Only True Arizonans Have Eaten These 11 Legendary Dishes
By Monica Spencer|Published July 19, 2017
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Monica Spencer
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Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.
A quick show of hands: do you know what it means to order your meal Christmas style? Do you know the difference between a cheese crisp and a quesadilla? Or do you know exactly how to make the perfect pitcher of sun tea?
Well, we have a list for you that includes some of Arizona’s best, most iconic foods! How many of these have you tried at least once?
1. Okay, let’s start this list with a homegrown Arizona favorite: the chimichanga.
I know this isn’t exactly an Arizona-specific drink but a lot of people I know grew up drinking this in the summer. In fact, my mom brewed hers in the exact same container.
5. A date smoothie harvested and served at Dateland is another favorite!
9. Or, for something more refined, try a steak and glass of wine from the Stockyards Steakhouse in Phoenix, Silver Saddle Steakhouse in Tucson, or the Horsemen Lodge in Flagstaff.
