Rating – 4/5

Wondering about Dirt Dog? It piqued my interest so much that I even rode my motorcycle with a sprained ankle just so I can have a taste. It’s a great way to experience California street food with a slight twist, but expect to get down and dirty. Here’s why… There are a few ways it can happen, actually. Picture several establishments, including a 7-11, a Laundromat, some restaurants, etc. all sharing a crammed parking lot. Don’t come too hangry or else you’ll find yourself getting down and dirty before you even step a foot into the restaurant, fighting for a spot. Fortunately, my girls and I rode our bikes, which conveniently eliminated any parking issues. #Bikelife FTW!

The next challenge will be finding a table to sit down and eat. You can always eat standing up too, but Dirt Dog is small considering the amount of traffic coming in/out and also gets crowded by people waiting in line or for their food. Be prepared for minimal space to get around and having a busted ankle certainly didn’t help as I carried all of my moto gear around looking for any extra space to put it down. But I’d rather talk dirty, so I can get your mouth watering for some. Here’s what I ordered:

PATTY MELT DOG with Lobster Bun ( add $0.50 ): Let’s all fantasize about this 100% premium all-beef hot dog wrapped in bacon, topped with 3/8 skin on (skin) fries, melted cheddar, and crunchy bacon bits. Basically lots of meat in your mouth, plus all that deliciousness is drizzled in creamy chipotle aioli *drool.* It’ll get messy in a good way. People often misconceive that the Lobster roll is made out of lobster somehow… it’s not. It just has butter, which is still considered a win in my book. I also normally order fries, but I knew the Patty Melt Dog would already satisfy my inner fry monster.

DIRTY CORN: This grilled corn topped with mayo, cotija cheese, cilantro, bacon bits, and chili powder served with a slice of lime honestly didn’t excite my taste buds as much as I thought it would. And I’m pretty easy to please… It’s because I’ve been spoiled with my previous rendezvous with some notorious Elote men and women. At one point, I’m pretty sure I even double-fisted the Patty Melt Dog and the Dirty Corn, because I wanted things to be more interesting than the corn itself. Since I don’t have much else to say about this dish, ending with a DIRTY CORNy pun will suffice. ( ;

CHURRO: Lots of “That’s what she said” jokes can be made about this THICK, house-made churro tossed in cinnamon sugar. It comes with this Horchata whipped cream and you can bet I dipped it good, which was just a mouth orgasm waiting to happen. I basically swallowed the whole thing.

Was that dirty enough? No? You get to choose from 10 different hot dogs, 8 sides (pieces), 4 street tacos, 4 desserts, and a special menu for kids. They sell fresh, young coconuts as well as serve alcohol (Beers on tap), and we all know how interesting things can get whenever alcohol is involved. The food is cooked right in front of you, so there are no surprises. Oh, and they have those “Mexican Sodas” with real cane sugar, which makes a considerable difference. I personally don’t drink soda anymore, but it’s worth mentioning for those with a carbonated sweet-tooth. The hot dogs have a fairly decent price point averaging at $7-8 a hot dog. Not bad, but I wish they were bigger. ( ; At the end of the day, it’s not really about the size, it’s more about how good it tastes. Plus, you can always buy another one. Don’t be shy… Temptation is everywhere and everyone has a dirty side, so get down and dirty with Dirt Dog and satisfy that appetite!

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