Arizona Understands the Importance of Fine Mexican Dining

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Push to Make Chimichanga the State Dish

PHOENIX - There's a push to make a traditional Mexican dish the official state food. An Arizona restaurant chain has launched a petition hoping to designate the chimichanga.

Either in person or online, you can decide to cement the chimichanga as a permanent part of Arizona before the centennial celebration begins.

So what does Gov. Jan Brewer think of the idea?

"We certainly have a long heritage of Mexican food in the state of Arizona and I certainly like chimichangas," she contends.

Governor Brewer has no problem with the petition -- especially considering Macayo's proprietary claim to the now classic dish.

"The founder, Woody, 65 years ago, accidentally dropped a burrito into a deep fryer and voilà, the chimichanga," says Macayos Restaurant Manager, Jennifer Villa.

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/politics/state_politics/push-to-make-chimichanga-the-state-dish-10-19-2011

[mawilson 2,133]

accidentally dropped a burrito into a deep fryer and voilà, the chimichanga

Sounds like a heart attack waiting to happen.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Sounds like a heart attack waiting to happen.

It's probably healthier than deep fried butter:

[bigdog 376]

Anything to get Arizona in the news other than immigration is OK..