Chilaquiles
Fried corn tortilla chips simmered in red or green chile salsa until they soften slightly, topped with crema, queso fresco, sliced onion, cilantro, and a fried or scrambled egg.
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Ingredients
- corn tortillas (fried)
- red or green chile salsa
- crema mexicana
- queso fresco
- white onion
- cilantro
- fried or scrambled egg (Egg)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- crema and queso fresco applied automatically (dairy)
- egg is standard in most preparations
- some versions add shredded chicken, making them non-vegetarian
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionCrema and queso fresco are applied automatically before serving.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffCorn tortillas are GF but may be fried in shared oil with wheat items. The salsa is GF.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in chilaquiles.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in chilaquiles.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in chilaquiles.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionFried or scrambled egg is a standard component at most restaurants.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in standard chilaquiles.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in traditional chilaquiles.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in chilaquiles.
Vegetarian
Check with staffBase is vegetarian but many versions add shredded chicken.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Crema and queso fresco are applied automatically before serving. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Corn tortillas are GF but may be fried in shared oil with wheat items. The salsa is GF. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in chilaquiles. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in chilaquiles. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in chilaquiles. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Fried or scrambled egg is a standard component at most restaurants. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in standard chilaquiles. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in traditional chilaquiles. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in chilaquiles. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Base is vegetarian but many versions add shredded chicken. |
Key risk: Chilaquiles look like chips in salsa but dairy and egg arrive automatically. Crema is drizzled on top and queso fresco is crumbled over everything before serving. Egg is considered part of the standard preparation at most Mexican breakfast restaurants.
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