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    4.9 (59 reviews)
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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Kimchi Cheddar fries
    Natasha Y.

    Oh my goodness this place is delicioussss!!! My favorite thing here is the Kimchi Cheddar Fries, they r to die for ...YUM!!! The service is great too, super nice people and I wasn't sure which sauce to try so he let me try all of them and there was no problem! The Goblin's Club (Korean hotdog) was amazing, I can't believe I found a vegan place like this!! They have everything I love and the best part it's vegan! I haven't been able to find a vegan Korean hotdog anywhere until here, my kids absolutely destroyed these! Will def b back for more

    Karla R.

    Pretty unexpected but cool spot at the corner of El Cajon and Texas. Underdog can be found at the Peking lot of a gas station. You can't miss it since it's bright red and HS a tent on the side for customers to eat under (along with a table, but no chairs) I ordered a chili cheese hot dog and thought it was okay. The dog itself was good and I enjoyed the chili, and also loved how fresh the green onions were. I do wish the cheese was melted and that the bun was more cooked. I'm definitely open to trying another item from Underdog, though! If you're someone who enjoys their hot dog buns on the toastier side, I suggest asking them to make it extra toasted here.

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    Chauntel B.

    Loved this place so much I went three days in a row (no judgement ) consistent flavor every time and so so delicious. Loved the online ordering platform so easy to use also ordering in person was just as easy. Very friendly staff I will be back often. The location was easily accessible perfect place for a quick pick up and impossible to miss.

    Queen S.

    1st time here. I saw a few videos on IG and Yelp reviews about this food truck. We ordered a Korean corn dog, regular corn dog and classic hot dog. The corn dogs batter was delicious... crispy brown outside yet soft, inside with a stadium size hot dog inside. Average price. No seating, food truck only. Great service. Overall positive experience

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    Dorothy T.

    Delicious! The texture of the korean corn dogs are so crispy and on point - I'd just recommend rolling the corn dogs in a little more sugar and perhaps some salt? I think maybe my general salt intake is high since I'm used to meat hot dogs - but the vegan hot dog was a bit bland for me. It'd also be super cool if they had additional powder toppings to mimic the classics like honey butter and parmesan. The chili fries were a huge portion - fried perfectly as well!

    Classic Hot Dog and Dirty Fries
    Mau M.

    I did not want to leave the hotel room when I visited the area and was looking for something light, new, and not the usual fast food. I saw Underdog nearby so ordered some through Grubhub. Didn't realize they were vegan which really surprised me as I was reading the reviews. I had the classic hot dog and because it was vegan, the taste was not what I was really looking for, but hey, I did finish it so it still is really good! The winner for me were the dirty fries. The fries were perfectly cooked and well-seasoned. I was surprised I finished all of it in one sitting, too! If it was closer, I'd love to explore their corn dogs and loaded fries as well.

    Jose F.

    Amazing vegan eats at an amazing value and price! The service and staff are fantastic. Their pop ups are great too. I love seeing them at Seek Brewing in North Park on Sundays. Whether you are vegan or not, the food is delicious and worth a try.

    Jalapeno Popper
    Chris P.

    I tried a jalapeño popper corn dog and a chili cheese dog. Both were amazing but I enjoyed the chili cheese dog more. Can't wait to try more next time. They're currently operating out of a small trailer parked in a gas station lot. They don't serve drinks, but obviously you can just get one from the gas station.

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    I'm... Back again to order my favorite CornDogs & french fries, now my other new fav is the hush puppies too. I've always been a huge hush puppies fan and typically have found them at Louisiana food joints , So I am stoked they added these to their menu . I absolutely love this food truck . I am happy to announce new menu items. Several types of chicken sandwiches were added . I'll have to go for something new next visit and step out of comfort zone . It's just I literally crave their corn dogs, it's like childhood and the Fair all in one bite . These corn dogs are so filling and satisfying . They have very kind courteous service all the time. Mostly I still see the owners working hard serving up their food . This vegan food is so fabulous . I like my comfort food like most of us do but only with out the " animal Meat " at times . Vegan food has come such a long way and is so very creative here at Underdog Food Truck . I eat about 60/40 % meatless options so i'm not fully totally committed to vegan lifestyle but here I am so satisfied with the quality and portion sizes it's a top choice for me for sure, literally to often ( lol) . The food here is fresh . I'm so particular about anything fried not tasting heavy or oily ! I know they must use an oil that has gotta be fresh because all the times i've eaten here everything comes out golden fried never greasy. Today I found them parked the @ Brewery igniter building , 3052 El Cajon Blvd . I fully Support local small businesses that's where the treasures are in this town. Super cute spot with at least 3 different breweries . So convenient and lots of seating indoor/outdoor available . You can place an order either from the truck or the menu available at a brewery. side note Tuesday & Thursday they are still at the Texas St. location on El Cajon . Closes at 8 usually but I hear possible extended hours may be happening soon . I'll check back on that when or if it happens .

    Jalapeños corn dog
    Sal R.

    Seriously, so freaking fire. Had this a couple months ago and wow! The fries are bomb, the corn dog: ah! as a vegetarian how I miss corn dogs! Love that it's all vegan. The service was quick and they were super nice upon picking up our order. 110 would recommend. Fire!

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    The vegan hot dogs are great here. Highly recommend. I just happened by the truck and got a dog with sauerkraut.

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    Thanks for the great review and photos!

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    Still totally loving this place and at this point it might be safe to say the Jesse is my favorite burger ever. Its seriously the best

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    Have been here more than a few times and love the chili dog, it's my fave! The owners are very friendly as well.

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    Thanks Nicki! We love serving our neighborhood!

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    Amazing corn dogs every time!! Even when I order for delivery they always arrive super hot with everything requested. Love this place!

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    Their vegan corn dog and animal style fries are amazing! This is my go-to spot when I want some vegan comfort food.

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    Amazing Vegan , crispy fries Vegan juicy & toasted bun. The food truck peopel are friendly. I will come come back!

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    I came here 9 years ago during its grand opening when it was still called Raki Raki. You can still…read morefind my review here. Unfortunately on my morning walk this week, I noticed the restaurant is empty and there's a for lease sign up. To be honest, the food was good but not cravable --I never felt the need to go back. In recent years the restaurant rebranded and focused more on vegan options. Their business hours were also scaled back and I can't remember seeing them open during lunch hours.

    Came here for a birthday celebration and was less than thrilled with the experience. Made…read morereservations which I would recommend as the location is fairly small and packs up quickly. They have a really nice selection of both vegan and non vegan options. Ordered the Garlic Edamame, Karaage Bao Buns, and Crispy Gyoza. Garlic Edamame was delicious! It had that perfect combo of chili and the garlic was just right. And by just right I mean LOTS of garlic. Little side note, they didn't provide another dish to discard the eaten ones and also had to ask for plates which made a bit of a mess when you are sharing a bunch of small plates. Karaage Bao Buns were so good that we wound up ordering another order. If someone had ordered these and not told me they were vegan I would have never know. The texture of the Not chicken was perfect and the rest of the added flavors from the aioli's and garnish were well balanced. Our least favorite was the Crispy Gyoza. The ends were perfect combo but the middle was mush and the texture and flavor was not spectacular. It might have just been the cook but the the ingredients seemed like they were too wet when they were fried. Service was the absolute worst. Had to ask several times for our drinks when tables that were sat well after us all had theirs. I would come back in hopes the service was better but what a let down when we were there to celebrate and were ignored with the servers passing by us and not checking on us.

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    Absolutely delicious!! I got the pad Thai with fried tofu and it was some of the best pad Thai I've…read morehad!! I also tried the garlic pepper with soy beef and it was phenomenal!!! It looked so good that when it arrived, I forgot to take a photo and dove right in!! I will definitely be back :) I highly recommend trying this place out! Delicious vegan food, fast service, and great vibes!!! Very good pricing as a cherry on top!

    Haven't been here in years. We decided to check out the spot and see how it's been since we last…read morevisited. We luckily got parking in front of the restaurant. Pay at the meter. After we paid, we thought the place was closed...but then realized it wasn't. We tried to go in a different door that was locked. The entrance is so confusing because it's literally on the inner side that you can't see! Can easily be missed! Good thing we found it before leaving. When else entered, it was empty! On a Friday night. It felt like VIP and private we had the restaurant to ourselves but it was so sad at the same time. They were more strong on to-go orders as customers came and went. We ordered their vegetable tempura, pineapple fried rice, and panang curry. Everything came out hot. All was good except the pineapple in their fried rice was spoiled. We brought it to their attention, and they corrected it right away. They explained it was canned so they're not sure how it could've been spoiled. We were unable to eat it. They made us a fresh new hot plate. They also brought us everything we requested like condiments and boxes. The lady was very nice about it. I couldn't hate on the place. It's just sad to see it dead compared to how it was before. The economy is really tough, and too expensive to dine out. The only one-off would be the spoiled food many because the food isn't circulating due to low demand. Anyway, the staff were very nice and polite though. Was not at all mad or rude when we mentioned it.

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