New Mexicans have been using tortillas to scoop and wrap their food for ages. But did you know the term used for wrapping your breakfast fare wasn’t established and on a menu until the 1970s?

Or, at least that's what Tia Sophia's, a homey diner located in the heart of Santa Fe, has told the world over.
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That little tidbit of history has even made its way onto Wikipedia, featuring multiple citations and all.
In an interview with the Santa Fe New Mexican, current owner Nick Maryol talked about how his father has always claimed to be the very first person to actually call the item a breakfast burrito as well as the first to put it on the menu. That was back in 1975. This assertion appears to have gone uncontested!
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That idea caught fire, with other restaurants following suit and the diner being known for serving exceptional versions with beef, vegetarian fillings, and topped with an egg.
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In fact, the breakfast burrito isn't the only piece of history the restaurant has in New Mexican cuisine.
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The restaurant may also be one of the first places to have coined the term "Christmas" when referring to using green and red chile on a plate. In that same interview, Maryol mentioned one of their servers coining the term following her frustrations with customers hesitating between red and green.

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When stopping by for breakfast, a breakfast burrito Christmas-style isn't the only option. Try out the huevos rancheros with your choice of tortilla...
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...some massive pancakes served with a side of eggs and bacon...
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...or a savory plate of carne adovada, the restaurant's Thursday breakfast special.
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Or, simply stop by for a definite classic. Are you ready to enjoy a delicious breakfast burrito here?
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Tia Sophia's is located in the heart of Santa Fe, just minutes away from the city plaza.
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The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can find details about the menu, the restaurant’s history, and more by visiting their website or Facebook page.

Website: tiasophias.com
Facebook: Tia Sophia’s Restaurant
Address: 210 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: 505-983-9880

Looking for a location to enjoy dinner instead? Try stopping by Osteria d’Assisi Ristorante Italiano, also located in Santa Fe. Read more about the wonderfully delicious dishes in This Addicting Italian Restaurant Just Might Be The Best In All Of New Mexico.

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