The Best 'Nacho Libre' Quotes

Updated April 30, 2024 81.8K views 25 items

In the pantheon of cult classic films, Nacho Libre stands out with its unique blend of slapstick comedy and heartwarming storytelling. Despite initial mixed reviews upon its 2006 release, the film has since found a devoted audience, many of whom can recite the most memorable lines with a fervor usually reserved for the most iconic of cinematic offerings.

Nacho Libre stars Jack Black as Ignacio, or 'Nacho' to his friends, a monk who aspires to be a professional wrestler in order to support the orphans in the monastery where he was raised. The film, directed by Jared Hess and written by Hess, Jerusha Hess, and Mike White, delivers a pastiche of humor rooted in character absurdity, physical comedy, and an earnest love of Mexican wrestling culture—Lucha Libre.

Within this ecclesiastical tapestry of laughs and dreams, Nacho Libre gifts audiences with dialogue that is at once outlandish, hilarious, and oddly inspiring. Its one-liners and exchanges resonate with satirical comedy aficionados and quotable dialogue collectors alike. The screenplay's off-kilter wit is reflected in lines that are carried by Black's exuberant delivery, leaving viewers to find humor in the juxtaposition of Nacho's devout dedication and his preposterous wrestling ambitions.

This collection of Nacho Libre quotes we've put together pays homage to the film's peculiar yet endearing script. Whether it's Nacho's cries of aspiration, his reflections on spirituality and identity, or his offbeat musings on life, each quote serves as a reminder of the film's unique charm—captured in catchy, repeat-worthy sound bites that continue to entertain and inspire. Get ready to relive the quirky magic of Nacho's journey—one quote at a time.

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37 votes
Corn Outta My Face!
Esqueleto: Surpise.[holding corn in both hands]
Nacho: Get that corn outta my face!
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37 votes
Nucleus
Nacho: I don't see them. They should be coming back.(Leans against wall and whips head fast)
Sister Encarnación: Where is your robe, Ignacio?
Nacho: It was... stinky. But these are my recreation clothes. (Tightens butt)
Sister Encarnación: They look expensive.
Nacho: Thank you... (Turns toward Sister Encarnación) I mean, yes! They may have the appearance of riches.(Kneels down) But beneath the clothes, we find a man. And beneath the man, we find, his...nucleus.
Sister Encarnación: Nucleus?
Nacho: Yes.
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27 votes
Diarrhea Since Easters
Monk: What is this?
Nacho: Leftovers. Enjoy.
Monk: There is no flavor. There are no spices. Where are the chips?
Nacho: Somebody stole them.
Monk: Did you not tell them that they were the Lord's chips?
Nacho: I was trying to!
Monk: You are useless Ignacio!
Elderly Monk: Silence brothers! This is the worst lunch I ever had.
Monk: Your only job is to cook. Do you not realize I have had diarrhea since Easters?
Nacho: Ok... Maybe I am not meant for these duties. Cooking duty. Dead guy duty. Maybe it's time for me to get a better duty!
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17 votes
It's For Fun
Nacho: Chancho. When you are a man, sometimes you wear stretchy pants in your room. It's for fun.
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17 votes
My Turn To Sing At This Party
Nacho: I am a-singing at the party / I am singing it's my turn to sing at this party / Everyone is dancing, happy party / But Ramses is not dancing he does not dance at the parties / Ramses' number one he knows the secret of desire / Ramses is the one, he puts the people all on fire.
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21 votes
Everyday!
Sister Encarnación: Well, my favorite color is light tan. My favorite animal is poopies. I like serving the lord. Hiking, playing volleyball...
Nacho: You gotta be kidding me. Everything you just said, is MY favorite thing to do, every day!
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15 votes
Be Grateful
Boy: Can't we ever have like a salad or something?
Nacho: Be grateful, Juan Pablo. Today is especially delicious.

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12 votes
You Are Fat
Nacho: I'm not listening to you! You only believe in Science. That's probably why we never win.
Esqueleto: We never win because you are fat!
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10 votes
I Wanna Win!
Nacho: Those eggs were a lie, Esqueleto. A LIE! They give me no eagle powers! The give me no nutrients!
Esqueleto: Sorry.
Nacho: I don't want to get paid to lose. I wanna win!
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10 votes
Little Kiss
Nacho: [signing letter to Sister Encarnacion] Hug hug, kiss kiss, hug hug, big kiss, little hug, kiss kiss, little kiss.

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9 votes
I Am Nacho
Nacho: It is true. I am Nacho. Maybe you have seen me on TV. NACHOOOOOOOOOO!
Monk: Who?
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11 votes
Praise The Lord!
Esqueleto: I don't know why you always have to be judging me, because I only believe in science.
Nacho:(Walks over to Esqueleto with bowl filled with water doing Father, Son and Holy Spirit Sign.)But tonight, we're going up against Satan's Cavemen and I thought it would be a good idea if you...(stands next to Esqueleto and pushes his head in the bowl which comes back up quickly)...PRAISE THE LORD! Felicidades.

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12 votes
Read Some Books!
Nacho: Ok. Orphans! Listen to Ignacio. I know it is fun to wrestle. A nice piledrive to the face... or a punch to the face... but you cannot do it. Because, it is in the Bible not to wrestle your neighbour.
Chancho: So you've never wrestled?
Nacho: Me? No. Come on. Don't be crazy. I know the wrestlers get all the fancy ladies, and the clothes, and the free creams and lotions. But my life is good! Really good! I get to wake up every morning, at 5AM, and make some soup! It's the best. I love it. I get to lay in a bed, all by myself, all of my life! That's fantastic! Go. Go away! Read some books!
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6 votes
My PJ's
Sister Encarnación: Ignacio, I have been looking all over for you, where have you been?
Nacho: I have been here. I have been sleeping.
Sister Encarnación: In a frilly shirt and slacks?
Nacho: They are my PJ's.

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20 votes
I Like Them!
Nacho: I thought you hated all the orphans in the whole world
Esqueleto: Not anymore...I like them!

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7 votes
She Hails From
Monk: Orphans, smile and be happy,for God has blessed us with a new teacher. She hails from the Oaxaca Parish Convent of the Immaculate Hearts. Sisters, ladies, mountains of Guadalupe -- sister Encarnaciòn.
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5 votes
Every Seen These Moves?
Nacho: Ever seen these moves? (jumps and hisses)
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8 votes
This Woman's A Nun
Nacho: (In low voice) I don't like the way those guys looked at you. (To bums) Hey! Can't you see this woman's a nun?! And if you have a problem with that, then you can just fight me.
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6 votes
I Saw A Bum Here
Sister Encarnación: Where are we going, Ignacio?
Nacho: I saw a bum here, there were two bums actually. And I said to myself, "Let's talk to these guys about the Gospel."
Sister Encarnación: Well, where are they?

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2 votes
Knock You Unconscious
Nacho: Do you remember when everyone was shouting my name, and I used my strength to rip my blouse.
Esqueleto: Yea, and I saw them knock you unconscious, ok?

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2 votes
Not Been Baptized
Nacho: You can take the stallion, I'll take the pony.
Esqueleto: I can't wrestle him.
Nacho: But you're tall and fast like a gazelle, you can do it. Pray to the Lord for strength.
Esqueleto: I don't believe in God, I believe in science.
Nacho: You have not been baptized?
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11 votes
How Come You Think?
Nacho: It sucks to be me right now!
Esqueleto: How come?
Nacho: How come you think? I used to really like Ramses. I wanted to become him! But it turns out, he's a real douche.
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8 votes
I Never Got Around To It
Nacho: I'm a little concerned right now. About your salvation and stuff. How come you have not been baptized?
Esqueleto: Because I never got around to it, okay?
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3 votes
No!
Nacho: Don't you want a little taste of the glory? See what it tastes like?
Esqueleto: NO!

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5 votes
Wrong Guy
Nacho: Oh, you messed with the wrong guy this time!