Discover Where Arizona German Kitchens Still Pound Their Schnitzel Thin And Fry It Golden

A schnitzel joint on Route 66 shares its menu with Friday fish fry and homemade pies. Another German kitchen north of Tucson also serves shredded beef chimichangas. I love that kind of mix. Arizona hides more Bavarian cooking than most people expect. One spot has been frying cutlets since 1983. Another sits beside a forest lake where you can rent a rowboat after lunch. The old way is simple on paper. Pound the meat thin, bread it, fry it golden, and serve it with spaetzle, red cabbage, or a rich