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 ...

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 ni...

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...

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...

Vito's opened its doors in Saint John, N.B. in 1972 and was founded by four Greek brothers: Costa, Peter, Nick, and Demetri. Vito's prides itself on its customer service, pizza, and pasta. There are two locations in the greater Saint John area: Uptown Saint John and Rothesay. I tried the nachos at the Rothesay location about 5 years ago and recently had the ones at the uptown location. It was time to divide this blog entry into the different locations.  Vito's Uptown: We were uptown and hungry for nachos, going back and forth between Churchill's and Vito's - we ended up at Vito's. Sometimes it's hard to pick a new place versus a place that you know would be good, especially since I did not have a good experience at the Vito's Rothesay location. However, it is important to have variety on the blog and to do the necessary research. Did the risk pay off?  Vito's Uptown Chicken Nachos - June 2023 Distribution of Toppings The distribution of toppings was...

The Red Herring Pub is located in downtown St Andrews, New Brunswick, where you can watch bands play live, watch sports, and have some beer and nachos. Their slogan is "where strangers become friends," and I can validate that with the friendly atmosphere and good vibes this pub gives off. There remained one question on my mind when I walked through the doors: What about the nachos? Red Herring Chicken Nachos - June 2023 Red Herring Chicken Nachos (what was left over) - June 2023 The Red Herring Pub Pulled Pork Nachos - June 2021 The Red Herring Pub Pulled Pork Nachos - June 2021 Distribution of Toppings That great top layer in the pictures is the only layer on the nachos. Underneath were chips with nothing on them, so we would say the distribution of toppings could have been better. Nacho Note: There should be no more than one layer of chips per cheese layer! Quality Despite the fact that there was no layering, the top layer with the cheese had a nice basil spice to it and i...

NOTE: This restaurant has closed. The Plank is located at Reversing Falls in Saint John, New Brunswick. It is the latest operation to run in this building, which is a Saint John landmark and an old favorite for many residents, especially west siders (like I used to be!). There is a plank-shaped observation deck on the roof which we watched people visiting while we had our nachos. The Plank opened its doors in November 2022 and I quickly found out that they served nachos and, according to the Foodie group on Facebook, and I heard that they were delicious nachos. I always like to take every opportunity to try a new place and I like being able to keep the hometown top ten list fresh. The Plank Beef Nachos - May 2023 The Plank Beef Nachos - May 2023 Distribution of Toppings There were not enough chips to go with the toppings, unfortunately. Every chip did have toppings on it, but as with all single layer nachos, that is pretty easy to do.  Quality With all those toppings and their wat...

The Lunar Rogue Pub is located on King Street in Fredericton, New Brunswick. A historical overview of the Lunar Rogue can be viewed here . We decided to get some nachos after a nice 5km race to celebrate the moment, and we thought "Why not go to a new place that's not on the blog yet?" So, I did not go to the Snooty Fox for the 50th time in my life. I actually tried somewhere new for nachos in Fredericton. The Lunar Rogue Chicken Nachos - May 2023 The Lunar Rogue Chicken Nachos - May 2023 Distribution of Toppings There were quite a few problems with these nachos, but the distribution of toppings was not one of them. There were lots of toppings and they covered every chip. Quality I remember going to The Lunar Rogue back in the 2000's and ordering nachos. This was before I took pictures of my nachos but I did give the server a review that I remember her not appreciating. I said "these toppings are very tasty but they are drowned in this salsa that takes your att...