We will be back. read more

This place was bomb diggity. The food was incredible. The combination of favors was incredible. I cannot wait to return and try another sandwich! I'll see you there! read more

Tortuga Sandwich Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Sanborn, New York

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10/10 cannot recommend Tortuga highly enough! I have been here several times and the food is always comforting and flavorful. The Madrid potatoes are out of this world, as are the alfajores cookies if you're looking for a sweet treat. The Gustavo sandwich is my favorite regular menu item, but the specials are usually too tempting to pass up. This place is definitely worth the drive out to Sanborn! read more

I had to run to YELP to write this review! The food was absolutely amazing. I wanted something different than your standard sub sandwich, Tortuga did not disappoint!! I had the Phoenix Sandwich and Aztec cake. Wow!!! My sandhwich was packed with turkey, bacon, avocado and other delicious ingredients. Flavor town!!! read more

YUMMMMMM!!! So glad I found this place!! Seriously a hidden gem but do not underestimate how good it seriously is!! read more

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If you haven't been here yet, you are MISSING. OUT. It's hot. It's fresh. It's delicious. The staff are so kind and helpful. I called to order two sandwiches and sides on a Friday night at 5:30pm and my food was ready in 10 minutes, and they were busy. My second time ordering here and they are a 10/10 once again. Absolutely recommend. read more

Omg you're missing out if you haven't tried this place. We couldn't stop raving to the staff. .they probably thought I never cooked a great creative meal in my life before. Lol. We will definitely make this a weekly stop ! ALL FRESH UNIQUE INGREDIENTS. The ciabatta roll was one of the best we've ever had too - crispy yet soft and tasty inside. The sauces on the sandwiches were outstanding. Great coleslaw and homemade potato chips. We saved the other 1/2 of our sandwiches for dinner. :) read more

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Great sandwich shop! The bread has the right amount of crunch, the flavors delicious and the potato chips are crispy. An unassuming atmosphere and reasonable prices. read more

Very nice and delucious sitting in this shop very beautiful it have a perfect view i recommend visiting this shop

The sandwiches were excellent. Garlic aioli is a winner. Don't miss out on the homemade potato chips.

One of the best sandwiches I ever had. Probably going to ruin other sandwiches for me. There were a lot of call in orders so the wait was a little bit on the longer side, but real sandwiches with that much detail and love take longer also. read more

OMG! We had read a review of Tortugas, and decided to check it out after walking about 6 miles along the Erie Canal in Lockport. SOOOOOO glad we went out of our way to find it! We split the Lanza sandwich, which they cut in halves without our asking, and both of us were full after eating only one half. The sandwich must have weighed a pound, literally. Main feature is the Argentinian sausage which had just the right amount of heat, and was more flavorful than most sausage we've had around WNY. Their chimichurri and tomato salsa are clearly not from a jar. Served on crusty bread, that somehow managed to be soft, too. Choice for a side included in the price of the sandwich was b/t house-made chips and a salad. We opted for the salad, which was just lettuce, but it was spring mix. And the dressing? Roasted Garlic Parmesan which was, again, SOOOOOO tasty. We did takeout, but there are a few tables in this tiny restaurant. We WILL go back, even though it's about 45" from where we live. Can't wait to try another sandwich! PS: at least some of their packaging for to-go food is planet-friendly, yet another reason to patronize this restaurant! read more

My family and I ordered a bunch off this menu and everything was delicious. The homemade bread was the perfect vessel for the savory meats, veg, and spreads it held. The sandwiches were generously filled and well constructed. I liked the corn fritters and crispy potatoes, and the sprouts might have been my favorite of the sides, but they were unfortunately over-salted. The fresh potato chips, however, were seasoned to perfection. I would highly recommend the Gustavo and Salmita, but I really feel like you can't go wrong with anything on this menu. read more

The sandwiches and potato dishes are very good. We will definitely be back. Definitely a cut above the average sub shops, and worth the drive. read more

I've been here twice and it's probably one of my favorite sandwich shops ever. The food is incredible. Great quality ingredients, really well thought out flavor combinations, really interesting menu. They also have killer limemade! read more

I recently started working in the area and was looking for a new place to get lunch. Tortuga is a gem in Sanborn and the whole area. We have ordered most things off the menu and most things are delicious. Unfortunately the churros were not a hit with our family but the sandwiches and crispy potatoes are always winners. I especially enjoy ordering the rotating specials and have not been disappointed. read more

Very unique place. My review is only based on visiting here about 3 times. The options are few, but so far I haven't tried anything that's not good. The customer service is awesome, and they even have delicious little dessert-like treats. I plan on visiting a few more times soon, and then I will update with a much better review! read more