Huevos Divorciados (Divorced Eggs)

Huevos Divorciados, or Divorced Eggs. This classic Mexican breakfast screams Sunday brunch. Two eggs separated by refried beans and drenched in red and green salsa. There’s no custody battle with this dish. You get both!

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A decorative oval plate features Huevos Divorciados: two eggs, one in red sauce and one in green sauce, divided by refried beans topped with sliced jalapeños. Sliced avocado and fresh cilantro garnish this vibrant dish.

Huevos Divorciados, or “Divorced Eggs,” 🍳 is perfect for Sunday brunch.

This traditional dish features two eggs served side by side, each topped with a different salsa—one red and one green—with a layer of refried beans separating them.

If I see this on the menu, this is what I order. Why choose one salsa when you can have both?!

Table of Contents

1 👩🏼‍🍳 Instructions
2 🌟 Pro Tip
3 🫙 Storage and Reheating
4 🙋🏻‍♀️ Frequently Asked Questions
5 🥚 More Mexican Breakfast Recipes
6 😋 Hungry for More?
7 Huevos Divorciados

👩🏼‍🍳 Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Carefully crack the eggs into the skillet and cook sunny side up for about 3–4 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.
While the eggs are cooking, heat the refried beans in a small saucepan or microwave until warmed through.

Instead of refried beans, some people use fried potatoes or tortilla chips to separate the two eggs and salsas.

🌟 Pro Tip

Don’t reinvent the wheel. Use leftover salsa or buy some from the store. Here is the red salsa I recommend. I also like this green salsa. Both are on the milder side, and I usually have to add jalapenos to make it spicier.

Four images show huevos divorciados: two eggs and refried beans on a decorated plate. One egg is topped with red salsa, the other with green salsa. Sliced avocado and jalapeño are on the side.

Transfer the cooked eggs to a plate, placing one egg on each side.
Spoon the refried beans down the center of the plate to separate the eggs.
Cover one egg with roasted tomato salsa.
Cover the other egg with the green salsa, or roasted tomatillo salsa verde.
Top with tortilla chips, Queso Fresco (or cotija cheese), avocado slices, and jalapeño slices, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy.

🫙 Storage and Reheating

Huevos Divorciados are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Store the eggs, beans, and toppings separately when possible to maintain the best texture. Reheat the beans and salsa in the microwave or on the stovetop, and gently warm the eggs in a skillet over low heat before serving.

🙋🏻‍♀️ Frequently Asked Questions

What does Huevos Divorciados mean?

Huevos divorciados means “divorced eggs.” As seen in this dish, two sunny-side up eggs are separated by two different sauces. One is covered with red salsa while the quarreling egg is covered in green salsa.

Can I use a different style of eggs?

Yes. Sunny-side-up eggs are traditional, but poached eggs, over-easy eggs, or even fried eggs cooked to your preference work well.

Can I make this recipe spicy?

Absolutely. Use a spicy salsa, add fresh jalapeños, or serve with your favorite hot sauce. Or use a spicier salsa like chile de arbol salsa.

Huevos Divorciados: A Mexican dish on a decorative plate with two sunny-side-up eggs, one in red sauce and one in green sauce, refried beans with jalapeño slices in the center, and avocado slices on the side, all garnished with cilantro.

🥚 More Mexican Breakfast Recipes

Huevos Divorciados is a quick and flavorful Mexican breakfast that turns simple ingredients into a memorable meal. The combination of red salsa, green salsa, creamy beans, and perfectly cooked eggs creates a delicious balance of flavors and textures. Serve with cafe de olla and enjoy!