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/Sounds like "seh" (as in "set") + "MEE" (as in "me") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

The iconic sandwich of Puebla, Mexico. A sesame seed roll stuffed with breaded meat (milanesa), quesillo, avocado, onion, and chipotles. It is not just a sandwich, it is a layered flavor experience that Poblanos are fiercely proud of.

Examples

I had a cemita at the Puebla market and finally understood why they are famous.

The cemitas from El Carmen are the most popular in the historic center.

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Regional synonyms

Popcorn in Argentina and Uruguay. No movie trip is complete without pochoclos, and the eternal debate over sweet versus salty never has a clear winner, though sweet actually outsells salty there, which surprises most visitors from countries where butter and salt are the default.