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    Alexis A.

    I didn't expect much when I came here. I was in the area so I checked out Yelp, and this place looked promising due to its high rating. I ordered the Mita Mita combo, which comes with two hotdogs, chips and drink. For the hotdogs, I had the Brooklyn and the Texas Classic. The biggest gripe I had was the bun was soggy on my Texas Classic. They didn't use a special bun or sausage, so it was kind of a disappointment. The food was ok, but nothing I would go out of my way to get. Their is outdoor seating if you want to eat at the place. Maybe it was just the server I got, but maybe it's popular for people in the neighborhood, just didn't impress me.

    210 Dawg and Texas Classic hotdogs
    Sandra G.

    It's so close by me, figured I give it a try. First off small parking lot but no worries past those gates that looks to be a storage, has more spots ahead. Second walking in a nice little cozy space, not much room and no seating inside. But there is two small tables out side if their not taken. Third you're asked how many hotdogs will you be ordering just so they can warm them up while you decide how you like your hotdogs. My thoughts, hands down great beef Hotdogs, love that snap on them when you bite into them, plus the toppings wow amazing! I would recommend this place for sure.

    Chili cheese dogs
    Adeline E.

    This place was super cute when you first enter. Me and my boyfriend were greeted with great service and even some background knowledge on how this place ended up in san antonio. Hot dogs were also pretty good would rate 8/10 ! Will definitely return again

    Richard P.

    A taste of New York! I love a great hot dog and this spot doesn't disappoint. They serve Sabrett links which have the snap you want in an authentic New York dog. The owner is a veteran and local. (Support your local everything!!!) Stop in for a quick lunch and give this spot a try! 2 Dogs, chips, and soda $7.00

    a brick wall with a lot of memorabilia on it
    Isaiah M.

    Found this place and walk through the front door like whaaaaa!? I knew right off the bat this was my kinda place!!! With Rev Run on the wall and the owners tribute to his home, NYC, I knew I had found the spot!!! Got the perfect lunch meal with two dogs, chips, and a drink! The exact kinda lunch I been having for atleast the past decade but hadn't found a place in San Antonio yet. Well ICE LOCO has arrived at my new lunch destination! Thank you Mike and Shelby for the Manhattan, Brooklyn, watermelon soda, funions, and great conversation/environment!!! See you soon!!!

    China Town Dog
    Rebecca G.

    If you've ever been to NYC, hotdogs from carts are the business! To get that in San Antonio, is amazing. All the options with all beef franks, is perfect for anyone. If you like chinese food and spicy food, I highly recommend the china town dog. It comes with siracha sauerkraut, asian style hot mustard, topped with green and fried onions. I maybe missing something. But i got it with the spicy sausage and it hit the spot.

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    Lourdes A.

    Hubby loves this place and so I finally decided to try it for lunch. It was a good lunch. Tried the Jalapeño Bomber and Fiesta dog and decided to get more to go for myself and mom. She enjoyed the Brooklyn and slaw and liked both. Fiesta has to be my favorite though and the pizza was surprisingly good. Great prices and for a dollar more you can upgrade to sausage.

    Sheila E.

    Finally stopped here today for lunch to take a break from working remote. So glad we came in, food smelt so good. Small inside, so this is really place to order to go. The staff was nice and I think we met the owner that was so open, nice, and made us feel welcome! We will be here again to try something new!

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    Wonderful taste of the East Coast. Just wonderful. Short hours so go there when they are open.

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    Amazing service. Great Hot Dogs. Just like NY! This place is a gem. If your in San Antonio you need to stop here!

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    Never been to the store itself but the food truck is SO CUTE and amazing dogs! So many choices, fast and fills you up!

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    Canned chili, movie theater cheese. Ordinary bun. The sausage was good. No indoor seating

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    I ate here with some friends and we had a great time! I ordered the Pop it like it's hot with curly…read morefries which had cheese, cream cheese, and fried jalapeños. It tasted great and it made me excited to come back and try the other options they have! The curly fries were also seasoned well and very crisp. They might've been a bit understaffed because there was no one at the register when I walked in so I had a wait a minute or two before receiving service. But when she took my order and gave us our food she was super nice. The food also didn't take long to come out either. I very much enjoyed the outdoor area I sat at with my friends. The cars driving by were a bit loud but my friends and I still enjoyed our time and the flowers around the area were very pretty. Highly recommend and I need to come back here!!

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    What a find! We…read morefound this place while participating in a Sister's Grimm Ghost Tour. Our tour guide said "Best hotdogs in San Antonio," so naturally we had to try them. As soon as the tour was over we walked back to the corner of W. Crockett and N. Presa to give them a try. Our tour guide was right, these are the best hotdogs in San Antonio. Bacon wrapped with a multitude of options for toppings, paired with a toasted bun, we literally sacrificed our keto diet on these. 100% recommend. We had two of the bacon wrapped with ketchup and mustard, and shared an everything (ketchup, mustard, mayo, and jalapeños). I can't decide which is better so you will need to give them both a try as well. Great location. Nice easy walk from the Alamo, and they are open late to give you the snack you need while doing a historic tour or of the city or spending a night out on the Riverwalk. I also have to give the guys working the stand a compliment, they were fast regardless of the line, and happy to be giving the customers a great experience. Bottom line, this hotdog stand is unlike any other I've been to (and I'm from the New York area - hot dog stand capital of the world). Go give them a try!

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