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    Frito Fido
    Corby O.

    I was in Ridgecrest for work on Friday and looking for something new to try. The reviews for Roaming Dog were stellar and I hadn't had a hot dog in a while so I figured I'd drop by and try it out. First and foremost the staff are spectacular, they are so friendly and made conversation with me while taking my order and serving it. Unfortunately I don't quite get the hype with all the reviews. I went for the Frito Fido which is a chili cheese dog with Fritos on top. The portion size was decent, larger than you'd get at a place like Weinerschnitzel but the chili was really bland. It tasted a lot like canned Hormel chili to me (not saying it was Hormel, just saying it tasted like it.) I was looking for some strong flavor and maybe some spice in the chili to really make the meal sing but it was just bland and badly needed salt. Overall it was fine and I left full but for just the chili dog and a can of soda it was a little over $10. For that price I expected some really good chili on the dog and just a big pop of flavor. I may drop in another time if I'm in the area because I'd like to give it another shot, maybe something else on the menu is the real hidden gem and the chili is just a bit lacking.

    Poker dog a take off on buffalo wings and Dog!!
    Marco J.

    For a food trailer in the middle of nowhere Ridgecrest it was the best. (Poker Dog) the poker dog is a fusion of buffalo wings and a dog!!!

    Best Dawg in the Indian Wells Valley!
    Ricky L.

    One of my favorite lunch spots in the IWV!! Kimmie's dawgs are on point; I stop in a couple of times a month and I've never been disappointed!!

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    Jessica O.

    My husband and I love coming here every time we see the truck! The amazing lady making the hot dogs is so nice and helpful and the hot dogs are amazing! Splurge a little and get the pretzel buns! We've tried six different items on the menu and everything has been great we definitely recommend trying it

    Bill D.

    The wife and I were customers when they started parking across from the firehouse at Leroy Jackson. They have since moved to a new semi-permanent location. Make sure to check their site if they are not there for some reason. The amazing owners of this business are very friendly people and go out of their way to please. Their cheerfulness and hospitality always put a smile on our faces. Roaming Dog creates great hot dogs and sausages in many formats. The favorite was the 1/4 lb all beef in the pretzel bun with peanut butter and bacon. The peanut butter dog is a surprising combination that have a lot of people raising their nose, but when they eventually break down to try it they are glad they did. I don't see this on the menu anymore so this one may be by special request. Another great dog is the Junkyard Dog.. a polish sausage topped with hausmade chili, sauerkraut, pepper jack cheese, onions, jalapeños and Fritos on a French roll. The dogs are made fresh to order and made fast. The buns always taste fresh. But wait.. there's more! They also make potato salad, coleslaw, cookies(special occasions), Pretzel Bites (Fridays), and have canned sodas and bags of chips to go with the dogs. Make it a combo. You will love these dogs and their daily specials. The Roaming dog sets up a little dining area near the food truck. Plastic chairs and tables are provided for a place to sit and enjoy their incredible dogs. If you don't have time or the weather happens to be bad then you can just ask for the order to go and take it to your lair to eat your dogs in secret. Ask for the napkins and forks in case you decide to get freaky with a chili dog... you never know. Mess happens. The price is fair for the amount and quality of food you are getting. You will find the food and price comparable to other food trucks in the big city. There is plenty of free parking near the food truck. You should have plenty of room to park a tractor-trailer in a nearby parking lot and walk over. If you like hot dogs.. you will love Roaming Dog. We haven't been able to visit since we went plant-based but maybe someday they will have the beyond sausage with a vegan bun and dressed up in a fancy manner like they work their magic on all their other dogs. Message us if you do! We will start showing up at the food truck again. We need more food trucks and business owners like this in Ridgecrest. Highly recommended and deserve more than 5 stars.

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    Aryal P.

    My picky eaters loved the dogs. My youngest called it, "a hotdog bun on a dream." All beef, very filling and a great variety. Price is affordable and I like the picnic tables and trash cans next to it. The chili was "just right." A very nice compliment to the brat n pepper my husband was eating. The food was eaten too quickly to take a picture.

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    Lara F.

    Really great fresh food for a food truck. The buns tasted freshly baked and had that lovely yeasty smell. I had the Frito dog. I really appreciated that it was well balanced in how they put it together. I like being able to pick up and eat my hot dog. So there was the right amount of chili, cheese, and onions. There were plenty of Fritos as well. Hubby got the Big Dog. He loved the sausage and sauerkraut. His only wish was that they'd used some yellow mustard which he thinks works better with sauerkraut. He'll know for next time. The cole slaw is fresh and delicious. I assume it's a mayonnaise base and has a lovely tang to it. The celery seed was a nice note and not overpowering. The people in the Roaming Dog were friendly and helpful. Our food was prepared quickly. We did takeout as we wanted to splat in our hotel room. They put in napkins and forks which we were very grateful for. We'll be looking for Roaming Dog Kitchen the next time we're in town.

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    Awesome. Definitely worth it to seek out and have some delicious dogs!!. I wish they were open more frequently.

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    Best dogs from a mobile unit. They are friendly warm ready to help you choose the best dogs

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    Friendly service, delicious dogs.... what else can be said. Thankful to have this business in ridgecrest.

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    Delicious! Favorite is the Junkyard, but have tried others. All are great.

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