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El Fenix Crazy Nachos

Calorie estimation for Crazy Nachos at El Fenix Restaurant. Not an actual recipe.

Calories: 2275 Fat: 142.3082 Cholesterol: 232 Sodium: 4108.163 Total Carbohydrates: 147.1122 Fiber: 33.6155 Sugars: 11.9231 Protein: 77.7694 Vitamin C:

Chicken Nachos

nachos, nachos

Calories: 275 Fat: 11.25 Cholesterol: 35 Sodium: 547.5 Total Carbohydrates: 31.25 Fiber: 4.5 Sugars: 0 Protein: 17.25 Vitamin C:

macho nachos

mexican dish

Calories: 322 Fat: 18.333 Cholesterol: 78.8122 Sodium: 625.2573 Total Carbohydrates: 14.3333 Fiber: 1.1111 Sugars: 1.3333 Protein: 22.2955 Vitamin C:

No Guilt Turkey Nachos

Low fat turkey version of nachos supreme

Calories: 250 Fat: 7.8633 Cholesterol: 33.3333 Sodium: 526.8339 Total Carbohydrates: 28.413 Fiber: 4.3385 Sugars: 4.4616 Protein: 19.0758 Vitamin C:

My Ground Beef Nachos

Ground Beef Nachos

Calories: 440 Fat: 28.8946 Cholesterol: 37.5 Sodium: 445.4577 Total Carbohydrates: 25.6711 Fiber: 5.4508 Sugars: 4.1366 Protein: 23.4279 Vitamin C:

BBQ Chicken Nachos

Quick BBQ Chicken Nacho Recipe with great flavour.

Calories: 295 Fat: 12.375 Cholesterol: 48.375 Sodium: 480.3025 Total Carbohydrates: 24.8203 Fiber: 1.25 Sugars: 6.2735 Protein: 19.1287 Vitamin C:

Nachos or hot dog - which is the lesser evil...
- Posted On April 9, 2008 07:16:03 AM
  ...sn't a good choice! I'm craving either nachos or a hot dog...gosh, it's been forever since I've had either! So, which one is the better choice? Read More
- Posted On April 9, 2008 07:27:42 AM
  ...ould rather have. One order of stadium nachos isn't gonna kill you...or a hot dog if that's what you choose. The tough part will be not getting too much beer along w/ it! Read More
Breakfast Nachos
- Posted On October 24, 2007 08:05:52 PM
  ...e breakfast burritos, why not breakfast nachos? lol Read More
- Posted On October 24, 2007 08:16:52 PM
  OH MY that sounds so good. Read More
1,410 Calories for Nachos!
...rita night and I just found out that my nachos ALONE are 1,410 calories!!! God forbid I have a Margarita! I need the willpower to only eat HALF of those dang n...
- Posted On January 7, 2010 03:55:07 PM
  ...y little today just so I can have those Nachos. Maybe I'll split them between the four of us...that way it won't be "quite" as bad! Read More
- Posted On January 7, 2010 02:26:56 PM
  OMG it's so not worth it!!! That's almost my entire daily calorie limit!!! Can you order something else? A little less agregious? (did I spell that right??) maybe a fajita q... Read More
Nachos
- Posted On March 11, 2009 01:46:41 PM
  Why is this titled nachos? Read More
- Posted On March 11, 2009 01:46:46 PM
  Why did you have to say nachos, now I'm craving some Read More
add Taco Bell 7 Layer Dip Nachos
- Posted On March 7, 2009 02:08:21 PM
  7 Layer Dip nachos from Taco Bell are listed. On the taco bell website, the nutrition info does not include this item, but it has the nutrition info if you click on the nachos and request nutritio... Read More
- Posted On March 17, 2009 06:36:30 PM
  Taco Bell 7-Layer Dip Nachos Description: Nachos with cheese, beans, tomatoes, red sauce, guacamole, sour cream and red tortilla ribbons. Serving size: 206 grams Calories: 450 Cal from fat: 420 ... Read More
Nacho craving...
...ggestions on how to beat my craving for nachos? What might be similar-ish but lower calories/fat?
- Posted On October 27, 2007 06:45:54 AM
  ...in Calories but when you have a serious nacho crave on they are the best. (They are really good with salsa too) Read More
- Posted On October 27, 2007 07:22:55 AM
  hey need to figure which part of the nacho are you craving ifs it the nacho itself then those small individual doritos might help at 120 calories If it's the cheese then those armstrongs i menti... Read More
Nachos, Nachos, Nachos!
Nacho Craving? * Homemade salsa or pico - approx. 10 cals. - 2 tbsp. * Guiltless Gourmet Tortilla Chips - 120 cals./18 chips * Sliced Black Olives - 5 cals. per olive * Cilantro, Fresh - >5 ...
- Posted On September 15, 2008 12:28:05 PM
  Thanks! This is a great football-watching snack! I just have to cut out onions since my boyfriend's allergic. I bet he won't even know that's turkey in there! Read More
Nachos p2
Ragdoll has surfaced. I couldn't resist. She'll put her foot in her mouth anyway.
- Posted On April 16, 2009 11:55:41 AM
  Nachos, susie! Nachos! And so far, eggbeaters and what kind of bread is good for you. Read More
- Posted On April 16, 2009 11:56:46 AM
  I told her that diet pills and nachos didn't mix. Read More
Wondering if there's such a thing as a Nacho-hangover?
Hey, how's our little adamonroe doing this morning? Did you overindulge last night?
- Posted On January 8, 2010 01:44:06 PM
  ... Yes. I believe I do have a nacho hangover. Mmmm. Those nachos were good! I *tried* my best to control myself and ate a smaller portion than usual... Read More
- Posted On January 8, 2010 01:44:06 PM
  ... Yes. I believe I do have a nacho hangover. Mmmm. Those nachos were good! I *tried* my best to control myself and ate a smaller portion than usual... Read More
NACHOS
I am almost crying with laughter. "Broken up with the website" LMFAO.
- Posted On April 16, 2009 10:59:37 AM
  Who fucking asked _jill_ what her opinion was?! Read More
Mexican food
- Posted On June 28, 2008 08:11:28 PM
  ...ce and cheese? And I usually avoid the nachos and salsa, its real easy for me to down a whole basket. But you know, it won't hurt to eat freely there, its just a day, and its not going to make... Read More
- Posted On June 28, 2008 08:53:25 PM
  ...ce and cheese? And I usually avoid the nachos and salsa, its real easy for me to down a whole basket. But you know, it won't hurt to eat freely there, its just a day, and its not going to make... Read More
Taco Bell
- Posted On July 9, 2008 02:27:37 PM
  ...it back a LITTLE. My indulgence is the nacho's. God I love nacho's. Read More
- Posted On July 9, 2008 04:38:45 PM
  ...r":2jrwmnfg] My indulgence is the nacho's. God I love nacho's. Oh my gawd, yes. I love those things. Read More
Baseball Fans
- Posted On August 27, 2008 06:59:25 PM
  ...nd munch all game - trying to avoid the nacho cheese of pretzels and nachos. What do you eat at baseball games? What are some of the treats you've found for healthy snacking at your park? Read More
- Posted On August 28, 2008 06:05:31 PM
  ... and fiber as well. Stay away from the nachos. The salsa and cheese are bad enough, but the chips are salt and fat bombs... Read More
non perishable, no refrigeration necessary snacks/meals?
- Posted On April 21, 2008 11:05:35 AM
  ...on't have to give into buying hot dogs, nachos, pizza, and all that other garbage. unfortunately, refrigeration (even in a cooler) is not really possible...eek! thanks in advance..i really reall... Read More
- Posted On April 21, 2008 06:45:44 PM
  ...on't have to give into buying hot dogs, nachos, pizza, and all that other garbage. unfortunately, refrigeration (even in a cooler) is not really possible...eek! thanks in advance..i really reall... Read More
Restaurant Pick?
- Posted On August 27, 2008 05:32:54 PM
  ...than, say, a giant platter of delicious nachos )? It's pretty much a given that whatever I do order, I'll ask for no cheese, no beans, no sour cream and no guac - if its in front of me, I'll e... Read More
- Posted On August 27, 2008 05:46:53 PM
  ...s what I was thinking:) LOL I love the Nachos Azteca, so maybe I can get that, but take out the chips to at least try to make it a little more healthy. Read More
horrible weekend
... ate more after. I had chicken fingers, nachos, and like 3 cocktail sausages in bbq sauce, and cake. Then Saturday night, a bunch of my friends came over & we had pizza and nachos (I LO...
- Posted On January 25, 2010 09:54:42 AM
  Try posting things on your plate before you go so you can estimate how much food you can eat and still be ok. I know it is often hard, but you can sometimes guess if you go to a birthday part... Read More
- Posted On January 26, 2010 06:18:15 AM
  or, you know, try tracking your food at all.. if you know you're going to have to stare every calorie and gram of saturated fat in the face as you enter it, you may be more likely to liste... Read More
Proud of Myself

...1 16 oz. Miller Lite - 130 cals 1/3 of nachos - 250 cals Total of 680 Cals... I usually drink that many cals just in beer, let alone hotdogs, peanuts, french fries, nachos, etc. Yaaaay! ...
lol
just ordered mexican food :)_
- Posted On July 31, 2007 02:16:09 PM
  ...as fried cheese(mmmmmmm good) of course nachos as well Read More
- Posted On July 31, 2007 12:24:39 PM
  Rock on! What kind of food you get? and form were? A real Mexican food joint or a wannabe like Taco Bell. ^_^ Read More
HOME
... they bring home cupcakes or make nachos!!! Grrr. I had a cupcake and 2 plates of nachos today. I tried to stop at one, but I had been starving since around 3 o'clock or so, cuz I was away...
- Posted On March 4, 2010 04:03:25 AM
  it def. does help to plan a day in advance on what you are going to eat... and it just makes the day itself easier when you know... i dont have to wake up and ask myself... okay now what am I ... Read More
- Posted On March 4, 2010 05:40:44 AM
  It's not the same, but you can make snacks that taste like your favorites and sometimes beat the urge. Baked Tostitos and 1/4 cup Kraft Free cheddar is about 185 cals per serving. I'm traine... Read More
Ballpark Food....mmmmm
- Posted On July 1, 2008 11:11:45 AM
  ... game tonight, and OF COURSE I'm having nachos and Bud Light for dinner. However, how the hell do I log nachos???? Any Ideas?? EDIT: LOG nachos... not LOVE nachos... LOL can you tell I lo... Read More
- Posted On July 1, 2008 11:13:48 AM
  I dont know, how do you love nachos?? Read More

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...hat if the liquor store carried ABSOLUT NACHO, these girls really would be in heaven. For reservations call 1-800-ur-not-invited.

DEZNUTTZ: RT @EmKayBee420 Nachos.nachos.nachos. :-) SMH

Gonzaliiito: Pooor primera vez comi tacos en el taco arabe jajaja siempre pido nachos xD

achixanthem: Lmfao! RT @FATJEW: I have an eating disorder. As in, I'm eating dis order of fully loaded nachos while sitting on the toilet.

Eman_Gway: @blaire_taylor you never heard of rotel?.. Must be a Texas thing, it's somethin similar to nachos wit meat in it.

melissabrown91: RT @fatjew: I have an eating disorder. As in, I'm eating dis order of fully loaded nachos while sitting on the toilet.

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Nachos or hot dog - which is the lesser evil...

Breakfast Nachos

1,410 Calories for Nachos!

Nachos

add Taco Bell 7 Layer Dip Nachos

Nacho craving...

Nachos, Nachos, Nachos!

Nachos p2

Wondering if there's such a thing as a Nacho-hangover?

NACHOS

Mexican food

Taco Bell

Baseball Fans

non perishable, no refrigeration necessary snacks/meals?

Restaurant Pick?

horrible weekend

Proud of Myself

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