Arizona knows green chile like the desert knows sunshine. There’s nothing like a warm, fluffy tortilla wrapped around a generous helping of green chile to transport me back to my childhood in Arizona.
Growing up, my family would often hit up these tiny, no-frills diners that seemed to pop up on every corner, serving up plates of comfort food that tasted like a big hug from your favorite aunt.
To this day, the smell of roasting chile peppers takes me back to those carefree days, and I’m on a mission to track down the best (and most nostalgic) green chile spots in the state…