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What is the Arizona Salsa Trail?

Safford is the official birthplace of the Arizona Salsa Trail, a culinary tourism initiative featuring 16 authentic, family-owned Mexican restaurants and eateries spread across the valley. Local staples include Casa Mañana, El Charro, and El Coronado, all celebrated during the annual SalsaFest every September.

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