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Must-Try Local Specialties
- Prickly Pear Everything: From margaritas and lemonades to syrups and candies, the fruit of the prickly pear cactus is a staple sweet treat.
- Fry Bread and Navajo Tacos: A traditional Native American staple, these deep-fried dough discs can be served sweet with honey or savory as a base for beans, meat, and cheese.
- Mesquite-Smoked Meats: The use of local mesquite wood for grilling gives Arizona barbecue and steaks a distinct, smoky flavor profile.
- Arizona Citrus: The state is one of the nation’s top producers of lemons and grapefruit, which frequently appear in seasonal salads and desserts.