The Rubric
We rate nachos on a strict scale, balancing our appetites in a fair and definitive way. Nachos can score up to 13 points (10 base points, plus three possible bonus points) and, while any food can be rated on this system, it gets an automatic -3 for not being nachos. Because…. c’mon.
Our Nacho Qualification:
(Tortilla) chip base*
Cheese
1 additional ingredient
*This is an ongoing point of contention, as Irish Nachos use potato chips as a base
Base Points:
2 points for cheese quality
How stretchy is it? Does it taste distinct, while melding nicely with the other ingredients? Is it crispy at the edges?
2 points for consistency
Is it cooked all the way through? Were there any naked chips? How evenly were the ingredients dispersed?
2 points for general ingredient quality
Is there guacamole? How fresh is the produce?
2 points for chip integrity
Were you able to scoop toppings up? Did any chips bend and flop over? Any sogginess or fragility?
2 points for spice blend
Does it taste like nachos? How balanced is the flavor profile? How deep?
Bonus points:
+1 Is it worth it? (would you purchase it again)
+1 Quantity (is there an absolutely colossal amount)
+1 Presentation (is it beautiful)
-3 Not Nachos (does it fulfill the qualifications set down)
