Nacho Blog

Dos Toros Taqueria & Tequila Bar is located in Fredericton's South Side on Queen Street. We really needed to go to some place other than STMR or The Snooty Fox so that we could add some variety to our nacho experiences in Fredericton. It's hard because you run the risk of the nachos not being very good but then maybe there is a hidden gem. It's all about risk/reward. How did these nachos do? Despite us arriving 15 minutes before closing time (Google maps hours didn't reflect a recent switch to winter hours), our server treated us well and delivered an excellent nacho experience. Dos Toros Taqueria & Tequila Beef Nachos - October 2023 Distribution of Toppings The distribution of toppings was perfect! Every chip had something on it. Quality They used a delicious chili spice seasoning on the chips and the toppings were well-seasoned as well. The seasoning combined with great distribution ensured that there was never a dull moment with the flavors. Toppings includ

I'm trying to schedule my blog entries to publish the way the chapters are laid out in a Game of Thrones book. I know I have some different locations to update so I'm trying to alternate between locations just like in Game of Thrones where they jump around the different storylines. On the TV show, in one episode you could find out about five different storylines as it jumps around. I will say that show is my inspiration right now. Blaxton Pub & Grill has four different locations. We went to the one on Avenue Cartier, just around the corner from Old Quebec City. It was a very French night as we insisted on speaking French to everyone including amongst ourselves, so I told the waitress that I forgot my English! I tried to make it seem dramatic too. You had to be there. We had the nachos, and we enjoyed rooting against the Kansas City Chiefs and listening to some live music all at the same time. Blaxton Pub & Grill Smoked Meat Nachos - September 2023 Distribution of Toppin

Arriba Burrito has two locations: Mont-Royal and St-Denis. We went to the St-Denis location after hiking the Mont-Royal mountain on a hot and sunny (40 + degree humidex) day and got some relief from the heat when we went inside. It is a Mexican restaurant in the Latin Quarter of Montreal, Quebec and their website can be viewed  here.   Arriba Burrito Steak Nachos (small size) - September 2023 Distribution of Toppings Look at that. What a piece of art! There was never a dull moment when it came to Arriba Burrito's nachos. Every bite was a random selection from the 20 toppings piled onto these nachos, with many dips and lots of cheese loaded onto them.  Quality These were easily the highest quality nachos we had on our trip to Quebec. These nachos had guacamole, sour cream, and a bit of queso on the top, and none of the chips got soggy! The rib eye steak was AAA+. It was a nice cheesy plate of nachos. There were lots of veggies and the chips reminded me of the chips I used to eat whe

Our days in Montreal were some of the hottest I have ever experienced in my life, and I have been to some pretty hot places like Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, etc. We decided to walk around and do our sightseeing, even with the 40 + degrees humidex. When we walked into the downtown area from Côte-Des-Neiges (probably 45 minutes), it was time for some relief (air conditioning). I have no idea how some people still sat on the patios during the hottest part of the day, but we went directly inside the Sir Winston Churchill Pub where the air conditioning felt like heaven. You can read more about this pub here .   Of course we had nachos.... Sir Winston Churchill Nachos - September 2023 Sir Winston Churchill Nachos (uh oh) - September 2023 Distribution of Toppings The picture of what was left over usually means bad news. The distribution of toppings was very poor. What did I used to say in my earlier posts? The makeup came right off on the top layer.  Quality There was a nice cheese blen

Kelsey's is a chain restaurant that has locations in three provinces: New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Ontario. There is one location in New Brunswick, and that is in Moncton. Kelsey's is a sports bar that is close to the highway and was a nice treat to have on our way back from Price Edward Island on a beautiful summer day. It was nice to try somewhere new for nachos in Moncton as it had been a while. Kelsey's Loaded Full Pan Nachos with beef - July 2023 Distribution of Toppings  The toppings were perfectly distributed on the many chips in that large pizza pan! There was never a dull moment when having these nachos. Quality There were some great toppings on the nachos: lettuce, tomato, green peppers, red onion, and jalapeños. There was a good cheese blend and the guacamole was tasty as well. I liked that they had the traditional triangular chips and they were fresh and crunchy. The only thing that I would mention that could have been better with the quality was that the  t

St Louis Bar & Grill is a chain restaurant that opened in October 2020 in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. If I were to give instructions maritimer-style, I would say it is located where the old Jungle Jim's used to be. When it first opened, there were no reservations and there was usually a wait to get a table. Now, in 2023, they take reservations and you can usually get a table right away. We had the nachos many times since they opened, and St Louis continues to be one of our favorites in the KV region.  St Louis Chicken Wing Nachos - September 2023 St Louis Trash Can Nachos- September 2022 St Louis Trash Can Nachos - September 2022 St Louis Trash Can Nachos - September 2022 St Louis Chicken Wing Nachos - February 2022 St Louis Chicken Wing Nachos - October 2020 St Louis Chicken Wing Nachos - October 2020 St Louis Bar & Grill Steak Nachos - January 2021 St Louis Chicken Wing Nachos - April 2021 Distribution of Toppings As you can see, there are no pictures of chips after all t

The Snooty Fox is located on Regent Street in Fredericton, New Brunswick. It is in Fredericton's South Side, just around the corner from the universities and colleges. You can enjoy the classy pub downstairs, or when it is nice out, there is a patio upstairs. I remember my first bite of these nachos back in the fall of 2003. My friends watched as I took the first bite, and that moment changed my life.  Let's just say that 60.43% of the time, I drive 1.5 hours just for these nachos and then drive home. Sometimes there is a race in Fredericton and I reward myself with the nachos afterwards.  Snooty Fox Windsor Nachos with steak pieces - October 2023 Snooty Fox Windsor Nachos (steak pieces + extra cheese) - July 2023 The Snooty Fox Beef Windsor Nachos - February 2023 The Snooty Fox Beef Windsor Nachos The Snooty Fox Windsor Nachos (beef) The Snooty Fox Windsor Nachos (beef) Snooty Fox Beef Nachos - February 2021 Snooty Fox Beef Nachos - February 2021 Snooty Fox

The Pilot House is located in downtown Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. I am told that this is where the locals come to either sit inside for that cozy pub experience, or sit outside at the "Queue" bistro area, and enjoy some live music. As I write this on the last day of September, I have to think back almost three months in time... to a time where it was 18 degrees first thing in the morning, and comfortable to sit outside - a time where you can sit outside on the patio no matter what time of day.  The day we visited the Pilot House, the weather was warm, so we sat outside and enjoyed some live music on a July evening on PEI.  When we were on the island, I tried to have lots of seafood, especially oysters. If you ever visit, you have to have two things: 1) Seafood, & 2) Cow's ice cream. You should also go to the Haunted House in Cavendish and bike on the beautiful trails they have there. Alas, this is not a travel blog. Let's get to the nachos. The Pilot Hou

Since August of 2009, Big Tide Brewing Co. has been providing hand-crafted all-natural ales and lagers. It is located on Princess Street in Saint John, New Brunswick, and of course, I have had their nachos a handful of times now. Big Tide Beef Nachos - June 2023 Big Tide Beef Nachos (what was left over) - June 2023 Bigger Tide Full Beef Nachos - March 2023 Bigger Tide Full Beef Nachos - March 2023 Big Tide Beef Nachos - November 2021 Bigger Tide Chicken Nachos - September 2021 Bigger Tide Chicken Nachos (beneath the cheese) - September 2021 Bigger Tide Nachos (beef) - March 2021 Bigger Tide Nachos (beef) - March 2021 Big Tide Beef Nachos - November 2018 Big Tide Beef Nachos - November 2018 Distribution of Toppings Big tide seems to fluctuate with distribution of toppings, going from bad to excellent and back to bad. The last time we went in June 2023, the distribution was the worst I've seen in a long time. This was one of those times when it seemed like the cook did no