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    Dirt Dog Downey

    4.3 (625 reviews)
    ModerateHot Dogs
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Patty Melt
    Savvy G.

    I came to this location for the first time on a Tuesday afternoon and it was empty. No wait at all, and service was quick, and appreciated. There is seating indoor and outdoor but we sat outside since it was a bit stuffy inside. The worker was nice and she served us everything we needed. I got a Patty melt, D.U.I. dog, LA Cheesesteak, Asada fries, and Garlic fries. Everything was pretty good and worth the price. This location was decent and I would recommend giving it a try.

    DUI fries and plain fries
    Eddie G.

    Drove by this place and it looked closed but upon further investigation I found it to be open. The service was great and the food was delicious! Absolutely will be back to try out the rest of the menu. Plenty of seating inside as well as some outside seating. In a pretty big shopping mall so parking will not be a problem. The food while they don't use hot dog buns still tasted amazing! The ambiance was very chill and quiet for lunch. It was not very busy maybe 2 others customers came in as we sat down and enjoyed our meal. They do sell alcohol which is nice but I was on company time. Definitely a 9.5/10 will be back to sample the rest of the menu.

    Ken C.

    Dirt Dog has been on my radar for a while for their hot dogs as they have locations in LA, Long Beach, and the Las Vegas Strip. What finally got me to come in was because I saw an article on LA Taco which mentioned that Dirt Dog had some legit carnitas. The article was written in 2023 and, unfortunately, Dirt Dog isn't presently serving the carnitas; however, we still made sure we took the opportunity to try their hot dogs, carne asada fries, tacos, and elote. Our favorite thing was the hot dog that they are known for. I kept it simple with their "house dog", because I don't need a fancy dog to be happy. What I appreciated about the hot dog is that they had a pretty top quality hot dog bollilo/bun, I appreciated the bacon wrapped beef hot dog, and the sauteed veg. It's a good hot dog. I liked the carne asada fries as the fries are crispy with seasoning and the dressings (salsa, onion, cilantro, guac) and carne asada were nice. Their large size wasn't really super large, but it was a decent portion size for my wife and I. Elote and tacos were okay for me - they're not what I'd order on a return visit. If I wanted asada, I'd get it with the fries. I hope that they'll consider bringing back their carnitas at a later time as I'd love to try them. For now, I'm glad that I finally got to try this place.

    Elote Dog
    Shannon D.

    Wowwwwww! This place was absolutely DELICIOUS!!! We got the agua frescas, elote dog, carne asada fries, birria tacos, and of course some cheesecake and everything was seriously a 10 out of 10!!! I would give them 6 stars if I could! The staff was also very nice and friendly, they even brought our food to our table for us! The place is pretty small inside so only a few tables available but we looooved the vibe! The music was pumping and we appreciated the Snoop Dogg hahaha! Anyway, can't recommend this place enough, come check it out! You can't go wrong with anything you get here!

    Aqua Fresca - their Jamaica mix
    Cheryl V.

    Came with family for dinner tonight, I was craving hot dogs and esquite, this spot was perfect! The entire staff were all so great but a big special thanks to Julie, girl you are the sweetest thing and just absolutely made our night special. Thank you so much! The vibes here are casual and comfy, la comfort food for sure! We came starving! Ordered $100 worth of food that could have easily fed four people...but anyways.... I had the elote veggie dog on the lobster roll and the veggie house special on the regular bun. I enjoyed both very much but my favorite was the elote dog. My husband had the regular beef LA cheesesteak dog on a lobster roll and he said it was so good and didn't leave one bite. We also ordered a large esquite, hit the spot for sure! Got a large strawberry Jamaica in a little jarrito it was so damn cute, this was like nothing I've tried before and I am now putting this on my cravings list!! We got three orders of wings, one set in each flavor because we couldn't make up our minds on which one to try lol they were all good but my favorites were the bbq and mango habanero. We ordered the small dirty fries and that spicy ketchup was bomb! Fries were delicious and well cooked. We also got a churro and deep fried Oreos. My god. That churrro. It was like the cherry on top of everything. It was perfectly fried and warm and slightly gooey inside. Served with the little cream side it was just to die for. Overall I have zero complaints, the food came out so quick! Everything was fresh and well made and it compensated for the price, I think it was well worth it. Will def be coming back!

    "HOT" Hot Dog
    Kristen T.

    The hot dogs here are soooo good. They're wrapped in bacon and loaded with delicious toppings. I got the elote dog and "hot" hot dog from this location and the elote dog was delicious, the "hot" hot dog is loaded with birria but it got really soggy and the birria is dry. The pastrami and carne asada fries are also really good, fries are crispy but it definitely needs more sauce/other toppings

    TRUTH

    Came in and Kenia p. & Alex both greeted me and showed me the most popular foods, the grilled cheese birra was ON POINT, the atmosphere was on point from the music to the on point service, the walls were full of amazing art, and they turned a negative in too a positive with the tagging keep doing yall thang

    House Dog

    This is a review specifically on the packaging/ handling of the food. Ordered two of the house dogs and one made it home good and the other completely tossed. Drove at a reasonable pace so goes to show their packaging for Togo needs much improvement or their worker packed it poorly.

    It's in the bag...
    tommy w.

    I am currently in the Downey, California on a work assignment. I sometimes get a craving for a great hot dog and today was that day. I found this local place called Dirty Dog. I checked them out online and read the backstory of how the place got its start. The menu is great as it has very creative variations on hotdogs as well as other fantastic menu items such as wings, specialized fries and a few dessert items. I met Julia and Felipe who work at the Downey location. They were very welcoming, friendly and ready for business. I purchased the Cheesesteak Dog and the DUI Dog. Both were terrific! They were both filling and taste great! The service is friendly and fast. All items are made to order and served hot and fresh. There is plenty of room to dine in or get your food ti go, the choice is yours. The next time I go back I plan to get wings and carne asada fries. If in the Downey, CA area, give Dirty Dog a try!

    Veggie Dog. Ok
    Julio V.

    Ok spot for grabbing some hot dogs but I was not a fan of the prices here. The bun to meat ratio was not ideal. Fries were ok.

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    Hannah K.

    we did a quick pitstop for a snack and man was it so worth it. we got a hot dog and corn and it was the perfect little snack to have. the service was amazing, the cashier was patient to answer our questions and the food came out fast. the vibe was interesting and seemed customer forward with graffiti and paintings of LA icons.

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    Play rocks if you like hotdog, you'll love this place bacon wrapped hotdog. Dogs are the best. Great customer service.

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    They have a bomb vegetarian dog. Can't really say that about a lot of places. Or any place really. Hit the spot.

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    5 months ago

    They suck. They always forget at least one item on my order. I won't be ordering from them again

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    Awesome food hot dogs are bomb and the tacos delicious had the elote dog and it's the best hot dog I had

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    Best hot dog in town. One of the best dogs I've ever had. Services good. Prices are reasonable. Definitely my go-to when I'm in Downey.

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    Do you offer any vegan options at this time?

    There are 2-3 vegan options with vegan sausages. I recommend adding corns on top. It's very delicious!

    Is this place pet friendly?

    Yes. They have a patio dining area. There was a couple with a very large poodle dining in the patio area when I was there.

    What are the veggie dogs like?

    You can order any dog style, just let them know you want it with a veggie dog. My son enjoyed it

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    One of the best chili cheese dogs I've ever had!…read more Ordered the #5 Cheese burger, chili cheese dog and regular fries. Pretty fair combo for the price, the service is quick at the counter and they make it in front of you. Parking is located all around the building and readily available, there is an out door dining area by the parking lot. Very cool spot on Whittier Blvd, good quality food and quick service.

    The Staff are Friendly and very nice... that's a Huge Plus. However, the location may put some off…read morefrom venturing to the place; I did during the day with my wife and mother-in-law, and it was OK. Buy at night, I'm not so sure I'd take my mother-in-law there. We ordered 1 Chicken Sandwich 2 Chili dogs with cheese 1 Chili fry 1 Soda for a total of $38.51 (cash) My first mistake; not taking a photo of the current 'Menu' board; it is different from what's shown here; it has been updated. However, there is a 'Grilled Chicken Sandwich' on the menu board that is not offered... instead, they offer a tiny fried; breaded, processed chicken disk patty, sandwich - honestly, not worth buying... stick to the chili burgers or chili dogs. My honest opinion on this is, they should simply remove the chicken sandwich altogether - it is of no real value to the customer. The Chili, however, is this places Strong Point -- thick to that, and they'd do well. Chili dogs are good; a decent, long, slightly snappy dog on a regular small bun, but lightly smothered with a decent portion of chili; not too messy and easy to eat. The Chili Fries were also good; not great but good. The portion if generous but the fries quickly turned soft before I could plow into them. I do like some crispy fries with my Chili. But the flavor was good. I can't make a recommendation on this until I try another batch of chili fries. If, however, the fries remain soaked and soft, then I'd probably pass them up but just buy straight fries instead -- I hate soft soggy fries. As for the soda; a large is an OK size. I cannot say if they offer a refill; I did not go back to ask for one. But I'd hope a refill is available for the price. Pastrami: I got to taste a sample of the Pastrami, and it is really good. Here is where Chroni's could kick it up a notch; Chroni's does not have Bacon - Huge Disappointment and Missed Opportunity. With the Pastrami, and with Bacon, they could add one more menu Item that I know for a fact would sell: The Monster Burger - it is simply this: Bacon Cheeseburger with Pastrami, Chili, Onions & Pickles, and mustard. If they'd add this to their menu, I'd be back for sure. Just saying; something for Chroni's to think about. Get rid of the chicken, add the bacon. Seating: Oh, yeah; seating; Lots of outdoor seating... we were there on a Sunday and there were plenty of open tables. Parking: Lots of Parking too... for most parts or time, parking should not be an issue as I had thought. I nearly parked 3 blocks away when I saw the parking on the street; not knowing Chroni's had its own parking. But then discovered, they had plenty. I cannot say anything about restrooms; I didn't need to go nor looked to see if they had restrooms. My take-away for Chroni's is this; it is a throw-back to a early time when Snack Shack foods was a regular thing in L.A.; a nostalgic place with Lots of Promise and Potential. Pricing is a sign of the times; a bit high for me but it is what it is, but the staff are friendly & nice. My hope for Chroni's would be to focus on promotions & higher sales volume with an emphasis toward lowering prices as demand begins to grow once again. By minimizing the menus and just focusing on turning Chroni's back into High Quality Chili & Chili Burger Shack will definitely help increase sales once prices come down a bit. And if done right, there will still be lots of opportunity to turn a nice protfit. 5 Stars for Friendly & Nice Service 2 Stars on the Chicken & Soft/Soggy Fries 4 Stars for Seating 4 Stars for Parking 3 Stars for Cleanliness/Outdoor Dining/Restrooms (???) and bus bench/streetside characters. And, 5 Stars for Potential Overall - 3.5 Stars for now.

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