OT: Help! Best nachos in Ottawa?

[gunnerdom]

Hey, I need your help.

Sounds like a stupid thread, fair enough. Here's the context: My wife has been on an insane diet since being diagnosed with breast cancer and her last radiation treatment is coming next week. To celebrate, she wants her favourite food, nachos.

So I want to take her to the place with the best nachos in Ottawa/Gatineau.

I don't eat nachos usually at restaurants so my knowledge is limited.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

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[Upgrayedd]

Hey, I need your help.

Sounds like a stupid thread, fair enough. Here's the context: My wife has been on an insane diet since being diagnosed with breast cancer and her last radiation treatment is coming next week. To celebrate, she wants her favourite food, nachos.

So I want to take her to the place with the best nachos in Ottawa/Gatineau.

I don't eat nachos usually at restaurants so my knowledge is limited.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Firstly HUUUUGE congrats to your wife and i hope the health stays strong going forward.

Secondly as an avid nacho fan i personally have never really had anything above decent nachos in the city that i did not make and would suggest doing them yourself with choice ingredients if an option.

Curious if anyone else has recommendations....extreme side note keep hearing really good things about Neiler's new spot in Kanata, it's a must for foodies and Sens fans from what i hear.

 

[Caeldan]

Firstly HUUUUGE congrats to your wife and i hope the health stays strong going forward.

Secondly as an avid nacho fan i personally have never really had anything above decent nachos in the city that i did not make and would suggest doing them yourself with choice ingredients if an option.

Curious if anyone else has recommendations....extreme side note keep hearing really good things about Neiler's new spot in Kanata, it's a must for foodies and Sens fans from what i hear.

What's Neil's new place called? Next visit up I'll have to check it out.

Can't help for nachos (was going to make an ask Alfie joke until I read the story), but for pizza - Big Rig is definitely a consideration.

 

[Sun God Nika]

Hey, I need your help.

Sounds like a stupid thread, fair enough. Here's the context: My wife has been on an insane diet since being diagnosed with breast cancer and her last radiation treatment is coming next week. To celebrate, she wants her favourite food, nachos.

So I want to take her to the place with the best nachos in Ottawa/Gatineau.

I don't eat nachos usually at restaurants so my knowledge is limited.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

I think the Senate has amazing Nachos.

 

[timjNL]

the chicken nachos at Lone Star used to be good - haven't lived in Ottawa for a few years now

 

[Buck Aki Berg]

I've always loved the nachos at Pub Italia.

If you'd like to make more of an event out of it (sounds like it's warranted, big congrats to her!), and you'd like to take her for a weekend out of town or something, Le Nextdoor in Montreal (corner of Sherbrooke and Marlowe, in Westmount-NDG) has the best nachos I've had anywhere.

 

[Dr.Sens(e)]

Depends your style.

I'm a fan of the ol Mexis nachos (Mexicali Rosas), which basically were a round plate where chips were spread thing (not piled) and every chip had cheese on it. Red and green sauce on the side, with Guac and chicken etc as optional sides. Bowmans on Carling is run by former Mexi staff, and they serve them that way. But Lone Stars are good too. Felina's on Bank and also Agave on Richmond tend to do them similarly, as they too are all former Mexi people.

If you like your nachos piled up high with everything loaded at the top and a bunch of naked chips underneath, well, I can't help you. Those type of nachos are brutal IMO.

One idea is a nacho crawl. Basically, hit a few spots for a single order of nachos and a drink at each stop. Could easily do three spots. Good luck to the wife!

 

[Smash88]

What's Neil's new place called? Next visit up I'll have to check it out.

Can't help for nachos (was going to make an ask Alfie joke until I read the story), but for pizza - Big Rig is definitely a consideration.

Central Bierhaus.

Second the Big Rig Pizza, it is really good.

For Nachos, I've always liked the Agave Grill in Westboro, but I wouldn't say they are legendary or anything, like others have said, I don't think one really sticks that much out from the rest.

Also, congrats to your wife Gunner!

 

[guyzeur]

Monkey Joe's, corner of Merivale and Carling

 

[Upgrayedd]

What's Neil's new place called? Next visit up I'll have to check it out.

Can't help for nachos (was going to make an ask Alfie joke until I read the story), but for pizza - Big Rig is definitely a consideration.

It is called Central Beerhouse or Bierhouse??? It is the old O'connor's right next to the old AMC sorry for the spelling and outdated businesses...i live central and rarily head to Kanata and certainly don't stick around long...this spot i will make a trip for tho.

German themed make there own brats etc...

One cool thing i heard which seems more for like rich people and i heard the money goes to chairity which is nice($300 per year) is that they have a large area at the front with mini lockers which you can rent and store your own beer stein in so when you show up you drink from your own glass...apparently a bunch of the boys have them Karl, Bobby etc...

I thought that was pretty cool to be honest.

 

[gunnerdom]

Thanks guys!

I'll make a list.

 

[gunnerdom]

I've always loved the nachos at Pub Italia.

If you'd like to make more of an event out of it (sounds like it's warranted, big congrats to her!), and you'd like to take her for a weekend out of town or something, Le Nextdoor in Montreal (corner of Sherbrooke and Marlowe, in Westmount-NDG) has the best nachos I've had anywhere.

Yeah, she wants to go Monday night, since that's the last round of radiation. So MTL is a no go but I'll keep that in mind for next time we hit Montreal.

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

It is called Central Beerhouse or Bierhouse??? It is the old O'connor's right next to the old AMC sorry for the spelling and outdated businesses...i live central and rarily head to Kanata and certainly don't stick around long...this spot i will make a trip for tho.

German themed make there own brats etc...

One cool thing i heard which seems more for like rich people and i heard the money goes to chairity which is nice($300 per year) is that they have a large area at the front with mini lockers which you can rent and store your own beer stein in so when you show up you drink from your own glass...apparently a bunch of the boys have them Karl, Bobby etc...

I thought that was pretty cool to be honest.

The odd spelling makes it tough, doesn't it? It's Bierhaus.

 

[SenzZen]

First off, congrats to you and your wife. Beat the **** out of cancer!

I'll lob another vote for Pub Italia, but also Quinn's on Bank St (next to the Mayfair) has great nachos (and burgers and wings and beer and tacos...), and Local at Lansdowne has some great grub- and while I haven't had their nachos I'm guessing they're solid based on everything else I've had off the menu- and a lively atmosphere.

Best of luck!

 

[gunnerdom]

First off, congrats to you and your wife. Beat the **** out of cancer!

I'll lob another vote for Pub Italia, but also Quinn's on Bank St (next to the Mayfair) has great nachos (and burgers and wings and beer and tacos...), and Local at Lansdowne has some great grub- and while I haven't had their nachos I'm guessing they're solid based on everything else I've had off the menu- and a lively atmosphere.

Best of luck!

Excellent! Funny how I've been to almost all of the places mentionned without having nachos at any of them.

Yeah she did a great job, managed it with little to no side-effects. She's still going to the gym everyday even while having radiation and having already gone through chemo.

 

[OUTHOUSE]

El Camino has a pretty dope nacho-like dish. Here's a link to at least what it looks like http://www.urbanspoon.com/dish/250/1735657/143391334/chilaquiles-el-camino-ottawa

 

[ChocolateLeclaire]

I consider myself quite the nacho connosseur...to me, the best nachos in Ottawa reside in Sir John A's pub. Ask for either the pulled pork or the cajun chicken nachos and ask for a side of their BBQ sauce to dip it in as well. Their custom BBQ sauce just works with their chips.

Congrats on the celebration! As well-deserved as any!

On Central Bierhaus, food is amazing but there are no nachos. I'd recommend starting with the soft pretzel (ask for melted butter on the side) and then go to town on the sausage of the day or the wiener schnitzel.

 

[Human Megaphone]

I've always liked the nachos at Pancho Villa on Elgin (corner of Frank).

That said, the experience might be better when the weather is warmer and you can sit outside.

Big congrats to your wife. That's tough business.

 

[TeamRenzo]

I dont have a suggestion but congrats to you and your wife. I hope you have many happy years together.:

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[gunnerdom]

Thanks guys, very appreciated.

She does write a blog about it, so if you guys know anybody going through this, this seemed to have helped out other people I know going through the ordeal.

http://cancerholidays.blogspot.ca

I'll give you guys a review next week.

 

[Silex]

I bet Alfie would know...

 

[Kanata]

Second the Senate for Nachos.

Congratulations for your wife

Love the Central Bierhaus. A place where you can get beer in a litre stein can't be wrong.

 

[danishh]

I had some great nachos at some mexican place on elgin. Cant remember the name, but someone mentioned pancho villa, and that seems like the right location.

 

[General Zodd]

Speaking of food, does anyone know where you can find an authentic Mexican taco in Ottawa? You know like the kind you would get off a truck in CA?

Like this>>>

 

[Ohhh Franco]

Big Rig, Mill St Brew Pub and Pancho Villa are probably my Top 3.