Posted in New Mexico Dining May 04, 2021 by

The Breakfast Burrito Was Invented At This Restaurant In New Mexico In The 1970s

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so you don’t want to choose just any food item to curb your appetite. You need a meal that is filling, delicious, and flavorful. The breakfast burrito is a popular breakfast favorite and it is easy to see why. The breakfast burrito can be filled with potatoes, eggs, meat, cheese, and so much more. It can be customized to your liking — no matter if you like spicy, savory, sweet, etc.

Many New Mexicans do not realize that a popular New Mexico restaurant, Tia Sophia’s, is believed to be the first to have served this scrumptious meal.

Tia Sophia’s is a Mexican restaurant located in Santa Fe.
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The restaurant opened in 1974. At the time, it served a variety of delicious foods such as spaghetti and no-bake cheesecake.
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The idea of breakfast burritos was not new when Tia Sophia's first opened.
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For years, individuals were customizing flour shells with eggs and potatoes in their homes.
However, in the 1970s, the owner of Tia Sophia’s made the brave decision to place the breakfast burrito on the menu.
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This is believed to be the first time this breakfast dish was served in a restaurant in the 1970s. It is no secret that it was a big success.
Tia Sophia’s breakfast burrito wasn’t always filled with eggs, meat, and potatoes like you see it today.
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In the 1970s, eggs were optional in the breakfast burrito. It wasn’t uncommon for breakfast burritos to be filled with ground beef and potatoes — lots of potatoes.
While Tia Sophia's breakfast burrito is still a popular item on the menu and has won multiple awards, it isn't the only entree you must try.
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The Christmas Burrito will make your taste buds water. This is a large burrito smothered in red and green chiles.

For more information regarding Tia Sophia’s hours and menu, visit its official website.

To learn more about the history of New Mexico, check out some of the oldest photos ever taken in the Land of Enchantment.

Address: 210 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA