A bronze statue in the city centre commemorates Ignacio Anaya and his accidental culinary invention. The statue shows Anaya holding a plate of nachos, and it attracts a steady trickle of visitors who want a photograph with the man who fed the world's sports bars and cinema lobbies. The location is on Avenida Zaragoza near the central plaza.
Whether or not the story is entirely accurate — other claimed birthplaces exist — Piedras Negras has fully committed to the claim and builds a small local identity around it. The International Nacho Festival in October is a lively affair with cooking competitions and live music, and if you happen to be passing through then, it is worth stopping for.