Simple with plenty of cheese or over-the-top with fixings, nachos are always a good idea. Read on for where to find some of the best in Los Angeles.
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This longtime restaurant has treated Angelenos to overloaded plates of classic Mexican dishes for more than a century, which includes various kinds of nachos. When deciding from the lineup, go for Carmen’s Original Nachos. On the menu for longer than any other kind of nacho, this dish goes heavy on the cheese. Also, it’s named after one of El Cholo’s self-described “legendary waitresses,” Carmen Rocha.
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Website/ 23000 CA-1 90265
Ocean views with a side of cheesy goodness? Yes, please! Under the “bites” section of the menu, Malibu Farm Restaurant encourages sharing its flavorsome Beefy ‘Bu Nachos. Tortilla chips lay the foundation for an impressive smattering of grass-fed beef, black beans, onions, cheddar and jack cheese, sour cream, chipotle salsa and green onions.
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Website/ 13539 Ventura Blvd 91423
Barbecue fans in need of nachos should set their sights on Boneyard Bistro. The Sherman Oaks restaurant serves up traditional barbecue eats like smoked chicken, full racks of ribs and Southern pulled pork. For a more cheesy take, consider feasting on Boneyard’s Famous BBQ Nachos. Pulled pork, brisket and sausage coalesce with chipotle ranchero sauce, pico de gallo, guacamole, crema and loads of jack and cheddar cheese.
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Tu Madre’s inception is all thanks to its knack for innovation. This place, after all, started with a fried chicken taco. As you might expect, this savory creative genius extends to its nachos. Piled atop house-made corn chips, Madre’s queso cheese sauce is invigorated by guacamole, queso panela, jalapeño, pico de gallo and black beans.
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Website/ 8905 Melrose Ave 90069
Who says vegans have to miss out on the greatness of melted cheese and chips? Not Gracias Madre. Also gluten-free, these nachos are extra loaded with cashew nacho cheese, soy chorizo, cauliflower, pico de gallo, black beans, guacamole, cashew crema, cilantro and Aleppo pepper.
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Website/ 11122 Magnolia Blvd 91601
This North Hollywood outpost offers the usual suspects for Tex Mex: Frito pie, queso, enchiladas, tacos and ice-cold margaritas. Of course, this menu wouldn’t be complete without excellent nachos. It features four different kinds on its nacho portion of the menu, half of which swap out a tortilla chips base for tater tots. Go big with the Texas Nachos: a hefty dose of black beans, Tejano cheese blend, guacamole, sour cream, pickled jalapeños and tomatoes with your choice of meat. It’s definitely made to be shared among friends.
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Website/ 1515 Ocean Ave 90401
Santa Monica native Jenny Rush fuses SoCal eats with Baja cuisine at this Ocean Avenue haunt. From the taquitos to the fajitas, you can bet that anything you order here is super fresh. Put it to the test with the Farmers Market Nachos, which bring together melted jack cheese, guacamole and jalapeño with pico de gallo, radish and market veggies.
See also: 10 Must-Try Margaritas In Los Angeles
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