My son's online schooling only gives 10 minutes between classes, so I’m often slipping a plate of lunch into his bedroom like he’s an inmate. But Wednesdays are asynchronous (I had to look it up too) learning day where he gets to sleep in and set his own school schedule. We like to get take-out on these days. 

This week he wanted nachos and while I think he was feeling nostalgic for school cafeteria nachos with the gooey cheese sauce on them, eww. I steered him the right way and picked up some nachos at Avocados Mexican Grill. 

Avocados is one of my favorite restaurants. I love the work they do in the community, their food is great and it is close to my south Everett home. I rotate between a few options I love, including The Works Nachos from the appetizer menu. It is a huge order so it’s an appetizer meant to be shared. 

We called in an order for The Works with ground beef and picked it up 10 minutes later. I was pleased and relieved that it didn’t come in styrofoam, but a foil tray with a lid that I will likely reuse for leftovers. I can wash and recycle it too.

Here is why these nachos are the right way: 

Spice

I don’t like my nachos spiced up with salsa and peppers. If I want some heat, I’ll add salsa but I usually don’t. Avocados has a pretty good smoky red salsa with cilantro that really has a kick. 🔥 They also have a pico de gallo and you can now purchase them by the jar full. 

Sides

I think guac and sour cream are a must for nachos, but I like to add a small amount to each bite. Avocado’s put them on the side and I like that. 

Refried Beans

I love refried beans on my nachos. It is how I make them at home. I once got nachos with a full can of undrained black beans at a restaurant in Wyoming, so I’m pretty sensitive about the beans.

Chips

I’m not picky about the chips used for my nachos, except they should be fresh and they should not be baked dark because it wrecks the whole meal. Who wants burnt chips? Avocados uses tri-color chips that all taste the same to me, but they are beautiful.

Cheese

Nachos MUST HAVE Monterey Jack cheese! Blended with cheddar of course. Cheddar doesn’t melt the best and MJ cheese helps with that plus it adds a little sweet and is a good balance to the sharpness of cheddar. 

Beef

I typically don’t get meat on my nachos but my son wanted ground beef. If I’m honest it tasted like Taco Bell and that’s not such a bad thing because I like Taco Bell on occasion. 

Avocados The Works Nachos were a big hit with my son and I’m hoping that he will ask specifically for them next time he wants some cheesy and crunchy nacho goodness.

I wonder though, is there somewhere else in Everett that does nachos the right way...let me know about your favorite nachos in the comments and maybe we’ll give them a try.   

Avocados Mexican Grill
10822 Evergreen Way
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 322-5690

Linda War Bonnet represents south Everett on the Live in Everett Team. When she isn’t working, she is running the Westmont-Holly Neighborhood Association. You might spot her walking her dog in the Holly neighborhood.