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    The Dogfather

    4.5 (723 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    THE DOGFATHER ATMOSPHERE

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    Kyla S.

    Everything on the menu is fully customizable! They had a dog of the day, and even a "plain Jane" dog which is what I got. Super tasty loads of flavor. We got tots to share for the table, and I will say these are the best tator tots I've have in a very long time! My daughter, who is 9, just wanted a playing burger with cheese- which was technically not on the menu- but they were so kind to switch things up. Customer service was great, and the cashier was very patient and explain everything to us. We loved the decor- which was very Godfather themed. There are a couple seat in doors, but more seating outside with umbrellas at each table. I highly recommend The Dogfather to anyone who loves hotdogs and great burgers.

    Gotti Guisada dog at the Spurs game. With tots.
    James S.

    I enjoyed The DogFather as part of the Spurs Culinary Residency, featuring minority owned businesses in the H-E-B Fan Zone section. The Gotti Guisada dog was fire; not spicy like, but rather just really tasty. It was a beef frank topped with house made carne guisada, queso, pico de gallo and salsa verde. Well worth the $12.59. The tots were an extra $4.59.

    Kalia A.

    Some of the hot dogs are very interesting and have a lot going on but I ended up getting something that was really good. I wish they had more traditional options as well for people who may have food restrictions. The service was good too! I got the Stinger and appreciated the all beef quality. The ambiance is chill and they both indoor and outdoor seating with music playing. PS My friends stated that anything with the Bratwurst wasn't as good but I did not try it myself.

    Dee C.

    Had a hankerin' fer a dawg. So after taking a few rolls of 120mm film to Digital Pro to be developed, I headed to The Dogfather with glee. It's been a few years since I've been by; so, I was truly looking forward to getting something. I chose The Brat & tots (plain). I was very happy with my choice. The gentleman greeted me immediately. I thought it would take me a minute, but, as I stated, I chose The Brat immediately. I'm a little high strung from my age, so people kinda chuckle. It's cute. I make me smile. They put the perfect amount of mustard on it too! See the photos, but it comes covered with cabbage & crispy fried onions. It is amazing. I was able to get a whole 1/3 of it eaten before my body shut down. Tot wise, they were hot & perfectly fried! I like to dip mine in ketchup, but they offer you various other dips as well. So, I got ranch cuz, um, of course. Also, I really like their soda brand. I can't remember it, but it's a dia de los muertos skull for the logo, but I love their roots beer, which was my beverage of choice today. It's really a nice little place to just come in & sit & enjoy a yummy hotdog alone, or with family/friends.

    Stinger, Ratchet Dog, 1/2 Curly Fry, Topo Chico, Fountain Drink
    Yliana S.

    Second visit and nothing but good things to say! Service is wonderful and fast. Great weather to have dinner outside. Lots of planes flying overhead, our puppy loves planes. Also love this place because they're dog friendly. They usually have water bowls for dogs. Lots of delicious options for vegans but learn from my mistake: you have to ask them to make your hot dog vegan or else they use the regular recipe. Overall, great experience! We will be back!

    Levi R.

    Just wow! What a fun and delicious hot dog place. They take a simple concept and make it that much better. The buns are very unique almost reminds me of Raising Canes toast. Also, if you still can't tolerate hot dogs they can make any menu item a buger. The service was great the employee was patient. The atmosphere was fun and were able to sit outside in the shade m, had a wonderful time!

    Isabella M.

    I hate hotdogs but this place is absolutely amazing! They have such a fun menu with crazy options. Hotdogs or burgers loaded with unique topping combos. They tasted AMAZINGGGG. My burger was hot and juicy. Absolutely flavorful and honestly just perfect. The inside of the restaurant had a nice vibe and was kept neat and clean. Also the worker was extremely kind on explaining the menu to us and making sure we had what we wanted. This place is just wonderful and hopefully you can swing by to try out something so great! 100/10

    The Ratchet Burger (DD)
    whitney c.

    I ordered The Ratchet Burger (DD), hubby ordered one of their dogs and we shared elote fries. It was amazing, the portions are large, filling and they have frozen margaritas!

    Chili Cheese onion dog!
    Juyoung S.

    As a hotdog lover, The Dogfather was a dream! I love me a fancy hot dog so I wish I could've tried the whole menu here... but we settled on trying three hot dogs between the two of us. All were delicious but both of our favorites were the elote dog! It's a casual spot so you order at the counter and they'll bring your food to your table.

    8/30/25 Menu
    Glenda G.

    Dog-gone delicious! My husband loved every bit of the frito pie dog and crispy dogs be hot. I'm not much of a hot dog person but when he says it's delicious, I believe him and may try it next time. I love the variety of the menu and the atmosphere was nice. I liked the music that was playing. It's a good place to bring friends and just chill. The lady taking my order was very nice and attentive. Thank you for your delicious food. We'll be back!

    Plain Jane, no relish or onions
    Kristen A.

    Honestly, 10/10. Great service, even at 10 o clock at night. Female at the counter was super kind and helpful. Super cool place, great music and cool appearance. Now, the food. Soooo good. My picky child loved her plain Jane, and my picky fiance rated his vegetarian elote dog 8.5/10. We will definitely come back! So good.

    Lisa K.

    Cat is amazing! The best customer service we have gotten since being here in San Antonio. She was attentive and made great conversation. She sold me on a $2 margarita (Thursday special) and I added watermelon to add some flavor. They have some cool dogs with crazy toppings - it was hard to chose! But I went for the Drop it like it's Hot (Bacon wrapped all beef hot dog, nacho cheese, sour cream and fried jalapeños) and 1/2 order of curly fries with their homemade chili and cheese. You can do full servings also- and add some real cool toppings like "Elote".. they have curly fries , tater tot's or fried pickles to choose from. They carry local sodas - the fresh margaritas- definitely have a good choice of drinks. Stop by and tell Cat hi!!! Will be going back to try the Frito pie next!

    El Elote (Yes please!)
    Alma V.

    Recommend:Yes! The food was really good! The hot dogs were very beefy, you can probably only handle one along with a side . Food: I went there with family after an extracurricular activity. My brother had The Guac, my SIL had the Pop It Like It's Hot, and I had the Elote. My SIL rated hers as a 8, it had jalapeños that were very spicy so she had to eat them separate along with a tot but overall she enjoyed it. My brother rated his as a 9 and said he'd def come back. The elote dog was good. The bun was toasted, has enough elote and crema to compliment the taste. The hot dog was juicy. Next time I think I'll ask if I can get my dog toasted/grilled too. I had the Sucia Tots. They were really good, crispy, and right amount of condiments. I also ordered the frozen margarita and it was DELICIOUS! I normally don't do frozen because they get too watery but this maintained its flavor throughout the dinner and it stayed cold! Service: You order at the counter and your food is brought out to you. The service was good and fast. Very helpful when answering questions. Ambiance: It is a bit small inside, with only 3 tables of four seats and a bar with stools. There is plenty seating outside. The place is clean. I can see this as a hangout spot, where the margaritas are too good that you'll need to go back and order their yummy tots.

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    Ask the Community - The Dogfather

    Are there gluten free options?

    I am not sure. I'd look at menu. Or call ahead. It's small so you would need to ask if they have a GF station to prep.

    Are Dogs allowed?

    Sorry know this isn't an exact answer, but they have a few outdoor tables/patio space. I'm sure y'all could sit there. The inside was pretty tight and limiting.

    Do they have veggie dogs?

    Yes! In fact, several of the staff members are proud vegetarians!

    Are they great.?

    Yes. Hands down.

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