Super Nachos

Hardee's
Somwhere between Ocean City, Maryland and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


Super Nachos (Beef)

From the Menu: Crisp Tortilla Chips covered with Refried Beans and Ground Beef, then topped with Cheddar Cheese Sause, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Jalapeños.

Price: $5.29


Road trips.

Rest stops.

Nachos.

Rites of passage, each and every one.

While traveling, fast food is an absolute must. Most people would consider eating something simple such as a burger, chicken nuggets, or a wrap. Not your intrepid nacho explorer. The more dangerous to eat while driving, the better.

These Super Beef Nachos from Hardee's were a surprise. Absurdly simple, yet tasty, with a solid brick of chips and cheese inside a styrofoam container. They were a sight for sore eyes. One can only live off of Nacho Cheese Combos and Fiji water for so long while on the road.

Inexplicably, roadside nachos are a special kind of nachos. Regardless of their appearance, their ingredients, or even their taste, they induce unexpected cheesy happiness. There is something oddly satisfying about breaking up the monotony of the lonely highway by eating fast food, especially nachos. Yet, as much time as we spend in our car on road trips, we are drawn to eat our food in the car.

In the parking lot.

With our belt (seat and pants) undone.

Weirdo.

• Presentation: 6
• Assembly: 4
• Originality: 1
• Value: 8
• Taste: 7
• Overall: 5.2