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MEXICAN FOOD
You can see the influence from the days when Southern Arizona was still a part of the cattle-ranching lands of northern Mexico in the down-home, ranchero-style menus of many local Mexican restaurants. Geographical proximity to the state of Sonora, Mexico, also explains why Sonoran hot dogs, which give the American ballpark classic a spicy spin, can be found all around Tucson. But the area’s chefs also draw on recipes from other parts of Mexico, including its big cities, so you’ll find plenty of sophisticated places where the tastes are complex and the tequila is for sipping, not knocking back. And some classic restaurants create their own dishes. Tucson’s El Charro (opened in 1922) claims to have introduced the chimichanga when a burrito accidentally fell into the deep fryer, while Wisdom’s Café (1944) in Tumacácori cites a similar genesis for its fruit chimichangas.
Teresa’s Mosaic Cafe in Tucson was featured on Food Network’s Throwdown! with Bobby Flay.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of 2013 Arizona Official State Visitor Guide
2013 Arizona Official State Visitor Guide
Arizona State Map
Contents
Authentic Arizona, A to Z
Tastes on Tour
Make a Splash
Centers of History & Craft
Statewide Calendar of Events
Phoenix & Central Arizona
• Regional Map
• Resource Guide
• Activities & Attractions Listings
• Accommodations
• Golf Courses
• RV Parks
Tucson & Southern Arizona
• Regional Map
• Resource Guide
• Activities & Attractions Listings
• Accommodations
• Golf Courses
• RV Parks
Northern Arizona
• Regional Map
• Resource Guide
• Activities & Attractions Listings
• Accommodations
• RV Parks
Arizona’s West Coast
• Regional Map
• Resource Guide
• Activities & Attractions Listings
• Accommodations
• RV Parks
North Central Arizona
• Regional Map
• Resource Guide
• Activities & Attractions Listings
• Accommodations
• Golf Courses
Smart Traveler
Arizona Visitor Centers
Arizona Mileage Map
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