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Sami's Hot Dog Cart

4.9 (113 reviews)
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Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Lauren S.

Tasty affordable food stand right off the Smithsonian National Mall. Next time I want to try the Beef halfsmoke for the half grilled dog. We also got chicken tenders that were the perfect portion and size. Chili dog was quick n easy. The tenders a fries took a little longer as they were made fresh. The owner was friendly and the food stand was clean.

Sami's Hotdog Cart

We are back again this year to visit DC and make our pilgrimage to Sami's hotdog cart!! Still awesome! We inhaled our chilli dogs with onions. Homemade chili. Amazing!! Fair and honest pricing. Hotdog with a smile. Must try! Awesome! Highly Recommend!! The cart location is actually on Apple Maps! If you're reading this you are likely a tourist like we were---Avoid the food trucks at the actual mall. We got scammed there. We are used to honest/fair vendors in our home town. Stick with Sami's cart---Which is Above and Beyond for Quality food and fair pricing.

Hot dog with chili
Farhat K.

Got a chance to try Sami's hot dog with chili cause I missed my train and it hit. Loved it, kinda sweet and savory. But more importantly, Sami had good vibes. Super nice and chill service. Can't go wrong grabbing some food/snacks from here. If I miss my train again, I know where to go.

Spicy half smoke
Nicole J.

Sami's provided me the with the most delicious half smoke experience I've ever had! Another DC staple that serves half smokes and shall remain nameless (because they're just not good despite being so popular IMO), honestly doesn't begin to compare in a half smoke competition! I was driving Uber and picked up a couple from the airport. They were in town on vacation from Japan. As I was making my way to their hotel, they asked about stopping for a hotdog at a place a relative tried during their stay in DC and that had the best hot dogs. Of course I obliged, and was curious about this mysterious place I'd never heard of. Given the way they described it, I thought I was going to a fancy restaurant and you could imagine my surprise when I pulled up to what looked like a regular ol' hot dog cart. I pulled up right to the curb and we all hopped out to place our orders. I got the combo that came with 2 spicy half smokes, a bag of chips and a drink for a great price. The three of us stood outside and enjoyed our half smokes and what an experience it was! Those half smokes truly were delicious and the spiciness was enough kick without being inedible. We were all more than satisfied and my Japanese companions approved! We ate standing on the sidewalk but there's seating across the street if you want to sit down. Sami was extremely patient and friendly with my new friends that had no idea what a half smoke even was. Great food, great prices and great service. It doesn't get much better than that!

Hannah H.

I was excited to check out Sami's Hot Dog Cart, as I'm always in the mood for a good hot dog! Based on the reviews, it seems as if this cart is known for their half-smoke and chili cheese dogs, using Sabrett dogs. We were able to catch them on a weekend afternoon, and we ordered: +a half-smoke with all the recommended fixings (chili, melted cheese, raw onions, mustard, ketchup, and pickled jalapenos) +a spicy jumbo dog with chili, cheese, and raw onions The hot dogs were definitely generous in size, piping hot, and juicy - the half-smoke was definitely more flavorful and tastier than the chili cheese dog with all the toppings; note you'll have to consume these right away, as the buns can break apart. I wasn't personally a fan of the no-bean beef chili, so I'll probably just get a simple dog next time. Sami was extremely friendly, kind, and welcoming! He is more than happy to offer recommendations, or you can leave it up to him to create a customized dog for you! You even get a complimentary dessert mint, which I thought was super cute and a nice added touch! They accept all forms of payment, which is super convenient. The cart is located in front of the Federal Aviation Administration building, across from Hancock Park; there's very limited metered street parking in the area. +ask for Sami! +friendly service +customizable dogs +located in front of the Federal Aviation Administration building +limited metered parking available

Hot dog with chili , relish , mayo and ketchup

Amazing hot dogs and good prices ! Highly recommend ! Best hot dogs I've had in DC so far.

Awesome spicy hot dog for 5 bucks!! Eat and chill at Hancock park next to it. Sami is super friendly too

Degruy V.

Classic and well-made. Simple ingredients but executed well. The grilled bun was a great touch. Definitely a solid 4-star meal.

Chili cheese and onion half smoke
Steven A.

As a native Washingtonian, hot dog carts were all the rave back in the 80's and 90's. You could find them everywhere in the city, uptown, downtown, even some crossing the border into Maryland. It was always two glizzy's, a bag of chips and a drink for under $5. Unbeatable price. Then all of a sudden in the 2000's era, all the carts seemed to disappear. The only ones that remained were the ones that catered strictly to tourists downtown by the national monument, but every place else seem to dry up. It's pained me to miss out on my childhood favorite after all these years. Enter Sami. Sami is a living legend whose made his way through that time capsule and (at the time of writing this in 2024) is alive and doing ever so well. His half smokes are SOOOO reminiscent of those days growing up in the city and you really can't find this any place else. Not even the imitation ones closer to all the action and charging thrice the price. The chili cheese and onion dog is a DC staple and Sami's brings it every time. Spicy or regular, both hit the spot with that original DC flavor. The cheese sauce is gooey, the onions are fresh and the chili speaks for itself. Go check out Uncle Ben if you want to, but I'd prefer these half smokes everyday of the week, twice on Sundays. This cart brought back memories of running around uptown and getting into mischief, which felt like a hard days work, all to stop off and grab a chili cheese onion hot dog and a quarter water. This is the real DC & Sami is a legend in this city. His cart is definitely worth a trip if you wanna know want an authentic DC dog is like. You won't regret it. Shukran habibi.

Spicy Half smoke with chili, cheese, onion, and sriracha

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Great hot dogs and friendly service! Definitely worth tracking down for a quick lunch or tasty snack.

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8 months ago

What a lovely experience for a hot dog! We were visiting from California and i had my husband take me for lunch!! Well worth it!

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1 year ago

Amazing glizzies. I love a hot dog and this place was on point and didn't disappoint.

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10 months ago

Amazing hot dogs! Make sure you ask for a spicy dog! He has some homemade chili that is fantastic as well!

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1 year ago

It's amazing what Sami packs into his small hot dig cart. His half smokes are my favorite in DC. Plus he's just the nicest fellow.

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1 year ago

Great hot dog but the chili was immaculate. He also had great service and the dog was fresh.

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2 years ago

For me, these are the best chili cheese dogs I've ever tasted! I'm a regular, and Sami is such a pleasant guy

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1 year ago

Sami's hot dogs are the best you will find in DC. Not only is the food great, Sami is a wonderful person.

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