Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsArzolas Fajitas + MargaritasFancypants Nachos (v, Gf) Recipe

Fancypants Nachos (v, Gf) Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Crispy corn tostadas layered with half-smashed black beans and melted mexi-cheese; with handmade guacamole, creme, lime-pickled radish and spicy house escabeche. Add 1/4-pound of fajitas to your nachos: Steak +$7.95, Chicken +$5.95, Shrimp +$6.95, Sweet potato +$4.95.

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Ingredients

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Nacho Base

Spicy House Escabeche

Fajitas (Optional)

Method

Nacho Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Black Beans

    In a small saucepan, heat the black beans over medium heat until warmed through. Mash them lightly with a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture. Season with salt if desired.

  2. 2

    Layer the Tostadas

    On a large baking sheet, arrange the corn tostadas in a single layer. Spread a generous amount of the mashed black beans on top of each tostada.

  3. 3

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle the mexi-cheese blend evenly over the black beans on the tostadas. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Guacamole Preparation

  1. 4

    Make the Guacamole

    In a mixing bowl, scoop out the flesh of the ripe avocados and mash with a fork. Stir in lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and chopped cilantro until combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Pickled Radish Preparation

  1. 5

    Pickle the Radishes

    In a bowl, combine thinly sliced radishes with lime juice and salt. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes to pickle.

Spicy House Escabeche Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Escabeche

    In a saucepan, combine carrots, jalapeños, white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool before serving.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble the Nachos

    Once the cheese is melted, remove the nachos from the oven. Top each tostada with a dollop of guacamole, a drizzle of sour cream, pickled radishes, and spicy escabeche. Serve immediately.

  2. 8

    Optional Fajitas

    If adding fajitas, grill or sauté your choice of protein until cooked through, then slice and layer on top of the nachos during assembly.

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