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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.
This Guide is part of a series that honors Tucson as the home of America’s Best Mexican Food.Â
6151 East Broadway BoulevardMidtown
7053 East Tanque Verde RoadEastside
5443 South 12th AvenueSouth Side
1002 West Congress StreetDowntown
110 East Pennington StreetDowntown
722 North Stone AvenueDowntown
130 South Avenida del ConventoDowntown
7053 North Oracle RoadNorthwest
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.
