Authentic Mexican food has many variations!
Had to drop a car this morning 8 am, at a body shop on E.46 St. which put us in the vicinity of Momma Lencha's Great time for breakfast! Wanting Huevos Rancheros, which is not on their menu. I Asked Mama Lencha if she could make them. She said that was not a traditional meal in the Mexican state where she is from. She didn't know the recipe; however, her cook was from a different area in Mexico and knows. Her cook came out and described her huevos rancheros. That will work! Two orders please.
The huevos rancheros were different from those that I have had in other Mexican restaurants. The uniqueness is in the preparation. The cook explained. First a large skillet with oil is heated. The corn tortillas are placed in the oil, then an egg is cracked and dropped on the frying tortilla. The egg and the tortilla cook at the same time. The end result; a fresh runny yoke, fried egg on a crispy tortilla. Then both eggs and tortillas are covered with a spicy, fresh tomato-based sauce with onion and pepper (ranchero sauce). Cheese on top of that; beans and rice on the side.
That is Authentic Mexican ranch-style eggs!
Friendly welcoming service. Delicious food!
We were leaving the restaurant about 9:30; service trucks were pulling into the parking lot. The restaurant was filling with workers, breaking for a for a traditional mid-morning meal. read more