The Xcel Energy Center's "Wild Cantina": Nacho Average Nachos?

Craving something cheesy, meaty, and vaguely resembling a Minnesota Wild game on a plate? Look no further than the Super Nachos at the Xcel Energy Center's "Wild Cantina" in section 125 (and the 200 level, for you nosebleed enthusiasts). But before you lace up your skates and break the bank ($14!), let's break down the ice on these nachos, shall we?

First, the good stuff:

• Presentation that could score a power play goal: Imagine a mountain of golden chips smothered in molten cheese, a fiesta of corn, tomatoes, cilantro, and your choice of chicken or beef (go veggie at your own peril). It's enough to make your inner Homer Simpson drool.

• Filling factor: These nachos aren't messing around. One order could feed a small village (or at least a rowdy group of hockey fans). Plus, with chicken, corn, and tomatoes, you can pretend you're making a (slightly) healthier choice than that hot dog or poutine.

Now, for the penalty box:

• Guac-ing out on guac? Major bummer: Seriously, Wild Cantina? No guac option? That's like serving pizza without cheese (gasp!). This is a nacho faux pas of epic proportions.

• Salty like a Minnesota Wild Fan’s tears during the playoffs: The chips were a bit...overenthusiastic with the salt. Imagine washing down your nachos with a brine bath instead of a beer. Not ideal.

• Presentation could be more "super": No oversized novelty puck or hockey helmet as a bowl? Talk about a missed opportunity! Where's the fun, the theatrics? We want our nachos to be a spectacle, like Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury making a huge save on a breakaway!

Final verdict:

These nachos are a decent contender, but they're not quite hoisting the Stanley Cup of stadium food. They're filling, cheesy, and visually impressive, but the lack of guac and the sodium overload bring them down. If you're starving and have $14 burning a hole in your pocket, give them a shot. But for truly legendary nachos, you might have to stick to your own kitchen (or a more creative concession stand).

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 pucks