These Famous Arizona Foods are influenced by the southwestern culture native to the area.They include tamales, Navajo tacos, prickly pear margaritas, chimichangas, and so many more!
Arizona’s food culture has been shaped by Mexican immigrants, Native Americans, western settlers, and the land.Dishes are often spicy and some, like prickly pear margaritas, are derived from the local flora.
Cheese CrispsCheese crisps are tortillas covered with cheese, vegetables, and sometimes meats. Then they are baked or broiled until melty, crispy, and hot. They are similar to open-faced quesadillas. Kids love them!
ChimichangasThese burritos are stuffed with cheese, chicken or beef, beans, and sauce and then fried. The crispy outsides and the gooey, and sometimes spicy, insides are amazing. There are many different variations of chimichangas to try.
PosolePosole is a thick soup made with chickpeas (hominy). Other ingredients can include tomatillos, green chile, shredded chicken, or chipotle peppers. This soup is generally smoky, spicy, and oh-so-satisfying.
TamalesTamales are made by spreading masa mixed with lard over a corn husk and then filled with chorizo, shredded beef, or shredded chicken. They are then wrapped up and folded over to keep them intact.
Sonoran Hot DogThese bacon-wrapped hot dogs are placed in a long roll instead of a traditional hot dog bun and piled high with pinto beans, green salsa, and queso fresco.Grilling the bacon-wrapped hot dogs is a mouth-watering act. Don’t be surprised if the plate gets to the kitchen with one less hot dog…
Navajo TacosNavajo tacos are built on a hot piece of fry bread and piled high with beans, ground beef, pico de gallo, lettuce, and a dollop of sour cream.
Piki BreadPiki bread is a traditional bread from the Hopi tribe. It’s paper-thin crispy when bitten into. It’s made with juniper bush ash and is highly nutritious.