MAINLAND EDITION: Bertha Miranda's in Reno, Nevada

I met up with David (one of the peeps who was there the night we created the Nacho Blog) and Roman to do some hiking in Reno and brought along Daimon.  The hike was lovely, however, I found the hardest time catching my breath because of the elevation.  After a bit, we decided to finish up the hike and head to somewhere we could get some nachos in Reno.  David had heard good things about Bertha’s so we headed there.  It was pretty slow that early in the afternoon so we had plenty of options to sit.  The food (and pitcher of margaritas) came out quickly and we dove in.  Definitely one of the best nacho adventures I have been on.  The company could not have been better with three highly intelligent men and me sipping on margaritas and scarfing on the ‘chos.  I included some pics of the hike after the nachos for your viewing pleasure.  

David Hiwa Hiwa (4.5) - Cheesy! Toppings separated on top for selective dipping!  Juicy chicken as well. RAD: The coious amounts fo cheese! Chicken was delicious.  The fact it was under the cheese was a delight in nacho-sanwiching. LAME: Not enough dipping toppings nor jalapenos.  Oh! No refries either.  Though we were informed that they are available upon request, at no charge! T:C Ratio=4.75, either more chips or a few more toppings.  Really comforatable establishment.  Comfy chairs with arm rests and cushioning.  Nice waitress.  Cool wall paintings and decore.  Awesome stone building.

 

Roman (4) - The chips arrived with a green and white mush that makes me think of the school lunch room.  I braced myself for the worst and dove in. RAD: The cheese!  Copious amounts of gooey cheese. LAME: Their serving size was ant sized.  Bruce Lee would not be impressed. T:C Ratio=4, well I'm full.  The chicken was good.  And the mush on top was incredible.  There is a glorious sun on the wall.  It made me feel empowered. 

The Brit (4.9) - Initial presentation was brilliant until I discovered someone had slaughtered a small bird and hidden it under the cheese. RAD: Oooey-gooey, dear sweet Jesus, Madre de Dia cheese.  Now if I could just bring myself to stab Shananigans' hand with my fork for stealing my portions. LAME: While avocado and sour cream did grace the top, they were in meager proportion. T:C Ratio=4.875.  If only a small, mustachioed man could come screaming from the kitchen clutching his guitarran.  The deepest chairs on the planet.  A giant pitcher of margarita.  Are you entirely certain I haven't been murdered and shuffled off to the next ephereal plain?

Shananigans (3.75) - Good colors, generous melted cheese. RAD: Real cheese and flavorful chicken, salsa quite good. LAME: No beans, no olives, lacked heat (beans apparently available upon request). T:C Ratio=4.5, cheese was so gooey it stuck more to the pile of toppings than the chips.  Chips crispy and stayed that way until the end.  Big comfy chairs perfect for relaxing after a hike and sipping on margaritas.  Friendly staff, live plants and even a waterfall.

The aftermath

Supposedly there is a waterfall at the end of the hike...we did not make it that far, so I took a pic from the sign at the bathroom area.  Shhhh...don't tell.