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What Was Invented First Nachos Or Chilaquiles??

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The question at hand is what was invented first, nachos or chilaquiles?. The invention of both these dishes are said to have happened in the late 1800's, but there has been some debate as to which dish came before the other. In this article we explore both sides and explain who came up with each one.

The "Nachos or Chilaquiles?" is a question that has been asked for many years. However, the answer is still unknown.

The "mexican nachos" were invented first. The word "nachos" comes from the Aztec word meaning "toasted corn." The dish was created by a Mexican restaurant in 1958.

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