100 Montaditos

Tucked away in a tavern-like setting on Alhambra Circle (once home to the Green Gables Café), the recently opened 100 Montaditos is one of the better ways to get bang for your buck in the Gables. The Spanish chain offers a mini sandwich fit for any palate. In the mood for something savory and salty? Try the garlic pork loin with cheddar cheese and alioli sauce ($3.25). How about something sweet? Go for the guava and cream cheese ($2.99). In total, there are 80 different sandwich combinations.

We wanted something a bit more filling, so we went with the 11-inch “MightyMonty” sub ($9.99) with serrano ham, fresh mozzarella, tomato, arugula, and pesto, which did not disappoint. We also tried one of 100 Montaditos’ popular non-sandwich items – its pincho de tortilla. Maybe it’s because we’re so used to the American- style omelet of overcooked eggs and cheese, but its Spanish counterpart was tremendous. This combination of eggs, potatoes, and onions was seasoned perfectly and paired well with the side of garlic aioli.

The one let-down of our experience was the dessert. The traditional Tarta San Marcos tasted okay, but it wasn’t quite flavorful enough to finish. It was also massive, so make sure to bring a friend if you want to tackle this layered sponge cake.

As we were leaving, we caught sight of the drink menu. Its low prices made us do a double take. $6 glasses of wine? $4.50 bottles of beer? Maybe this isn’t just a grab-and-go lunch spot. – Luke Chaney

327 Alhambra Cir.
786.449.5203
Us.100montaditos.com