Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, and Avocado Tortilla Bowl Recipe
September 16, 2025
Tacos Gobernador
Tacos Gobernador originated in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico, and represent a beloved regional specialty that showcases the area's incredible seafood traditions. These distinctive tacos feature perfectly prepared shrimp with melted cheese in a unique preparation that's become synonymous with Sinaloan cuisine. The combination creates rich, satisfying tacos that honor local culinary traditions while delivering unforgettable flavors that represent authentic Mexican coastal cooking at its finest.
These tacos originated in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. It is said that the governor of Sinaloa loved shrimp and quesadillas so the chef of a well-known restaurant created these, a cross between a shrimp taco and a quesadilla. And so these were named Tacos Gobernador (‘Governor Tacos’).
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 tacos
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Ingredients
3 tablespoons salted butter
⅓ cup diced onion
1 serrano pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 pound raw shrimp – peeled, deveined, and cut into small pieces
1 lime, juiced
4 teaspoons bacon drippings, divided
8 (8 inch) corn tortillas
1 ½ cups shredded Oaxaca cheese
Directions
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and serrano and cook until onions are soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they have softened, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp and lime juice. Cook until shrimp turns pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Divide shrimp mixture into 8 equal portions. Set aside.
Melt 1/2 teaspoon bacon drippings in a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Place 1 tortilla on bacon drippings. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese and 1 portion shrimp mixture to one side of the tortilla. Fold over and cook until tortilla is semi-crisp and cheese has started to melt, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip taco onto other side and cook to desired crispiness, 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Recipe Tip
Mozzarella cheese can be used in place of Oaxaca cheese.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 513 | Calories |
| 28g | Fat |
| 34g | Carbs |
| 32g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 513 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 28g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 16g | 78% |
| Cholesterol 245mg | 82% |
| Sodium 575mg | 25% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 32g | 65% |
| Vitamin C 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium 383mg | 29% |
| Iron 4mg | 22% |
| Potassium 473mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
