15 Regional Sandwiches You Have to Eat Before You Die

America’s best sandwiches are often local legends. Here are 15 that might require a little travel, but every mile is worth it.

Navajo Taco

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New Mexico’s fry bread piled high with beans, meat, and cheese. Get the recipe

Brisket Sandwich

Sliced smoked brisket sandwich with a charred edge, served alongside pickles, raw onion slices, two slices of white bread, and a small cup of barbecue sauce on a brown paper surface.
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Texas barbecue done right: smoky, tender brisket stacked high. Get the recipe

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

Nine Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders on a baking sheet, with one slider separated from the group. The buns are golden brown and slightly shiny, with savory filling visible around the edges.
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Packed with shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch. Get the recipe

Bobbie Sandwich

A bobbie sandwich on a wooden cutting board is filled with turkey, stuffing, and a layer of cranberry sauce. A bread knife lies nearby, partly visible.
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Thanksgiving on a roll: turkey, stuffing, cranberry, and mayo. Get the recipe

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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Spicy sausage, cheese, and sauce from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Get the recipe

Seattle Dog

A person holds a Seattle-Style Hot Dog in a bun topped with chopped grilled onions and green peppers. Another hot dog with similar toppings sits on a plate in the background.
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Hot dog loaded with cream cheese and grilled onions. Only in Seattle. Get the recipe

Pueblo Slopper

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Cheeseburger smothered in spicy green chile. Colorado comfort. Get the recipe

Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

A crispy Fried Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and a sesame seed bun, placed on a wooden board.
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Indiana’s massive, crispy pork cutlet in a bun. Get the recipe

Banh Mi

A close-up of a banh mi sandwich on a wooden board, packed with grilled meat, cilantro, sliced cucumber, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs layered inside a crispy banh mi baguette.
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Crusty baguette, pickled vegetables, and savory meat;Vietnam’s gift to American sandwich culture. Get the recipe

Crab Cake Sandwich

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Maryland’s crispy crab cake with lettuce and tomato. Get the recipe

Fried Chicken Biscuit

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Southern flaky biscuit packed with spicy fried chicken. Get the recipe

Grinder Sandwich

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Deli meats, cheese, lettuce, and tomato on a crunchy roll. Get the recipe

Roast Pork Sandwich

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Philly’s pork, sharp cheese, and garlicky greens. Get the recipe

Olive Burger

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Michigan’s creamy olive sauce and juicy beef patty. Get the recipe

Pastrami Burger

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Utah’s over-the-top classic. Get the recipe

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