Oh, hello… and hurrah! It’s time for the Portland Mercury’s Nacho Week! Not only are nachos the platonic ideal of bar food, they also present a wonderful canvas for creativity: Crunchy tortilla chips (or tots or what have you) provide a base for whatever toppings your heart desires! The Portland Mercury’s annual Nacho Week, which is happening NOW through Sunday, June 28, demonstrates the dizzying versatility of the beloved Tex-Mex dish with exclusive specials from over 50 chefs all over Portland… and for a mere $10 each!
Your mission: Try as many as your stomach (and dignity) will allow. Use our Nacho Week Map to plot your crunchy course through this citywide snack fest. And remember—each full-sized, $10 plate is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, made just for this week! So plan your itinerary, round up some friends, and go share some hearty nachos smothered in melty cheese, until you fist-fight over the last bite! We’d be remiss to not mention our wonderful Nacho Week friends, Travel Portland and Hornitos! Thanks for all you do to bring these weeks to life.
And guess what? We’re turning up the flavor with a mobile pass to help you crunch your way through it! Just sign up for a free account here, snag your Nacho Week pass, and start mapping out your cheesy adventure. You’ll be able to see nearby spots, check in as you go, and climb the leaderboard like a true nacho champ.
Reminder: The Mercury’s food weeks are a great way to shine a light on local eateries while supporting the investigative reporting and fun arts and entertainment news we bring you every dang day. So let’s make everyone (especially your stomach) happy with the Portland Mercury’s Nacho Week—happening NOW through Sunday, June 28!