Cravings? Nachos to Order! (Or to make yourself)
Nachos are a snack favorite with the Dutch and we can totally agree with that. Preferably with a generous guacamole dip on the side. Long story short: we want it, those nachos, right now. Whether we order a well-filled portion on the terrace or at home Nacho skills to put to the test. Santa Maria (you know, the food brand for all your Mexican delicacies) organizes the election for the best nachos from the Netherlands every other year. The election also took place this year. Nacho connoisseurs from all over came together to answer the big question: 'Where do you eat the best nachos in the Netherlands?' For everyone who suddenly craves a Mexican bowl with the necessary load melted cheese and guac (of course!): See here the list of the favorite hotspots for nachos (the top ones from the test and supplemented with our favorites).
We kick off with Sound & Soul Food Bar, voted the best Nachos in the Netherlands. In cozy Arnhem, the portion of Macho Nachos is served here. Why are these the tastiest? Crispy fresh toppings on a generous portion, as usual. And we are already fans of the bar (read: living room feeling, good (live) music and good food). Need we say more?
The runner-up in the tastiest Nachos in the Netherlands can be found near Leerdam in Acquoy. Fort near Asperen serves Nachos with pulled chicken. And these are to die for. Not just according to us, the Nacho experts have spoken.
Fan of Guacamole? Us too (a big dollop please). In Dongen you may find the tastiest of our little country. In any case, it is fresh. We are fans (and so is the rest of the Netherlands). In addition, this is simply a wonderful cafe and has Den Hamse Bok secured a spot in the top three.
You will find it in Amsterdam East on the Oranje-Vrijstaatkade Grand café Eighty-Four. And what goes with a café? That's right, a good portion of Nachos. They understand that here too! A good taste of guacamole, thick dollop of crème fraîche. Just exactly the way we like to see (and eat) and in a very nice location on the water.
The Bite Club is a lovely place in Nijmegen (read: c Walhalla). Good burgers, snacks from the Big Green Egg (the barbecue of your dreams) and (you guessed it) very good Nachos. The interior is beautiful, the atmosphere cozy. Just a nice place with even better Nachos. Please join us, we are already seated.
If we're talking about nachos then yes Cafe Harlem Soul Food not missing. This place on Haarlemmerstraat is known for its nachos and we totally agree with them. A mountain of nachos with lots of cheese (very important), guacamole and crème fraîche guaranteed with chicken, minced meat or jalapeños. Soul food guaranteed.
There are more and more fun places to discover on the other side of our capital.So also Restaurant Zeal, located in the former Scheepsbouwloods, next to the IJ Halls. Many things in the restaurant were made by artists who also work in the warehouse, such as the mosaic above the bar and the metal cutlery trays. We like it! Zeal is very pleasant. We like to come here, especially for the nachos. Oh oh oh, they are so delicious here. A nice glass of cold beer with a hand full of nachos and you can stay here for hours.
A great Mexican Frida Mexican Cantina. We like to go here just for the atmosphere and experience. There are streamers hanging everywhere, luminous crosses against the dark walls and here and there you have beautiful, cozy sitting areas. The food is great and yes you guessed it right, the nachos have also found their way to Frida Cantina. Normal nachos and for the daring among us you can also order a Nacho Extraordinario. Everything you need. Delicious! A fresh summer cocktail in hand with a bowl of delicious nachos in front of you and the starter has already arrived.
A place where you go especially because the nachos here are so good. That is Water edge. At the famous waterfront it is no longer a secret that the nachos are delicious. Still, this cozy hotspot deserves a place on this list. Why? Simple: they have a great beer list and the best of the best nachos with cheddar, plenty of peppers, crème fraîche and delicious guacamole. Not only are the nachos delicious here, the other Surinamese dishes are also finger-licking good. And you are in a prime spot on the water, which is also a good place to stay in winter.
Falafel and beer are included Bar Kauffmann the spectacles. But, you probably didn't know, they actually always serve an incredibly good plate full of Nachos. Exactly the portion we are looking for: with cheddar, coriander, green chili, crème fraîche and sweet chili sauce. Okay truth be told no guacamole to be found but hey, this goes a long way.
Wow! We know such a good address in Amsterdam South! Just take a look at the menu and you will understand: from drinks to dinner, they got you covered. Fortunately, we also spotted a portion of Nacho with, yes, guacamole on the delivery and take-away menu. Your order also comes with cheddar, corn, olives, jalapeños, tomato and sour cream. We think this is a very good version of a delicious bowl of nachos. Hopla plop on the couch, watch the movie et bonne soirée!
A Mexican restaurant always has a portion of Nachos on the menu. Dumbass, which in principle pretends to be Mexican rather than actually calling itself that, is very much involved. Fortunately, because there is not much choice, the restaurant decides not to wipe the cozy dish (unlike a lot of other addresses) from the delivery menu. Pff, we're happy! Otherwise, the nacho craving would most likely not have been fulfilled. Because hello there: the choice of nachos here is huge. From 'plain nachos with dip' to 'nacho master plus', they serve you well. We like it, also a bit of it feel good vibe order from the restaurant. And as we once promised: we'll be back, only from home (if you know what we mean).
Admittedly, we went (digitally) to ours long time budget favorite in the heart of Amsterdam Het Pakhuis (a family restaurant for over 40 years) because the man was in the mood for spareribs, and here they are simply excellent (two-in-one tip here). How nice, you can order via WhatsApp. Then you have the opportunity to order this immediately: The Macho Nacho: tortilla chips that you can finish in the oven at home, with melted cheddar cheese, crème fraîche, guacamole, jalapeño peppers and pulled chicken with barbecue sauce – so so so so (zzzzoooo0 yummy!
Read on for the recipe to get started at home!
comfort food, soul food, whatever you want to call it, as long as it is good food is. Sometimes there is little that comes closer to this than warm nachos from the oven. As true nacho testers (we're not, but that's what we call it for the feeling) we have come up with a recipe that any Nacho lover can enjoy.
What you need:
First, you look for your favorite tortilla chips. Tip: testing, trial and error, experiments are necessary to arrive at the very best combination. Do you go for plain, the spicy variant or do you make the chips from scratch, for the next level? homemade nacho party?
For the herbs:
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tl cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- pinch of pepper
- Optional a little cayenne pepper
- Or: if you don't feel like putting together spices: 1 pack of taco spice mix
For the nachos:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 60 ml water
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 tomato
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- creme fraiche Cheese
- 60 g cheddar, grate yourself (add more as a topping)
- 60 g grated cheese to taste (for example mature)
- 250 g minced beef (fried)
- Optionally spring onion in rings
Easy, basically it's just throwing everything together and sliding it into the oven. Bake in a preheated oven at 10º for 200 minutes while you start preparing your toppings.
Necessities:
- 3 avocados
- Salt
- Jalapeno peppers
- Lime
- Maybe some more garlic
Cut the avocados and mash them. For the perfect guacamole, the avocado is not completely a salsa (sauce) but still has some structure in it. Add salt to taste and the finely chopped peppers and squeezed lime juice may also be added. Serve it in a nice bowl next to your nachos and dig in!
You can actually make your nachos the way you like them. Throw in whatever you like: corn, beans, olives. Or take out what you would rather not eat. Making nachos means free-styling. This also applies to the toppings: go for guacamole, crème fraîche, salsa or even melted cheese sauce. Do what you feel like doing!
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