Simon's Hot Dogs

A welcome fast casual and lower price point for the area.  The frantically fantastic owner and his staff aim to please with some very well executed fresh takes on the Hot Dog.  Do yourself a favor, imagine a Caribbean breeze, and sample the Colombian dog.


The 'Must Try'- Take their suggestion and go full Colombian!

Lucky’s Burgers & Hotdog Grill

It feels like a family generated labor of love which is cool. Solid burgers but the pricing, marketing, menu need some refinement.

The 'Must Try'-  The Red Wine Burger with Waffle Fries

Short Leash Hot Dogs

One of the founding and prominent players in the now well established local food truck scene.  Perfect marriage of innovation and high quality ingredients as well as one of the best ways to enjoy Naan.

The 'Must Try'- The Bear Dog

Nogales Hot Dog

This is one Mexican export that I think we all would let 'cross the border'.  While Tucson might have the most authentic interpretation of the 'Sonoran Dog' with El Guero Canelo, Nogales Hot Dog is the De facto Phoenix location for those of us who want the authentic street food experience but still believe that a mordida should be associated with a tasty bite and not police sponsored extortion.

The 'Must Try'- They serve one thing, get it

                                                

Portillo's

It's kind of like In-N-Out for mid-westerners.  Good meal that regional nostalgia sort of inflates.  Does serious  business.  Very good Italian beef.

The 'Must Try'- Italian Beef Sandwich