Sopaipillas are those puffy, golden pillows of fried dough that New Mexico kitchens serve either drizzled with honey or stuffed with green chile and meat. Arizona has a handful of restaurants that take this tradition seriously, and finding a great one is not always easy.
If you love Hatch chile, blue corn enchiladas, and warm sopaipillas that come to the table light and airy, this list is for you. Here are seven Arizona spots where the sopaipillas puff up right, from Tucson up to Flagstaff.
1. Poco & Mom’s Cantina, Tucson, AZ
Hatch chile is the star at this casual east-side Tucson spot on Tanque Verde Road, and the kitchen runs from breakfast through dinner.
Sopaipillas here can go two ways. You can order them stuffed as a full meal, or ask for them plain alongside your plate with honey, which the staff are happy to do…