huevos rancheros
noun
hue·vos ran·che·ros
ˈwā-vōs-ˌrän-ˈcher-ōs 
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: fried or poached eggs served on a tortilla and topped with a usually tomato-based sauce
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The menu will include Mexican breakfast items like huevos rancheros and chilaquiles, as well as traditional Mexican lunch and dinner options.
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Jessica Rodriguez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Other menu items include omelets, eggs benedict, and dishes such as a Big Bad Hot Brown, pecan pancakes, huevos rancheros with Weisenberger grits, shrimp and grits, and a fried oyster scramble.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
On a Sunday in July, Ramos looked at this cowboy over his plate of huevos rancheros and raised his hands in resignation.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Sep. 2024
Its brunch menu options include French toast with seasonal fruit, smoked salmon toast, huevos rancheros and quiche Lorraine.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 27 Mar. 2024
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Jessica Rodriguez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Other menu items include omelets, eggs benedict, and dishes such as a Big Bad Hot Brown, pecan pancakes, huevos rancheros with Weisenberger grits, shrimp and grits, and a fried oyster scramble.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
On a Sunday in July, Ramos looked at this cowboy over his plate of huevos rancheros and raised his hands in resignation.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Sep. 2024
Its brunch menu options include French toast with seasonal fruit, smoked salmon toast, huevos rancheros and quiche Lorraine.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 27 Mar. 2024
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