Michigan’s ‘Absolute Best’ Nachos Are at This Restaurant
Nachos are the kind of food that goes well with almost anything. No matter what the main course is, nachos are always a sure fire way to kick off a…
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Nachos are the kind of food that goes well with almost anything. No matter what the main course is, nachos are always a sure fire way to kick off a great meal, or you can just eat them on their own as the main dish. That's not to mention that you can make nachos for meat lovers or go vegetarian, as they are very versatile. Regardless, thankfully, here in Michigan we have a ton of great spots to get nachos.
So, if you were to look for the absolute best nachos in Michigan, where you would find them? The crew at Mashed.com has put together a list of the absolute best nachos in America to answer this question. "If there's one comfort food classic that most Americans can't wait to get into their bellies, it's the humble nacho plate," the publication states. "This Tex-Mex fave has it all; crispy, deep-fried chips, tons of melty rich cheese, meaty toppings, and plenty of fresh vegetables to keep it just light enough to possibly qualify as healthy. Although you can make the perfect plate of nachos at home if you nail the cheese to chip ratio, there's something special about enjoying a towering stack of smothered nachos out on the town. Fortunately for all of us, there's no shortage of incredible nacho joints all around the country."
So, who’s No. 1 in Michigan? Rico's in Saginaw. "Michigan's Rico's is a local classic and fan favorite, fusing dive restaurant style with excellent food for a relaxing but memorable meal," Mashed.com states. Aside from nachos, Rico's has a full selection of Mexican cuisine, including tacos, burritos and more. Looking at the menu, for me, the wet burrito stands out as a great pick. But, obviously, their nachoes are tops, since they made Mashed.com's list. For the full tally, go here.
It's spring, and today it actually feels like it across much of Michigan. Of course, this is Michigan, which means at any given moment we could be graced with snow and ice, even mid-spring. But, right now, warm weather and ice cream are on the mind.
I simply love ice cream. It's probably my favorite food. The more chocolaty and decadent and cookie dough-laced, the better. Here in Michigan, we have an array of incredible ice cream shops, some that are open seasonally and others year-round. There's lots of ice cream to go around, whether you prefer soft-serve (not for me) or regular.
Pure Michigan has put together a list of the best ice cream shops in Michigan. If anybody knows their Mitten ice cream, it's Pure Michigan, since they handle all the touristy stuff around the state. Read on for the full list. I actually added my own picks to make this list 20, since some of the Pure Michigan picks have sadly closed. My main pick was the MSU Dairy Store on the campus of Michigan State University. If you're ever in East Lansing, it's really something you have to experience. They make all of their own ice cream, and since MSU is an agricultural college, you know it's some of the best-tasting stuff around. I also included Quality Dairy, which is known for its fantastic ice cream around mid-Michigan. If you have a favorite ice cream spot that was left out, reach out to me on social media and let me know.
20 Best Michigan Ice Cream Shops You Need to Visit
This list is via Pure Michigan, with five additional shops added item, including the MSU Dairy Store, from me.
