0.7 Miles from PPL Center
Sandwiches near PPL Center.
El Punto Sandwichera is 0.7 miles from PPL Center, the closest authentic Puerto Rican sandwich shop to the arena. Three blocks north of 7th Street, then west on Tilghman. Walk, drive, or pickup ahead via Cash App. Open before games and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
How far is El Punto from PPL Center?
Exactly 0.7 miles — about a 4-minute drive or 14-minute walk. From PPL Center at 7th & Hamilton, head north on 7th Street for three blocks, then turn left (west) on Tilghman. El Punto is on the south side of Tilghman, just past 5th Street. Free street parking out front.
Pre-game and post-game pickup
Order via Cash App on the way to PPL Center for a quick pickup, or grab a late-night sandwich after the third period. The Phantoms hockey crowd, concert attendees, and Allentown event nights all pass within a few blocks. Pickup orders are typically ready in about 12 minutes — order on the walk or drive over.
Late-night Friday and Saturday hours run until midnight, covering most concert and event finishes at PPL Center.
What to order before a game
For pre-game: the Tripleta or Cubano paired with a fresh parcha juice. Both are filling enough to last through the game without being so heavy you regret eating them. For post-game (or post-concert), the Mar y Tierra and a morir soñando shake are the late-night winners.
Parking near El Punto vs PPL Center
El Punto has free street parking on Tilghman; PPL Center has paid garages. Many event-goers grab dinner first at El Punto, walk back to their car, then move to a PPL Center garage. The 4-minute drive between the two is fast even on event nights.