huevos rancheros

noun

hue·​vos ran·​che·​ros ˈwā-vōs-ˌrän-ˈcher-ōs How to pronounce huevos rancheros (audio)
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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The huevos rancheros are garnished with olive oil and cotija cheese. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026 Brunch is popular for their chilaquiles and steak huevos rancheros. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026 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 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, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for huevos rancheros

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, literally, ranch-style eggs

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of huevos rancheros was in 1901

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