What to Eat in Arizona: Jackie Alpers for the Food Network

can't decide between red or white menudo? Get small bowls of both at Teresa's Mosiac Cafe. Served with the traditional toppings; green onions, chilitepin, Mexican Oregano and lemon, with toasted bolillos rolls for dipping,  One of our iconic Arizona dishes and the restaurants that serve them. Food photography and article by Jackie Alpers for the Food Network.

I’ve written and photographed a guide on what to eat in Arizona for the Food Network. “Grub in the Grand Canyon State: The Best Things to Eat in Arizona,” features 29 of the the most iconic dishes across the state.  

Tonights combo plate has mole chicken, creen corn tamali pie, pico fruit, salad, machaca and aeggs in cllantro sauce. One of our iconic Arizona dishes and the restaurants that serve them. Food photography and article by Jackie Alpers for the Food Network.

Though Arizona is geographically and culturally diverse, there are many dishes that signify the state not only to its residents, but also to outsiders looking in. I photographed all of the food in Tucson with links to best places to find each dish in Phoenix, Scottsdale and the rest of northern and southern Arizona as well.  Pictured above are bowls of white and red menudo. Below is the the combo plato from Cafe Poca Cosa. 

 

Jackie Alpers is a 2025 American Photography Awards Selected Winner
Jackie Alpers is a 2025 World Food Photography Awards commended Photographer.