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Where to go for menudo and breakfast nachos.
The rich flavors of Mexican cuisine make for an ideal breakfast. For people who appreciate a savory start to the day, satisying soups or eggs mixed with hot peppers will not disappoint.
America’s love breakfast tacos and migas, but often overlook all the options. Here are eight other Mexican-inspired dishes around town, ranging from traditional to creative, to kick-start the day.
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Despite its name, this restaurant serves up diverse Latin American flavors, representing the many culinary influences of Cuba. Go for the fluffy two-egg omelet with spiced chorizo sausage, roasted potatoes, sour cream, peppery Jack cheese, and a side salad with watercress and organic grape tomatoes. Weekend brunch begins at 11:30 a.m.
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This Arlington eatery is just a churros throw from the Clarendon metro. It's a popular spot for thanks to its rooftop bar and weekend brunch. The restaurant offers an all-you-can eat small plate brunch, but don't miss out on their take on eggs Benedict. Crunchy tostadas are covered in carnitas, poached eggs, green onions, melted cheese, and creamy salsa verde sauce. It's all served with a side of seasoned breakfast potatoes.
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Tortas, or Mexican sandwiches, begin with oblong bolillo rolls, but the rules stop there. Choices for fillings are endless. Here in Alexandria, the bakery constructs huge versions piled high with meats. The Mexi/Cuban combination comes stuffed with ham, carnitas, avocado, lettuce, jalapeños, melted cheese, onions, tomatoes, refried beans, and mayo. Sure, you can find places to add an egg, but this is the place for those who want to skip to the most important part of breakfast— the meat.
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For those who like ramen on a weekend morning, try something new at Mexican place by José Andrés in Penn Quarter. Their version of menudo is full of hearty tripe mixes and soothing hominy, all in a spicy ancho chile broth. The restaurant calls it the “famous morning elixir” of the state of Nuevo Leon, but the dish might as well be renamed “the perfect hangover cure.” Weekend brunch runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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The brick-and-mortar storefront of the food truck favorite offers a rather unique take on the breakfast burrito. Not only is that tortilla stuffed with eggs, fresh pico de gallo, and meat upon request, but it’s also studded with cheesy pasta shells. It sounds silly, perhaps, but the addition adds an interesting texture to the burrito that launched the business. They're open on weekdays at 7 a.m. and weekends at 10 a.m.
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Roll out of bed for some rolled-up goodness at this Falls Church restaurant. The breakfast enchiladas come with sides of rice and beans and are topped with homemade sauce and a fried egg. It opens daily at 8:30 a.m.
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Nothing beats a simple yet satisfying dish of eggs scrambled with a bunch of stuff. Try them mixed with ham, fresh tomatoes, onions, and spicy jalapeño pepper, all served with a side of beans. The two locations, in Columbia Heights and Petworth, both open early at 8:00 am.
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Nachos for breakfast? Yes, please. This comforting dish involves fried tortillas, tossed in salsa, and topped with cheese, crema, and a runny egg. The stellar version at this notable taco joint in north Columbia Heights brings the heat with the salsa roja version. The salsa verde is more mild. Grab at late breakfast when they open at 11:00 am daily.
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Despite its name, this restaurant serves up diverse Latin American flavors, representing the many culinary influences of Cuba. Go for the fluffy two-egg omelet with spiced chorizo sausage, roasted potatoes, sour cream, peppery Jack cheese, and a side salad with watercress and organic grape tomatoes. Weekend brunch begins at 11:30 a.m.
This Arlington eatery is just a churros throw from the Clarendon metro. It's a popular spot for thanks to its rooftop bar and weekend brunch. The restaurant offers an all-you-can eat small plate brunch, but don't miss out on their take on eggs Benedict. Crunchy tostadas are covered in carnitas, poached eggs, green onions, melted cheese, and creamy salsa verde sauce. It's all served with a side of seasoned breakfast potatoes.
Tortas, or Mexican sandwiches, begin with oblong bolillo rolls, but the rules stop there. Choices for fillings are endless. Here in Alexandria, the bakery constructs huge versions piled high with meats. The Mexi/Cuban combination comes stuffed with ham, carnitas, avocado, lettuce, jalapeños, melted cheese, onions, tomatoes, refried beans, and mayo. Sure, you can find places to add an egg, but this is the place for those who want to skip to the most important part of breakfast— the meat.
For those who like ramen on a weekend morning, try something new at Mexican place by José Andrés in Penn Quarter. Their version of menudo is full of hearty tripe mixes and soothing hominy, all in a spicy ancho chile broth. The restaurant calls it the “famous morning elixir” of the state of Nuevo Leon, but the dish might as well be renamed “the perfect hangover cure.” Weekend brunch runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The brick-and-mortar storefront of the food truck favorite offers a rather unique take on the breakfast burrito. Not only is that tortilla stuffed with eggs, fresh pico de gallo, and meat upon request, but it’s also studded with cheesy pasta shells. It sounds silly, perhaps, but the addition adds an interesting texture to the burrito that launched the business. They're open on weekdays at 7 a.m. and weekends at 10 a.m.
Roll out of bed for some rolled-up goodness at this Falls Church restaurant. The breakfast enchiladas come with sides of rice and beans and are topped with homemade sauce and a fried egg. It opens daily at 8:30 a.m.
Nothing beats a simple yet satisfying dish of eggs scrambled with a bunch of stuff. Try them mixed with ham, fresh tomatoes, onions, and spicy jalapeño pepper, all served with a side of beans. The two locations, in Columbia Heights and Petworth, both open early at 8:00 am.
Nachos for breakfast? Yes, please. This comforting dish involves fried tortillas, tossed in salsa, and topped with cheese, crema, and a runny egg. The stellar version at this notable taco joint in north Columbia Heights brings the heat with the salsa roja version. The salsa verde is more mild. Grab at late breakfast when they open at 11:00 am daily.
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