"Those cheese and topping-doused tortilla chips that we know as nachos are one of the greatest snacking foods ever invented. They originated in northern Mexico in a town called Piedras Negras, located right on the Mexico-United-States border, back in the 1940s. The original version was reportedly topped with cheese and jalapeños (an excellent combination, if you ask us), but these days, nachos at your favorite Mexican restaurant can come topped with a slew of ingredients ranging from ground beef, salsa, and scallions."
"Mexican nachos are the OG, and nothing can ever replace them in our hearts or in our kitchens. But the concept of nachos is very versatile, and other cultures and culinary traditions have replicated the combination of chips, toppings, and usually cheese. We've compiled this list of some of the best fusion nacho variations that go far beyond the Mexican or Tex-Mex versions of nachos you've had in the past."
Nachos began in the 1940s in Piedras Negras, northern Mexico, originally topped with cheese and jalapeños. Modern nachos appear with varied toppings such as ground beef, salsa, scallions, carnitas, guacamole, and cilantro. The nacho concept is versatile and has been adapted by other culinary traditions to create fusion variations that go beyond Mexican or Tex-Mex styles. Irish nachos substitute thin slices of baked potatoes for tortilla chips and emphasize potato seasoning with olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to create a flavorful base. Typical toppings for Irish nachos include guacamole, cilantro, jalapeños, sour cream, and cheddar cheese.
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