Nacho Daddy, Las Vegas

Nacho Daddy has fathered a nacho for the new age. The brainchild of creator and chef Darrin Emery, these nouveau nachos start out deceptively classic, with homemade tortillas that Darrin and his team fry into crunchy chips. In the process, though, they add their own flair—their stockpile of chips includes corn chips, spinach chips, and even chocolate chips.

Next, the chefs add meat and veggie toppings, relinquishing familiarity for delicious inventions like the Buffalo hot nacho: chips topped with popcorn chicken, spicy Buffalo sauce, and white queso. As for those with a sweet tooth, they would do well to try the s'mores nachos, a much better crispy dessert than chip-stuffed cotton candy.

Not everything about Nacho Daddy defies tradition, though. Diners feast on their creative nacho plates—and the occasional burger—in a sports bar environment complete with TVs and full bar. The four Nacho Daddy locations are all equally perfect for ordering a margarita, watching the game, and chowing down.