In Tucson, local eaters are in a so-called hot dog heaven due to the number of tasty options out there, and as of late one of them is being recognized nationally.
El Guero Canelo has been included in Travel Magazine’s “10 Best Hot Dogs in the U.S.” list, coming in at number seven in the country.
The list consists of popular hot dogs from all over the country — a “perfect Chicago dog” coming in at number one — and here’s what Travel Magazine had to share about the legendary Sonoran Hot Dog:
“Walk into any restaurant in Arizona serving hot dogs and they will have a Sonoran-style hot dog on the menu. This style takes the all-American hot dog and adds some Mexican flare to it. And no one does the Sonoran-style hot dog better than El Guero Canelo. Your hot dog comes wrapped in bacon and topped with beans, grilled and fresh onions, tomatoes, mayo, mustard, and jalapeno sauce. If you’re feeling hungry, get the “Sammy dog” version, which is just two dogs instead of one.”
In 2018, The James Beard Foundation graced El Guero Canelo with its 2018 America’s Classics award. The award, first introduced in 1998, is “given to restaurants that have timeless appeal and are cherished for quality food that reflects the character of their community.”
If it’s been a while since you’ve sunken your teeth into a Sonoran Hot Dog, perhaps today is a good day to break the streak.
Check out our article “Guide to 8 Awesome Sonoran Hot Dogs in Tucson.”
For more information, visit elguerocanelo.com.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
