Subway has been leaning hard on expanding footlong stuff for a footlong time now with the introductions of cookies, churros, dippers, and pretzels measuring around 12 inches. The latest to be footlong-ized by the sandwich chain is nachos.
Subway’s Doritos Footlong Nachos feature Nacho Cheese Doritos topped with cheddar cheese sauce, Monterey cheddar cheese, jalapeños, tomatoes, red onions, Baja chipotle sauce and your choice of rotisserie-style chicken or steak. I ended up getting the chicken version. It comes in a special footlong box that I kind of wish every footlong Subway sandwich came in. Did I measure the box to ensure I got footlong nachos? No, I didn’t because I was too occupied with eating what was in the box.
As I looked over my order, I noticed the amount of chicken was a bit thin, but all the other toppings were plentiful. The sandwich artist chopped the tomato slices into quarters, but they didn’t chop the red onion and jalapeño slices into smaller pieces. With the vegetables being the sizes they were, it wasn’t easy getting them all onto one chip without having to play Subway Topping Jenga. However, using the sauces and melted cheese as a glue helped.
While visually, the Doritos look like they’re being overwhelmed by the toppings, their flavor is still pronounced with every bite. The vegetables and sauces enhance the nacho cheese chips, making every messy bite satisfying. I particularly enjoyed the moments when there was a strong tomato taste. As silly as I find the concept of footlong nachos, I have to admit I actually enjoyed eating it.
None of the chips got soggy while eating it, although I did start consuming it right after receiving it. Not sure if it would survive a 10 minute ride home with all the cheese and sauces.
Also, I’m not sure if all Subway locations are doing this, but even though I ordered via the Subway app, the workers waited until I got there to toast mine and put on most of the toppings because they said they didn’t want to get the chips soggy from them. Of course, your Subway may vary.
I’m surprised by how much I enjoyed my Doritos Footlong Nachos (I’m also surprised Taco Bell didn’t come up with this first). I could see myself repurchasing it as a snack because I’m not sure it’s filling enough as a meal for most people and I think it’s too much as a side for any Subway sandwich.
Purchased Price: $6.00*
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 590 calories, 41 grams of fat, 11 grams of saturated fat, 1 gram of trans fat, 70 milligrams of cholesterol, 1240 milligrams of sodium, 38 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 5 grams of sugar, and 20 grams of protein.
*Because I live on a rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, things are a bit pricier here. You’ll probably pay the advertised $5 price.
When they told me that we were not allowed to customize the nachos I told them forget it I will just take a footlong meatball sub. I think they should have offered a seasoned ground beef for the nachos because I definitely wouldn’t have done the steak and the chicken is just okay and judging from your picture not enough of it
Hog slop trough. Subway was dead 20 years ago after the Jared Fogle scandal. They are still dead.
Great comment!!! Thanks for this. I have no idea why they are dead.
The Jared thing was only 10 years ago and Subway has over 20,000 locations in the United States, so I think they’re doing just fine.
You can’t customize them? That’s stupid. I no longer want them. I was going to add their chipotle sauce on top and sweet onion.