Breakfast Taquitos
Breakfast taquitos are a popular Tex-Mex or Mexican-American morning dish, consisting of small, rolled corn tortillas filled with classic breakfast ingredients like scrambled eggs, cheese, and often chorizo, bacon, or potatoes, then fried until crispy. They are typically served with salsa, avocado, or sour cream for dipping.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in protein and fat due to the eggs, cheese, and frying method, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the tortilla. A single serving of two taquitos can range from 300 to 450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
Per 3 taquitos (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, they represent a delicious fusion of traditional Mexican taquito form with American breakfast staples, often enjoyed as a convenient, handheld meal or popular brunch item.
