The best foods of the American Southwest
The top 3 according to 783 votes from people: Green chile stew · Carne adovada · Chimichanga. (Updated Apr 19, 2020.)
Green chile, sopaipillas and the Sonoran hot dog: the dishes of New Mexico, Arizona and the Southwest, from Wikipedia's articles on Southwestern and New Mexican cuisine.
Top 18
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1
Green chile stew
Pork, potatoes and roasted green chile.
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2
Carne adovada
Pork braised in red chile.
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3
Chimichanga
Deep-fried burrito claimed by Tucson.
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4
Sonoran hot dog
Bacon-wrapped hot dog with beans, salsa and mayo.
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5
Navajo taco
Frybread topped with beans, meat and cheese.
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6
Frybread
Native American fried dough.
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Green chile cheeseburger
New Mexico's burger topped with roasted chile.
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8
Breakfast burrito
Eggs, potatoes and bacon, smothered in chile.
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9
Sopaipillas
Puffy fried bread served with honey.
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10
Stacked enchiladas
Flat layers of tortillas, red chile and cheese, often with an egg.
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11
Posole
Hominy stew with pork and chile.
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12
Frito pie
Corn chips topped with chili and cheese.
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13
Carne seca
Sun-dried beef, a Sonoran tradition.
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14
Biscochitos
Anise-scented cookies, New Mexico's state cookie.
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15
Calabacitas
Sautéed squash, corn and green chile.
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16
Tamales
Corn masa steamed in husks with red chile pork.
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17
Natillas
Light custard dessert.
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18
Chile con queso
Melted cheese dip with chile.
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Comments (1)
Green chile stew at the top, a New Mexican approves. Red or green? Christmas!