• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Mexican Food Journal logo
  • Recipe Index
  • About
  • Contact
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • About The Journal
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    You are here: Home / Eggs / Huevo a la Mexicana

    Huevo a la Mexicana

    Douglas Cullen, This blog generates income via ads and affiliate links which earn us a small commission.

    Mexican Style Scrambled Eggs

    Huevo a la Mexicana is an egg dish served throughout Mexico for breakfast in homes and restaurants. Any dish in Mexico that has “a la Mexicana” in the name will always be prepared with tomato, onion, and serrano chile just as this one is.

    The name of this dish roughly translates as “Mexican style egg.” It is delicious, inexpensive, healthy, and simple to prepare. We make it at least once a week. Give it a try!

    Huevo a la Mexicana
    Huevo a la Mexicana a Classic Mexican Breakfast

    Refried beans are typically served on the side. Black beans or pinto beans are good options. Although not in the photo, you should have two or three warm corn tortillas for each person.

    This is an especially good dish if you happened to have a few too many tequilas or cervezas the night before. It will pick you right up. Actually, any dish with chile in it is a good pick-me-up when you have a hangover, but, that is an explanation for another post. :)

    How to Make

    Start by gathering all of the ingredients. The ingredients shown will make two generous servings. If you cook Mexican food frequently will already have the ingredients on hand.

    Serrano chiles are normally used to prepare this dish but you can substitute jalapeño chiles which are milder and get great results. Cilantro and garlic are regional variations in this recipe.

    Ingredients:

    • 4 eggs
    • 2 plum tomatoes (Roma)
    • ¼ white onion
    • 1 serrano pepper
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1 sprig cilantro
    • ½ tsp. salt plus to taste
    Ingredients for Huevo a la Mexicana
    Gather All the Ingredients
    Chop the Ingredients
    Chop the Vegetables

    Chop the onion, tomato, serrano chile, garlic, and cilantro.

    Add the Onions
    Start by Adding the Onions to a Medium Hot Pan With 1 tablespoon of Oil

    Heat a non-stick pan to medium. Add the cooking oil and then add the onion. Cook for 1 minute. Stir the mixture each time you add an ingredient.

    Sauteeing Onions and Garlic
    Add the Garlic and Sauté with the Onions

    Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

    Adding the Serrano Chile
    Add the Serrano Chile

    Add the serrano chile.

    Sauteeing Onions and Serrano Chile
    Sauté the Serrano Chile with the Onion and Garlic for 1 Minute

    Cook for 1 minute.

    Adding the Tomatoes
    Add the Tomatoes

    Add the tomatoes.

    Cook the Tomatoes
    Cook the Tomatoes for 2 Minutes

    Cook for 2 minutes.

    Add the Cilantro
    Add the Cilantro

    Add the cilantro

    Four Cracked Eggs in a Bowl
    Crack 4 Eggs into a Bowl and Season with Salt

    Crack four large eggs into a bowl and season with a pinch of salt.

    Beating Eggs
    Beat the Eggs with a Fork

    Beat the eggs lightly with a fork.

    Add the Eggs to the Mixture
    Pour the Beaten Eggs into the Pan

    Pour the beaten eggs into your pan with the vegetables.

    Let the Eggs Set
    Allow the Eggs to Set Lightly

    Allow the eggs to set lightly which will take about two minutes.

    Huevo a la Mexicana Closeup
    Gently Stir the Eggs Until Just Cooked

    After the eggs are lightly set, stir the eggs gently until they are just cooked through. Be careful not to let the vegetables or eggs brown which really detracts from the dish.

    How to Serve

    Serve the eggs immediately with some refried beans and warm corn tortillas. Many people like to add a few spoonfuls of salsa to their eggs. This Mexican salsa complements the dish very well.

    Let us know if you have any questions about how to prepare this recipe. You can contact us here.

    Provecho!

    Huevo a la Mexicana
    Print Pin
    3.84 from 6 votes

    Huevo a la Mexicana Recipe

    Recipe for huevo a la Mexicana, a classic Mexican breakfast dish prepared with scrambled eggs, tomato, onion, and serrano chile. It is enjoyed throughout the country.
    Course Egg
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword how to make huevo a la mexicana, huevo a la mexicana recipe, mexican eggs
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 292kcal
    Author Douglas Cullen

    Ingredients

    • 4 large eggs
    • 2 small plum tomatoes Roma
    • 1 serrano chile
    • ¼ white onion
    • 1 clove of garlic
    • 1 sprig of cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup of refried beans
    • 6 to tortilla chips
    • 6 corn tortillas

    Instructions

    • Chop the onion into ¼ inch pieces.
    • Quarter the tomatoes and remove the seeds.
    • Chop the tomatoes into ¼ inch pieces.
    • Finely chop the garlic.
    • Remove the stem, seeds, and veins for the serrano chile.
    • Finely chop the serrano chile.
    • Heat a non-stick pan to medium and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
    • Add the chopped onion and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add the finely chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add the finely chopped serrano chile and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add the chopped tomato and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Add the chopped cilantro and a pinch of salt.
    • Crack 4 large eggs into a bowl.
    • Beat the eggs with a fork.
    • Add the beaten eggs to the pan with the cooked vegetables.
    • Let the eggs cook for about 2 minutes until they are lightly set.
    • Stir the egg mixture gently until the eggs are just cooked.
    • Adjust the salt to taste.
    • Serve with refried beans on the side.
    • Garnish the beans with 3 tortilla chips.

    Notes

    Notes
    If your eggs are very small prepare with 5 eggs instead of 4. Do not allow the vegetables or the eggs to brown. A non-stick pan works best. If you want the dish to be hotter, add 1 extra serrano chile to the recipe. If you want it to be blazing hot, add 2. You can omit the cilantro and garlic if you choose. You will still have authentic huevo a la Mexicana.
    Substitutions
    You can substitute jalapeño chiles for the serranos. The dish won’t be quite as hot with jalapeños but still tasty.
    Don’t substitute yellow onions for the white onions. The flavor won’t be right.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 1341mg | Sugar: 4g

    More Mexican Breakfast Recipes

    • Huevos Rancheros
    • Chorizo and Eggs
    • Migas
    • Breakfast Tacos
    • Spanish Omelette

    More Eggs

    • Machaca con Huevo Breakfast
      Machaca con Huevo
    • Authentic Spanish Omelette and Green Salad
      Spanish Omelette
    • Scrambled Egg Torta with Salsa Verde
      Scrambled Egg Torta with Salsa Verde
    • Chorizo and Egg Breafast Burrito Recipe
      Chorizo and Egg Breakfast Burrito

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. GB says

      March 03, 2017 at 8:20 am

      4 stars
      After almost six months after pinning this recipe I finally was able to make them. I have to say, what a taste explosion in my mouth!!! These where fabulous! And going on my breakfast rotation. I used pickled jalapenos since that was all that I had on hand, and I sprinkled a little cheese on top before serving. Love. Love. Love these!

      Reply
      • Douglas Cullen says

        March 08, 2017 at 10:28 pm

        Glad you liked the recipe! The cheese is a nice touch to add some extra flavor. Cheers!

        Reply
    2. Lori says

      March 08, 2017 at 6:13 pm

      So yummy. Made this for my And and myself. If u like Mexican food, this is a go to receipe

      Reply
      • Lori says

        March 08, 2017 at 6:14 pm

        Meant my son and I

        Reply
      • Douglas Cullen says

        March 08, 2017 at 10:24 pm

        Glad you enjoyed the recipe! Cheers!

        Reply
    3. Tricia says

      March 19, 2017 at 4:01 am

      5 stars
      Lovely simple tasty meal that I am sure I will use regularly. Do you have a recipe
      for refried bean, that would be really good, I live in France and I am quite limited
      in ingredients I can buy for Mexican recipes.

      Thanks

      Reply
    4. oogabooga jones says

      May 17, 2017 at 1:45 pm

      One whole serrano chili mixed w/ 4 eggs will blow your head off. back off and use 1 jalapeno!!–OJ

      Reply
    5. Yum says

      October 09, 2020 at 9:38 am

      5 stars
      Made this 3 times in the past week! So delicious and easy. Served as filling for breakfast tacos in homemade tortillas.

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    D. Cullen Profile Picture

    Hola, I am Douglas. Let me share my love of Mexican Cuisine with you that developed over 20+ years of living in Mexico.

    More about me →


    Most Popular Recipes

    • Classic Salsa Verde
    • Bowl of Mexican Restaurant Style Salsa
      Restaurant Style Salsa
    • Bowl of Traditional Mexican Sopa de Fideo
      Traditional Sopa de Fideo
    • Bowl of Authentic Red Pozole
      Red Pork Pozole
    • Bowl of Chicken Tinga
      Chicken Tinga
    • Agua de Jamaica
    • Tres Leches Cake with Berries
      Tres Leches Cake
    • Beet Salad Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
      Beet Salad with Feta Cheese and Citrus Balsamic Viniagrette
    • Cheese Enchiladas with Red Enchilada Sauce
      Red Enchilada Sauce
    • Authentic Mole Poblano
      Mole Poblano

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2021 Mexico Publishing LLC