STMR.36 BBQ & Social is one of the places we make a point to visit when we are in Fredericton (usually for a road race). It's one of those places that, no matter what you try, you will always leave with a smile on your face because the food is just that good. The service we have had there is some of the best we have ever experienced. One of the must-haves is the trash can nachos which they have called "The Best Nachos." When I tell people that I have a nacho blog, the first question they always ask is "where can I get the best nachos in (insert town)?" So... are these the best nachos in Fredericton?
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| STMR.36 Pulled Pork Nachos - December 2024 |
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| STMR.36 The Best Nachos with Pulled Pork: November 2022 |
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| STMR.36 The Best Nachos with Brisket: May 2022 |
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| STMR.36 The Best Nachos with Brisket: May 2022 |
Distribution of Toppings
When we went in December 2024, the distribution of toppings was not great. There was quite a bit of bare chips left over.
Quality
While the nachos were delicious, there were some unmelted cheese shreds, so I don't consider these to be fully cooked through. In addition, the guacamole was a bit plain, lacking salt and citrus flavour. Otherwise, the toppings were fresh, and a great blend of cheeses was used. As for the chips, we had nice crunchy tortilla chips that easily supported lots of toppings including olives, jalapeños, tomatoes, and green onion. I thought that we had an ample amount of veggies on these fully-loaded nachos. The salsa was delicious and spicy and the queso was included. To top it all off, the chips had a wonderfully tasty seasoning on them.
Value
The Best Nachos are $27.00. If you add chicken or pulled pork, it is $8.00 extra. If you add guacamole, it is $3.00 extra. This is a huge portion, but I still find it pricey considering that the distribution of toppings was not great.
Quantity
We shared this as a meal and we had to have it boxed up to have a snack for later. You basically get four decent meals of nachos!
Service
The service has always been excellent at STMR.36 BBQ & Social.
Conclusion
Overall, STMR.36 BBQ & Social offers pretty good nachos, but I would not say they are the "best" in Fredericton. There are some tweaks to be made to the quality like the guacamole, cooking them all the way through to melt all the cheese, and improving the distribution of toppings. I would note, however, that the service is on par with higher end restaurants like Moco in Fredericton. The customer experience is always excellent there.
Nacho Blog Rating: B+