Nachos were apparently created quite recently by Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya who, in the town of Piedras Negras in Mexico in 1943, created the dish out of leftovers to for the wives of some American serviceman stationed nearby.
The original, basic, nachos were created from tortillas, which were sliced into triangles, and cheddar cheese. This was then heated up and was then topped with sliced pickled jalapeño peppers.
Modern day dishes can be far more elaborate. The tortillas tend to be from tortilla chips, which are the same triangular pieces of tortilla, but which are then fried.
Other toppings used include guacamole, different meats, olives, refried beans, chile con queso, salsa and sour cream to name just a few. Rather than being merely a snack, it is possible to create a large, filling dish suitable for a main meal simply by adding more toppings.
Nachos, in one form or another, have since spread far and wide, becoming a popular snack.
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