Nachos have evolved from an everyday snack into an increasingly popular food trend. From quick classic options to sophisticated Tex-Mex versions, NYC restaurants provide some of the finest nachos.
Expect delicious simmered meats, spicy pickled chilies, and heaps of cheese piled onto mountains of tortilla chips at these 12 places that take nachos to new heights.
Until recently, finding tasty nachos in New York City was like expecting Michelin-star cuisine from a deli or searching for delectable Mexican cuisine in Poland. However, finding delicious nachos has become much more straightforward within this bustling metropolis.
No matter your taste or preference, NYC’s premier bars and restaurants have classic or creative versions of this irresistible dish to offer you. Thanks to some of its most talented chefs constantly innovating ways to elevate this simple yet compelling bite!
Empellon Al Pastor, Alex Stupak’s restaurant empire in Midtown Manhattan, serves thin tortilla chips covered with melted cheese, tart salsa, and creamy sour cream for diners to enjoy as part of a full-course meal. Carnivorous restaurants may top theirs off with juicy pork or irresistibly tender fried chicken for the ultimate treat!
Though this taqueria may be most famous for its tacos, its nachos are well worth your time and money. Loaded with cheddar, Monterey Jack cheese, and mole sauce, then finished with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole… it won’t leave you hungry!
This East Village taqueria stands out with its reliably delicious tacos and nachos, including its signature Plantain Nachos; these replace tortilla chips with crispy ribbons of roasted plantains topped with cotija cheese, pickled jalapenos, ancho chile powder, and lime crema for an irresistibly tasty meal!
As this eatery is situated in Chelsea, it may not seem like the ideal spot for nachos. But this upscale Latin-inspired diner serves some of the finest nachos; their thick chips smothered in gooey Muenster cheese are worth checking out, not forgetting their deep pool of melty Muenster at the bottom.
No meal beats the joy of digging into a plate full of nachos! No matter where we come from or live in NYC, everyone appreciates ripping into an impressive mountain of crispy tortilla chips with melting cheese and other delectable toppings – there’s no greater satisfaction! Here are some of the best nachos you can find around town, from simple sports bar fare to more refined offerings.
At this Cuban-inspired, pan-Latino restaurant in Chelsea, their delicious Cuban-inspired, pan-Latino menu boasts delectable dishes, but we especially savor their tasty nachos. These thick, crunchy chips piled high with melting Muenster cheese are then topped off with either chicken, al pastor, or carne asada to provide an irresistibly comforting and flavorful dish!
At this barebones spot in Bushwick, tortillas are handmade from blue corn that is nixtamalized and pressed fresh daily, serving as chips for their delicious nachos. Each plate is covered with a creamy sauce consisting of melted cheese, salsa verde, and your choice of meat, like juicy brisket or flavorful carnitas, for maximum satisfaction!
Park Slope and Tribeca locations of this vegan Mexican eatery prove they understand how to do nachos properly. Their versions stand out, evenly spreading out melted queso mixto across each chip so no overflow or gaps remain in its distribution. Plus, for brunch fans who crave plant-based meals, they offer special brunch editions featuring their signature nachos with delicious jackfruit scramble–an excellent combination!
Stephen Starr-backed Mexican-American bistro in Midtown serves up tasty nachos that live up to their name: ample and delicious! They offer an authentic take on this beloved food, packed with gooey cheeses, spicy pickled red onions, and chorizo or birria (your choice).
As New York is known for its abundance of guac, burgers, and fries, it can be refreshing to discover a bar that truly goes the extra mile to create delectable nachos worth the walk. At The Pine Room, this dish called “Damn Good Nachos” delivers just that experience with fresh guacamole, queso, corn tortillas, grilled hearts of palm hearts with cotija cheese slices, jalapenos green onions, pickled red cabbage to begin. But wait… This is just an appetizer…
Flatiron District barbecue joint Flatiron Pit also makes amazing Frito pie, four-cheese mac and cheese, and pulled pork sandwiches, but its nachos truly shine: with Fibonacci-shaped salty tortilla chips covered by Monterey cheddar cheese that melts just right, as well as crunchiest, freshest cilantro that won’t let up its heat before your meal’s complete. Please don’t leave without tasting their world-famous nachos first, though.
While the vegan community laments the loss of Candle79, they’re still enjoying plant-based dining at this Manhattan hotspot. While its menu features fig and bacon ricotta toast and mac and cheese, none rival its incredible nachos; it offers both brunch and dinner time with homemade chips featuring melt-in-your-mouth nut-based cheeses for an unforgettable eating experience!
Ridgewood Taqueria has quickly become the go-to spot for tacos, burritos, and other tasty fare – but their nachos have rapidly earned the same cult following that has led them to expand to Hell’s Kitchen, the Lower East Side, and Williamsburg. Each chip is carefully laid out on a metal tray for an even distribution of toppings-to-chip ratio before being covered in cheese blend, black beans & salsa mix with pickled onions & jalapenos pickled onions + jalapenos as well as your choice of either chorizo or birria meat.
At this amiable beer-focused bar near the BQE, tortilla chips may not be handmade or house-fried – but that doesn’t matter much when they’re covered with an epic combination of juicy pulled pork, spicy white cheese sauce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole! Please take your seat at their sunny outdoor space for an unforgettable nacho experience, complete with local beers in hand.
This restaurant chain is well-known for its burgers, but it also provides an assortment of nacho options perfect for sharing. These nachos feature layers of tortilla chips topped with cheddar and jack cheese, chili, jalapeno peppers, black beans, salsa verde sauce, sour cream, and guacamole for maximum enjoyment! This location can be found throughout Texas.
At this downtown bar, a massive platter of nachos is the focal point of an extensive menu offering tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. The Nachos del Sol offers generous tortilla chips, grilled chicken breast, pico de gallo salsa, guacamole sauce, and sour cream for optimal enjoyment.
Virgil’s is one of Brooklyn’s acclaimed barbecue joints, serving traditional American fare with great skill. Their Nachos Cadillac dish boasts layers upon layers of crisp fried tortilla chips topped with spicy cheese sauce, crema, and not one but three salsas for maximum flavor!
West Virginia Mexican eatery offers an assortment of nachos, such as the famous Tex-Mex Nachos that feature tortilla chips topped with melted queso, salmorejo sauce, cilantro sour cream, pico de gallo salsa verde salsa verde crema and your choice of carne guisada, ranchero chicken or beef brisket; vegetarian versions with cashew poblano queso are also available. In New Jersey restaurants, famous Viva La Nachos can also be found, offering nachos with sour cream cheddar cheese, pickled jalapenos, pickled jalapenos salsa verde, and your meat or guacamole choice!
Hill Country offers outstanding Tex-Mex food in NYC. A regional chain, they are best known for their tasty fried chicken and barbecue. Recently they made a bold move by opening Hill Country Food Parks in Manhattan and Brooklyn as micro food halls that aim to elevate American comfort food concepts through various vendors’ dishes.
Though many visitors to the restaurant come for its succulent brisket, pork, and turkey, its famous nachos genuinely shine. Homemade tortilla chips arranged into pleasing sun or star-like patterns and covered with melting Poblano cheese sauce, slowly simmered black beans, zesty salsa, and an irresistibly tempting serving of tender meat are irresistibly irresistible!
Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, is a hit Food Network series that profiles diner restaurants from coast to coast. Here is one such place in Philadelphia known for its incredible nachos; their homemade chips come splayed out on a metal tray for even nacho topping distribution, then are covered with Jack cheese, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeno peppers, Oaxaca cheese, shredded lettuce and crumbled queso blanco – truly unforgettable nachos that deserve their own space on any list of best nachos in town!
At this meticulously designed Williamsburg dive, the nachos are indeed the Cadillac of the snacking world. Layers upon layers of tortilla chips topped with cheese sauce, crema, and three different salsas are layered upon one another until finished off by colorful sprinkles of radishes, scallions, and cilantro for an eye-catching contrast to this artery-clogging dish. Bring along friends to share this hearty, flavorful treat.
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