On Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 4 .p.m., Cantina la Martina will host its third Annual Cemita Competition, a vibrant celebration of Puebla’s beloved sandwich: the cemita. This yr’s occasion options 10 native distributors, every providing their very own spin on the well-known cemita sandwich.
Historically, a cemita is a layered sandwich made with sesame-covered bread, quesillo (Oaxacan cheese), and papalo (an herb native to Mexico), however taking part cooks are inspired to share their very own artistic interpretations.
Collaborating Distributors and Menu Consists of:
Mariangeli Alicea Saez of Cantina la Martina: Joojeh Kebab Cemita with Khiar Mexican herb yogurt sauce, roasted cherry tomatoes
Elvia Zavala of Mija Mexican Desk: Cemita de Milanesa de Res
Karla Torres & Ernesto Ventura of La Ingrata: Chicharrón Adobado Cemita with selfmade Oaxacan type cheese, papalo from their backyard, avocado
Amy Rivera-Nassar of Amy’s Pastelillos: Papalo Pernil (Roast Pork) Cemita with queso blanco, chipotle candy plantains, pickled onion, garlic papalo sauce
Ange Branca of Kampar: Hen Saté Cemita and Tofu Saté Cemita
Alejandro Gonzalez Duarte of Señor Slices: “The Puebladelphia!” Cheesesteak Cemita
Jake Loeffler, Dan Griffiths, & Sam Kalkut of Paffuto: Crispy Fatty Baddie Cemita with Italian carnitas, whipped ricotta, salsa verde, cabbage slaw
Brian Mattera of Gilda: Steak Cemita with marinated skirt steak, papalo salsa verde, avocado, grilled queijo coalho, slaw
Reuben Asaram of Reuby & Cory Powell of Make’m Bake’m: Knafehmita Cemita with rose water brioche cemita bun by La Ingrata, vanilla glaze, floor pistachios, dry rose petals, kataifi queso Oaxaca, frozen cardamom cheesecake by Make’m Bake’m, rose easy syrup
Every cemita might be offered for $15, with all of the gross sales going on to the distributors. Some distributors are money solely. An ATM might be accessible on website.
Attendees may also get pleasure from specialty cocktails accessible for buy and music from DJ Cali Rumba.
This can be a pay-as-you-go occasion; no tickets are required.
The Cemita Competition is going down outdoor in Cantina la Martina’s yard, which incorporates a big tent. Common brunch service will proceed contained in the restaurant throughout the occasion.
Cantina la Martina is situated at 2800 D St. in Philadelphia, PA 19134.
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