Egg tacos are my favorite way to eat eggs. The slightly spicy eggs are topped with cheese, salsa, & fresh cilantro, making them superb for any meal of the day!
I’ll let you in on a small secret… I’m not really a huge fan of eggs. However, I am a fan of tacos, which means I’m a fan of eggs when they’re served as a taco! I really do think it has to do with all the toppings you can add and ability to really personalize each taco.
I’ve found that egg tacos are really popular in Tex-Mex cooking, which I’m also a fan of. Tex-mex food makes it perfectly acceptable to chomp down on a taco any time of day! So, get ready to create some seriously good and easy breakfast tacos with all your favorite fixin’s in only 10 minutes time.
How to Make Breakfast Egg Tacos
There’s nothing complicated (or lengthy) about this scrambled egg tacos recipe. It really goes by fast!
- Prepare the eggs: Crack the large eggs into a bowl and whisk them together with the chili powder and salt.
- Scramble the eggs: Preheat a large skillet with butter and scramble the eggs with a rubber spatula.
- Warm the tortillas: Warm the tortillas over an open flame or nuke them in the microwave for 10 seconds until they are slightly softened.
- Assemble the egg tacos: Place the egg mixture in the center of the warm tortillas, then top with the shredded cheese, salsa, and cilantro. Grab the taco with your hand and take a big bite!
Level up with homemade tortillas: If you’re in the mood, whip up a batch of homemade tortillas to make this fully from scratch!
Let’s Taco ‘Bout Some Tips & Tricks
If it’s your first time whipping up this egg taco recipe, these handy pointers will have you cooking them with your eyes closed in no time.
- Cook the eggs over medium-low heat: To prevent the eggs from over-cooking, cook them on medium-low heat on a nonstick skillet. This should only take about 3-4 minutes!
- Avoid over scrambling the eggs: As you’re cooking the eggs, scrape the bottom of the pan to create long egg strips. Try not to break the egg up too much or it will fall right out as you bite into the taco.
- Change up the tortillas: Feel free to use either flour tortillas or corn tortillas for egg tacos – it’s up to you! That said, most traditional breakfast tacos come with flour tortillas.
- Use a good quality salsa: So much of the flavor comes from the salsa. Use your favorite salsa or buy your favorite authentic one from a local taqueria. I always make fresh pico de gallo for mine!
- Spice the eggs up with taco seasoning: Take the eggs to the next level by seasoning them with taco seasoning. It’s delicious!
Hot tip: When you heat up the tortilla, do it over the open flame of your gas burner or grill. This adds a nice char and a smokey flavor that takes your crazy good tacos to the next level!
Egg Taco Topping Ideas
Who said you always have to follow my rules? If you want to make these tacos your own masterpiece, pile on your favorite toppings and go wild. Here’s a couple of ideas to get you inspired!
- Meats: Pop in some crispy bacon, chorizo, breakfast sausage, or carne asada for added protein.
- Cheeses: Swap in cotija cheese, sharp shredded cheddar, or queso fresco.
- Dairy: Drizzle the egg tacos with a dollop of sour cream, yogurt, or Mexican crema to give a saucy finish.
- Avocado: Add on a couple avocado slices or top the tacos with guacamole.
- Beans: Top the tacos with refried beans or whole pinto/black beans.
- Pickled goodies: Add a punch of tang by topping the tacos with pickled red onions or pickled jalapeños.
- Potatoes: If you’re a carb lover, roast some yellow potatoes, onions, and bell peppers and stuff the potato mixture into the tacos. You can even swap in sweet potato if you like a sweet and salty flavor profile!
- Vegetables: Add on a few of your favorite veggies like chopped romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, shredded cabbage, spinach, or green onions.
- Sauces: Ketchup, sweet chili sauce, hot sauce, and salsa verde are great sauces!
Hot tip: If you don’t like scrambled eggs, make your eggs over-medium and put them inside the tortillas instead. There’s nothing like sopping up the runny yolk with your tortilla!
Meal Prep & Storing Egg Tacos
Egg tacos are great for breakfast meal prepping for the week. Instead of making all the tacos at once and storing them as a whole (or they may get soggy!), prep all the ingredients and store them separately. Any scrambled egg leftovers are good for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to eat, warm as needed and assemble right away!
More Tex Mex Dishes
- Chicken Tostada Salad Recipe – Taco salad inside a baked shell
- Crispy Chicken Burrito Recipe – Deep-fried mini burritos
- Breakfast Quesadillas – Egg and cheddar cheese quesadillas
- Mexican Tuna Salad Recipe – Zesty tuna, black bean and corn salad
- Grilled Chicken Street Tacos – Marinated in a citrusy cilantro marinade
Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 taco tortillas corn or flour
- 1 cup Mexican cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the chili powder and salt.
- Preheat a pan with butter. Scramble the egg mixture in the pan, scraping only the bottom of the pan as the eggs cook to prevent breaking the eggs up too much. The eggs should take around 3-4 minutes to cook all the way through.
- Heat the tortillas over an open flame for a nice sear or in the microwave for 10 seconds until they're slightly softened. Place the egg mixture into the center of the tortilla.
- Top the egg mixture with cheese, salsa, and cilantro. Enjoy!
Hello, Natalya. Which non-stick skillet do you use for these eggs? Do you have a preference? I bought a Caraway skillet specifically to cook eggs, but it soon became a big disappointment.
WOW, I bought my Caraway cookware and Bakeware 3 yrs ago and they're my favorite to go to for non-stick cookware. No need to ever use oil or butter. Geese, I sound like a commercial lol. But I really do love them, I've even purchased sets as gifts. Although when I first bought them I did have a little discoloration (but it never interfered with their sustainability) and Caraway sent me another sheet pan without me returning the discolored one! ANYWAY, have a great day and hope your new pan works out wonderfully with this recipe and more 🙂
Hey Irina, I can understand your frustration with the Caraway skillet. I’ve had similar experiences myself. Currently, I love the Norpro non-stick pan, which I find to be both affordable and reliable for breakfast items. https://www.shopper.com/p/dbx… I highly recommend giving it a try. Happy cooking, and I hope you find it to be a perfect fit for your kitchen!
This tasted so amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this super easy to make recipe! Fam really loves it! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
Thanks Allyssa, I'm glad you and your family enjoyed these easy tacos!
These were SO delicious, I only wish I doubled the recipe! I will definitely make these again.
So glad you loved them!
Delicious!! One of my favorite breakfast recipes!
Thank you, Jennifer! I feel like tacos work for any time of day, breakfast included!