This place has been on my list to try and I was in the area. It's a food truck stationed at the Family Dollar with a small tent for standing under. The area wasn't too busy. Mr. Garcia himself was taking the orders and very nice. They do prefer cash because their card reader can take a minute, especially if there's a line. The food options were great, and they have tacos and a lot of other stuff beyond hot dogs. I got the "Dog with Everything" and my husband got some plain hot dogs because he's basic. The dogs were good and thick. Mine was filled with toppings and so delicious. I had to eat it with a fork and it was still 2 small meals! I can't wait to go back and try all the other options. Thanks for giving Indy some unique hot dogs and professional, and nice customer service! read more

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It's pretty good food if you're in the neighborhood. Otherwise, it's not worth the drive. Garcia's is a food truck in the Family Dollar parking lot on 16th and Emerson on the east side. The staff is REALLY nice. I arrived around 5:00pm on a Saturday and there already was a line. The guy that took my order didn't speak English very well. I asked for a chili cheese dog with no onions, but they still put onions on it. Once they took my order, they had my food ready in about 10 minutes. The food was pretty good, but nothing special. There's an upcharge if you pay with a credit card. read more

Had the pleasure of finally trying Garcias Hot Dog today. And it didn't disappoint! I received a fork with my hot dogs and was curious why since I had only ordered hot dogs, well I quickly understood! The hot dog is served with a generous amount of ingredients. I opted for the Chili Cheese Dog w/ onions. 1 was very filling on its own! Cash is best, no extra fees! Although he does accept card but know there is a fee to use it which is absolutely fair. I appreciated the tent they set up in front of the truck to be under shade while u order and wait for your food. Definitely a nice perk for comfort on the toasty and sunny days. They have some music playing too so u dont just listen to road noise. I enjoyed my experience and very much look forward to returning to try other items. I love when small businesses are successful and supportedby the community. Thanks so much for a great experience. read more

Garcia's Hot Dog - 1st time customer! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Mr. Garcia has an amazing personality. He shows love to everyone. His hot dogs are the best anywhere! He offers so many toppings. My favorite is the chili dog with cheese and sauteed onions! The vibe at Mr. Garcia's food truck is always cool because he is always happy and smiling read more

I had the pleasure of trying Garcia's recently and was great with great customer service. The order process was quick and the people were definitely out eating because a lunch rush was subduing as I approaching. I ordered a Chicago style dog and a chicken taco. The dog was ok and I didn't like the taco. I loved the service !! read more

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The best chili in town. Nicest guy in town. Always great, always friendly. I love this place.

Best Dog in the City. I'll be be back for sure. I got the Chili Cheese Dog. It was pretty big Dog, and plenty of Chili and onions. read more

Garcia's Hot Dog - The store front. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Awesome food and service. My wife and I love the chili cheese and kraut dogs. Always a smile with the dogs

Best Chicago I've had in a while Peppers were plentiful ... A few blocks off the highway .. easy to find Chili Cheese was great Friendly Staff Only points off was it was it's a all beef dogs read more

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Was looking for a light snack in the eastside and Garcia's was highly recommended. Although I did not get their famous hotdogs (I'm only eating poultry at the moment), I was pleased with their chicken tacos. I got the chicken taco combo which came with 1 (fairly large) chicken taco, a drink, and chips for around $8. I wish I got more, it was really tasty! Loved the verde sauce it came with and generous meat portion. Food was out within 3 minutes. Easy to locate in the Family Dollar parking lot. read more

I love a good hotdog. Here he is quick and the hotdogs are sooo good! Could've a bit messy but for the price, they are amazing. I hope this business grows and grows. He is a good man read more

My mother LOVED Garcia Dogs so coming here was for pure nostalgia for me. It was so bitter sweet but made it that more special. They are now a huge food truck vs the stand but in the same location, off 16th & Emerson. I ordered the bacon dog which comes with 2 toppings but I went with 3, chili, onion and cheese. It was warm not hot which I liked for the sake of the bun not crumbling apart. It comes wrapped in foil to quickly melt the cheese. It was sooo good as always! I got a combo for $13 which was chips and a drink but not sure if the side can be anything They serve tacos, quesadillas, elote and some other ala carte items that I don't recall them having before. The service was still quick and the staff were still friendly serving the locals. As the story goes, please go try them for yourself! read more

How popular is Garcia's Hot Dogs? This eastside institution has 12,000 Facebook followers. It makes sense since that's where you need to go to get up-to-the-minute info on whether or not Garcia's is going to be out. While not commonly seen during the winter, once spring starts to arrive you can be sure you'll find Garcia's in that familiar spot at the corner of the Family Dollar parking lot at 16th and Emerson Avenue. It's a great spot, really. Garcia's is just down from the Community East campus and has a spot that is highly visible and easily accessible for most traffic. I avoided Garcia's for a long time because my hot dog taste tends to be fairly simple. However, I've been trying to give more leave to my beloved eastside - I live about two miles north of this spot and only one house off of Emerson. So, yep, pretty much every night when I'm coming home from work I drive by Garcia's. Garcia's offers hot dogs, brats, sausages, and an amazing array of combinations and condiments. You can get drinks from a cooler. It's important to note, of course, that Garcia's is a street vendor. So, if the weather's particularly nasty he may not be here. You can nearly always find out on his Facebook page. I was a little concerned going into this season. After a long winter (okay, it at least felt long), I'd noted a BBQ stand at this corner a few times. I was hoping Garcia's would return and I was hoping Garcia was alright. The food here is wonderful. The people here are friendly. Garcia is simply awesome. Garcia is a California transplant who came to Indy in 2011. He's got a long history in this business, however, he moved to town to be closer to his brother. It wasn't long before he realized this area didn't have a hot dog cart. I know at one point there was an effort to get an actual food truck, however, for now I continue to see him set up on the corner. The "cart" has actually gotten a bit fancier with a canopy and more expanded set-up. There's typically a line, but he serves quickly and seemingly always has a smile. Prices are fair and he seems to be most famous for his chili cheese dog. The eastside gets a bad wrap. While I grew up in Pike Township, I moved over to Lawrence Township around 12 or so years ago and have been quite happy. Places like Garcia's are part of the reason why. Garcia's Hot Dogs offers great food, friendly service, and gives the Little Flower neighborhood an absolutely wonderful vibe. The Pogue's Run Arts and Nature Park is also just down the street - so you can grab a hot dog and go chill at the park for a bit. Perfection! read more

Garcia's Hot Dog - Chili Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Absolutely! Yeah can't wait till the weather warms up so they open again. Best hotdog and chilli read more

Havent been to Garcia's for awhile. Use to stop by on Friday's after work and got the best hot dog selections. Everytime i drive by now, its always crowded, But today, I stopped and gave it try. Not only has he upgraded to a full size food truck, he's expanded his menu. Faster service, Great food, Good prices! read more

Garcia's has been around for a long time and is an institution on the east side of Indianapolis. Personally, hot dogs are one of my favorite food groups and Garcia's is a prime location. I've found it pretty hard to find a great hot dog stand in Indy but not at 16th & Enerson! If you want a great quality dog and super friendly customers and service, then this is the place to go. read more

Definitely one of my favorite spots! Food and Service were amazing and great prices. I have waited forever to visit the truck had went all the time to the stand but overall AMAZING. Chili Dogs are FIREEEEEEE read more

Garcia's Hot Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Now you got me talking Garcia's Hot dogs truck is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Nachos is so good. Great service. Delisous food.yummy. A nice stop to eat . Good place/truck. Great people. Good Ambiance. There is Drinks too. And You should stop at Garcia's Hotdog's. read more

Randomly decided I wanted a hot dog. Found this place and was pleasantly surprised. The chili dog and the Chicago dog were delish! It was fast. Which was perfect since I was on my lunch break. read more

The food and service is amazing. A variety of food items. Love the grilled bacon hotdogs.

Great food, fast service, chill environment while waiting. I was so surprised to get the buy 2 get one free! Garcia is still friendly and has upgraded all of the things! read more

bun was so soggy it desitegrated! I couldn't even find the bun......... tast was decent and $8 for a hotdog Is a bit pricey

I love supporting small businesses that provide good services. A great place to have a bite to eat on the go

Second time getting a chili cheese dog, this place is so great that I made a point to go there today and will anytime I'm close. read more

Garcia's Hot Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place is a staple of Indianapolis, so I decided to try it out for the first time. Awesome set-up he has here, every topping you'll want for a hotdog. I had a chili cheese, and a Chicago dog and wasn't disappointed. The price is very reasonable for a hotdog stand, I will be supporting this business in the future. read more

Garcia's Hot Dog - Chili cheese dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Love this guy! His Hot Dog stand is usually located at the corner of 16th Street and Emerson Avenue on the Eastside. In the Dollar General parking lot. I got his famous Chili Cheese Dog and added his homemade Chicago Pepper blend. So yummy! I also got a red hot dog with sauerkraut, oh yes read more

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You know that winter is finally over when you go past 16th and Emerson and see Garcia's set up for the season! You'll always be greeted with a warm welcome and a smile from Garcia himself serving up the best hotdogs, brats, and sausages you'll ever have. Offering all the toppings you ever wanted, extra condiments, cold drinks from a cooler, and a variety of chips, no one will go hungry here. Prices are extremely reasonable as well. Including taxes, my chili cheese brat was just $5.75. Take a break from life and enjoy your dog in your car or take it home as there is no indoor or outdoor seating here. What you see in the pictures is what you get. He is there to crank out food from his tent cover and send you on your wonderful way. I can't stress enough how warm and inviting the customer service is here. They'll treat you like family, which is hard to find these days. Welcome back to the neighborhood, Garcias! read more

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Garcia is the man, staple of the East side. Now takes cards as payment so that is convenient. Best hot dog in Indy. I get a red hot with chili, cheese, spicy giardennera and jalapeños. Soooo tasty read more

I am all about this hot dog cart that's usually parked in the Family Dollar lot at 16th & Emerson. Maybe it's the novelty of the street cart or the sizzling sound of onions on a grill. Maybe it's the friendly service that is always accompanied by a "thank you" and a smile. Maybe it's the delicious made-to-order hot dogs that are unbelievably LOADED with toppings. Swing by when you're in the area to see all there is to love about Garcia's! P.S. CASH ONLY! read more

Garcia's Hot Dog - Built my own: bacon dog with lettuce, grilled onions, cheese, relish, & mustard. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Chicago dog was delicious! Tons of toppings. Fun day date, eating on the tailgate of my truck. They're all so friendly and helpful. It's my go to place for an amazing hot dog and experience. read more

Great hot dogs in so many different ways, very reasonably priced for what you get so many different toppings. Service is above and beyond, Mr Garcia is very friendly and always service with a smile and good conversation. We are not in the that area very often but it is so worth the drive. read more

Been going to the place since I attended Scecina Memorial. Great food & people are always nice. Definitely would recommend.

The Bacon dogs here are amazing same rings true for the Rueben Dog. Garcia always greets with with a smile and an awesome upbeat attitude. Food is always made fresh to order and served fast and hot. read more

Garcia's has the best hot dogs ever! Plus he's the most humble and friendly man ever. Every time I buy from him, he says "See you tomorrow " then just laughs. Our little neighborhood, Irvington, supports him and has totally adopted him. read more

I worked in the Little Flower neighborhood for two years, driving past Mr. Garcia's Hot Dog Cart everyday yet never stopped. What a fool I was missing out on such an endearing experience! Mr. Garcia's cart has been on the corner of 16th and Emerson since 2011. He is out there everyday, rain or shine, feeding those in search of a good meal and treating his customers like his closest friend. "How are you, my friend?" "What brings you to my cart today, my friend?" "How is your family, my friend?" "Are you enjoying yourself, my friend?" His kindness and warmth are unmatched. When I approached Mr. Garcia, I asked him what $2.75--the cash I had on-hand--could get me. He made sure I was taken care of, grilling up a bacon-wrapped hot dog (his dogs are shipped in from California every three days) and piling on a mountain of toppings: grilled onions, shredded cheddar cheese, chili sauce, lettuce, pico de gallo, and Italian peppers. Now, I know that my hot dog cost more than that, but I could tell that Mr. Garcia was more focused on providing me, his friend, the best, most hospitable experience possible. He even threw in a Diet Coke even though I insisted that he had been too generous already. He wouldn't have it any other way, so I accepted it graciously. Sitting on Mr. Garcia's cooler stockpiled with the most awesomely outrageous hot dog I have ever received, I began a scavenger hunt for the bottom of my hot dog, peeling away at all of the layers of diced veg. Once I managed to cut myself a piece of hot dog and stack my fixings on top, I placed in my mouth something better than any ball park dog I've ever eaten. There was nothing flimsy or store-bought about it, just a whole lotta meat-packing, finger-lickin' greasy goodness. I was very, very impressed with what one man could whip up on a tiny cart. "Do you like it, my friend?" "I love it, Mr. Garcia." Come show Mr. Garcia some love at his hot dog cart, and I'm positive he'll return it ten-fold. read more

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finally got my first Garcia's hot dog - it was love at first bite. I'm simple woman with simple needs, mustard and grilled onions, but it was MAGNIFICENT! I'll be back... often! read more

Garcia's Hot Dog - My new bestie! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I'll keep the review short because there is not too much to say except you need to try Garcia's Hot Dog! He is super cool and just plain nice! He is keeping up to food safety handling standards regard ensuring the dogs are at the proper temps (he checked the brats because I wanted one but it wasn't ready yet) and if the dog is not ready, you will have to wait for It to be done or better yet select another delicious goodie. He keeps the pork dogs separated from the beef and showed me how he has the dogs arranged in separate warming pitchers that are kept covered. You can select from a host of toppings (I never seen tomatoes being offered for a dog but it was good! He is also cognizant of your time so on the weekdays he makes sure he has items that can be grabbed for go quickly. Those bacon dogs are oh available on Saturdays and Sundays. $3.50 for most of the dogs is cheaper than other places I have been that are brick and mortar locations but I rather hit up a cart any day. Get there early for the best selection of dogs and check out his Facebook page to know when he may not be there or out of dogs. read more

Garcia's Hot Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Go for the customer service and stay for the hot dogs. Excellent all the way around. Follow Mr. G on Facebook. It will brighten day! read more

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It's the simple pleasures in life. & this is one of those. I am from Mexico and this is a common street vendor. You don't understand how happy I am to have found a piece of home right here on the East Side. Mr. Garcia is at the corner of 10th and Emerson St almost every single day unless the weather is bad. It's simple. You order your dog however you want it, maybe get a drink, maybe some chips and you pay cash. He is always kind and asks how you are. And if you are a repeat customer he remember you. I prefer to go on weekends when he has the flattop and therefore, bacon wrapped dogs. SO GOOD! In case you are wondering I can eat, but I am always ready to fall asleep after eating 2 :) Check with him out! He's great! read more

Delicious! Garcia's never disappoints! Garcia loads the hotdog up with tons of toppings. Everything is made to order. Garcia and his wife are soo nice! read more