How do you say "Philly Cheesesteak" in spanish?
I was wondering how you would say "cheesesteak" in spanish. It is a bit of an odd question, no doubt, but I'm going to a camp where I have to speak spanish all the time, and I really like cheesesteaks! But, I don't know how to say it...
Anyway, thanks!
~Killick 
5 Answers
I can't believe I missed this!! This is what it looks like Birdland. But believe me, it tastes much better than it looks.
I think in this situation, I would just give the English name and explain that it is bistec con queso. I think translating would take away from the name. No one is probably going to understand "Philly", but you might try "Filadelfia".
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Birdland said:
Man, that looks dreadful. Makes me think of the WC Fields cracks
Is this the quote you were thinking of? I'll try not to be too offended! (jejejeje) Where's Rocky when you need him? Hey yo! 
I once spent a year in Philadelphia, I think it was on a Sunday. W. C. Fields
Philly Cheesteak sandwiches are lethal, and soo delicious! 
I concur that there is no way that the term can be translated directly. You must just describe it: "Sándwich de carne (or tiritas de carne) con queso (al estilo Filadelfia)".
In many cases, the name of a specific dish or, in this case, sandwich keeps its name. For example, Paella in English is Paella, Enchiladas are Enchiladas, etc.
Pat's, Nicole? What about Jim's. When I was in the Navy, Jim's was quite popular. Is it not popular anymore, or was it just a place to direct tourist types?
I loved Philly, and I really loved this place called "The Sub Station." It was near the Oregon Street station on the Broad Street Line (or at least I think it was). Great memories!
By the way, I think Philadelphia has the best sandwiches I have ever had!
Hideaway said:
Pat's, Nicole? What about Jim's. When I was in the Navy, Jim's was quite popular. Is it not popular anymore, or was it just a place to direct tourist types?
I laughed out loud when I read this Hideaway!!! Jim's is a little known secret to the locals. My husband grew up a few blocks away from there in South Philly. Everyone thinks that Pat's and Gino's are the place to go, but we know different.
In fact, what is so funny is, I literally just got off the phone with my husband. We were discussing sightseeing with friends who will be visiting us from the Dominican Republic. The last thing he said to me was..."We have to take them to Jim's!". I saw your answer about thirty seconds later. Talk about timing!!! 
For anyone visiting Philly....Jim's at 4th and South!!! Just make sure you know whether you want your sandwich "wit or witout" (with or without onions). They have no patience if you don't have an immediate answer. It is sort of a part of the charm!
