Carne Vida (Sabana Sur) — Restaurant in Mata Redonda

Carne Vida: A Sandwich So Good It Should Come With a Warning Label

Listen, I’m not saying this sandwich changed my life… but I am saying I saw God, three angels, and the ghost of my childhood dog while eating it. Carne Vida isn’t just a sandwich spot—it’s a full-blown spiritual awakening stuffed between two pieces of perfectly baked bread.

Let me paint the picture: I took one bite and immediately questioned every food choice I’ve ever made. My jaw dropped. My soul wept. My taste buds wrote a sonnet. It was juicy, it was crispy, it was tender, it was saucy—it was poetry in meat form. I briefly blacked out and came to mid-bite, cradling it like a newborn, whispering “never leave me” into the sandwich’s ear (if sandwiches had ears).

Be careful where you eat this, tho. I converted three vegetarians on my walk home alone. Just walking down the street, sandwich in hand, minding my business—and bam—three tofu-loving souls smelled the magic and pivoted immediately becoming full blown carnivores. One of them cried. Another whispered, “I’m sorry, tempeh.” The third just walked straight into Carne Vida, eyes glazed over like she’d been called to the promised land.

In conclusion, if you haven’t eaten at Carne Vida, I have questions. And concerns. This place is a national treasure. An edible masterpiece. A sandwich sanctuary.

13/10....

This sandwich was so good I ate half before I could get the photo! The bread, toasted to perfection; and the succulent beef seasoned wonderfully simply smelled too good to wait. I managed to pause, take a picture, then devoured the rest! I can’t wait to eat another. We bought the jerky as well, which made the a taste snack, seasoned with just right amount of...

We have been hearing about this little sandwich shop for months, as we own an apartment in SECRT Sábana, very close to the shop. Finally got to try it and it did not disappoint!! Excellent sandwich with quality ingredients, exceptionally friendly customer service, and very well priced. We will definitely be back, and be recommending it to our...