huevos rancheros
noun
hue·vos ran·che·ros
ˈwā-vōs-ˌrän-ˈcher-ōs 
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: fried or poached eggs served on a tortilla and topped with a usually tomato-based sauce
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Head to the counter, order the excellent huevos rancheros ($16) and morning buns ($6 each) and fill a glass from the spring-fed spigot.
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New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Breakfast offerings include dishes like chilaquiles, breakfast tacos and burritos, huevos rancheros, enfrijoladas and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Breakfast offerings include dishes like chilaquiles, breakfast tacos and burritos, huevos rancheros, enfrijoladas and more.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for huevos rancheros
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“Huevos rancheros.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/huevos%20rancheros. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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