
Guide
Guide to Chilaquiles in Tucson
Chilaquiles bring together crispy tortilla chips, salsa, eggs, and cheese in one skillet. Tucson cooks have made the dish their own, and each restaurant adds a different twist. Some go heavy on red or green sauce, others split the two, and many top the plate with a fried or poached egg. From a downtown café to a Marana staple, here are the best spots in town to order chilaquiles.
This Guide is part of a series that honors Tucson as the home of America’s Best Mexican Food.
Cafe a la C'Art
Calle Tepa
6151 East Broadway BoulevardMidtown
Eclectic Cafe
7053 East Tanque Verde RoadEastside
El Merendero
5443 South 12th AvenueSouth Side
El Sur Mexican Restaurant
La Chaiteria
1002 West Congress StreetDowntown
La Chingada Cocina Mexicana
110 East Pennington StreetDowntown
La Indita
722 North Stone AvenueDowntown
La Parrilla Suiza
Seis Kitchen
130 South Avenida del ConventoDowntown
Teaspoon
7053 North Oracle RoadNorthwest
Frequently asked questions
Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish of tortilla chips simmered in salsa, typically red or green, until they soften slightly. Restaurants usually top them with eggs, cheese, crema, and sometimes a protein like chicken or carne asada. Tucson restaurants serve them most often at breakfast and brunch.













