Nachos have always been known to be a starter, an appetizer, what you munch on while you’re waiting for the main course. Most of the time, we don’t seek out nachos when going out to eat.
But sometimes, food spots can serve us filling, flavorful, and exquisite nachos that essentially steal the show. If you want to try some of the highly-recommended nachos in Metro Manila, here are a few of our mouthwatering recommendations:
10. Nacho Macho MNL
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Nacho Macho MNL is a small business that started selling savory nacho bake in the midst of the pandemic. Nacho Macho MNL’s nacho bake uses a secret family recipe that is simple yet delicious and uses nothing but fresh quality ingredients. They don’t use oil, either. Instead, they slow cook the beef until its own oil comes out. If you love jalapeños, you’ll be happy to hear that Nacho Macho’s nacho bake has a generous serving of jalapeños on top.
Order their nachos through social media:
Facebook: nachomacho.mnl
Instagram.com/nachomacho.mnl
9. Drive-By Taco Shop
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Drive-By Taco Shop is a beloved taqueria in the South, serving authentic street-style Mexican tacos. Their variety of tacos are served with tortillas made from scratch. With that same effort and authenticity, of course, they create their nachos.
Each “tower” of nachos—colorful rainbow nachos, might I add—is dripping with creamy melted cheese, flavorful ground beef, and cilantro. Many of their customers have declared these nachos as the best they’ve ever had.
Try their nachos at 256 Aguirre Avenue BF Homes Paranaque.
Follow Drive-By Taco Shop on social media:
Facebook.com/drivebytacoshop
Instagram.com/drivebytacoshop
8. Buen Comer Poquellas
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Buen Comer Poquellas is located in the legendary street of Maginhawa in Quezon City, and they’re known in the neighborhood for their flavorful Mexican-fusion menu. Of course, their version of nachos is unlike the usual. You’ve got to try their original Nacho Potato Crisps! The giant tower of thin potato crisps is topped with cheese sauce, lettuce, salsa, longganisa, and jalapeños—super flavorful and crispy.
Try their Nacho Potato Crisps at 30 Mahabagin St., Teachers Village, Quezon City.
Follow Buen Comer Poquellas on social media:
Facebook.com/buencomerpoquellas
Instagram.com/buen.comer
7. Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew
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Tittos is one of the beloved neighborhood restaurants in Kapitolyo, Pasig, and they’re known to serve scrumptious Latin dishes that are sure to make your mouth salivate. Their Nachos El Gigante offers a hearty serving of crispy corn tortillas topped with beef barbacoa chunks, pico de Gallo, chimichurri salsa, jalapeños, melted cheeses, and Mexican crema. As you can imagine, it’s always an explosion of flavors with each bite of these nachos.
Try their Nachos El Gigante at 16 E. Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig and G/F O Square 2, Greenhills Shopping Center, Ortigas Avenue, San Juan.
Follow Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew on social media:
Facebook.com/TittosMNL
Instagram.com/TittosMNL
6. Chihuahua Mexican Grill
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Chihuahua Mexican Grill is another beloved Tex-Mex restaurant in Metro Manila, and it’s no surprise that their Nacho Grande is also award-winning. It features tender savory meat that complements the other flavors in the nacho bowl such as the chipotle salsa, sour cream, and queso. They also take pride in using only the freshest ingredients in their dishes, adding to the excellent quality of their food.
Try their nachos at G/F Greenbelt 2, Ayala Center, Makati and 3/F Central Square Cinemas, Bonifacio High Street, BGC, Taguig.
PS. You can also order from Foodpanda here!
Follow Chihuahua Mexican Grill on social media:
Facebook.com/chihuahuamexicangrill
Instagram.com/chihuahuaph
5. Gringo
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Gringo serves up some delicious nachos that will tickle your tastebuds with amazing flavor. The Gringos Nachos features a special Garlic Zest sauce and Mexican Cheese Sauce along with the meat, fresh tomatoes, parsley, and onions. With two special sauces on top of this nacho platter, we’re already drooling at the thought of these flavors.
The Gringos Nachos are available in regular and grande sizes, in case you want to share or you want to indulge yourself with a massive nacho platter.
Visit Gringo in SM North, SM Sucat, SM Megamall, SM Fairview, SM Manila, Greenhills, Makati, Festival Mall, and Fort Bonifacio.
PS. You can also order through Foodpanda here!
Follow Gringo on social media:
Facebook.com/gringochickenribs
Instagram.com/gringoph
4. Tipsy Pig
Tipsy Pig offers a variety of delectable bar chow that can easily steal the spotlight. It’s definitely no surprise that they offer two kinds of nachos. Their Dirty Mexicana is their version of the traditional nacho platter we love, with a savory cheese sauce and a flavorful serving of meat for its toppings. The Chicken Nachos is definitely a must-try because instead of the usual corn chips, you’ll get crispy deep-fried chicken skin! Indulgent, I know, but definitely worth it.
Try your choice of nachos at Capitol Commons, Pasig; BGC Fort; and Timog, QC.
Follow Tipsy Pig on social media:
Facebook.com/tipsypigph
Instagram.com/tipsypig_ph
3. Flossom Kitchen + Cafe
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This IG-worthy restaurant in San Juan launched a variety of nacho bakes in the midst of the lockdowns. These nacho bakes were actually created to let customers enjoy the well-loved Flossom Nachos in baked form. Similar to the popular sushi bakes that are trending today, this nacho bake is made with four different types of cheese to ensure a real cheesy flavor. Their other must-try nacho bake flavors are the Crab Spinach Nacho Bake and the Vegetarian Nacho Bake.
Try their nachos at Flossom Place, N. Averilla St., San Juan.
Follow Flossom Kitchen + Cafe on social media:
Facebook.com/flossomkitchencafe
Instagram.com/flossomkitchencafe
2. Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina
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One of the most highly recommended nacho places in Metro Manila is Silantro. Their Beef Nachos are divine, and if you’ve already tried this appetizing dish, you definitely get the hype. The flavors of the toppings are so well-balanced, making every bite a delicious party in your mouth. I know a lot of people who visit Silantro just for the nachos, and we can attest that it’s absolutely worth it.
Try these nachos at Kapitolyo, Pasig; UP Town Center, Quezon City; Eastwood, QC; Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa.
Follow Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina on social media:
Facebook.com/silantrofilipinomexicancantina
Instagram.com/silantrofilmexcantina
1. La Carnita
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La Carnita’s Nachos Ala Bomba reached international fame when the product was first launched. You may already know this as the pioneer (if not, one of the pioneers) of pouring grilled melted cheese sauce directly on top of the platter of nachos right as it is served to you. It was more than just a party trick because their seasoned cheese sauce is also extra flavorful and absolutely addicting. If you haven’t tried the Nachos Ala Bomba, take this as a sign to check it out for yourself soon.
Try the Nachos Ala Bomba at Congressional Ave., QC; Pillar Village, Las Piñas; San Mateo, Rizal; BF Aguirre, Parañaque; Fairview, QC; Better Living, Parañaque; Katipunan, QC.
Follow La Carita on social media:
Facebook.com/lacarnitaph
Instagram.com/lacarnitaph
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