"Hot Dog" is in the name and I am only going to Review the Hot Dogs.
Here I am going to "go against the grain" with a mediocre Review of a New Restaurant receiving mostly good Reviews.
Okay, so maybe I am a "Hot Dog Snob" from the East Coast, where everyone knows there is only one brand of Hot Dog that can stand up to being boiled instead of grilled. (The "Dirty Water Dog" is the Sabrett brand, in Natural Casing).
In fairness to this new location and because I love Hot Dogs I tried three varieties:
With everything! (The Chicago way)
With Mustard and Relish only (My favorite)
Chile Cheese Dog
Let me say, the "Toppings" are terrific. The problem is with the Hot Dog itself. Far too mild, no beefy taste (Bordering on no taste), overwhelmed by the toppings and with very little "snap" when biting into it.
Probably in the minority, but just NOT as good as the size of the Restaurant and the reputation would indicate.
Ted's is still the "Hot Dog Of Choice" in Phoenix and they are from Buffalo, New York.
Willing to venture to Maricopa for the BEST BOILED HOT DOGS EVER (Sabrett)? If so, go to Al's Dogs located next to O'Reilly Auto Parts on John Wayne in Maricopa. Better call first to be certain they are open: (520) 357-3647