Huevos motuleños · Mexican · Breakfast
Huevos motuleños
Born in Mexico
“Eggs on tortillas with black beans and cheese—a Yucatecan breakfast that has claimed tables across the Caribbean.”
0 people have eaten this dish and left their thoughts across 6 platforms
8 in 10 mention traveled beyond origin first
8 in 10 say it's worth it for the commonly served across regions
4 in 10 would come back the same week
Synthesised from Google · Yelp · Reddit · 3 food blogs · Updated August 2026
The story the reviews tell
Huevos motuleños is a Yucatecan breakfast that layers fried eggs over tortillas, then builds on that foundation with black beans, cheese, and whatever the kitchen has on hand—ham, peas, plantains, hot sauce. Born in the town of Motul, this dish has traveled beyond Mexico's borders, showing up on morning tables in Cuba and Costa Rica, though it remains most at home in Yucatán, Quintana Roo, and Oaxaca.
What makes this version distinct
Huevos motuleños (pronounced [ˈweβos motuˈleɲos]) is a breakfast food which originated in the town of Motul (Yucatán). The dish is made with eggs on tortillas with black beans and cheese, often with other ingredients such as ham, peas, plantains, and hot sauce. In addition to being served in many restaurants in Yucatán, Quintana Roo and Oaxaca, this breakfast dish is also common in Cuba and Costa Rica.
Signature elements
What people love
- traveled beyond origin
- commonly served across regions
- adaptable ingredients
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