How to Enjoy This Simple, Soulful Combo — With Refried Beans, Jalapeños, Carne Asada & More 🥑🇲🇽
Sometimes the best things in life are the simplest — and in Mexican kitchens, avocado con bolillo proves exactly that. With just a few ingredients, this humble yet flavorful snack transforms into a dish that’s nostalgic, filling, and endlessly customizable.
In this post, we celebrate avocado with bolillo — the classic Mexican bread roll — and show you how to enjoy it in both traditional and upgraded ways, including recipes with refried beans, jalapeños en vinagre, and even carne asada.
🥖 First, What Is Bolillo?
Bolillo is Mexico’s everyday bread roll — golden, crusty on the outside, soft on the inside. Think of it as a shorter, softer baguette with a slight chew. It’s found in bakeries, corner stores (panaderías), and supermarkets across Mexico and Mexican-American communities.
Paired with ripe avocado? It’s a match made in culinary heaven.
🥑 Classic Avocado con Bolillo Recipe (With Beans & Jalapeños)
This is the OG street food snack and late-night fridge raider’s favorite — simple, satisfying, and packed with bold flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 fresh bolillo, sliced open
- 1 ripe Hass avocado
- ½ cup refried beans (pinto or black)
- 1–2 jalapeños en vinagre (pickled jalapeños)
- Salt to taste
- Optional: squeeze of lime
Instructions:
- Warm the bolillo slightly (in a pan or oven) for softness.
- Spread a layer of warm refried beans.
- Mash or slice avocado on top.
- Add jalapeños and a sprinkle of salt.
- Optional: drizzle with lime juice or a bit of the jalapeño vinegar.
🔥 Pro tip: Add crumbled queso fresco or Cotija if you’re feeling fancy.
🥩 Carne Asada Avocado Bolillo (Upgrade Time!)
Turn your snack into a meal with grilled beef and salsa.
Ingredients:
- 1 bolillo
- ½ ripe avocado
- ½ cup chopped carne asada (or leftover grilled steak)
- Sliced tomato
- Onion, cilantro, salsa roja or verde
Instructions:
- Toast your bolillo and slice it open.
- Spread avocado on the bottom half.
- Add a layer of warm carne asada.
- Top with tomato, onion, cilantro, and salsa of your choice.
- Optional: melt cheese on top for an avocado-steak torta vibe.
🍳 Breakfast Version: Avocado + Egg + Bolillo
Wake up right.
- Slice bolillo, toast lightly.
- Spread mashed avocado.
- Top with a fried egg or scrambled eggs with chorizo.
- Garnish with hot sauce or pickled onions.
🧠 Why This Combo Works
- Bolillo is hearty and balances the richness of avocado.
- Avocado is creamy, making it an excellent stand-in for mayo or butter.
- Jalapeños in vinegar add acid, spice, and brightness.
- Beans bring protein and that classic Mexican soul.
- It’s budget-friendly, endlessly adaptable, and comfort food at its finest.
Final Thoughts: A Bite of Home, Wherever You Are
Avocado con bolillo is more than a snack — it’s a celebration of Mexican simplicity, creativity, and comfort. Whether you go old-school with beans and jalapeños or new-school with steak and salsa, one thing’s for sure: you’re going to want seconds.
So grab a bolillo, slice up a ripe avocado, and taste the magic. ¡Provecho!
