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El Guero Canelo
Cuisine: Latin, Mexican
10Best Says
The Contreras family of Tucson opened a small hot dog stand back in 1993 that dished out hot and tasty carne asada and the now-famous Sonora dog. Today, that small hot dog stand has evolved in a... Read More
The Contreras family of Tucson opened a small hot dog stand back in 1993 that dished out hot and tasty carne asada and the now-famous Sonora dog. Today, that small hot dog stand has evolved in a mini-empire, with three Tucson locations of El Guero Canelo giving locals and visitors an authentic taste of Tucson and Sonora food culture. The Sonora Hot Dog has been featured on Food Network and numerous publications, a hot dog wrapped in mesquite-smoked bacon and topped with copious amounts of grilled onions, beans, mayonnaise and--if you dare--jalapenos. If that sounds a bit much for you, try the restaurant's winning selection of burritos, quesadillas and tacos.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Patricia Escarcega
Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson Local Expert
- Mexican, Best Value: "Don't leave without trying the world-famous Sonoran Dog."
- Best for Mexican Because: El Guero Canelo is a must-visit Mexican food stand famous for its iconic Tucson Mexican specialty, the Sonoran Dog.
- Recommended as Best Value Because: El Guero Canelo may not be fancy, but it's quintessentially Tucson Mexican food that certainly won't break your budget.
