Nachos are pretty much always a good deal — even at around $30 — since you usually need about three people to finish a platter. But they’re even better when they’re a really good deal. Here’s where to get nachos for less every day of the week. Plus, most of these spots also offer deals on cocktails and beer at the same time.
722, 1410 and 1600 World Bier Haus
Deal: $10 Sabroso Nachos (regular $18.50)
When to get the deal: Every day from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday to Thursday from 9 p.m. to close
World Bier Haus’ Sabroso nachos are almost half off at select times throughout the week. They come topped with cheese, jalapeños, Valentina lime crema, green onion and pico de gallo.
722 World Bier Haus, 601, 722 85 St. S.W., 403-455-9950, 722bierhaus.com; 1410 World Bier Haus, 1410 17 Ave. S.W., 403-229-1410, 1410bierhaus.ca; 1600 World Bier Haus, 1600 90 Ave. S.W., 403-457-4287, 1600bierhaus.com
Blanco Cantina
Deal: Half-price nachos (regular $15 to $35 depending on size)
When to get the deal: Every day from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 9 p.m. until close.
Take advantage of the build-your-own, half-price nachos during Blanco Cantina’s “Halfy Hour.” There’s also half-price tequila and margaritas and beer are $6.
723 17 Ave. S.W., 403-228-1854, blancocantina.ca
Dixon’s, Joyce on 4th, The Kilkenny and Limerick’s
Deal: $17.50 Double Nachos (regular $22.50) and Irish Nachos (regular $22.99)
When to get the deal: All day on Saturdays
Every Saturday, these four sister pubs offer varying portions of nachos for a few dollars off. The Double Nachos are good for two to three people and come topped with cheese, peppers, tomatos, jalapenos, black olives and green onion, plus you can add protein like pulled pork for an extra charge. The Irish Nachos puts a new twist on the classic bar nachos by topping lattice cut potatoes with all of the regular fixings.
Multiple locations, calgarysbestpubs.com
Hudsons Canada’s Pub
Deal: Rookie-sized pizza-pan Nachos for $9.50 (regular $14)
When to get the deal: All day on Sundays
Guests are in for a treat when ordering Hudsons’ pizza-pan nachos — think: fresh salsa, Canadian cheddar cheese and mozzarella, black beans, jalapeños, white and green onions, tomatoes and sour cream. You can easily add guac, chicken, extra cheese, beef or pulled pork for an additional charge.
1201 5 St. S.W., 403-457-1119; 16061 Macleod Tr. S.E., 403-457-3399; 838 Crowfoot Cres., 403-719-9939, hudsonscanadaspub.com
Madison’s 12|12
Deal: Half-price nachos (regular $16.50 to $24)
When to get the deal: Monday to Thursday after 10 p.m.
Calgary’s first and only nacho-focused restaurant offers half off all of its nachos Monday to Thursday starting at 10 p.m. There are 13 kinds of craft nachos to choose from, including Korean nachos with bulgogi beef and poke nachos topped with marinated ahi tuna. You can finish off your meal with dessert nachos, like cinnamon berry or strawberry shortbread.
1212 9 Ave. S.E., 403-452-4970, madisons1212.com
Tropical
Deal: $10 nachos (regular $18 to $25)
When to get the deal: All day on Sundays
This Mexican street food joint offers a great nacho deal where you can get Tropical’s original, buffalo chicken or barbecue cheeseburger nachos all day on Sundays for $10. Bonus: the original comes with guac!
1424 17 Ave. S.W., 403-453-1214, tropicalon17.com