West Valley
Bitz-ee Mama’s Restaurant
A West Valley greasy-spoon mainstay since 1972, Bitz-ee Mama’s keeps its half-century scratch-cooking tradition going with savory, sauce-heavy chilaquiles. Served spicy or mild with a basket of house-made chips and salsa, they’re the most killer ’quiles in the WV.
7023 N. 58th Ave., Glendale, 623-931-0562, facebook.com/bitzeemama
East Valley
Ghost Ranch
Whether you order the tomatillo chicken or Chimayó chile pork version, you’ll be pleased to find the fried corn tortilla pieces retain a bit of desirable crunch throughout a bountiful portion. A sunny-side-up egg fortifies the dish, which is dressed with Oaxaca cheese, crema and radish.
1006 E. Warner Rd., Tempe, 480-474-4328, ghostranchaz.com
Phoenix
Gallo Blanco
Gallo’s chilaquiles are a classic for a reason. Baked with asadero and cotija cheese, the corn tortilla chips (with chicken or veggies) offer a textural twist on the usual skillet-tossed presentation. Crispy, cheesy and perfect for a lazy weekend morning.
928 E. Pierce St., Phoenix, 602-327-0880, galloblancocafe.com
Scottsdale
Caliente Mexican Grill
From the beloved former owners of Habanero’s Mexican Grill comes this desayuno staple, here offered with chicken or chorizo and with red or green salsa, smothered in eggs and sour cream. Why not say sí to all of the above?
Two locations, calienteaz.com
