2010 is looking good. Real good. The first ‘chos of the year happen to have come from a previous Grito competition supporter, Lobo. After having their salsa at the Bell House, I was pumped to dive into their nacho menu.

There are two types of nachos on the menu at Lobo, Country Nachos and Loaded Nachos. Country nachos as we read came with dreaded queso sauce, so we steered clear of that soupy mess. Instead, we opted for Loaded Nachos with no additional toppings. Straight up as we call it. Plus we were getting dinner as well as nachos so no need to make a meal out of it.

When they came, I was astonished. How dare they put lettuce on there. What the hell, refried beans spread about? Fuming, I took a fresh tortilla tentatively. As I bit in, I started to question every thing I ever knew about nachos. I was speechless. I loved the thin crispy tortilla, the beans weren’t overwhelming and added some texture to the thin spread of melted cheese. I could still do without the lettuce and the pico was forgetable. My mouth was seriously happy. My brain, however, was confused.

After dinner at Lobo, I started questioning everything. I mean, I loved a plate of ‘chos with refried beans and lettuce. How is that possible? If that’s possible then in 2010 will I start eating black licorice, read Twilight, and swoon over Nick Jonas? Will guacamole fail to inspire and enlighten me? Will I move away from New York? I am scared people. Terrified. Hold me.

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