There’s something about a Mexican breakfast. It’s filling, inexpensive, and soaks up the sins of the night before. Whether you crave chilaquiles, eggs, a breakfast burrito, or just something greasy to get your gut right, Reno’s Mexican restaurants know how to do the first meal of the day right.

Locals have long flocked to spots like Bertha Miranda’s for decades-old recipes that taste like family tradition, while newcomers like Los Chilaquiles have brought a bright, modern touch to the table. Our readers have found the best places to eat traditional Mexican breakfasts in town, and they were more than happy to share their top spots for chilaquiles and more.

What ties each of these places together is authenticity. Each restaurant on this list has a unique flair and flavor that can’t be faked. These are the kitchens where mornings begin and nights of debauchery end. From sizzling huevos con chorizo to colorful chilaquiles verdes, here’s where to find the best Mexican breakfasts in Reno.

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Bertha Miranda’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

336 Mill St.

Bertha Miranda’s is one of Reno’s longest-running Mexican restaurants, opened in 1984 by the Miranda family after moving from Chihuahua to northern Nevada. In late 2021, the founding matriarch retired and sold the business to longtime employees, but the menu and spirit remain rooted in the family’s northern Mexican recipes and the stone-house setting on Mill Street. 

Bertha Miranda’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina serves breakfast from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and some items certainly jump out as standout picks not just for their flavor but for their value for the dollar. 

One of the most recommended dishes is Bertha’s Favorite Breakfast, the Enchiladas Montadas. This delicious dish is made with two open-face enchiladas (red or green) topped with two eggs cooked over easy or scrambled. It offers a flavorful mix of sauce, eggs, and the enchilada base, so you get a hearty Mexican twist on a breakfast classic.

Another excellent option is the Chilaquiles (rojos or verdes) with eggs served in your choice of “hot or mild” salsa.  If you prefer more eggs and fewer sauced components, their 3-egg omelette, with fillings like cheese, vegetables, chorizo, etc., is a solid bet. 

For something more traditional, their Huevos Rancheros or Huevos con Chorizo Casero, which are made with Bertha’s house sausage, are also on the brunch menu and offer classic Mexican breakfast flavors. 

But if I had to pick just one “best” item, I’d go with Bertha’s Favorite Breakfast because it captures both the egg and traditional sauces in a uniquely Mexican-style brunch. 

La Michoacana Mexican Restaurant 

4950 S. Virginia St.

La Michoacana is a full-service, all-day spot that also happens to be one of Reno’s earliest doors to open for breakfast. The restaurant advertises “breakfast served all day,” with posted hours from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., and a menu that covers both street-style and sit-down classics. 

At La Michoacana Mexican Restaurant in Reno, the menu features several great options. One of the standouts is the Machaca Burrito, made with your choice of shredded chicken or beef simmered in tomato sauce, plus two eggs, rice, and beans. It’s hearty and flavorful—a classic Mexican breakfast.

If you prefer something more traditional, the Breakfast Burrito with Meat is a solid choice, filled with eggs, rice, beans, and your choice of protein. The Huevos con Chorizo is another favorite, while the Huevos Rancheros, with eggs on a fried tortilla covered in ranchero sauce, offers a rich, saucy option for people who love spice. 

Out of all of them, the Machaca Burrito tends to be the best pick. It’s warm, filling, and captures the kind of homestyle flavor that makes La Michoacana a Reno favorite for authentic Mexican comfort food in the morning.

Los Chilaquiles Mexican Breakfast

3380 S. McCarran Blvd.

As the name promises, Los Chilaquiles is breakfast-first. The family-owned restaurant opens early and closes mid-afternoon. Their hours run 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the menu builds around multiple chilaquiles styles while branching into machaca, molletes, breakfast burritos, and other Mexican breakfast comforts. 

At Los Chilaquiles Mexican Breakfast in Reno, the strongest breakfast picks tend to be their signature Chilaquiles dishes and their “Los Blanquillos” options, including breakfast tacos and burritos.

One standout is El Toro chilaquiles. Large pork spareribs are sautéed in roasted tomatillo sauce, topped with cheese and onions, and served with sides. It offers a hearty, bold flavor and a touch of richness.  Another great option is Los Colorados, drenched in red pepper sauce, with grilled onions and cheese topping, which provides a nice balance of spice and savory deliciousness. The Good Morning Burrito with scrambled eggs, potatoes, beans, and your choice of meat in a flour tortilla is a solid choice. 

Then there are the breakfast tacos. The “Bien Mexicanos” option consists of three tacos, each made on handmade blue corn tortillas and filled with scrambled eggs and chorizo. The tacos are topped with queso fresco, pico de gallo, and a special avocado sauce. 

Given the menu variety and the praise they get for their chilaquiles, I’d lean toward El Toro Chilaquiles or Los Colorados Chilaquiles if you’re a first-timer to this awesome breakfast spot.