The Cheese Crisp Was Invented Here In Arizona, And You Can Grab One From El Minuto Cafe In Tucson
By Katie Lawrence|Published July 25, 2022
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
If you’ve lived in Arizona for any significant amount of time, you’re probably familiar with cheese crisps. To anyone from out of state, the idea of melting cheese on top of a tortilla and calling it an appetizer (or even a meal) is a bit strange, but we know better. Some of the best cheese crisps in Arizona can be found at Tucson’s El Minuto Cafe, a local hotspot for nearly 100 years. Their menu boasts 10 different kinds of this Arizona delicacy, ensuring nobody leaves the table hungry.
If you ask a Tucsonan where to get the best cheese crisp in town, there's a good chance El Minuto Cafe will come up in the conversation.
A local institution since 1936, this family-owned eatery nestled in a historic barrio turns out traditional, Sonoran-style cuisine that patrons can't get enough of - including some of the best cheese crisps you'll ever eat.
The atmosphere is brimming with Southwestern charm, and everyone who walks through the door gets treated like family.
The Bandera has tomatoes, onions, and green chiles, while The Minuto is loaded with house-dried Carne Seca, tomatoes, onion, green chiles, and guacamole.
During Happy Hour, which takes place from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday, El Minuto even offers mini cheese crisps - how cute!
Have you ever been to El Minuto Cafe? If so, do you agree they have some of the best cheese crisps in Arizona? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for one of the best national parks in Arizona, also located in Tucson.
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