Toppings can easily fall off nachos, making it hard to get all the flavors into one delicious bite. This is where chilaquiles have a distinct edge over nachos.

Chilaquiles feature fried tortilla strips simmered in salsa or another sauce to soften them up before they're loaded with toppings, such as pulled chicken, beef, or pork.

Like nachos, chilaquiles work well for a crowd, but they often have a much richer flavor from the top all the way to the bottom layer thanks to the way they are prepared.

Since chilaquiles can be eaten with a fork or spoon, you can scoop up a bite and enjoy all the toppings together rather than trying to balance them on a chip.