Best nachos in Calgary

You can find plain old nachos anywhere, but these restaurants and pubs make this chips ’n’ cheese appetizer into something special.

Best nachos in Calgary
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Pig & Duke Neighbourhood Pub

1
1312 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3P8

A pub with a twist in its tail, The Pig and Duke near the corner of 12th Avenue and 14th Street Southwest offers traditional nachos with cheese, tomatoes, mixed olives and jalapenos. Add chicken, nacho beef, pork belly or guacamole to kick them up a notch.

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Los Chillitos Taco & Tequila House

2
1309 17 Ave Sw, Calgary, AB T2T 0C4

Los Chilitos’ nachos are prepared with house-made crispy corn chips that are loaded down with cheese, chunky salsa, jalapenos, guacamole and sour cream. They are the perfect accompaniment for a round of extra-fine tequila or ice-cold margaritas.

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The James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant

3
114 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B3

Looking for a different take on nachos? How about Irish nachos? The James Joyce takes waffle fries and loads them up with cheese, jalapenos, onions, bell peppers, sour cream and salsa. Yum!

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The Palomino Smokehouse

4
109 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0W5

The nachos at The Palomino are huge. While you may not want to share, there will definitely be enough to go around. Add pulled pork or brisket to make them true barbecue nachos.

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Vin Room

5
2310 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1X2

A truly upscale take on the nachos, Vin Room serves lobster nachos topped with fontina cheese, pico de gallo and tender lobster meat. Of course you have to order wine with this nacho platter.

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Ship & Anchor Pub

6
534 17th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B1

The Ship & Anchor is one of Calgary’s most beloved neighbourhood pubs. Its nachos are likewise highly regarded. Topped with green peppers, green onion, jalapenos and marble cheese served with salsa and sour cream, they are best enjoyed on the Ship’s outdoor patio.

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Madison's 1212

7
1212 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0T1

Adventurous options at this Inglewood nacho destination include the deconstructed apple pie nachos and the mac and cheese (and hot dogs) plate. With craft cocktails and salads to go along with your nachos, this community-funded restaurant is a chip lover's paradise.

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