Not much like an after bars hot dog! Lucky dogs is as good of a street dog as you'll find anywhere. It's a basic dog, you won't find the bells and whistles. But that's exactly how we like it! You can find one every few blocks in the Quarter and the line moves quite quickly. Definitely recommend! read more

Lucky Dogs - Regular hot dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I always love the hot dog truck when I find it. It moved locations, but it's always around Bourbon St. They have and assortment of toppings, but I just got mustard. And after walking around for hours, I needed something fast. I ordered a hot dog, and it was just what I needed. I recommend getting a hot dog if you are the hot dog man!! read more

Lucky Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I got the basic lucky dog as a snack. Everyone seems to be raving about these hot dogs but the meat felt very basic. Maybe adding toppings like cheese and chili would have made it better. However I can see this as a quick midnight snack since they're open late. read more

Lucky Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I don't care what anybody says: when you're wandering around the French Quarter in a drunken haze in the middle of the night, there's not much better than a lucky dog. What's in them? Rubber, cereal, tripe? Who knows? Regardless, it's a surprisingly tasty dog. Chili, mustard, and onions is the way to go. read more

Lucky Dogs have several locations in New Orleans and they're absolutely addictive. Drunk, sober, breakfast, lunch or dinner it makes no difference they're great anytime. read more

I'm from Tx so chili dogs like this hit the spot. There really is no frills about service or presentation but just damn good hot dogs. Been eating these over 15 yrs now. Keep it up. read more

On our last night in town, we did something of a tour de late night munchies in the Quarter. As a Chicago gal, I'm quite fond of hot dogs so these carts caught our eye. They're even more minimal than I expected - serving only chili or no chili dogs with mustard and onions. I think he did have some ketchup too. Really not my thing, but I didn't wanna go plain so I just went all in. It was probably the worst walking food ever (such a mess), can't complain about the taste though. Pretty decent dog, chili was meh. Service was a little sketchy, but I feel like that's part of the experience lol. Not a must eat, but decent drunk snacks if you need it. read more

Lucky dog satisfies my taste buds and reminds me of my youth. What I didn't realize then is that lucky dog is much more than hangover food, it's actually a very good hotdog! We are lucky to have them in the city. read more

The vendor was very friendly. The food was very flavorful. I ate a smoked sausage hotdog and it was full of flavor. Would definitely recommend it. read more

My husband and I just wanted a quick bite while we were walking over to bourbon street so decided to stop for a lucky dog. We paid 6.50 for the jumbo dog and I must say it was very tasty. Total for lunch came out to 15.00 which included two hot dogs and a coke. The gentleman that served us was so polite and offered us all the fixings for our dogs. The ambiance was great we were about o catch a few jazz singers in the square while we ate our dogs. If you're looking for just a quick bite stop over and grab yourself a lucky dog! read more

Lucky Dogs - a person holding a hot dog in front of a truck - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Hygiene is much better now. My husband LOVES Lucky Dogs. Order the larger dog. Years ago they used to have a lot more toppings and I miss them. The chili is very good and goes well with onions. Carts are all over the quarter EXCEPT on Mondays and Tuesdays. read more

Drunk people food for sure .. this local favorite definitely hit the spot after a night of drinking and bead throwing.. Found this place on the corner of Bourbon & Bienville.. I spotted it from a distance and kept watching people enjoying this street food.. finally after lots of alcohol we stopped by for a lucky dog before our walk back to the hotel .. hotdog, chili, mustard, ketchup, onion on a soft bun.. $6 Fast & friendly service .. check this street food cart out .. you won't be disappointed read more

Lucky Dogs - Bourbon St .. lucky dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

A lucky dog on the street 10/10 recommend. In casino absolutely not! They give lucky dog a bad reputation! Which i hate for the tourist. Bun was stale! Line was long! with one poor worker. read more

Fake cheese, but doesn't state that. Just know what you are going to order before. Menu is very generic. Just a basic hot dog, difference is size and what is on it. Menu doesn't tell you that. read more

Rex "Santa " saved us twice with the chilli dogs. The first night he didn't put as much chilli as I wanted but the second night I told him how I liked it and he delivered with a smile and a twinkle in his eye. I had already called him Santa then Larry reminded me hey don't call him Santa ( I had been drinking) it could slip out. When I asked him his name he said it's Rex but they call me Santa! WTF!!! I knew it! Only he could fix delicious coney dogs on the corner on Bourbon Street . He had moved locations. Ok the hot dog was the 1/4 hot dog with chilli, onions and mustard... look it was dang delicious and it reminded me of home ( Detroit). It's a hot dog cart and I been drinking and I visited 2 days in a row! Yes, he used plastic gloves to prepare the precious dogs! I will visit again especially when I need to soak up those hand grenades! read more

Lucky Dogs - Rex " Santa " saving lives with hot dogs! - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

"Lucky Dog" saved us twice. It's a perfect and inexpensive way to soak up all of the liquor that was consumed. Our first night on Bourbon St we hit hard and fast and came across this stand that had wonderful beef hot dogs with chili, onions and mustard... what we call in Detroit a "coney dog". It wasn't a little punk hot dog either it was a light weight meal. On Sunday after waling tours and more drinking we wanted another one and with great luck we found the same vendor as we did the first night. Now there were many vendors but we preferred "Santa" because he was cool, informative and the dogs were tasty. read more

Lucky Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

How do you give 5-stars to a hot dog cart vendor? Well the dog is just that dang good. I can also say that based on two different Lucky Dog experiences in NOLA and neither occurred post late night NOLA drinking as I gather pairs nicely with a Lucky Dog. One location was on Bourbon Street and just had to grab a Lucky Dog at the airport before leaving. Silly as it may seem my experiences were really good. read more

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Someone wrote this was low quality food. No way. It's not haute cuisine, but just good ol' all American hot dogs. A sprinkling of diced onion, a squirt of ketchup and mustard (with chili, if you want) on a soft, warm, steamed bun. The perfect American comfort food. Nothing fancy, nothing spectacular- just good, simple hot dogs. (And big, too.) As to safety- I had to wait today while the cart man got finished setting up, because he was aware the health inspectors keep a close eye on them. He had a thermometer in the hot dogs, making sure they were kept at the proper temperature. Nothing to worry about here. read more

Lucky Dogs - A perfect dog. - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Yummy! I was so hungry and so happy to find them on Bourbon St! Good price for a big hotdog

Just like the Cafe Du Monde beignets, frozen daiquiris, and live music, Lucky Dog carts are a staple in New Orleans. Highlights: - Easy to find: look for the big cart in the shape of a hot dog - Quick late night eats: stop at one on your way back after partying on bourbon - Pretty tasty: surprisingly good - Chili is a topping available: always a plus Lowlights (my flip side to highlights): - Everyone knows hot dogs aren't the healthiest things to be eating, but hey, you're on vacation! Along with my Camellia Grill omelet, Mango Mango pizza, Cafe Du Monde beignets, Lucky Dog's are a fave New Orleans late night snack. read more

Lucky Dogs - My chili dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We have been dogs for years lol. I can say that they are a savior when its late and you need something for your stomach. Especially if you plan on continuing to party lol. read more

Great drunk dog! Yes, the sanitary factor is iffy. Yes, they pile too many condiments on it. Yes, there's chili mixed with ketchup, mustard and Lord knows what else but it is GOOD! it's giant, all beef and hits the spot around 2am Our guy was super friendly and a bit crazy! read more

Pro Tip: cash only Hot dog hit the spot just wished they had a couple more topping options. read more

I was a bit tipsy and starving, so I got a "Lucky Dog." I added chili and onions and it was 1/3 pound of hot dog. I couldn't eat it all and actually after I ate 2/3rds of it, I didn't want to eat all of it. It sure did taste good at the start though. read more

Lucky Dog carts on every street on Bourbon Street! Even if you happen to forget to try this NOLA staple, you can find them at the MSY airport. They have a few varieties of hot dogs, any is good! A delicious snack in between all the seafood or the perfect drink food after you partied too hard on Bourbon. read more

I love Lucky Dogs! Of course they are best after a few drinks but they are quality dogs! I have been enjoying them for over 40 years!! Highly recommended. read more

If you've visited the French Quarter, especially Bourbon Street, it's not hard to spot these guys on just about every block. They serve up a good hot dog, plain and simple. Tried them 3 times and they've been consistently good. Some of the vendors serving up the dogs look more cleaner than others. So if you see one on the slim shady, just walk another block or two like I did. read more

Lucky Dogs - A familiar site around NOLA. - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Any bad breathed pigeon with something bad to say about Lucky Dogs should be barred from the Holly Crescent See! Lucky Dogs has been canonized by New Orleans's gift to haute food and literary couture, Mr. Ignatius J. Reilly, who inbetween situations operated one of these original food carts while taste testing( for quality control purposes, only!) numerous of these " delectable savories " as Mr. Reilly put it. Indeed, Lucky Dogs is a corner stone to the diet of any legitmate Quarter Rat. Furthermore, It's a confirmed fact that not only are the highest forms of nourishment furnished from these Heavenly Chariots, but the shelter from the umbrellas on the original carts are recognized by the Louisiana State Medical Society, for saving the countless lives of old drunks from heat stroke in August while allowing them to continue to drink in the provisional shade. Indeed New Orleans with out the ubiquitous Lucky Dog Vendors would be like Kermit Ruffins with out an Abita draft beer, or a Po' Boy with out oysters, or as the noted Cajun philosopher and inventor of the famous Slew Footed Gator Waltz, Rev.Dr, Beausejour Dupuis Robichaud Jr. stated a mere three months ago whilst eating cat fish at "Gloria's Place, Catfish & Soul Food, "Nola with out dem Lucky Dogs be like a 15 foot Gator in the Atchafalaya Swamp with out a fat pinkish white baby (that formerly belonged to a loathsome tourist) ripping in it's murky den. All Hail the Majestic Lucky Dog! p.s. "KILL THE GREEN COCKROACH...Hand Grenades, the scourge of bartenders throughout the channels of New Orleans. They're everything that's wrong with capitalism in the French Quarter" http://quarterrat.com/kill-the-green-cockroach/ read more

Lucky Dogs - A true Lucky Dog Cart ! Observe the life saying Umbrella! - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Lucky Dogs are a New Orleans tradition. A tradition many have consumed, usually after a long night drinking. Lucky Dogs have a bad reputation. I think part of that has to do with the vendors, who often seem to not have a dedication to cleanliness. Even with those concerns, I have never once gotten sick from one of these hot dogs and won't be scared away in the future. Now for the hot dog. This is a massive hot dog. I think they are 1/4 pound, but can't be expected to remember details like that. They are also expensive for a hot dog. I think it cost nearly $7, but once again, details seem to fade after 3:00 a.m. I would say the hot dog is very good, especially with mustard and relish. My most recent dog only had mustard, but even without toppings, it was very good. There used to be a cart in Harrah's and at the airport. Those still concerned with eating street food should try those locations. If you want a unique food item for your wedding, I do know they will rent you a cart and vendor for your reception. I highly recommend a lucky dog if you have a belly full of booze and need meat and bread to help you soldier on. read more

Hmmm...to write a review of lucky dogs or to not. Full disclosure, I last ate a lucky dog in high school so maybe a couple of decades ago. But I am a big fan of the carts and love that they exist. If you're a hot dog lover, you should definitely have one. Rumor has it that the stand closest to Jackson Square is always the cleanest. And if you are leaving NOLA without having indulged, there's a cart on at least one of the concourses. If you haven't read Managing Ignatius by Jerry Strahan, add it to your New Orleans book list. It's a memoir not fiction, because who could make some of this stuff up. I will warn you that if you read it, and you're from here, it'll make you really miss orange julius. OMG! I just discovered their online shop. Lucky Dog gifts for everyone! http://www.luckydogs.us/shop/index.cfm read more

We didn't die which had been my worst fear. It was actually pretty good. Bun was fresh. The hot boiled weenie had a good flavor dressed with mustard, onions and relish. It was fun watching the guy make them out of his cart. read more

I'm sure they still talk about it to this day. My girlfriend (who one day would become my wife) waltzing in the lobby of the Ritz Carlton at 2 in the morning holding a Lucky Dog packed with the works, chili dripping down the sleeve of her coat and yelling out "This is sooooo good!". She's one classy woman isn't she? In her defense, these hot dogs are a serious dog dawg. Cheap and readily available on every street corner on Bourbon Street they are the certain cure for any pending hangover. And just in case you didn't get enough, there is a Lucky Dog cart in the gate area of the airport. Request "extra onions", the person seated next to you on the plane will really appreciate it. read more

It's a hotdog.....not a thing remotely different about it than any other over priced hotdog in any other city.

Great Hot Dogs!! Find them on the corners of Bourbon St. and all over the French Quarter. New Orleans staple... Enjoy!! read more

Lucky Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

These Lucky Dogs are a welcome sight around 4 in the morning! Its an alright snack if your sober. nothing special about them except the Lucky is a large dog. The dog itself has no snap to it and it clearly isn't an all beef frank. Having said that, if its in the middle of the day, go hit up on many of the kickass restaurants there is to eat at in new Orleans. By no means am I dogging this street food. On the contrary, when everything else has practically closed and your still jotting from one bar to another during the after hours... these bad boys are a sight and smell to behold! If your ganna get one, spend the extra dollar and make it the larger Lucky Dog to go, with everything on it! read more

Lucky Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Nothing wrong with these dogs! We saw the vendors all over the French Quarter so we made a pack to try them before left. While waiting for a carriage tour, it was the perfect opportunity! My friend ran across the street and purchased one with chili, ketchup and mustard. It was as good as any dog you'd get, just not super amazing. It hit the spot just fine though so dont be afraid to try it! read more

Lucky Dogs - Vendor - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Grabbed a few of these baby's at Jackson square and glad we did. A couple chili dogs as a coke on our way to the river walk was just what the doctor ordered. Friendly server and good prices even with the extra large dogs. read more

I love Hot Dogs everywhere I go. I always look forward to a Lucky Dog when we are in New Orleans. Not quite NY "dirty water" dogs that I grew up with but a must try when in New Orleans. There is one on almost every corner on Bourbon Street so you just have to pick the one that fits your plans best. read more

Every night around 4am, rolling out of a bar in the Quarter, there it is, like a beacon calling my name, the Lucky Dog Cart. In Chicago after drinking we go out for burritos. In the Quarter we hit the Lucky Dog cart. Hot tasty dogs with mustard and an abundance of onions hits the spot every time! So the person serving it looks like they served time - so what? They are standing in the Quarter dealing with a whole lot of cash - they need to be tough. The dogs are served hot, the bun is fresh and not stale, and it fuels me so I can keep going till the hoses come out at dawnish to tell me it is time to go home. read more

This is just one of those things you have to partake in when you visit the French Quarter. They taste great when sober, but they are divine when you have several drinks under your belt. I get mine with chili, onions and mustard! Delish! read more

Lucky Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana