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International Nacho Day 2026: Check 5 fascinating facts

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Published Oct 19, 2026

International Nacho Day 2026

Every year, International Nacho Day 2026 is observed on October 21 around the world to celebrate the unique Mexican food dish

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Origin of the day

The day was started by the tourism office of Coahuila in 1995, and coincides with the day the International Nacho Festival tales place in Piedras Negras

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Who first made Nachos?

Nachos were first made by Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya in 1943 at the El Moderno restaurant in Piedras Negras for a group of American military wives

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Original recipe

The original recipe used by Anaya was trying corn tortilla triangles, adding melted cheese and sliced jalapenos, and baking it

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Indian variations of nacho preparations

There are several Indian variations of nachos including papdi chaat nachos, butter chicken nachos and kheema nachos among others

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