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 demonstrates the dizzying versatility of the beloved Tex-Mex dish with exclusive specials created by chefs all over Portland for a mere $10 each. Plot your itinerary, round up some friends, and go share some full-sized plates of hearty nachos smothered in melty cheese until you fist-fight over the last bite.

We’re featuring Nachos at our Dekum and Slabtown locations all week!

Breakside Dekum : Nacho Average Cheeseburger *pictured*

Grilled ground beef over crispy tortilla chips, topped with warm American cheddar queso, house-made dill pickle salsa, shredded lettuce, tomato, crispy fried onions, scallions, and a drizzle of our signature special sauce. Finished with a touch of sesame seed seasoning for that classic burger vibe.

Breakside Slabtown : Macho Nacho Birria

Birria, taco crema, refried beans, cotija, cilantro, house made pickled jalapeno & red onion, fried corn tortilla chips dusted with pimenton