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The Nachos, Mexican Snack that Conquered the World Since 1943?

Summary by Azteca Jalisco
Nachos were born by chance in 1943 in Piedras Negras, Mexico, thanks to Ignacio Anaya García, a waiter nicknamed “Nacho”. When a group of American women came to dinner and the chef was not available, Nacho improvised a dish with fried tortillas, melted cheese and jalapeños. Initially baptized as “Nacho’s Special”, the dish gained fame and its name was shortened to nachos. Today, this Mexican snack is enjoyed all over the world, in cinemas, theat…
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Nachos were born by chance in 1943 in Piedras Negras, Mexico, thanks to Ignacio Anaya García, a waiter nicknamed “Nacho”. When a group of American women came to dinner and the chef was not available, Nacho improvised a dish with fried tortillas, melted cheese and jalapeños. Initially baptized as “Nacho’s Special”, the dish gained fame and its name was shortened to nachos. Today, this Mexican snack is enjoyed all over the world, in cinemas, theat…

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Azteca Jalisco broke the news in on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
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