December Regional Hot Dog!

Hot Dog: The Arizona Sonoran
Region: _{^{Sonora, Mexico - Tuscon Arizona}}

The Story: The Sonoran gets its name from its original place of origin, Sonora, Mexico specifically in Hermosillo. Sonora shares a border with Arizona & the Sonoran Dog has a rich history rooted in cultural exchange & adaptation. The Sonoran Dog started as an American import consumed mostly at baseball games & once again demonstrates the power of food to bridge the cultural gaps & bring people together.

The Sonoran popped off in Tuscon, AZ. Its popularity can be traced back to Benjamin Galez. Galez learned how to make the Sonoran Dog in his hometown of Nacozari de García in northern Sonora from Rolando Mendivil, a local hot dog cart owner. Galez later took this skill with him to Tuscon where he opened his own food cart. Galez partnered with a man named Daniel Contreras for a short while & grew their business along with the popularity of the Sonoran Dog. Later, the two would go their separate ways & own & operate several brick & mortar restaurants. Contreras went on to open El Güero Canelo that is still running &, yes, you can still buy their signature Sonoran to this day!

Traditional Build: Because of the Sonoran’s heavy toppings, special buns are used using flour made from local white Sonoran wheat - the same flour used in local tortillas. These buns were made in the style & shape of bolillo rolls but they rely on Sonoran wheat flour’s lower protein amount to make them softer & slightly sweeter. Then, wrap a hot dog in a nice thin slice of bacon & fry the dog. Place a layer of pinto beans on the bottom, top with the dog, then a layer of diced tomatoes, a combo of raw & sauteed onions, & sauces - jalepeño lime salsa, bright yellow mustard, & mayo.

BP Spin: We start with a Vienna Beef skinless hot dog wrapped in extra thick cut crispy bacon. We then deep fry the dog before placing it on the bed of pinto beans. Topped with a house-made spicy pico de gallo, & our signature garlic aioli.

Our Thursday Regional Dog is accompanied by some exciting Holiday Events this month! Come by & celebrate the Holidays with a delicious dog & Holiday Cheer!