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    Torta Time

    4.6 (56 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Happy hour specials
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    Dogs allowed

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    Kiva H.

    After a morning at the Carlsbad Flower Fields, we stumbled upon Torta Time -- and honestly, best accidental lunch find in a while. Don't let the shopping plaza location fool you, this place is a hidden gem. Great variety of breakfast and lunch options, so there's something for everyone. I went with the chicken Milanese torta with beans on the side. Perfectly toasted, juicy and packed with flavor. Simple, done right, no notes. If you're in the area, please visit. You won't regret it.

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    Enos M.

    Lemme start off by saying this is like the 5th time I've come here! First time I had the discipline to take a picture before devouring the amazing food Geo gets down with! EVERY single time has been da bombbb!!! Always the friendliest of service and the horchata is FIRE too! If you haven't tried Torta Time yet, you must! Hands down best tortas I've tried in San Diego county!

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    Cryetti C.

    Food: 5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 4 We were in the area looking for a place for lunch and happened to find Torta Time on Yelp. It is located in a strip mall along a fairly busy street, but it was easy to find. Upon entering, the place felt clean, bright, and homey. The gentleman working at the front greeted us immediately and was very friendly. There were a few other people eating and a small line, but we were helped pretty quickly. The space itself is comfy and bright. It is not very large, but it is perfect for a quick bite to eat. We ended up ordering the carne asada torta combo and the chorizo torta combo. The combos came with fries and a small salad, and for drinks we got a horchata and the cucumber lime agua fresca. When our food came out, it looked so delicious and you could tell everything was freshly made. The tortas were packed! It oozed so much deliciousness - carne asada (chorizo), cheese, avocado lettuce, tomatoes, onion, chipotle sauce and bean spread. It was a messy sandwich which is the best kind! Overall they were extremely tasty and very satisfying. The fries were thinly cut and also very good. The salad was just simple lettuce and tomatoes, so I probably would not order the salad again. The horchata was good, but I especially enjoyed the cucumber lime drink the most. I would definitely come back and highly recommend this place if you are craving a really delicious and filling torta and refreshing agua frescas!

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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.

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    Merry G.

    Super delicious food!! Service and cleanliness of this place was amazing!!we were down from the IE for a soccer tournament and although we have been in the area many times before we had never tried it! Definitely regret not coming here sooner! We tried the torta de chorizo, torta de milanesa de res, chilaquiles, and California burrito ALL were AMAZING! I almost forgot.. we also tried their flan and it was DELICIOUS!!! im not big on rating places but i just HAD to jump on for this one!!‍‍

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    Anouk M.

    Highly recommend this place. Amazing tortas! I'm pretty picky with Mexican food in general, but these make me feel at home. The carne asada was great and with the queso fresco... delicious. They have really great homemade flan too :) so glad we found this! Super friendly service, fast, and very cute shop. The sign was adorable lol very big portions too!

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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!

    Chorizo torta with grilled  Mexican cheese

    We enjoyed our tortas and horchata drinks. Good-sized portions and friendly staff. The salsas gave it an extra kick.

    Tami S.

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

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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!

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    Thank you so much, So happy you stumbled upon us!

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    Thanks so much Joriene !

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    Fire place . Went right when they opened and it came out fresh and amazing . Quick and delicious

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    3 months ago

    Delicious chicken milanesa torta. Service was quick and the cashier was very friendly.

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    8 months ago

    This place is delicious!! Food was amazing, service was great, and the environment was super cute. I am 10000% coming back here again!

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    8 months ago

    Best Torta I've ever had Fresh made Torta Asada was great. All the fixings We will be back for sure

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    I got the super torta. And at first site the thing looks intimidating but it's sooooo goood genuinely worth its price.

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    The sign says open but the door is locked. It was there during hours posted on the door. The people inside were waving me away.

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    Torta Time - mexican - Updated August 2026

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