Brunch Por Favor: Mexican Food Takes Over the American Brunch
By: Isabel Byfield
The word Brunch appeared in a printed publication in 1896 when writer Guy Beringer described the meal between breakfast and lunch as “by eliminating the need to get up early on Sunday, brunch would make life brighter… Brunch is cheerful, sociable and inciting,” and we definitely couldn’t agree more with him.
The trend hit the States in the late 1930’s. For the early Sunday morning church goers, waking up early for breakfast wasn’t as appetizing as a post church meal filled with eggs benedict, French toast and mimosas.
The classic brunch menu has a few staples. Brunch wouldn’t be the same without Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s, and alcohol during the day is socially acceptable thanks to Brunch. Eggs benedict and French toast are also two “must haves”, the perfect brunch is undoubtedly a combination of sweet and savory bites.
Now, a new trend is definitely taking over the traditional brunch – Mexican style breakfast food. It seems now a majority of the restaurants that offer brunch in the valley have a dish that is influenced by Mexican cuisine, whether it is chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos or a chorizo omelet – it’s undeniable that Mexican food is making brunch even better.
Here are some of the best dishes I have discovered in my weekly brunch outings. I have to say they are my favorite savory dish, perfect as a filling, hearty meal. Of course, you have to add a mimosa and piece of French toast; savory, sweet and bubbly.
The chilaquiles here are made with shredded chicken and roasted salsa verde, which is my favorite. The eggs are cooked to perfection; white, even out side with a yellow creamy yolk to mix in with your chicken, salsa, queso fresco and lime crème.
Chilaquiles from The Market by Jennifer’s (Photo Credit: Isabel Byfield)
This place is up beat, modern and fun. Their brunch is strongly influenced by Mexican dishes such us huevos rancheros, chorizo omelet and chilaquiles. We tried the huevos rancheros on a blue corn arepa – that was delicious. It had everything I love about Mexican food; ranchero salsa, cotija cheese and avocado.
Brunch at Social Tap (Facebook Photo)
This place is one of my favorites for comfort food. Everything you try has deep flavors, aromas and textures, and it’s a delight for every single one of your senses. We tried the chilaquiles with salsa verde and roja; and we love the way they are prepared. They remind you of lasagna, but made of delicious corn tortillas, stuffed with chicken and topped with eggs and pico.
Enchiladas at Chelsea’s Kitchen (Photo Credit: Isabel Byfield)
Guanajuato eggs benedict at Chompie’s are the Mexican twist of a brunch staple. Made with chorizo, queso fresco and avocado hollandaise, these benedicts are one of a kind. There are copious amounts of everything in this dish, so come hungry – you won’t regret it!
Chompie’s Guanajuato Eggs Benedict
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