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    Garcia's Hot Dog

    4.8 (99 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Food Trucks
    Closed • 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Cassie C.

    I had the pleasure of trying Garcia's recently and was great with great customer service. The order process was quick and the people were definitely out eating because a lunch rush was subduing as I approaching. I ordered a Chicago style dog and a chicken taco. The dog was ok and I didn't like the taco. I loved the service !!

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    Anthony W.

    Best Dog in the City. I'll be be back for sure. I got the Chili Cheese Dog. It was pretty big Dog, and plenty of Chili and onions.

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    Brock L.

    Best Chicago I've had in a while Peppers were plentiful ... A few blocks off the highway .. easy to find Chili Cheese was great Friendly Staff Only points off was it was it's a all beef dogs

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    Richard P.

    How popular is Garcia's Hot Dogs? This eastside institution has 12,000 Facebook followers. It makes sense since that's where you need to go to get up-to-the-minute info on whether or not Garcia's is going to be out. While not commonly seen during the winter, once spring starts to arrive you can be sure you'll find Garcia's in that familiar spot at the corner of the Family Dollar parking lot at 16th and Emerson Avenue. It's a great spot, really. Garcia's is just down from the Community East campus and has a spot that is highly visible and easily accessible for most traffic. I avoided Garcia's for a long time because my hot dog taste tends to be fairly simple. However, I've been trying to give more leave to my beloved eastside - I live about two miles north of this spot and only one house off of Emerson. So, yep, pretty much every night when I'm coming home from work I drive by Garcia's. Garcia's offers hot dogs, brats, sausages, and an amazing array of combinations and condiments. You can get drinks from a cooler. It's important to note, of course, that Garcia's is a street vendor. So, if the weather's particularly nasty he may not be here. You can nearly always find out on his Facebook page. I was a little concerned going into this season. After a long winter (okay, it at least felt long), I'd noted a BBQ stand at this corner a few times. I was hoping Garcia's would return and I was hoping Garcia was alright. The food here is wonderful. The people here are friendly. Garcia is simply awesome. Garcia is a California transplant who came to Indy in 2011. He's got a long history in this business, however, he moved to town to be closer to his brother. It wasn't long before he realized this area didn't have a hot dog cart. I know at one point there was an effort to get an actual food truck, however, for now I continue to see him set up on the corner. The "cart" has actually gotten a bit fancier with a canopy and more expanded set-up. There's typically a line, but he serves quickly and seemingly always has a smile. Prices are fair and he seems to be most famous for his chili cheese dog. The eastside gets a bad wrap. While I grew up in Pike Township, I moved over to Lawrence Township around 12 or so years ago and have been quite happy. Places like Garcia's are part of the reason why. Garcia's Hot Dogs offers great food, friendly service, and gives the Little Flower neighborhood an absolutely wonderful vibe. The Pogue's Run Arts and Nature Park is also just down the street - so you can grab a hot dog and go chill at the park for a bit. Perfection!

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    3 months ago

    The best chili in town. Nicest guy in town. Always great, always friendly. I love this place.

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    Awesome food and service. My wife and I love the chili cheese and kraut dogs. Always a smile with the dogs

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    The food and service is amazing. A variety of food items. Love the grilled bacon hotdogs.

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    bun was so soggy it desitegrated! I couldn't even find the bun......... tast was decent and $8 for a hotdog Is a bit pricey

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    I love supporting small businesses that provide good services. A great place to have a bite to eat on the go

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    2 years ago

    Been going to the place since I attended Scecina Memorial. Great food & people are always nice. Definitely would recommend.

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    Is the cart out in the winter or only summer months?

    Garcia hasn't been out much yet this month Lindsay, but you can follow him on facebook and he'll let you know his daily hours in real time. So much of his business is weather-dependent but he is there most of the year weather permitting.

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