Five Chip Ratings: The Scale

Now that we've established the Stuff-to-Chip theory--words to live by--and before we open the floor for nacho reviews, let's take a look the Five Chip Ratings scale so at least we know what we're working with:

One chip: We're talking some lousy, weak nachos. How can you possibly screw it up this bad? Try using flimsy or too big chips, putting anything smoky on it, forgetting the tomatoes, lettuce, and everything else that make it nachos, and putting either way too much stuff and not enough chips, or vice versa. The quickest way to fail is a sad Stuff-to-Chip ratio. For shame.

Two Chips: So maybe you remembered the right kind of chip (by now I hope I've drilled that in) but that doesn't mean you should forget to cover them with enough and the right kind of stuff. Meat and cheese alone just aren't going to cut it. Sorry.

Three Chips: Ok, now we're getting somewhere. The right chips and the right stuff...check and check. Did you forget to drain the meat or did you add too much salsa? Soggy chips won't get you anywhere with me, Bucko.

Four Chips: These are really some respectable nachos. You've got the right Stuff-to-Chip ratio, the right variety of ingredients and you even put the guac on the side for the kids. The problem: maybe you got a little out of hand with the cheese...yes, that is possible...or perhaps you thought it needed a little more salt, and then a little more. Maybe you didn't leave enough of the chips sticking out to actually be used as finger food. This is not a fork and knife kind of meal. But, it'll do.

Five Chips: You've actually done it...Bravo! These are fantastic! Right Stuff-to-Chip, no soggy business, tasty, fresh toppings, and you even remembered the margaritas. Ole to you!

Now that that's taken care of, let the nacho madness commence! If you want to review some nachos, go to town...if you want to talk about some guac, have at it....had a great margarita? Let us know!