11 Sandwiches Perfect for Food Adventurers

If you love trying new things, these eleven sandwiches are calling your name. Every one is a little different, whether it’s regional ingredients, international twists, or wild combinations. Adventurous eaters, get ready for a journey.

Panes con Pollo

Two Panes Con Pollo sub sandwiches filled with shredded seasoned chicken, lettuce, sliced cucumber, radish, and tomato, served on whole wheat rolls, placed on a wooden cutting board.
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Roasted chicken, pickled veggies, and cabbage slaw packed in a crusty roll. This Salvadoran classic is tangy, juicy, and layered with textures.

Spicy Lamb Grinder

spicy lamb grinder
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Ground lamb seasoned with bold spices and tucked into a soft roll with melted cheese. Each bite is packed with flavor and a little heat.

Navajo Taco

navajo taco
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Fry bread piled high with chili, cheese, and toppings. Southwest flavor and a totally unique texture, all in one handheld meal.

Liver Mush Sandwich

A hand holds half of a livermush sandwich with two beef patties and a bun, showing the cross-section. The other sandwich half and a large knife rest on a wooden cutting board in the background.
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Fried slices of liver mush and tangy mustard on white bread. North Carolina’s classic is truly one of a kind.

Olive Burger

An Olive Burger featuring a juicy beef patty and grapes covered in white sauce is served on a wooden cutting board. A hand rests behind the burger, with extra grapes scattered nearby for a unique twist.
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Juicy beef patty topped with green olive mayo and lettuce. This Michigan specialty is salty, briny, and full of personality.

St. Paul Sandwich

St. Paul Sandwich
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Egg foo young patty with lettuce and mayo between slices of white bread. St. Louis’ fun fusion of Asian and American food is a true original.

Polish Boy

A close-up of a hot dog in a bun topped with coleslaw, French fries, and drizzled with barbecue sauce—a classic worth adding to any list of 13 Working-Class Sandwiches That Don’t Mess Around, with extra fries scattered on the brown surface nearby.
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Kielbasa sausage topped with coleslaw, fries, and barbecue sauce in a bun. Cleveland’s messy masterpiece is full of bold flavors and textures.

Pork Chop Sandwich

A close-up of a crispy fried chicken sandwich and a Pork Chop Sandwich on a wooden board, topped with lettuce, tomato slices, and mustard in soft, shiny buns. The background shows an out-of-focus kitchen setting.
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Fried pork chop on sliced white bread with mustard and onions. It’s crunchy, juicy, and unlike anything else out there.

Cudighi Sandwich

A toasted Cudighi Sandwich with melted cheese, sautéed green and red bell peppers, and tomato sauce sits on a wooden board. Bowls of tomato sauce and bell peppers are beside the sandwich.
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Upper Peninsula Michigan’s spicy Italian sausage with sauce and cheese in a crusty roll. A regional treasure with serious bite.

Sailor Sandwich

kalua pork sandwich
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Pastrami and grilled knockwurst with cheese and mustard on rye. Richmond’s bold and meaty combination is both quirky and satisfying.

Kalua Pork Sandwich

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Hawaiian pulled pork piled onto sweet bread. Smoky, tender, and just a little bit tropical, it’s a vacation in a bun.

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