NACHOS TAIPEI HISTORY

Nachos are one of the most popular dishes in Mexican cuisine, not only in America but internationally. They have found their way into bar menus, food stalls, parties, home meals, and Western restaurants worldwide.  Taiwan has been upping their Nachos game recently as well however the BEST Nachos in Taiwan are definitely at Eddy’s Cantina in Tianmu.

If you have friends asking “Nachos是什么?” (What are nachos?) or “Nacho是什么?” (What is a nacho?), here is the simple answer:

It is a dish traditionally made from deep-fried corn tortilla chips covered with typical toppings like meat (usually ground beef), cheese, refried beans (pinto beans), sour cream, and salsa.

For those searching for the Nachos 中文 or Nacho 中文 definition, it generally refers to the dish of chips and cheese, while the chips themselves are often called 墨西哥玉米片.

In recent years, nachos have been adopted as a dish for many occasions such as football games, potlucks, and movie nights. They help create a sense of sharing with for family or friends.

“Should we start with some Nachos?” Has become the ultimate icebreaker at Mexican or American Restaurants all over the world.

Nachos work for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are the perfect snack, especially after a night on the town with your friends.

Speaking of drinking, they pair well with almost anything: Local Craft IPA’s, tequila, margaritas, or even wine. Believe it or not, Champagne and Nachos is a legitimate pairing (there is even a rap song about it by Mel Rice!).

One of the best things about this dish is that you don’t need to be a chef to make it. If you are explaining Nachos中文 recipes to friends.

just follow these four steps:

1) Choose your Tortilla Chips (墨西哥玉米片)

20 years ago in when we started Eddy’s Cantina in Taiwan, finding proper tortilla chips was difficult.
Today, you can easily buy 墨西哥玉米片 (tortilla chips) at Costco, City Super, or 7-11.

Tip: If you can’t find authentic chips, plain salted Doritos or even thick sweet potato chips can work in a pinch!

2) Choose Your Cheese

It’s simply not nachos if it doesn’t have cheese. You want cheese with excellent meltability. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and American cheese are great options. If you are looking for Nacho Cheese 中文 translations, you will often see it referred to as “起司醬” (cheese sauce) or simply “濃起司” (rich cheese).

3) Melt the Cheese

You can sprinkle shredded cheese on top and melt it in the oven (or microwave if you are rushing). However, the best way is to make a cheese sauce (queso) using milk, butter, and flour over low heat.  Shredded Cheese in the oven is amazingly decadent as well, turn a regular dish into an extraordinary snack.

4) Choose your Toppings

The chip is your canvas. Unleash your creativity! Some of our favorites include:

• Salsa (Pico de Gallo)

• Guacamole

• Sour Cream

• Jalapeños (pickled or fresh)

• Refried Beans

• Cilantro

• Whatever you want!

Enjoying Nachos at Eddy’s Cantina

We are a bit biased, but we think the best way to enjoy Nachos is to let us make them for you.

If you are in Taipei and searching for authentic flavor, come visit us at Eddy’s Cantina in Tianmu. We serve huge platters of freshly made chips loaded with all the classic toppings.

We fry our chips freshly for you and our toppings are cut fresh daily and our meat toppings are second to none. 

If you want to try the BEST Nachos in Taipei, come and try the best.  Although I mentioned that Doritos are ok in a pinch, if your favorite restaurant or bar cracks a bag of Doritos open to make you their specialty Nachos, politely ask for the bill and come to Eddy’s Cantina, the cab ride will likely be worth it.

Eat in: Visit our Tianmu Restaurant. Stay home: Order directly from our delivery website.