Authentic Mexican Breakfast Tacos are a satisfying and flavorful way to start your day. This recipe combines traditional Mexican ingredients like corn tortillas, scrambled eggs, chorizo, and avocado to create a delicious and hearty breakfast option. The tacos are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, cheese, or cilantro. Enjoy these flavorful tacos with a side of beans and a cup of hot coffee for a truly authentic Mexican breakfast experience.
Ingredients
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 6 large eggs
- 4 ounces of chorizo
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chorizo to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Remove the chorizo from the skillet and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are scrambled and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a spoonful of scrambled eggs onto each tortilla.
- Top each taco with a spoonful of chorizo, sliced avocado, diced tomatoes, diced onion, chopped cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco.
- Serve the tacos warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Authentic Mexican breakfast tacos are a popular street food in Mexico and are typically enjoyed as a quick grab-and-go breakfast.
In Mexico, it's common to serve these tacos with a side of refried beans and a hot cup of coffee.
Corn tortillas are the traditional choice for breakfast tacos, but you can also use flour tortillas if preferred.