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Number 86: Huevos rancheros at Gallo Blanco Cafe
Gallo Blanco gets a lot of attention for its great tacos (small wonders, indeed), its enormous tortas, and quirky appetizers like its chicharron de queso (a golden tower of melted, browned cheese) and Mexican street corn covered in cotija.
Somehow breakfast doesn't get as much love, though, and I'm not sure why. It's served all day, and it's outstanding.
The huevos rancheros are unforgettable. Melted cheese sandwiched between two hot-off-the-griddle tortillas forms the foundation that supports two oozy fried eggs. The whole thing is smothered in spicy tomato sauce, and served with a blob of creamy refried beans on the side.
I clean the plate every time I order this.
The Favorite Dishes, so far: 77: Italian Stallion at La Piazza Al Forno 78: Bourekas at Spices Mediterranean Kitchen 79: Warm Maine Lobster Salad at Modern Steak 80: Escargots En Croute at Petite Maison 81: Salumi at Quiessence 82: Okonomiyaki at Hana Japanese Eatery 83: Croissants at Essence Bakery Cafe 84: Coronado Coney at The Main Ingredient 85: Green Chili at Rito's Mexican Takeout 86: Soup Gyoza at Sens Asian Tapas & Sake Bar 87: Pop Cho and Sweet Ginger at The Breadfruit 88: La Jawab Kadahi Gosht at The Dhaba 89: Chicken & Waffles from Lo-Lo's 90: Burrata at Humble Pie 91: Bruleed Foie Gras Torchon at Posh 92: Moroccan Nomad Stew at Chakra 4 93: Peking Duck at Gourmet House of Hong Kong 94: Mozzarella Sandwich at Pane Bianco 95: Egg White Omelette at Fez 96: Machaca From Los Dos Molinos 97: Shish Taook from Baiz Market 98: Pasties From Cornish Pasty Co. 99: Clams in Black Bean Sauce From Asian Cafe Express 100: Bruschetta From Postino
