History of Chilaquiles

Now known as a staple in Mexican cuisine (as well as brunch culture in SoCal and Texas), Chilaquiles goes all the way back to the Aztecs. In fact, the word “chilaquiles” comes from the Nahuatl (Uto-Aztecan) language which means chile water. Over the centuries, chilaquiles has made its way through parts of Honduras, Guatemala, and of course, Mexico.

Chilaquiles was initially created as a method for repurposing stale tortillas – as the tortillas would find a renewed state of deliciosity after being fried and tossed in salsa (I really think this applies to everything). Since then, it has established itself as a fine food for concluding a long night of partying and drinking, as well as the cornerstone of any great brunch spot in the Southwest of the US.

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