Roger’s photographic archive

The Triple Threat Pork Sandwich at Carnitas’ Snack Shack

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The Triple Threat Pork Sandwich at Carnitas’ Snack Shack
Original photograph by Roger Ma · Preserved from the Flickr archive

From the original post

The photo note

Triple Threat Pork Sandwich (3 different kinds of #pork meat inside) @ #CarnitasSnackShack hit the spot! My first time here when they had just opened up didn't give me that great of an impression but this time around, I was amazed at how tasty this sandwi…

Looking back

The SD Foodie take

Editorial commentary written from Roger’s original photograph and caption. Roger’s own words are the quoted photo note above.

The grilled sandwich is cut in half and skewered, with pork, melted cheese and peppers pressing out of toasted bread, beside a cup of macaroni-style salad.

Roger’s first visit, right after the place opened, did not leave a great impression. This time, he wrote, he was amazed at how tasty the sandwich was. A second-chance review that flips the verdict is rare, and worth keeping.

The quick critique

What stood out

  • Three kinds of pork in one sandwich
  • Grilled, melty and skewered
  • A second visit that flipped the verdict

Bottom line

Archive verdict

A second chance that paid off — the Triple Threat won Roger over.