Ted's is a Buffalo Hot Dog place, transplanted into the Valley of the Sun. Lesson #1: Keeping a Hot Dog from curing...as the fat cooks and liquefies, a hot dog can curl up on the ends...to prevent this...cut the #*%@ out of it.
You can watch the highly sharpened forks go to work on the dogs as sort of a show before getting your food. This place has thrived on the corner of McClintock and Broadway for many years. A very limited menu and the dogs great taste make the difference here.
As for the downside, this Chicago guy likes his dog with the sport peppers. Jalepenos are close, but not the same...and I miss the neon green relish and especially the poppy seed bun. The dog itself tastes great. Less satisfying where the onion rings...a greasy mess and the fries are just average.
Still, the place is packed during lunch as hoards from all professions descend on the corner. It's hard not to be a fan of Ted's.