Top 25 Most Popular Foods in Arizona
A Taste of Arizona's Most Popular Foods
Arizona’s food scene is a glorious mix of Native American, Mexican, and Southwestern influences, delighting the senses.
Arizona Invented the Chimichanga
Arizona is famous for inventing the chimichanga - a deep-fried burrito packed with delicious fillings like meat, beans, and cheese. Toss on some salsa and guacamole, and you'll have a dish you won't forget soon. I mean, you had me at deep-fried. The rest is just showing off!
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Legend has it that the chimichanga was accidentally invented in Tucson when a chef dropped a burrito into a fryer, let fly a Spanish expletive, and inadvertently created culinary genius. It's the perfect example of serendipity-meets-creativity, which is very Arizona.
The Sonoran Hot Dog - An Arizona Favorite
You've never truly had a hot dog until you've had a Sonoran hot dog. Sure, you may have had a hot dog from a street vendor in New York, supped on a Chicago Dog with delicious, unique toppings.
But trust me. The Sonoran Hot Dog elevates the classic hot dog with a bacon wrap, beans, onions, tomatoes, and jalapeño sauce to a whole new level.
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Explore the Flavors of Arizona
You'll notice our list is heavily influenced by Sonoran cuisine. Once you've had the flavors and textures of food in Arizona, you'll make it your baseline for flavor worldwide. Taste carne asada, green corn tamales, and soups like menudo, and polish it off with delicious, pillowy sopapillas for dessert.
Arizona's food culture is all about bold flavors and deep traditions. How many things on our list of favorites have you tried? What did we miss?
Sources: Visit Arizona | Food Network | Arizona Highways
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