Where to find this comfort food on your island
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It's Wednesday, Nov. 6, the day after a majorly contentious election. So, as we stress out about the future, why not celebrate National Nachos Day because, who doesn't love nachos.
Nachos are a popular Tex-Mex dish made from tortilla chips topped with melted cheese and often accompanied by various other ingredients like jalapeños, ground beef, guacamole, kalua pig, chicken, beans, tomatoes, lots and lots of cheese and sour cream.
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The comfort food is believed to have been invented in 1943 by Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, a maître d' at a restaurant in Piedras Negras, Mexico, just across the border from Eagle Pass, Texas.
Legend has it that one evening, a group of American military wives arrived after the kitchen had closed; and Anaya quickly whipped up a snack using available ingredients: tortilla chips, cheddar cheese and jalapeños.
He named the dish "Nachos Especiales," which was soon shortened to "nachos."
The dish's popularity skyrocketed after it was introduced to a broader audience, especially in the 1970s, when it became a staple at stadiums, movie theaters and fast-food joints.
Its appeal lies in its combination of crunchy, cheesy and spicy flavors, as well as its versatility. Nachos can be customized with an array of toppings, making them perfect for sharing and easy to adapt to different tastes.
Over time, nachos have become a beloved snack not only in the United States but globally, often served as a party food, appetizer, or even a meal in its own right. Their widespread popularity is a testament to their comforting and indulgent qualities.
KHON2.com scoured Yelp for your ratings, and this is what you love. So, go out there and get some nachos. It's going to be a stressful couple of days.
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Alejandros Mexican Food – Honolulu .
Kona Brewing Co .
La Pina Cantina .
Margaritas .
Duke's Waikīkī .
Monkeypod Kitchen .
Underdogs Sports Bar & Grill .
Sabrozon Fresh Mexican Food Truck .
The Beach Bar .
Oʻahu Mexican Grill .
Lulu's Waikīkī .
Acevedos Hawaicano Cafe .
Jawz Mexican Grill .
Maui Brewing Company .
Cool Cat Cafe .
Maui Brewing .
Sergio's Cantina .
Amigo's .
Leilani's On The Beach .
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman .
Ono Tacos – Lahaina .
ʻi Island
In Hilo
Tacos Jalisco .
Hilo Town Tavern .
Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine .
Coco Cantina .
Hawaiian Style Cafe – Hilo .
Vibe Cafe .
ʻUmekes Express Hilo .
Hilo Brewing Co .
Big Island Birria Boss .
Kokoz .
In Kailua-Kona
Kona Brewing .
On The Rocks .
Kai Eats & Drinks .
Chubby's Diner .
Don's Mai Tai Bar .
Ola Brew .
Loko Wraps .
El Mercadito Rincon Mexicano .
KillerTacos .
Island Lava Java .
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Mucho Aloha Brewhouse .
Kauaʻi Island Brewing .
Kauaʻi Beer Company .
Kalypso Island Bar & Grill .
Rob's Good Times Grill .
Da Crack Mexican Grinds .
Verde .
Federico's Fresh Mex Cuisine – Hanalei .
El Rey Del Mar .
Paco's Tacos Cantina – Kāpaʻa .
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So, as we all watch the election results over the next couple of days, pull out that ono comfort food and enjoy some yummy, crunchy delicious nachos.
