Nachos, Mexico
The famous snack dish known as nachos became popular in Mexico in the middle of the 20th century. According to legend, in 1943, a team of US military spouses traveled to Piedras Negras, a village in Mexico, situated just a short distance from Eagle Pass, Texas. When the women arrived at the Victory Club, it was already closed, but the chef Ignacio (Nacho) Anaya decided to cook them a snack using what he had on hand. Anaya grabbed some tortilla chips, topped them with grated cheese, and then chopped jalapenos. He offered the women the meal after heating it until the cheese had melted. Instantly popular, the meal prompted the women to inquire about its name. "It's Nacho's specials," he retorted, using his own name. In the 1960s, the dish gained popularity in Texas and expanded across the country, especially at Tex-Mex eateries. Many toppings, such as beans, meat, avocado salsa, and sour cream, can be used to make nachos. Nowadays, nachos are a popular snack meal across