The Chimichanga's Highly Debated Origin Story - Chowhound
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Cavan-Images/Shutterstock The highly debated story of the classic, deep-fried burrito known as the chimichanga begins in Tucson, Arizona. In the 1920s, Monica Flin, owner of the long-running family restaurant El Charro, is said to have accidentally dropped a burrito into a fryer. Upon realizing her mistake, she almost shouted a Spanish curse word, but caught herself and blurted out "chimichanga." The phrase was…
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