Tortas de chilaquiles in CDMX, the most delicious solution to any monumental craving.

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The chilaquiles tortas are a championship breakfast; they have everything you need to start your morning with a good attitude. And no matter if you’re on your way to the office or running to school, eating them is always a lifesaver. That’s why here we bring you a list of places in CDMX to enjoy this recipe. 🌶️

1. Mestizo Chilaquería

In the Coyoacán district, the paradise of chilaquiles awaits you. Mestizo’s menu features all kinds of versions with sauces, proteins and complements of your choice: mole, habanero, with chambarete and even soy chorizo.

But if you want to take the flavor to the next level, don’t hesitate to order the torta. You can assemble the chilaquiles as you like, then they will add cilantro, onion and a good dose of avocado.

📍 76 Hidalgo Av., Coyoacán
Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

2. El Divino Chilaquil

Very close to Isabel la Católica subway station, you will find this little chilaquilero corner. Although there are burritos, enchiladas and other breakfast options, the chilaquiles cakes are the stars of the house. You can choose them plain or with a protein such as jerky, breast or sausage.

Then select the sauce: red, green, mole or bean sauce. You can also choose the level of spiciness you want and finish with a touch of cream (traditional, cilantro or chipotle). Have you started drooling yet?

📍 Isabel La Católica 117, Downtown
Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

3. Mal de Cruz

If we think of tortas de chilaquiles, Mal de Cruz comes to mind. This restaurant promises to cure even the most powerful cruda with its “clavadas”. They are tortas made of different proteins and soaked in caldillo, like tortas ahogadas.

It should be noted that the chilaquiles they prepare are very particular: a folded, stuffed and fried tortilla, in the style of enchiladas potosinas. Well, imagine a pancake of this preparation. It’s called Chilaquilada and you can add the protein and sauce of your choice.

📍 Puebla 26, Roma Norte
⏰ Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

4. Chilakillers

This restaurant is all about chilaquiles, so you’ll find all kinds of recipes that include totopos and delicious sauces (whatever flavor and level of spiciness you choose).

Of course, the chilaquiles cakes are not missing from the menu. They come with 480 grams of chilaquiles, plus the topping of your choice: beef jerky, arrachera, chicken, steak, chorizo or milanesa, and we recommend you try the avocado sauce!

📍 Revolución 107, local 7, Tacubaya
⏰ Wednesday to Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

5. Don Totopo

Stuffed chilaquiles alert! Yes, just as you read it, totopos that hide cochinita, chicken, suadero, cheese, chorizo, beans or chicharrón. Don Totopo specializes in taking this dish to unthinkable levels. In addition to the fillings, there is the option “revolcados” with quesillo or the chilaquiburros.

Of course, cakes are also on the menu. Whether you want a traditional chilaquiles torta, a totopos torta with up to three ingredients or the tecolotes(molletes covered with chilaquiles), what will you order on your next visit?

📍 Nápoles 57, Juárez
⏰ Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

6. Hijos del Maíz

This antojería sells picaditas, huevos al gusto, bean soup and other homemade Mexican dishes. The variety of chilaquiles shines on the menu; with cochinita, mole, birria and even with bean sauce.

One of the favorite dishes is called La Madrina. It is a loaf filled with chilaquiles au gratin with manchego cheese. Topped with a touch of onion, cilantro and cream. There is also an option with cochinita and molletes with chilaquiles.

📍 Georgia 52, Napoles
Sunday to Wednesday from 9:00 to 17:00, Thursday to Saturday from 8:00 to 22:00.

7. El Chilaquil Relleno

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Stuffed, glorious and sheltered by a bolillo. That’s how El Chilaquil Relleno‘s chilaquiles cakes are. The recipe is called Aguaya and you can assemble it with your favorite ingredients such as habanero red sauce, dried chili sauce or bean sauce. While the totopos can hide cheese, beans, prepared chicken or pressed chicharrón.

📍 Check branches and opening hours here

8. Esquina del Chilaquil

These tortas de chilaquiles are super famous in Mexico City, diners line up in long lines to try them! And the seasoning is truly delicious. The classic torta has a bed of beans, chicken milanesa, red, green or combined chilaquiles, cheese, cream and pickled onion.

We recommend ordering the bomba, which adds cochinita and pastor de pollo. Be careful, because you need to arrive early to be one of the lucky palates to try this delicacy.

📍 Alfonso Reyes 139, Hipódromo
Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

9. Tortas Catakil

A few steps from the Estela de Luz, on Paseo de la Reforma, is doña Cata. She is a cook acclaimed in the CDMX for her incredible tortas de chilaquiles, legendary for having cochinita and chicken milanesa. A good portion of cream, onion, cheese, lettuce and avocado is a must in the bolillo.

This recipe is a must for those of us who are always rushing to the office, or for those of us who are looking for an early breakfast.

📍 Between the Estela de Luz and the BBVA Tower on Paseo de la Reforma
Monday to Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

10. Guachilotorta

Don Ángel never ceases to amaze us. Let’s remember that a few years ago he created the Guajolotongo, a combination of tamale with chilaquiles in a hearty and delicious dish.

This time he presents the Guachilotorta, a tamale cake covered with chilaquiles. If you stop by, your diet will take a back seat.

📍 Patriotismo corner with Holbein, Nonoalco, Benito Juárez
⏰ Monday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.