Reheat Nachos

Reheat nachos describes the act of creating something that imitates or revisits an earlier work but ends up feeling less impressive, original, or satisfying. The phrase comes from the idea of reheated food: just like reheating nachos might make them soggy and less tasty than when they were fresh, a “reheat nachos” project is a reworked idea that doesn't quite live up to the original.

The term gained popularity on social media and in online communities in 2025, particularly in discussions about movies, music, video games, or content that feels like a watered-down version of an earlier hit. For example, fans, creators, and critics often use the phrase "reheat nachos" in tweets, TikTok commentary, and discussion threads to call out works that seem derivative, uninspired, or unnecessary.

Origin of reheat nachos

The origin of the "reheat nachos" slang term is unclear, but it appears to have originated from a viral 2023 TikTok video from the TV show Baddies West. In the clip, Natalie Nunn and Stunna Girl are talking, and Stunna Girl is eating nachos.

The account that shared the clip captioned it “you can tell natalie lowkey wanted stunna girls nachos.” From there, pop culture fans on social media began using the term "reheat nachos" to describe celebs and creative works that were unoriginal.