Anytime I make a new friend that did not grow up in Tucson, I look forward to introducing them to one of the city's specialties: The Sonoran, or Mexican hot dog. I usually have a little trouble convincing people that some of the best food in Tucson comes from obscure metal food stands located on the side of the road, but to this day, no one has been disappointed. A hot dog is wrapped in bacon, grilled and topped with beans, onions and jalepeno. Many variations of the local treat are available. Here, a guide to the best places to enjoy your first Mexican hot dog.
Although plenty of amazing Mexican food stands exist in Tucson, there is one that stands out among the rest as the most popular. El Guero Canelo, which began as a tiny 6' by 8' stand, has grown into one of the Tucson's most infamous places to eat. The Contreras family opened the business in 1993 and has since had to expand. The hot dogs are the restaurant's specialty, but they also serve other traditional items from quesadillas to tacos and even breakfast on the weekends. My favorite part (besides the hot dogs) is the soda served in glass bottles. El Guero Canelo has two locations, and maps to each can easily be printed from the website.
Another great place to go for Mexican hot dogs is BK Carne Asada and Hot Dogs.
The menu is similar to that of El Guero Canelo, and there are also twp locations. My favorite part about this restaurant is the special they have on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. During this happy hour, domestic bottles of beer can be purchased for just 99 cents.
Mexican hot dogs can also be found on stands along 4th avenue, and are a staple among the late-night bar crowd that congregates there on the weekends. Anywhere you go, a Sonoran dog can generally be purchased for around $3. Or try making your own!
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