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Mexican Breakfasts

Mexican Breakfasts

1

Chilaquiles

Mexico
4.5
Most iconic: El Cardenal (Mexico City)

Chilaquiles are, at their most basic, an assembly of fried tortilla pieces drenched in chili sauce with optional meat and vegetables. The dish is popular both in Mexico and the United States as a great way to use up leftover, stale tortillas. The ... READ MORE

2

Huevos rancheros

Mexico
4.0

Affectionately called the breakfast of champions, huevos rancheros is a traditional breakfast dish from Mexico consisting of tortillas, eggs, beans and, sometimes, a selection of meats, all covered with a tomato-chili sauce or salsa. Orig... READ MORE

3

Papadzules

Yucatán
4.1
Most iconic: Kinich Izamal (Izamal)

Papadzules is a Mexican dish with Mayan origins consisting of egg-filled tortillas drenched in a sauce made with pumpkin seeds and epazote. The dish is usually consumed for breakfast on the streets of Yucatan, although it is also found in... READ MORE

4

Enfrijolada

Mexico
4.3
Most iconic: Truco 7 Restaurant (Guanajuato City)

Enfrijolada is a Mexican dish consisting of fresh corn tortillas smothered with beans in their liquid. Fillings and toppings vary from one cook to another since this dish is popular throughout Mexico due to its nutritive value and inexpensive ingr... READ MORE

5

Tamales de elote

Mexico
4.1

Tamales de elote is a simple Mexican dish made with fresh elote corn. Steamed elote tamales are often served hot on the side as a starchy part of a meal, and it is recommended to drizzle some milk or cream over them for added flavor. They can be s... READ MORE

6

Entomatadas

Mexico
4.0

Entomatadas is a Mexican specialty dish consisting of filled tortillas doused in a rich tomato sauce. Tomatoes, onions, and garlic are the main ingredients of every tomato sauce recipe and can be enriched with various other ingredients, spices, an... READ MORE

7

Toquera

Mexico
4.2

Cachapa, chorreada, arepa de choclo, güirila, toquera, tortilla de choclo, and tortilla changa, are all names that describe a Latin American corn dish that can be categorized as either a pancake, tortilla, or flatbread, depending on the count... READ MORE

8

Huevos divorciados

Mexico
4.3

Huevos divorciados is a Mexican dish consisting of two fried eggs, each placed on its separate corn tortilla with a different sauce (one has green salsa, the other one red salsa). The dish is served on one plate and is commonly consumed for breakf... READ MORE

9

Torta de tamal

Mexico City
3.6
Most iconic: Quesadillas De Milanesa "Doña Lety" (Mexico City)

Torta de tamal or guajolota is a popular Mexican street food item that is usually consumed for breakfast, consisting of a soft bolilloREAD MORE

10

Huevos Motuleños

Motul de Carrillo Puerto
3.9
Most iconic: Doña Evelia (Motul de Carrillo Puerto)

Huevos motuleños is a popular Mexican dish categorized by many as a true representative of comfort food at its best. The dish, named after a Yucatan town, consists of crispy tostadas topped with eggs, plantains, roasted tomatoes, and beans,... READ MORE

11

Huevos ahogados

Mexico
3.7

Huevos ahogados (lit. drowned eggs) is a simple Mexican dish consisting of eggs that are poached in a sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and (sometimes) chili peppers. Peas are often added for extra flavor and texture. After the eggs have b... READ MORE

12

Gorditas de huevos

Mexico
4.0

Gorditas de huevos is a Mexican dish consisting of masa cakes filled with eggs. The gorditas are made with masa harina, salt, and water. The dough is fried on both sides until golden brown, and it is then topped with scrambled eggs. The eggs can b... READ MORE

13

Huevos migas

Michoacán
4.0

Huevos migas is a Mexican egg-based dish originating from the Michoacan region. It is made with a combination of soaked bread or tortilla pieces, stock, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili peppers, and eggs. Cheese and sausage pieces are often added f... READ MORE

14

Nopales con huevo

Mexico
3.6

Nopales con huevo is a traditional dish originating from Central Mexico and consisting of nopal cactus with eggs. The dish is usually made with a combination of diced nopales, lard or oil, eggs, tomatoes, garlic, onions, chili peppers, and salt. T... READ MORE