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Nuevo Laredo Cantina

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Nuevo Laredo serves several kinds of nachos, including panchos (chorizo with refried beans and white cheese).
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Several types of nachos are served at this popular eatery: nachos asada, topped with lean fajita steak and refried beans; Nuevo Laredo nachos with ground beef or marinated pulled chicken; and the panchos, chorizo nachos with refried beans and white cheese. All nacho plates come with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole and jalapeños. $9.95-$10.50. 1495 Chattahoochee Ave., Atlanta. 404-352-9009, www.nuevolaredocantina.com • Map & more info.

TUCKER

Taqueria Los Hermanos

The tortilla strips are cut and fried in-house, then topped with black beans, cheese sauce and choice of chicken, grilled steak or beef picadillo. $6.25; $7.95 with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo. 4418 Hugh Howell Road, Tucker. 678-937-0660. • Map & more info

PONCEY-HIGHLAND

Manuel's Tavern

The old-school, no-fuss mountain of comfort Manuel's used to serve was the ultimate beer chaser. But at the end of '07, management tweaked some menu items, including the beloved nachos. They're still good, but if you want them even better, ask for them the "old way." Servers and bartenders will know what you mean. The difference is in the cheese: The new way sports cheese sauce in place of shredded cheese. Order it with chili, chicken or black beans. All versions come with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, green onions and jalapeños. Ask for sides of guacamole, salsa and sour cream. $6.95-$7.95. 602 N. Highland Ave. 404-525-3447, www.manuelstavern.com • Map & more info.

— Lynn Peisner