How Did Tater Tot Nachos — Totchos — End Up on Mexican Menus? | Eater
"A Pacific Northwest fast-food chain that popularized seasoned Tater Tots called “Mexi‑Fries” — tots sprinkled with seasoning and offered since the mid-1970s. Company representatives positioned the tots as an alternative to tortilla chips or nachos and praised them as a great side for tacos and burritos and for dipping in sauces. The chain later expanded the concept with a larger “Mexi‑Fries Grande” (debuted in 2007) and menu items like “Stuffed Mexi‑Fries” filled with cheddar and diced jalapeño." - Emilly Prado
