nachos
n.n. a dish made of deep-fried tortilla chips topped with cheese, meat, and vegetables. It is a popular snack or appetizer in many countries.
n. a dish consisting of deep-fried tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, meat, and various vegetables. Often served as a communal snack or appetizer.
We ordered a large plate of nachos for the party.
The restaurant offers a variety of nachos, including a vegetarian version with black beans and guacamole.
While traditionally a simple snack, modern variations of nachos often include complex toppings like pulled pork, spicy salsa, and fresh herbs to create a more sophisticated dining experience.
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish nachos, from Nacho. Nacho is a common diminutive form of Ignacio (“Ignatius”) in Spanish. The Mexican creator of the dish, Ignacio Anaya (1895–1975), named it after himself in 1943: Nacho's Especiales.