Drunkards or stoners across Southern California have simultaneously elevated and degraded super nachos. Their munchies fuel the demand for the greasy, cheesy, meaty mountains, but the lot of them are complacent with store-bought tortilla chips dumped out of a plastic bag as the base. Why not strive for better? Thankfully, Taqueria Los Santos in Whittier makes super nachos that become much more than just a cheap, late-night appetizer, as the
Enjoy them fresh out of the fryer, and watch them congeal dollops of sour cream, layers of cheese, and thick-cut carne asada (also try the taqueria's champion meat, al pastor—or why not get both?) together with a handful of pico de gallo and cilantro thrown over it all to keep things fresh. Add guacamole along with red or green salsa to spice things up, and you've got yourself the best damn super nachos around. Salud!
14157-14175 Leffingwell Rd, Whittier, 90604. (Taco Truck); 13307 Telegraph Rd, Whittier, 90605. (562) 325-8242 (Restaurant)
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76. Hainan Chicken Rice at
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86. Frito Chili Cheeseburger at Burger Parlor
87. Maui Sunrise at The Original Banzai Bowls
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95. Hot Pastrami Caesar Salad at Bruxie
96. Jalapeño Pupusas at Las Cazuelas
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