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Breakfast Street Tacos

Name: Breakfast Street Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 9 small corn street taco tortillas; 2 eggs (scrambled); 4 pcs bacon (cooked and crumbled (chorizo could be subbed as well)); 1/4 cup refried beans, black beans or charro beans; 1/3 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded); Garnishes: guacamole (salsa, fresh cilantro)

Last updated: October 04, 2019 | Originally Published: October 04, 2019 by Linda Warren

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Breakfast never tasted so good! Simple and easy, these Breakfast Street Tacos are comprised of small corn tortillas filled with all your morning favorites. Bacon and eggs combine with Mexican ingredients like refried beans, guacamole and cheese to make a quick, filling, low carb, gluten-free breakfast. Great for on-the-go or a fun “make your own” bar.

Mexican Street Tacos

Happy National Taco Day! I never get tired of tacos! I think I could eat them every day and still want more. So when I was asked if I wanted to join my fellow bloggers in creating tacos for Taco Day, you can bet I said YES!

Have you ever heard of street tacos? Those little bites of heaven that are sold by Mexican street vendors for an eat as you go meal? Well, if you haven’t you are in for a treat!

Breakfast Tacos for a Quick On-The-Go Breakfast

Normally street tacos are a lunch or dinner meal with grilled meat but I decided it was high time to make a breakfast version. Now, I love my breakfast burritos but this taco, with it’s smaller corn tortilla, is a much healthier meal. It’s quick, delicious and delivers all the flavor of the larger burrito. Of course, you’ll probably opt for 3 or 4 of these babies just ’cause they are soooooo delicious.

Nestled breakfast tacos with filling showing.

All you need are your normal breakfast ingredients, like eggs and bacon, with some Mexican favorites like refried beans, guacamole and salsa. Not only are these a make-them-your-way breakfast but totally adaptable to your diet.

How to Adapt Street Tacos

Add hash browns or cooked sweet potatoes
Change out the refried beans for black beans or charro beans
Opt for cotija or Oaxaca cheese instead of cheddar
Don’t like bacon? (Is that even possible?) Add grilled steak, chicken or pork.
Really bring it up a notch by piling on the sour cream if you’re not watching your diet

Sprinkles of bacon on open breakfast tacos.

Favorite Questions About Street Tacos

What is a street taco?

Street Tacos are slightly different that our American Tacos in that they are made with small soft corn tortillas, instead of the larger crispy variety. They also usually double up on the tortilla as the filling of grilled or pan-fried chicken, beef, or pork tends to be wetter and can leak through the first tortilla.

Are street tacos healthy?

Yes, these particular tacos are fairly low in calories. Street taco tortillas are small and are filled with just a small amount of bacon and cheese on them and finished with healthier ingredients like eggs, avocado and beans. Usually 3-4 tacos are sufficient and it helps to leave off that additional tortilla.

What’s the best type of tortilla to have if watching calories?

Stick with a corn tortilla, which is generally smaller than their counterparts, for less calories, higher fiber count and a variety of vitamins and minerals. Next would be whole wheat tortillas, which contain the least fat, and finally a plain flour tortilla.

How to Make a Breakfast Street Taco

Brown street taco tortillas in a dry skillet then spread with a thin layer of guacamole. (photo 1)
Spread beans on top of guacamole. They can be refried beans, black beans or charro beans. (photo 2)
Divide eggs evenly between the tortillas. (photo 3)
Sprinkle with crumbled bacon. (photo 4)
Garnish with cheese. (photo 5)
Finish with a dollop of salsa. (photo 6)

Now scarf a few of these delicious small tacos and you’ll wonder why you waited so long to make them. They are filled with protein, healthy fats and vitamins to give you a head start on the day. I even like to prepare the ingredients ahead of time, including cooking the bacon and put them in the fridge. Then all I have to do is scramble the eggs, pile it all on the tortilla, and run out the door. Great for breakfast or a snack. Enjoy!

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