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    Vanessa's Hot Dogs

    4.6 (99 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Food Trucks
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sonya E.

    Hmmm, I'm a bit disappointed with my last visit but I won't boycott indefinitely as I try to support food trucks until they turn into a brick and mortar. I ordered the hot link (#10 on the menu) which is a hot link topped off with grilled onions, jalapeños, mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard. By the time I got home, the hot dog bun was so soggy - it basically melted in the box. I couldn't eat it :( I will update this review the next time I try something else on their menu. I think the trick is to eat whatever you order right when you receive it. Cash only.

    Dana D.

    Between hot dogs and hamburgers - I'm definitely a hot dog fan but there are very few places in the area! This truck has been on my wishlist for the longest time. When we went to the flea market this weekend and saw this truck, I knew it was time! The menu is fairly straightforward and the cashier was quite friendly. I ordered a number 1 - bacon wrapped hot dog with ketchup, mustard, mayo, jalapeños, onions at $5. The order came out quite fast and I was impressed by how it looked! It was saucy - tart and creamy, beyond savory with lovely textures from the veggies. We will definitely return and try the other hot dogs.

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    Hong L.

    Vanessa's hot dogs are so good! I ordered the bacon wrapped hot link and the regular bacon wrapped hot dog. I thought the hot dogs looked small at first (must've been from staring at the giant hot dogs on the truck), but it's actually pretty filling. The truck is parked in a small lot in front of the Tropicana Liquor store. There are several spots for parking but it's usually full when I come here. I just park behind the hot dog truck since it's pretty quick. Will definitely be back!

    We used to come here often as my wife loves their Elotes En Vaso but the last few times we've gone, the chile they use for the corn is extremely salty to where we throw away the top portion to get rid of the chile and salt. Please take the salt out of the chile! Its so salty that you actually feel the salt burn.

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    Douglas M.

    Good stuff as usually, I only wish they used a larger hotdog. I ordered#1 again and everything was fresh and tasty!

    bacon wrapped hot dog w/ everything on it
    Sophia D.

    Vanessa's hot dogs are SO good!! I don't even like mustard, mayo, or jalapenos but the combination of those ingredients on this hot dog are literally delicious. The bacon is super crispy, the onions are caramelized perfectly, and the flavors just combine perfectly. I do wish the bun was more toasted though because towards the end the bun got really soggy and fell apart. But other than that, these hot dogs are delicious and I highly recommend!

    Jessica B.

    BOMB! I mean, you can't go wrong with a bacon wrapped hotdog (..unless you're vegan). Always fresh, but also always busy! Expect to wait in line especially anytime after 4:00pm. On our recent trip we got 6 hotdogs of various combinations for about $24 cash. Not bad! Try it out!

    2 hot links wrapped in bacon

    **Cash only** I found out about this place from a friend and wooow. These hot links were bomb. They are pretty small in my opinion but they are very generous with toppings. I also got a chance to try their elote which was also really good (don't get it in a cup though because it gets watery). We ordered 6 hot dogs & 1 elote in a cup for $41. I say it was definitely worth it. We came on a Wednesday night - no lines - about a 10 minute wait for all of our food. Definitely check this place out :)

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    Gillynn C.

    Located my Tropicana liquor on Story road. A food truck that tickles your taste buds. They just expanded their menu. Now added burger and fries and elotes (Mexican style corn on the cob). Their bacon wrapped hot dog is their original claim to fame. It's bacon wrapped and full of Mexican goodies like onions jalapeños sour cream. It is soooo good. They've added burgers and my hubby thinks it's the best burger in town. I alive live their elotes. If you wanna eat here bring your drink because they do Not sell it. Come back for more

    Hamburger w/ everything minus tomatoes & jalapeños
    Cyndiii M.

    This burger is great! Not sure if it's the ham or the pineapple that they dress it with, but it works and I keep coming for more! Its flavor is consistent and to me that is key. The only improvement I'd say would be needed is a better bun, not a deal breaker for me though :)

    RICHARD W.

    The hot dog reminds of the smell when the vendors would sell on the street Mexican hot dogs wrapped in bacon during the Giants World Series Championship parades and sometimes they will be stand by in mission or any ball game at Oracle park. This one is something new and me and friend tried it out it's good! Will comeback again for more

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    The hot dogs here are so good and loaded with toppings. The lady at the counter was super nice and got our order out really fast.

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    Vete para la food max y compra unas weenies muy aguado:( no sabien buenos mejor a cosines in la casa

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    Good price for quality hotdogs... satisfying the late night craving for street dogs!!! NOT stingy with cheese & bacon on fries!!!

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    Well worth it very fullfilling. I'm not much of a dog lover but this lil truck right here got it going!!

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