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Sonoran Hot Dog

A bacon-wrapped hot dog tucked into a soft bolillo roll and piled with beans, tomato, onion, and mayo — an Arizona border favorite.

⏱ 15 minPrep time
🔥 15 minCook time
🍽 4Servings
🏷 LunchCategory
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A bacon-wrapped hot dog tucked into a soft bolillo roll and piled with beans, tomato, onion, and mayo — an Arizona border favorite.

Tucson’s night-cart legend

The Sonoran dog is a bacon-wrapped masterpiece from Tucson’s street carts, loaded with pinto beans, salsa, and crema.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Wrap each hot dog in a slice of bacon in a spiral.
  2. Grill or griddle over medium heat 8-10 minutes, turning, until the bacon is crisp and the dog is plump.
  3. Split the rolls and warm them on the griddle.
  4. Spread beans inside each roll, add the bacon-wrapped dog, and drizzle with mayo, crema, and mustard.
  5. Pile on the tomato, onion, jalapeños, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

💡 Chef tips & storage

The bacon must be cooked crisp — soft bacon ruins the texture. Bolillo rolls are the authentic vessel; buns work in a pinch.

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Recipe details

Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Servings4
CategoryLunch
PublishedAugust 16, 2026
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