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

Examples of huevos rancheros in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For my part, the food at this envelope-pushing Fletcher Place brunch spot is well worth a visit, particularly the ever-changing Dutch baby pancakes whose toppings range from brisket to a full huevos rancheros. —Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025

Breakfast is served all day long, and the full-service diner has all of the classics—everything from breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros to biscuits and gravy and pancakes. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025

The menu will offer traditional early-day options such as pancakes, French toast, huevos rancheros, skillets and breakfast burritos. —Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Nov. 2025

Head to the counter, order the excellent huevos rancheros ($16) and morning buns ($6 each) and fill a glass from the spring-fed spigot. —New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, literally, ranch-style eggs

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for huevos rancheros

• braceros
• vaqueros
• wheelbarrows
• caballeros
• harrows
• marrows
• pharaohs
• sparrows