Huevos a la Mexicana (Mexican Scrambled Eggs)

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Huevos a la Mexicana is a classic Mexican breakfast dish made with eggs that are scrambled with tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno peppers. Serve it alongside warm corn tortillas, sliced avocado, and shredded cheese for an unbeatable meal!

187 CAL 4g CARBS 13g FAT 13g PROTEIN
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These Mexican-style scrambled eggs are a classic Mexican breakfast that will quickly become a favorite. Huevos a la Mexicana are ready in just 15 minutes and made with a delicious combination of fresh eggs, tomatoes, onions, and chile peppers. 

I love scrambled eggs as much as anyone else, but they can get a little boring at times. When I’m looking for something more exciting, I always turn to these Mexican scrambled eggs. It takes your average scramble and instantly upgrades it to something ten times more flavorful.

This egg dish is the perfect way to spice up your morning routine for many reasons.  All you do is chop your veggies, whisk your eggs, and cook it all up.

It’s also wholesome, nutritious, delicious, and incredibly easy to customize. Take inspiration from Huevos Rancheros and drizzle the final dish with ranchero sauce. Add fresh spinach, cilantro, or avocado.

Top the final dish with queso cotija or shredded cheese. Turn it into breakfast tacos or breakfast burritos. These eggs are delicious and versatile. 

Mexican huevos a la mexicana in a bowl with jalapenos and cilantro with tortilla on the side.

What are Huevos a la Mexicana?

Huevos a la Mexicana translates to "Mexican style eggs". This traditional egg dish is served in homes and restaurants all over Mexico. Basically, Huevos a la Mexicana is eggs scrambled with white onion, Roma tomatoes, and chile peppers. They are traditionally served with corn or flour tortillas, beans, and cilantro. 

In Mexican cooking, "a la Mexicana" usually refers to anything cooked with tomato, white onion, and either jalapeno or serrano chile peppers.  Many people think the "a la Mexicana" is a reference to the Mexican flag from the three colors in this classic mixture - red, green, and white.

If you love making Mexican egg dishes, don't miss this authentic Machaca con Huevo recipe.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this flavorful breakfast dish, you will need a few key ingredients:

  • Eggs: Normally this dish is made with farm-fresh eggs for the best flavor. Any eggs can be used, including egg whites if you prefer. 
  • Tomatoes: Roma tomatoes are most often used in Mexican cuisine. Swap in any tomatoes you have on hand, including drained canned diced tomatoes if that's all you have.
  • Onion: White onion is used most often in Mexican cooking but this dish works with yellow onions or red onions as well. For a milder flavor, swap in diced green onions.
  • Jalapeno: Huevos a la Mexicana are almost always made with jalapeno peppers or serrano peppers. Swap in poblano peppers for a milder heat. 
  • Spices: I like to keep things simple with salt, pepper, and oregano. Fresh cilantro is delicious to finish the dish. 

Shortcut: Use pico de gallo instead of chopping all of the vegetables individually. Just make sure to drain over any liquid so the eggs aren't watery. 

How to Make Huevos a la Mexicana

This dish is incredibly simple to make. Start by dicing the onion, tomatoes, and jalapenos into small pieces. Some people like to remove the seeds and juice from the tomatoes as well. 

Use a fork to whisk the eggs. Season them with salt, pepper, and oregano. Set aside.

Heat some oil in a skillet, usually, I like non-stick skillets for eggs. Add the onions and cook for a couple of minutes until they begin to soften. Add the jalapenos and continue to cook. Finally, add the tomatoes.

The vegetables should be softened but still, have some texture.  If there is any excess moisture in the pan, wipe it with a paper towel.

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the eggs. Let them begin to firm up. Then slowly stir and scramble the eggs, incorporating the vegetables. 

Continue to cook the eggs until they are done to your liking. Serve with tortillas. 

Mexican scrambled eggs with tomatoes, chile peppers, and onions in a bowl with cilantro.

Recipe Tips and Variations

This dish is fantastic for customizing and making your own. To give you a hand, here are some of my top tips and variations:

  • Add some meat: Although eggs have a considerable amount of protein, you can easily beef up this dish (no pun intended) with some meat. My top choices include chorizo, bacon, and leftover machaca. Machaca is traditionally prepared with eggs (huevos con machaca), so this is a perfect match. 
  • Make it cheesy: Try adding shredded Mexican cheese, crumbled queso fresco, or queso cotija.
  • Add more vegetables: Add more vegetables to this dish if you like. Spinach, bell peppers, and cauliflower all work well.
  • Adjust the heat: For a spicier dish, swap the jalapeno pepper for serrano or habanero peppers. If you want a milder version, you can swap out the jalapeno pepper for green bell pepper. or poblano pepper.

How to Serve Mexican Scrambled Eggs

Huevos a la Mexicana can absolutely stand on its own, but it also tastes fantastic with a variety of accompaniments. Here are some of my favorite ways to serve this dish:

  • Tacos: Transform this dish into the breakfast tacos of your dreams by pairing them with warm corn tortillas or flour tortillas. Then, top them off with sliced avocado, fresh jalapeno, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Add your favorite salsa, like this salsa verde,  for extra heat.
  • With beans: Black beans, pinto beans, and quick refried beans are all satisfying ways of adding a ton of protein and fiber to make this dish even more satisfying.
  • Breakfast burrito bowls: Turn this dish into the ultimate breakfast burrito or burrito bowl by adding it to a bowl with breakfast potatoes or rice, beans, and avocados. Super filling and oh-so-delicious!
  • Quesadillas: Add these eggs to a quesadilla with beans and cheese for a delicious take on a breakfast quesadilla.  You could also serve these eggs with cheese quesadillas on the side. 

Storage and Leftovers

Because this dish takes less than 15 minutes to make, it’s not really one that you need to make ahead of time. That being said, you can easily store the leftovers if needed.

To store this dish, allow it to cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight storage container. Then, you can store it in one of a few ways:

  • In the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
  • In the freezer for up to 1-2 months.

To reheat leftovers, simply allow them to thaw (if needed) and reheat on the stovetop until warmed through.

Pro Tip: Tightly pack your leftovers into tortillas before freezing them for the ultimate breakfast burritos.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the most common questions about making these Mexican style scrambled eggs.

Yes! This dish is made with just a few wholesome ingredients and is high in protein, yet low in calories and carbs. When served alone or paired with healthy accompaniments, Huevos a la Mexicana is an incredibly healthy breakfast.

Since huevos a la Mexicana already contains jalapeno or serrano peppers, it isn't always served with salsa. With that said, sometimes you will find salsa verde, salsa chipotle, or salsa casera (home-style red salsa) on the side.

They are also sometimes served with rajas, which are strips of pickled jalapenos peppers with carrots.

Mexican huevos a la mexicana served with tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos served with cilantro, lime, and tortillas.
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Huevos a la Mexicana (Mexican Scrambled Eggs)

187 CAL 4g CARBS 13g FAT 13g PROTEIN
PREP TIME: 5 Min
COOK TIME: 10 Min
TOTAL TIME: 15 Min
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Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, diced
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 8 eggs, whisked
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper

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Instructions

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Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until beginning to soften. Add the jalapeno and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.

Tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno peppers in a skillet.
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Whisk the eggs with oregano, salt, and pepper.

Whisked eggs with salt, pepper, and oregano in a bowl.
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Push the vegetables to one side. Spray the pan with cooking spray if needed. Add the eggs and let cook for about 2 minutes until lightly set.

Scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos in a skillet.
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Scramble eggs, slowly incorporating the vegetables until eggs are cooked to your liking.

Huevos a la mexicana in a bowl wiht sliced jalapenos and ranchero sauce on the side.
Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: about 2/3 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g
20%
Saturated Fat 4g
18%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 372mg
124%
Sodium 144mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
3%
Sugars 2g
Protein 13g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

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