Nacho Daddy - Strip

Nacho Daddy is the kind of place that dares you to eat a scorpion and then serves you a mountain of nachos while you question your life choices. This local mini-chain does Mexican bar food with attitude—think loaded nachos, tacos, and a happy hour that runs daily from 3-6pm with $8 margaritas, beer, and wine. It's at Miracle Mile Shops, it's always busy, and yes, people actually do the scorpion shot (there's a real dead scorpion in it, and no, I don't know why).

The Happy Hour Rundown

Daily 3-6pm, which is clutch because weekend happy hours are rare on the Strip. You're getting $8 margaritas, beer, and wine—not the cheapest in town, but reasonable for the location and quality. The margaritas are strong and come in multiple flavors (strawberry, mango, classic lime), and they're definitely not pulling back on the tequila.

Beer selection is solid with Mexican imports and local craft options. Wine is there if you're the person ordering wine at a nacho bar, but let's be honest—you're here for margaritas.

The Food Situation

Nachos are the flagship item, and they're not messing around. Portions are huge, piled high with toppings, easily shareable (or not, no judgment). The Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese nachos are ridiculous in the best way. Classic Nacho Daddy version has all the standards done right.

Tacos are solid—nothing revolutionary, but good ingredients, generous portions, and tasty. The Scorpion Shot Challenge is exactly what it sounds like: a shot with a real scorpion in it. Do it once for the story, but you're mostly paying for the Instagram moment and bragging rights.

The Vibe

Loud, energetic, very Vegas-touristy. TVs playing sports, music bumping, groups of people tackling massive nacho plates and getting progressively louder as happy hour progresses. It's fun chaos—not the place for an intimate conversation, but perfect for groups or solo diners who want to be around energy.

The staff is friendly and keeps things moving even when it's slammed. Service is generally quick, and they're used to dealing with the scorpion shot requests, so they won't judge you too hard.

Who It's For

Groups looking for shareable food and strong drinks. Bachelorette parties who want to do the scorpion shot and post it everywhere. People who are really, really into nachos. Anyone who wants a fun, casual spot without the velvet rope or dress code nonsense.

It's also great for a quick stop during a shopping break at Miracle Mile. Grab happy hour drinks and nachos, recharge, then continue destroying your credit card at the stores.

The Real Deal

Nacho Daddy isn't trying to be authentic Mexican cuisine—it's Vegas bar food with a Mexican theme, and it knows exactly what it is. The portions are big, the drinks are strong, the vibe is fun, and the daily happy hour means you can hit it any day of the week. The scorpion shot is gimmicky as hell, but sometimes gimmicky is exactly what Vegas is about.

If you want elevated Mexican food, go somewhere else. If you want loaded nachos, strong margaritas, and maybe a dead scorpion in your shot for $8, Nacho Daddy is ready to serve.