A torta is a culinary term that can refer to different types of food depending on the cuisine. Here are some of the most common meanings:

• In Mexico, a torta is a type of sandwich served on a white sandwich roll. The roll can be either similar to a small baguette or a flat, oblong, soft bread. The sandwich is filled with various ingredients such as refried beans, fried meats, sliced or shredded cheese, pickled onions, or tender avocado.

• In some countries of Latin America, the word torta is used to refer to sweet cakes (tortes), such as a wedding or birthday cake. This meaning is also present in other European languages.

• In the northern Philippines, torta refers to a class of omelettes made by mixing eggs with various ingredients.

• In Italy, "torta" means either cake or pie, however sweet or savory. However, in the US, it came to have a different meaning within the Italian-American community. The Italian torta is differentiated from crostata by the filling: a crostata has an inconsistent chunky filling, whereas a torta has a consistent filling made of blended ingredients.

Overall, a torta is a versatile food that can be customized with a variety of ingredients depending on the region and cuisine.