# Hearty Mexican Breakfast Menus Miguel's Jr. Now Sells Its Homestyle Mexican Fare in the Morning By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-09-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miguels-jr References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/miguels-jr-introduces-first-ever-breakfast-menu) & [miguelsjr](http://www.miguelsjr.com/menu/breakfast/) Earlier this year, the popular Mexican fast food chain [Miguel's Jr.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cali-burrito) began serving breakfast for the first time. While the chain has been serving up homestyle Mexican food for more than 40 years, the growing demand for breakfast food at quick service restaurants has caused the chain to begin selling breakfast dishes in addition to regular menu items. The new breakfast menu at Miguel's Jr. was introduced back in January in the chain's Southern California locations. The new menu includes nine new breakfast dishes, including six new versions of the chain's popular Miguel's Jr. Original and its Garbage burritos. The other three dishes are breakfast plates created for those looking for a non-burrito option. The new dishes are available between 6AM and 11AM, making the chain competitive with other early-hours fast food restaurants. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fast Food Breakfast:** The growing demand for breakfast food at quick service restaurants presents an opportunity for fast food chains to expand their menus and capture the morning market. - **Menu Expansion:** Adding new breakfast dishes allows established restaurants to attract new customers and increase revenue by catering to different meal times. - **Regional Menus:** Introducing regional breakfast menus enables restaurant chains to cater to specific local preferences and capture a loyal customer base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can leverage the demand for breakfast food by expanding their menus and incorporating breakfast items. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can increase morning foot traffic and sales by introducing breakfast menus that appeal to a wider range of customers. - **Regional Cuisine:** Eateries specializing in regional cuisine can incorporate breakfast options to diversify their offerings and attract patrons throughout the day. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [West Coast-Inspired Mexican Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cali-burrito.md) - [Meat-Free Chorizo Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soyrizo.md) - [Bold QSR Breakfast Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-breakfast-menu.md) - [Deconstructed Enchilada Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enchilada-bowl.md) - [Breakfast Burrito Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-egg-cheddar-breakfast-burrito.md) - [Slow-Simmered Mexican Stews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marys-pozole.md) - [Mexican Breakfast Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queso-blanco-enchiladas.md) - [Tortilla-Wrapped Breakfast Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-borito.md) - [Convenient QSR Breakfast Burritos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roy-rogers-breakfast-burrito.md)