Italian Steak

This perfect combination of flavors and texture in a classic Chilean sandwich that contains a juicy churrasco (very thinly cut meat, usually beef pulp), accompanied by avocado, tomato and mayonnaise. It is an emblem of the national sandwich shops and you will probably find it in any corner of the country. 

A little history ...

As the story goes, its origin dates back to the year 1900 when this sandwich came to Chile from the Leangle family who came from Germany and Switzerland, and to remember their hometowns they inserted European ingredients, including churrasco. In the 30s, they opened a store in the center of Santiago, which was the precursor of the Swiss source, which is currently an emblematic symbol of this type of food. 

Regarding the origin of the word churrasco, one of the theories is that it comes from the sound that the churrasco makes while it is roasting and goes “chhhhh”. 

Italian steak owes its name simply to the colors of its ingredients that resemble the Italian flag, red for the tomato, green for the avocado and white for the homemade mayonnaise. This is the perfect combination that became the favorite of Chileans.

Where do I find the best Italian steak?

Two classics that you cannot miss for their homemade and Chilean flavor are:

Swiss Source: A place of tradition and quality, which has been feeding Chileans since 1954, it was the first soda fountain that began to sell these products in the country and today it continues to be one of the most popular for maintaining its flavor and abundance in the dishes. You find it in: Irarrázaval 3361, Ñuñoa.

More information: swisssource 

Mordecai Source: Another family business that stands out for selling one of the best sandwiches in Chile, in addition to excellent service. You can find it in Libertad 551, Santiago (Barrio Yungay), Bilbao2639, Providencia and Roger de Flor 2894, Las Condes. 

More information: Mar Doqueo Fountain

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