/seh-MEE-tah/
A large round sandwich roll from Puebla, Mexico — sesame-topped, slightly sweet, the base of the famous cemita sandwich stuffed with breaded meat, avocado, chipotle and papalo.
Example
"I'm going to Puebla just for one of those cemita sandwiches."
"Two cemitas with milanesa and extra chipotle, please."
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/seh-MEE-tah/
A large round sandwich roll from Puebla, Mexico — sesame-topped, slightly sweet, the base of the famous cemita sandwich stuffed with breaded meat, avocado, chipotle and papalo.
Example
"I'm going to Puebla just for one of those cemita sandwiches."
"Two cemitas with milanesa and extra chipotle, please."
Word family
Regional synonyms: