Tracing Arizona's Best Small-Town Diners for Unforgettable Green Chile Experiences

A ladle of pork green chile stew can land right on top of a country fried steak in one Arizona mountain town. That’s not a garnish. That’s a commitment. I love how seriously small-town cooks here treat this stuff. One spot serves its roasted green chile stew in a clear mug with a tortilla on the side. Another tucks it into an omelet with pulled pork in pine country. The best part is where these bowls show up. Old Route 66 cafes, a copper-mining town, a cabin on a mountain boulevard,