Best Fry Bread Taco in Arizona (2016)

Emerson Fry Bread hand makes their food fresh everyday, including the fry bread tacos that have made them famous throughout the state. The restaurant started out as a food stall at the 1967 Arizona State Fair, and in 2011, it transitioned to a food truck. Diners pick their protein – carne adobado is always an option – as well as how they want it rolled. Jazzy comes with beans, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream, while Nina is the vegetarian version. Those who like things simple can order Yolli with beans and cheese.
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Arizona's Cameron Trading Post is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016. What better time to sample a famous fry bread taco from this iconic Native American trading post? The Navajo Taco, a house specialty, comes topped with chili beans, ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato and mild green chile. There's also a meatless version for vegetarians.
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The Stand in Scottsdale is literally just that – a stand on the Salt River reservation selling superb fry bread tacos. Get it with red chile, green chile, bean and cheese or as an Indian taco with meat, cheese, beans, lettuce, tomato and chile.
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Richard & Esther Martinez began sharing their favorite family recipes with hungry diners at Amigo Cafe in 1983. The tradition of made-from-scratch Mexican food continues to this day, and a local favorite on the menu is the fry bread taco, which comes topped with beans, meat, lettuce , tomato and cheese.
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While the Fry Bread House serves way more than just fry bread, it would be a shame to pass up this Phoenix restaurant's signature creation. Fry bread taco options are numerous; the basic version comes with refried beans, shredded cheddar cheese and lettuce, but other topping choices include red or green chile beef, spicy chorizo, ground beef, onions or sour cream.
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The Eagles Nest, open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at Sunrise Park Resort in Greer, sits just off the top of the high speed lift at the peak of Sunrise Mountain. Diners can chow down on the Eagles Nest version of a fry bread taco from a scenic balcony at 10,700 feet.
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Family-owned since 1982, El Bravo claims to serve the best Mexican food in Arizona – a hefty claim given the rich culinary heritage in the state. El Bravo calls their version of the state sandwich a fried popover, and diners can get one with beans and cheese, ground beef, red or green chile beef or with the works.
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Salsa Brava in Flagstaff is known for made-to-order Mexican food and is often ranked as the best in the city (their salsa has been ranked best in the state). When Guy Fieri filmed at Salsa Brava, he sampled their Navajo Taco, which comes piled with pinto beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, salsa, sour cream and queso fresca. Meat choices include smoked chicken, roasted pork or carne asada.
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This Native American-owned food truck makes its way around Casa Blanca serving a variety of fry bread tacos. Get it with beans; beans and cheese; beans, cheese and chile; green chile; red chile or Indian Taco-style with the works. The O'Odham Burger features classic hamburger ingredients between to pieces of fry bread.
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Elmer of Elmer's Tacos hails from Sonora, Mexico, grew up in Los Angeles and moved to Arizona in 1973 to open his own restaurant. The extensive Mexican-inspired menu features a section of fry breads, which you can get topped with beans and cheese or beef with red chile, green chile or Machaca.
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