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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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    It great to have such great comfort food in North Park. Not only the food but the owners of the business are super sweet as well.

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    Underdog is very underrated. Great food and people with good prices ! You don't need to be vegan to enjoy this food.

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    Doggos Gus

    Doggos Gus

    4.6
    (370 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Doggos Gus was absolutely outstanding! From the initial booking process to the day of our event,…read moreeverything was smooth, professional and stress-free. David was incredibly friendly, personable and a pleasure to have at our party. Our entire family and all of our guests loved him. The food was delicious! The hot dogs were fantastic, the elote was a huge hit and the horchata was refreshing and flavorful. The smell of the food cooking had everyone excited and gathering around the cart before it was even time to eat. David stayed engaged with our guests, kept everything running smoothly and made the experience feel special. We received so many compliments on the food and everyone left happy and full. I highly recommend Doggos Gus and David for any event, big or small. Great food, great service and an overall amazing experience. We would absolutely book him again!

    Love this place! We were in a hot dog mood and decided to stop by. This is more of a stand with a…read morepatio for you to eat at! We ordered four hot dogs, corn, and fries. It's very much self service here, you order either at a tablet or through your phone via QR code. We got a Mac and cheese dog, chili dog, SDfoodie dog, and the California. Along with the corn and cheese fries. I had the chili dog which is delicious and the California which I loved! The hot dogs are great quality and so good! I also love the cheese and fries, soooo tasty. The bun was a little big for me, but my fiancee loved it. It was a large brioche bun that was toasted nicely. The prices were around 9-11 for a dog which isn't horrible. If your in the mood for a fun and filling hot dog, this is a great choice!

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    Ssong’s Hotdog

    Ssong’s Hotdog

    3.5
    (28 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    Some of the best Korean corn dogs I've tried, imo. What makes them different is the size of their…read morepotatoes - they look more like French frie pieces instead of cubes, which makes for more crunchy surface area! I like that they came out at just the right temperature too (vs other places are super hot and you need to take time to cool before eating). The only thing I was sad about was I got a full sausage this time, thinking it would be the regular size... but my partner's half mozz half sausage was much larger. I guess the size of sausage doesn't change - they just add mozz to the top for the half and half. I felt a bit shortchanged due to that (minus one star). Place is small but clean, and they've structured it in a way where there's still plenty of small tables around. The cafe next door is very trendy and small too so I do think a few people were actually from there. But all in all, it was noon on a Sunday, and not too busy even with the people from next door. We had a table easily, and the food and drinks (via Urban Bubbles, operating out of the same kitchen) came out fairly quickly. Parking is definitely hard. It's a tiny lot and paid parking. Knowing this, I just looked for street parking which was easy and not too far if you don't mind a short walk.

    Overview: great Korean hotdogs, super fast service, and yummy flavor, parking is difficult tho…read more ---- Half and Half Potato Mozz Hot Dog $7.50: - mostly cheese in the front - not enough hot dog in it (minus 1 star) - crispy potatoes Powder toppings: - sugar - parmesan - old bay seasoning (cajun seasonings) Sauces: - spicy mayo - ketchup - mustard - ranch - sweet chili ---- Notes: - service was really sweet and quick - parking is difficult - ambiance is great, music taste was great lots of rnb - must order food at register ---- Overall: great place for your Korean hotdog fix, I will be back!

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    Ochidoggy

    Ochidoggy

    4.8
    (20 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    I remember trying Sonoran-style hot dogs while visiting a friend in Tucson, AZ several years ago…read more After seeing Ochidoggy show up on the activity feed for my connections, I decided to visit this pop-up vendor in the southern part of the Normal Heights neighborhood. The setup was a simple cart under a canopy in a random parking lot on El Cajon Blvd. A few picnic tables with overhead cover were available if you wanted to eat your food on-site. Five different hot dogs along with french fries and a stuffed jalapeno pepper were offered on the menu. A typical Sonoran hot dog has a bacon-wrapped frank topped with pinto beans, onions, tomatoes, and other condiments. It's served on a bolillo bun. The Hot Dog Regular here contained bacon, grilled onion, red onion, tomato, and mayonnaise on a football-shaped bun which made it the closest resemblance to an original Sonoran. I chose two other varieties for my to-go order, a Hot Dog Jumbo and a Hot Dog Chilidogo. The first one had the same ingredients as the Regular with ham and American cheese added. The second one also had the same ingredients as the Regular, however the bacon-wrapped frank was stuffed inside a California pepper with grilled mozzarella cheese on top. Trays of condiments were arranged in front of the cart so you could select additional toppings. Four different sauce bottles were also available for more flavor. As you can see from my photo, both hot dogs were buried under the other components. The right type of bun was used which was very soft. I did feel that a gratuitous amount of mayonnaise was drizzled on top. I didn't add more toppings or sauces because there was already a sufficient spread. I am unsure if there are other businesses in the SD area that serve Sonoran-style hot dogs as I have not actively searched for them. I can say that the products I tasted from Ochidoggy were good enough for a four star rating.

    Great food and lovely service. I love Sonoran hotdogs ever since trying them in Arizona so I was…read moreexcited to try this place. The set up is nice with a few parking spots in the lot and 3 picnic benches, bright lights, and even a heater. Prices were very reasonable ($9 for regular Sonoran dog with fries, $2.50 for canned soda or bottled ice tea). The owner was extremely nice and friendly - explained all the options and toppings to us, and even came over to turn on the heater so it will be less cold while we eat. The food came out quickly and everything was super efficient. Hot dog was great - tasty soft bun, bacon wrapped hot dog really tasty, and enjoyed all the toppings. The fries were decent but in my opinion slightly over fried and would be even better if a tiny bit more seasoned as well. Great portions though. Overall the experience was fantastic and we will be back!

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