Huevos Rancheros, which means ranch-style eggs, once was an exotic dish that U.S. travelers found only in the southern border-state cafes. With the burgeoning popularity of Mexican food — Tex-Mex in particular — huevos rancheros now is found on menus everywhere and in all sorts of dolled-up variations. We think the best traditional huevos rancheros — little more than eggs on tortillas garnished with hot sauce — still are found in the southwest; the most wonderful enhanced one is at Hell’s Kitchen in Minneapolis.
Wanda’s
Wanda's is Nehalem, Oregon's comfort-food restaurant serving a famously good plate of huevos rancheros. Interior decor is wall-to-wall retro-kitsch.
Cottage
The best sunny southern California cafe, from magnificent granola and homemade pastries to superb fish tacos and so much more. The Cottage is a La Jolla must!
Harlow’s Cafe
A bustling diner serving breakfast all day ('til 2pm closing), Harlow's of Tempe offers well-crafted omelets, griddle-crisp hash browns, and blueberry pancakes.
The Little One
Serving the best Sonoran Mexican food, The Little One is a warm, colorful eatery in the heart of Tucson. Vegetarian and vegan options abound.
Teresa’s Mosaic Cafe
While enjoying Teresa's scrumptious Mexican breakfasts (some of Tucson, Arizona's best) you can watch tortillas being hand-formed and griddle-cooked.
Frontier
The Frontier is great New Mexico quick-eats: huevos rancheros, green chili stew, tacos, & burgers. Cinnamon rolls are legendary. Vegetarian options abound.
Garcia’s Kitchen
Garcia's is a fun, friendly place (6 locations in Albuquerque) that serves some of the best New Mexican food, especially breakfast, available any time.
Nellie’s
A sign on the wall in Nellie's of Las Cruces says: "A day without chile is like a day without sunshine." No problem on this fine chile-centric New Mexico menu!
Hell’s Kitchen
One of America's best restaurants, Minneapolis' Hell's Kitchen does everything better, from house peanut butter to Mahnomin porridge. Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
