If there’s anything that makes me think of home, food is the one thing that always does it. There are so many delicious dishes based in Arizona, but here’s a look at a handful that we think just about every Arizonan has tasted at least once.
- Burros
Ali R/Flickr If you didn’t grow up in the Sonoran Desert, chances are you grew up calling this a burrito but it’s basically the same thing. Variations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner are common; there’s nothing quite like biting into a steaming breakfast burrito on a chilly morning with a cup of coffee sitting next to you. Props if you found a local burrito vendor who sells these in a store parking lot or on the street corner because you’re in for a treat!
- Cheese crisps
Zekerags/Flickr The cheese crisp is perfect for those days you don’t feel like folding over the tortilla for a quesadilla. Add some jalapeños on top for an especially tasty (and Arizona style) treat.
- Chimichangas
Al/Flickr Oh, the chimi! We love it so much that at least three different Arizona restaurants have claimed to be the ones to invent this dish. The chimi is essentially a burro dropped in a deep fryer until golden brown then optionally topped with sauce and cheese. Get ready to loosen your belt after eating this!
- Eegee’s frozen drinks
Alyson Hurt/Flickr If you’ve never had the chance to partake in the chilly glee that these drinks offer on a hot summer day in southern Arizona, then you’re missing out! Definitely make sure you try one of their flavors of the month for an extra special treat.
- Fry bread
Matt Malone/Flickr What would you get if you deep fried flattened tortilla dough? Something like this, a golden, puffy bread which is delicious served steaming hot as is, topped with honey or powdered sugar, or…
- Navajo/Indian taco
Don Graham/Flickr …topped with beans, meat, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and a generous helping of salsa. This is so fattening, but so delicious!
- Sonoran dogs
Alyson Hurt/Flickr A bacon-wrapped hot dog stuffed in a bolillo bun and topped with mayo, mustard, onions, beans, tomatoes, and chiles. What’s not to like about this version?
- Handmade tamales
Aaron/Flickr Just like the burros, props if you have a grandmother or local tamale vendor who is able to hook you up with an armful of these moist treats. Tell me, do you prefer yours served as is from the husk or topped with sauce, cheese, and other foods?
Yummm, I’m starting to get hungry! What is a classic Arizona dish you absolutely love that you think should have been featured here?
Ali R/Flickr
If you didn’t grow up in the Sonoran Desert, chances are you grew up calling this a burrito but it’s basically the same thing. Variations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner are common; there’s nothing quite like biting into a steaming breakfast burrito on a chilly morning with a cup of coffee sitting next to you. Props if you found a local burrito vendor who sells these in a store parking lot or on the street corner because you’re in for a treat!
Zekerags/Flickr
The cheese crisp is perfect for those days you don’t feel like folding over the tortilla for a quesadilla. Add some jalapeños on top for an especially tasty (and Arizona style) treat.
Al/Flickr
Oh, the chimi! We love it so much that at least three different Arizona restaurants have claimed to be the ones to invent this dish. The chimi is essentially a burro dropped in a deep fryer until golden brown then optionally topped with sauce and cheese. Get ready to loosen your belt after eating this!
Alyson Hurt/Flickr
If you’ve never had the chance to partake in the chilly glee that these drinks offer on a hot summer day in southern Arizona, then you’re missing out! Definitely make sure you try one of their flavors of the month for an extra special treat.
Matt Malone/Flickr
What would you get if you deep fried flattened tortilla dough? Something like this, a golden, puffy bread which is delicious served steaming hot as is, topped with honey or powdered sugar, or…
Don Graham/Flickr
…topped with beans, meat, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and a generous helping of salsa. This is so fattening, but so delicious!
A bacon-wrapped hot dog stuffed in a bolillo bun and topped with mayo, mustard, onions, beans, tomatoes, and chiles. What’s not to like about this version?
Aaron/Flickr
Just like the burros, props if you have a grandmother or local tamale vendor who is able to hook you up with an armful of these moist treats. Tell me, do you prefer yours served as is from the husk or topped with sauce, cheese, and other foods?
In the mood for some Arizona-only fast food? Read about some of our favorite spots in our previous article: Here Are 7 Scrumptious, No Frills Fast Food Joints You Can Only Find In Arizona. Hopefully, you discover a brand new restaurant to visit!
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