29 Mexican Breakfast Recipes That Go Beyond Burritos

Tamales aren’t just fun to eat, they’re a great solo or group project for anyone who loves to cook. Make it a party by involving your friends, enlist your partner or spouse for a different kind of date night, or get the whole family involved for breakfast. Tamale making is a joy, and tamales are a great canvas for different kinds of fillings.

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Conchas are probably the most recognizable of all Mexican pan dulce. Pan dulce means sweet bread in Spanish—while not quite a Mexican dessert, conchas have a delicious not-too-sugary topping (perfect for breakfast!), often flavored with vanilla, chocolate, or cafe con leche.

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This classic Mexican drink is made by soaking rice and almonds with cinnamon and blending everything together with milk and sweetener. You can easily make it vegan by sticking with water or a nut milk, and if you want to make it a more decadent treat, add more sugar!

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The toppings on these tostadas are our ideal toppings, but you can change them up however you’d like. Cook an over-easy egg instead or top with some sour cream. The best part is that these can be different every time you make them and still be so very good.

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This Mexican traditional breakfast is so much greater than the sum of its parts. Crispy fried tortillas meet scrambled eggs, creating that magical crisp-gone-soggy texture that's irresistibly satisfying. Topped with radishes and cilantro for freshness, cotija for a pop of salt, and avocado for creaminess, this skillet breakfast is more than enough reason to get out of bed (a mimosa margarita wouldn't hurt either!).

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Huevos rancheros are one of those dishes that normally requires multiple cooking steps and a good amount of time, from frying the tostada to making the sauce and then frying eggs at the end. It’s fabulous and super-tasty, but what if all of those flavors could come together in a few easy steps? Enter: this huevos rancheros casserole. It's a true one-pan wonder. All you have to do is just assemble, then enjoy the casserole—that’s it.

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Part watermelon juice, part limeade, and 100% refreshing, this watermelon agua fresca might just beat out OJ for our favorite morning beverage. Feel free to stir in a shot of tequila or vodka if you want it boozy for brunch too. 😉

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For the ultimate breakfast, try this green salsa-smothered take on chilaquiles. How could you go wrong with a dish that’s essentially crisped-up tortillas tossed in a brothy salsa? Rather than fried eggs (a traditional topping for chilaquiles), we skipped the extra skillet and baked them right into the dish, lending more of a breakfast casserole feel than a saucy chip concoction.

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You don't have to be a Taco Bell fan to appreciate the beauty of a crunchwrap supreme—it's the perfect marriage between a crispy quesadilla and a crunchy tostada. In the breakfast version, there's no tostada shell, and instead the crunch comes from hash browns. 😍

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With a little time and a lot of spices, you can make the best chorizo EVER. If you can't eat it all in one go, freeze it in servings so you can have freshly cooked chorizo whenever you please (like in these simple tacos that are perfect for breakfast).

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These are basically nachos for breakfast, and we are HERE FOR IT. They're also perfect for salvaging stale tortilla chips.

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The secret to this savory breakfast on the go (ahem, hangover cure)? Cooking the potatoes in bacon fat.

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When it's bone-chillingly cold in the morning, nothing warms us up faster than a mug of hot chocolate. We love the addition of cinnamon and cayenne in this Mexican version, meant for true spice lovers. If you prefer your drinks on the milder side, feel free to forgo the cayenne in favor of a spice that adds less heat, like chili powder.

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Load up these breakfast tacos—packed with hearty potatoes, chorizo, and crunchy pickled onions—for a meal to keep you full all morning long. Skip the chorizo and opt for vegan cheese to make these best-ever tacos into a vegan breakfast dream!

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We looove whipping up our bacon weave breakfast sandwiches for a high-energy day, and this taco variation mixes it up in the best way possible. Top it with some homemade salsa for a hearty and healthy breakfast that will keep you full well past the midmorning slump.

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Looking for a breakfast casserole that can serve your hungry family without leaving you stuck in the kitchen for hours? Look no further! With only 5 minutes of prep time, these baked breakfast enchiladas come together easily and can be on your table in just under an hour.

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Breakfast on the go has never been easier, thanks to these make-ahead empanadas. Just sauté some sausage and eggs, stuff the mixture in store-bought pie dough, top with cheddar cheese, and bake. It's that simple!

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How do you improve on classic eggs in a basket? Add cheese, jalapeños, pico de gallo, and avocado, then serve it up in a tortilla instead of toast, ofc!

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Using your waffle iron to make quesadillas is the most genius move of all time. You get an extra crispy tortilla in no time flat. Plus, you don't have to flip your over-stuffed quesadilla, which means you can load it up with as many toppings as you want!

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Here at Delish, we are obsessed with churro-flavored everything. It only made sense to take that cinnamon sugar flavor (and chocolate sauce!) and add it to fluffy, sweet pancakes.

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