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13 Wonderfully Messy Nachos to Seek Out in South Florida

From the classic sports bar variety to unique new takes.

by Amber Love Bond Updated
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by Amber Love Bond Updated
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Nachos are hands down one of the most crowd-pleasing foods and are perfect for a group appetizer, game day snack, or one of those moments where you’re craving a handful of comfort food. What’s not to love when warm tortilla chips are dressed with cheese and an array of fun toppings? Especially when they are so simple to adapt to one’s liking or dietary restrictions. South Florida’s nacho game is on point, from traditional to fusion and even Jewish deli-inspired.

They may be an easy-to-share dish, but here are 13 plates of nachos that are so good sharing might not be an option.

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Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar (Multiple locations)

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At Rocco’s Taco, the brisket nachos are stacked high with sour cream, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, chihuahua cheese, pickled jalapenos, chile de arbol, chipotle salsa, and of course brisket. Find more locations here.

1313 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 524-9550
(954) 524-9550

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Kush by Stephens

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Those looking for a fun twist of flavor when it comes to ordering nachos should head to Kush by Stephen’s in Hialeah. Here the restaurant serves pastrami nachos that are exactly what it sounds like — think piles of peppery homemade pastrami with cheddar cheese, topped with pico and sour cream.

1000 E 16th St, Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 887-8863
(305) 887-8863

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The Taco Stand

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While it’s not quite nachos — the Mar y Tierra fries at Wynwood’s The Taco Stand are just as decorated in toppings, simply replacing the tortilla chips with thick-cut seasoned fries. The fries are topped with grilled shrimp, Angus steak, guacamole, sour cream, and plenty of nacho cheese.

313 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127
(786) 580-4948
(786) 580-4948

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Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company

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These cauliflower nachos by James Beard Award winner, Michelle Bernstein, say on the menu that they serve two, but sharing with a crowd is definitely optional. They’re made with blended cheese, sauteed cauliflower, avocado crema, radishes, pickled jalapenos, and pomegranate seeds, on top of still-warm tortilla chips, with an option to add grilled chicken. Bonus: the kitchen is open until 4 a.m. nightly.

237 20th St suite b, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 763-8217
(305) 763-8217

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Bodega Taqueria y Tequila South Beach

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The beloved late-night taco spot is also home to loaded carne asada nachos, expertly assembled with grilled ribeye steak, chili queso, cotija, red onion, tomato, cilantro, chili crema, and sliced jalapeño.

1220 16th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 704-2145
(305) 704-2145

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Oh! Mexico

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A longtime Española Way mainstay, Oh! Mexico serves a large platter of crispy tortilla chips with cheese sauce, pickled jalapeño, pico de gallo, refried black beans, guacamole, and cilantro sour cream with the option to add chicken, steak, or shrimp. These nachos are only made better by the people-watching you’ll enjoy while dining outside.

1440 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 532-0490
(305) 532-0490

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Talkin' Tacos Brickell

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A food truck born during the pandemic, Talkin’ Tacos now has four brick-and-mortar locations across South Florida. Owned by two 20-something friends with a mission to make the best Mexican food around, these nachos are made with cheese sauce, refried beans, pico de gallo, crema, and guac — guests can pick their own protein with options including chicken, birria, steak, mahi mahi, or bang bang shrimp for a bit of an added kick.

97 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130
(305) 381-0211
(305) 381-0211

A-Mari-Mix Fresh Mex Fusion + Ice Cream

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At a family-owned Mexican fusion restaurant in Westchester, nacho lovers will find a hearty plate of nachos with carnitas, steak, or ropa vieja. The crispy corn tortilla chips are topped with refried pinto beans covered with cheese, arbol, sour cream, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos.

9700 SW 24th St d, Miami, FL 33165
(305) 603-9134
(305) 603-9134

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Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill

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No Miami nacho list would be complete without a Flanigan’s mention. This Miami establishment serves loaded nachos in the form of a small mountain of crispy homemade white corn tortilla chips piled with beef and bean chili, melted cheese, pico di gallo, jalapeños, shredded lettuce, guacamole, and sour cream. Pro tip: score free loaded nachos with the purchase of a pitcher of beer, iced tea, lemonade, or soda every Monday from opening to close.

2721 Bird Ave, Miami, FL 33133
(305) 446-1114
(305) 446-1114

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Ernesto's Mexican Taco Shop

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With just the right toppings to tortilla chip ratio, Ernesto’s Taco Shop gives diners six perfectly seasoned protein options piled with Mexican cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro, guacamole, and sour cream.

8845 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33176
(305) 412-7250
(305) 412-7250

Tacos & Tattoos, Kendall

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Another example of not technically nachos, but still worthy of this list, are the Cali fries at Tacos & Tattoos made using skinny Cajun fries in lieu of tortilla chips. Start by picking a protein with options like jerk chicken, slow-roasted carnitas, garlic shrimp, or ginger soy tofu that’s finished with melted cheese and a bevy of toppings.

11790 SW 104th St, Miami, FL 33186
(786) 803-8316
(786) 803-8316

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Shiver's BBQ

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A down south barbecue favorite, Shiver’s BBQ serves up an off the menu special. Ask for the barbecue nachos and dive into a huge plate of nacho chips topped with pulled pork, barbecue beans, barbecue sauce, shredded cheese, and jalapenos. 

28001 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 248-2272
(305) 248-2272

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Casita Tejas Mexican Restaurant

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It’s no secret that some of the best Mexican food in Miami can be found in Homestead. Worth the trek are the Super Nachos at family-owned Casita Tejas. This large plate comprises of tortilla chips topped with refried beans and ground beef, shredded beef or chicken, and melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno, and sour cream.

27 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 248-8224
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Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar (Multiple locations)

1313 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

At Rocco’s Taco, the brisket nachos are stacked high with sour cream, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, chihuahua cheese, pickled jalapenos, chile de arbol, chipotle salsa, and of course brisket. Find more locations here.

1313 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 524-9550
(954) 524-9550

Kush by Stephens

1000 E 16th St, Hialeah, FL 33010

Those looking for a fun twist of flavor when it comes to ordering nachos should head to Kush by Stephen’s in Hialeah. Here the restaurant serves pastrami nachos that are exactly what it sounds like — think piles of peppery homemade pastrami with cheddar cheese, topped with pico and sour cream.

1000 E 16th St, Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 887-8863
(305) 887-8863

The Taco Stand

313 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127

While it’s not quite nachos — the Mar y Tierra fries at Wynwood’s The Taco Stand are just as decorated in toppings, simply replacing the tortilla chips with thick-cut seasoned fries. The fries are topped with grilled shrimp, Angus steak, guacamole, sour cream, and plenty of nacho cheese.

313 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127
(786) 580-4948
(786) 580-4948

Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company

237 20th St suite b, Miami Beach, FL 33139

These cauliflower nachos by James Beard Award winner, Michelle Bernstein, say on the menu that they serve two, but sharing with a crowd is definitely optional. They’re made with blended cheese, sauteed cauliflower, avocado crema, radishes, pickled jalapenos, and pomegranate seeds, on top of still-warm tortilla chips, with an option to add grilled chicken. Bonus: the kitchen is open until 4 a.m. nightly.

237 20th St suite b, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 763-8217
(305) 763-8217

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila South Beach

1220 16th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139

The beloved late-night taco spot is also home to loaded carne asada nachos, expertly assembled with grilled ribeye steak, chili queso, cotija, red onion, tomato, cilantro, chili crema, and sliced jalapeño.

1220 16th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 704-2145
(305) 704-2145

Oh! Mexico

1440 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

A longtime Española Way mainstay, Oh! Mexico serves a large platter of crispy tortilla chips with cheese sauce, pickled jalapeño, pico de gallo, refried black beans, guacamole, and cilantro sour cream with the option to add chicken, steak, or shrimp. These nachos are only made better by the people-watching you’ll enjoy while dining outside.

1440 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 532-0490
(305) 532-0490

Talkin' Tacos Brickell

97 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130

A food truck born during the pandemic, Talkin’ Tacos now has four brick-and-mortar locations across South Florida. Owned by two 20-something friends with a mission to make the best Mexican food around, these nachos are made with cheese sauce, refried beans, pico de gallo, crema, and guac — guests can pick their own protein with options including chicken, birria, steak, mahi mahi, or bang bang shrimp for a bit of an added kick.

97 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130
(305) 381-0211
(305) 381-0211

A-Mari-Mix Fresh Mex Fusion + Ice Cream

9700 SW 24th St d, Miami, FL 33165

At a family-owned Mexican fusion restaurant in Westchester, nacho lovers will find a hearty plate of nachos with carnitas, steak, or ropa vieja. The crispy corn tortilla chips are topped with refried pinto beans covered with cheese, arbol, sour cream, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapenos.

9700 SW 24th St d, Miami, FL 33165
(305) 603-9134
(305) 603-9134

Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill

2721 Bird Ave, Miami, FL 33133

No Miami nacho list would be complete without a Flanigan’s mention. This Miami establishment serves loaded nachos in the form of a small mountain of crispy homemade white corn tortilla chips piled with beef and bean chili, melted cheese, pico di gallo, jalapeños, shredded lettuce, guacamole, and sour cream. Pro tip: score free loaded nachos with the purchase of a pitcher of beer, iced tea, lemonade, or soda every Monday from opening to close.

2721 Bird Ave, Miami, FL 33133
(305) 446-1114
(305) 446-1114

Ernesto's Mexican Taco Shop

8845 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33176

With just the right toppings to tortilla chip ratio, Ernesto’s Taco Shop gives diners six perfectly seasoned protein options piled with Mexican cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro, guacamole, and sour cream.

8845 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33176
(305) 412-7250
(305) 412-7250

Tacos & Tattoos, Kendall

11790 SW 104th St, Miami, FL 33186

Another example of not technically nachos, but still worthy of this list, are the Cali fries at Tacos & Tattoos made using skinny Cajun fries in lieu of tortilla chips. Start by picking a protein with options like jerk chicken, slow-roasted carnitas, garlic shrimp, or ginger soy tofu that’s finished with melted cheese and a bevy of toppings.

11790 SW 104th St, Miami, FL 33186
(786) 803-8316
(786) 803-8316

Shiver's BBQ

28001 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033

A down south barbecue favorite, Shiver’s BBQ serves up an off the menu special. Ask for the barbecue nachos and dive into a huge plate of nacho chips topped with pulled pork, barbecue beans, barbecue sauce, shredded cheese, and jalapenos. 

28001 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 248-2272
(305) 248-2272

Casita Tejas Mexican Restaurant

27 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030

It’s no secret that some of the best Mexican food in Miami can be found in Homestead. Worth the trek are the Super Nachos at family-owned Casita Tejas. This large plate comprises of tortilla chips topped with refried beans and ground beef, shredded beef or chicken, and melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno, and sour cream.

27 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 248-8224
(305) 248-8224

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