Chicken-fried steak stands as a beloved classic across the American South and Southwest, but Arizona restaurants have taken this comfort food staple and given it their own bold, flavorful spin.
By blending traditional cooking techniques with Southwestern ingredients like green chiles, prickly pear, mesquite, and smoky spices, local chefs have created versions that honor the dish’s roots while celebrating regional flavors.
From Phoenix diners to Tucson eateries, these restaurants serve up crispy, tender, gravy-smothered steaks that bring together the best of two culinary worlds.
1. Nana Dee’s Diner
Quality beef makes all the difference when preparing chicken-fried steak, and this Mesa diner understands that principle perfectly…