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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.
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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.
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