Who needs a giant breakfast burrito when you can make breakfast tacos instead? Switch up your weekend breakfast with these beauties and you’ll never look back!
A breakfast taco is everything you love about breakfast, wrapped up in a soft, warm tortilla. Share the love with friends and family and create a breakfast taco bar for the ultimate brunch display that will thrill the hungry masses!
I’m actually not a huge fan of big savory breakfasts, but when I have a craving, these breakfast tacos are the best. Why? Because everyone in our house can customize them to their heart’s content!
One of the most popular savory breakfast options I’ve ever shared is this incredible Chorizo Burrito Mexican Breakfast Casserole recipe. It’s so easy and bursting with bright flavors, always a hit.
However, these breakfast tacos are just as easy and so much easier to customize! They work beautifully if you’re serving vegetarians, or people avoiding gluten or dairy. When everyone can add their favorite toppings, you can’t go wrong.
Start with scrambled eggs, and load them up with meat, potatoes, veggies, and tacos toppings galore. You can’t go wrong, I promise. And if breakfast tacos are wrong, I don’t want to be right.
If you’ve been reading along, you know how much we love tacos around here. Try my chicken tacos, veggie tacos, the BEST beef tacos you’ve ever had, chorizo tacos, mini tacos, and steak tacos, too.
Yes, we love tacos. We can never get enough! And now, I’m sharing these delicious egg tacos so you can be sure to get your taco fix on, too.
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Why You’ll Love these Breakfast Tacos
- So Easy
- Great Option for Vegetarians
- Full of Protein
- Easy to Customize
Breakfast Taco Ingredients and Substitutions
- Eggs – Size large are what we tend to have on hand.
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- Corn tortillas – Or flour – your call!
OPTIONAL
- Avocado – sliced or diced
- Cotija cheese – Or used shredded cheddar or colby jack. Learn more about the best cheeses for tacos!
- Pico de gallo – Or go for a vibrant salsa.
- Green onions – diced
- Cilantro – fresh, chopped
- Potatoes – Cooked, diced. You can even add hash browns or tater tots!
- Meats – Add even more protein with bacon, sausage, chorizo
Variations
- Switch up the toppings! Add potatoes, meats like bacon, sausage or chorizo, and more!
- Cream Cheese Bean Dip can be used in addition to, or in place of any meat you add in this recipe.
- Or add black beans!
- For a spicier flavor profile, use homemade taco seasoning or fajita seasoning sprinkled into your eggs before scrambling.
How to Make Breakfast Tacos
- Prepare your scrambled eggs – Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat with a pat of oil or butter. Whisk the eggs, and pour eggs into pan to scramble.
- Chop or prepare any other fillings or toppings – Dice your avocado and cilantro or prep your pico de gallo.
- Assemble – Add eggs, any additional fillings and toppings into warm, soft tortillas.
Tips
- For the best scrambled eggs, add a splash of milk or cream. Heat over very low heat, gently pushing around pan with a spatula.
- These Stainless Steel Taco Holders make topping and serving easy.
- Try different fillings and toppings to see what your family likes the best!
- Tacos make an excellent appetizer and party food too. Set up a taco bar with a variety of toppings and let your guests go to town.
- Squeeze a lime over the top of your breakfast tacos for a delicious burst of citrus flavor.
Scaling up, down or substituting? You’ll love this printable Measurement Conversion Chart!
Shortcuts
- You can make a big batch of scramble eggs and store it for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. Whip up some breakfast tacos in the days that follow for an easy warm breakfast on the go!
Taco Toppings
- Guacamole
- Hot Sauce
- Avocado Salsa
- Pico de Gallo
- Fresh Cilantro
- Sliced Radish
- Green Onions
- Diced Jalapeños
- Diced Red Peppers
- Cotija Cheese
- Crema de Cilantro Lime Crema
- Creamy Salsa Guacamole
- Sour Cream – For an extra dose of flavor combine with Fiesta Ranch or Ranch Seasoning.
Frequently Asked Questions
They might have originated in Texas, but they are beloved all across the US! Breakfast tacos are a great Tex-Mex indulgence that anyone can enjoy.
The primary difference is size. A breakfast burrito is quite large and often features three eggs, whereas a breakfast taco might have as little as 1/2 of an egg per tortilla.
How to Store
- At Room Temperature – These breakfast tacos can sit out at room temperature for up to two hours while serving.
- Refrigerate – You can refrigerate the leftover scrambled eggs used as the filling for these tacos for up to three days in an airtight container.
- Freeze – Freeze your leftover scrambled eggs if you’d like. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to three months.
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Dietary Considerations
- Gluten Free (Choose corn tortillas or gluten free flour tortillas)
- Nut Free
- Vegetarian
- Dairy Free (If you eliminate the cheese or use vegan)
More Cinco de Mayo Inspiration
- Chicken Nachos
- Cheese Quesadillas
- Street Tacos
- Waffle Tacos
- Portobello Mushroom Tacos
- The Best Margaritas
- Mexican Layer Dip
- Jalapeño Margaritas
Breakfast Tacos
Ingredients
- 4 eggs size large
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 tortillas corn (or flour – your call!)
Optional Toppings
- 1 avocado diced
- ¼ cup cotija cheese or shredded colby jack
- 6 tablespoons pico de gallo or salsa
- green onions diced
- cilantro fresh, chopped
- potatoes cooked, diced
- meats Bacon, sausage, chorizo
Instructions
- Prepare your scrambled eggs – Heat a pan over medium-low heat with a pat of oil or butter. Whisk the eggs, and pour eggs into pan to scramble.
- Chop or prepare any other fillings or toppings – Dice your avocado and cilantro or prep your pico de gallo.
- Assemble – Add eggs, any additional fillings and toppings into warm, soft tortillas.
Julie’s Tips
- For the best scrambled eggs, add a splash of milk or cream. Heat over very low heat, gently pushing around pan with a spatula.
- Tacos make an excellent appetizer and party food too. Set up a taco bar with a variety of toppings and let your guests go to town.
- Squeeze a lime over the top of your breakfast tacos for a delicious burst of citrus flavor.
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Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
