The Best Huevos Rancheros in Toronto

The best huevos rancheros in Toronto takes lovers of the Mexican breakfast staple from Parkdale to Leslieville and points in between. But it's still a rare find in the city with most brunch places preferring to stick to more proven offerings like eggs benedict, pancakes and waffles.

But done correctly, huevos like this really hit the spot. How can you not love a dish that combines the heartiness of eggs and beans with the hangover-subduing power of spicy salsa? Layer in guacamole, fresh tortillas and perhaps even some corn bread and you have something worth waking up early on the weekends for.

For fans of huevos rancheros done the traditional way it's worth noting that most Toronto offerings are characterized by something of a Tex-Mex spin. This might include the substitution of larger flour tortillas or even tortilla chips instead of fresh made corn ones, or scrambled instead of fried or poached eggs.

There's also huevos rancheros' wicked cousin - the huevos divorciados - which makes an appearance at the top of our list in what is without a doubt Toronto's best representation of a mexican-style breakfast.

Here are the 8 best huevos rancheros (or divorciados) in Toronto.

Easy Restaurant

The huevos divorciados at Easy Breakfast handily beat the competition for the title of Toronto’s best, and it’s easy to see why. Smothered with guacamole, ancho chilli jam and pico de gallo, these eggs are the ultimate way to shake off your morning (or afternoon) grogginess. More »

The Universal Grill

The Universal Grill is an oasis of tasty food in an otherwise unremarkable spot at Dupont and Shaw. Their generous huevos rancheros are attractively plated, with a spicy kick and crispy tortilla strips that add crunchy textural contrast. More »

The Senator

Nothing about the decor of Senator implies anything even remotely Mexican. This is as classic a diner as you’re likely to find in town but their huevos rancheros are absolutely top notch. Delicious corn bread muffins and chorizo sausage give the dish some added variety, but the eggs, super fresh and perfectly cooked, are clearly the stars here. More »

El Trompo

El Trompo’s huevos rancheros are a bit more minimalist than some of the other restaurants on this list, but the elements (eggs, salsa verde, pico de gallo, avocado and refried beans) are fresh, delicious and served with extra tortillas (to mop up all that eggy goodness) and Mexican coffee. More »

Mitzi's Sister

Mitzi’s Sister mixes things up a bit by scrambling their huevos. The fluffy eggs are served in a flour tortilla with a dollop of sour cream and a full roster of accompaniments including refried beans, fresh salsa, guacamole, excellent home fries and fruit wedges (ignore them, they’ll just distract you from the eggs). More »

Sneaky Dee's

There may be more ranchero than huevo in the Sneaky Dee’s interpretation of the dish, but the single fried egg is served with enough refried beans, green pepper, ham, cheese and deep fried tortilla to keep you from even glancing at food for the rest of the day. Guacamole isn’t included with the dish, but is worth the side order surcharge. More »

Sadie's Diner

Vegans rejoice! Sadie’s Diner serves a tasty standard version of huevos rancheros with refried beans, salsa, cheese and a corn tortilla but deserves special mention for also serving a vegan version of the dish, with scrambled tofu subbing in for the eggs and cheese. More »