340902 Wed Nov 08 07:23:09 -0800 2006 44 2 Los Angeles Area 0 2005364 The first time i had one of these was at the Rose bowl. I had another one @ the convention center during the LA Auto Show, and my last encounter with the infamous TJ dog was in downtown LA, onear Cole's PE Buffet. Does anyone know where i can find the best TJ dogs?-If they're from a street vendor (which i assume they should be), anyone know a vendor that's ALWAYS in the same location and serves up quality dogs???--i payed 2 bucks for the one in Downtown LA. Any information will be greatly appreciated, as I'm starting to crave one... Upstarter Wed Nov 08 07:23:09 -0800 2006 19396 upstarter 1 2005366 I've seen one at the corner of Echo Park Blvd and Sunset. Wed Nov 08 07:25:12 -0800 2006 2005364 45032 maggiemmw 2 2005974 if there isn't one at this exact corner, you can almost always find a hot dog vendor at echo park lake or within a one block radius. my favorite bacon wrapped hot dog is outside the little temple bar. i know she's always there on thursdays. Wed Nov 08 17:04:36 -0800 2006 2005366 21564 themirthmobile 3 2293529 YES! What a great way to spend a thurs night - 3 rooms of hip hop followed by a delicious bacon wrapped hot dog. Wed Feb 14 15:17:32 -0800 2007 2005974 65199 Marianna215 1 2005379 There is a vendor who goes to all of the fairs and sells them. I always see them on Memorial Day and Labor Day here in the South Bay (Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach). I'm sure they hit all of the yearly fairs/festivals in LA. They also sell a smoothie in a carved out pineapple which may help identify them, though I've never had it. Wed Nov 08 07:50:50 -0800 2006 2005364 40706 JihadTodd 1 2005386 ALWAYS outside of many venues for concerts. i was at the wiltern last night and had one. ohhhh so yummie. oh! and outside of the USC games!!!! Wed Nov 08 08:01:48 -0800 2006 2005364 40036 caitybirdie 2 2016584 They are a MUST HAVE at USC games! Mon Nov 13 05:08:08 -0800 2006 2005386 15675 KellBell 1 2005464 Studio City Farmers' Market, every Sunday morning at Laurel Canyon and Ventura Pl. Wed Nov 08 12:50:40 -0800 2006 2005364 10811 Das Ubergeek 2 2014912 ohhh yummy.. these are the best, takes me back to my pregnant days walking up and down the Studio City Farmers Market... might just have to go there tomorrow. Sun Nov 12 06:58:42 -0800 2006 2005464 52660 kathryn7673 1 2005572 I've even seen them on Hollywood Blvd. at night between Grauman's and the Hollywood & Highland complex. http://myculinaryadventures.blogspot.com Wed Nov 08 14:28:58 -0800 2006 2005364 42600 Bon Vivant 1 2005794 There are about 5 or 6 of them every weekend near Olvera Street on the corner on Cesar Chavez and Spring. Wed Nov 08 15:57:27 -0800 2006 2005364 13464 lil mikey 1 2005971 Today and every Wednesday at the Downtown LA farmers market you can find a popular stand. Its in front of the Downtown Library on 5th St Wed Nov 08 17:02:55 -0800 2006 2005364 14558 Ernie 1 2006004 Great recs... Also on Weekends in L.A.'s fashion district... :) --Dommy! Wed Nov 08 17:16:29 -0800 2006 2005364 10659 Dommy 2 2006379 Yes, these vendors are a dime a dozen at the Fashion district. Wed Nov 08 19:10:40 -0800 2006 2006004 15848 ozzygee 3 2014876 yeah, that's where i've run into them too. no directions needed... just get to the district and follow your nose. Sun Nov 12 06:09:22 -0800 2006 2006379 11504 amandine 1 2006334 Melrose/Larchmont. She's always there on club nights... thursday through saturday. $4 for one danger dog i believe. Wed Nov 08 18:55:03 -0800 2006 2005364 25925 eatdrinknbmerry 1 2006706 There is a stall at the Century City Farmers Market on Thursdays. They sell sausages and bacon-wrapped hot dogs with peppers, onions, and pineapple. I think the bacon-wrapped is closer to $4.00 each, though, far more than at a normal street vendor. There is also a vendor right outside Staples Center after each event finishes. Wed Nov 08 20:55:38 -0800 2006 2005364 10568 Jwsel 1 2006733 If there is a crowd in LA then there will be...Danger Dogs! Wed Nov 08 21:07:18 -0800 2006 2005364 17338 bo_burger 1 2007081 Everyday, in front of Michael Levine fabric store, 920 Maple Ave Los Angeles there's a TJ dog vendor. Wed Nov 08 22:43:13 -0800 2006 2005364 11914 monku 1 2007248 You have to hit the Garment District in Downtown L.A. They're on almost every corner, during the day and into the late afternoon. 7th, wall, maple, 9th-12th. Just go to the Garment District and take your pick. Wed Nov 08 23:38:34 -0800 2006 2005364 13702 Ollie 1 2007282 Tijuana Dogs? Up in the bay area they call them Sonora Dogs. But in reality they are from Mexico City... specifically Parque Alameda near the historic center is where it all started. Wed Nov 08 23:50:06 -0800 2006 2005364 42572 Eat_Nopal 1 2012759 There are a bunch of these vendors found Friday & Saturday nights behing Laurel Plaza. Laurel Plaza Park off of Laurel Canyon & Bellingham. Sat Nov 11 00:12:58 -0800 2006 2005364 52191 misschatterbox 2 2277810 ok, it is quite embarrassing to admit it, but, since your post in November, I've tried to find the vendors you mentioned. For some reason, until today, I never understood where you were talking about. I found a lady vendor on St. Claire between Archwood and Kittridge. Man, it was good. grilled hot dog, grilled bacon, semi-grilled onions, grilled whole jalapeño, ketchup, mayo, mustard, on a semi-grilled bun. $2. WIll likely omit the ketchup, mayo, and pepper next time. Yum. Fri Feb 09 17:31:48 -0800 2007 2012759 10991 kiwi 1 2012801 across from chateu marmont on Sunset Blvd on weekend nights..... Sat Nov 11 00:36:08 -0800 2006 2005364 10620 Xericx 1 2014550 Outside of any club on Sunset or Hollywood Blvd will have them, starting at around midnight going on until the bars start kicking people out. Sun Nov 12 01:40:35 -0800 2006 2005364 50350 SauceSupreme 1 2014791 there's one on Broadway between 3rd and 4th every day. Sun Nov 12 04:58:57 -0800 2006 2005364 10786 calabasas_trafalgar 1 2014839 I saw one at every stop along the Blue line going south from downtown to the Green line on Thursday around 4ish, especially along the stops on Washington parrallel with the 10. Sun Nov 12 05:41:20 -0800 2006 2005364 15783 young_chower 1 2014973 my favorite is the one on ivar in hollywood outside the club ivar. yummm Sun Nov 12 08:59:41 -0800 2006 2005364 11027 Alice 1 2015341 I call them "street dogs" which I think fits since the tacos served from small stands and carts are called "street tacos." I find them everywhere. They're always outside the Staples center before and after games. I saw one in little tokyo yesterday. Anywhere there's a street fair in LA you'll find them as well. Anyone who gets them without all the fixins (onions, mustard, ketchup, mayo) is missing out. It sounds and looks absolutely horrendous, especially if you are like me and hate mayo, but somehow it all blends together into one greasy mass of yum. Sun Nov 12 17:34:59 -0800 2006 2005364 52359 amnesiac 1 2016132 I was at Food 4 Less today looking around and noticed they had packages of those dogs already wrapped in bacon in the hot dog section. I couldn't tell you what they're called because it was in Spanish. So you can have them at your home every day of the week. Mon Nov 13 00:28:12 -0800 2006 2005364 11914 monku 2 2016367 I've been making them at home for the last few weeks. You pick the high quality dog-meat, bacon, condiments and bun. I sometimes use a handful of Thai bird chilis instead of jalapenos - YUM! They hit the spot when I can't make it to my favorite vendor on Whittier Bl. in East L.A. Mon Nov 13 02:47:11 -0800 2006 2016132 10864 sel 3 2029065 When you say "favorite vendor," do you mean to say that there are significant differences in taste between the dogs at different locale's? Where are people's FAVORITE places???? Also, what's a good price fopr one. I paid 2 bucks in downtown LA a couple months ago. Thanks, Upstarter Fri Nov 17 03:39:01 -0800 2006 2016367 19396 upstarter 1 2016533 Every weekday during the daytime only at Rosecrans & Main- actually on Main at the exit driveway of the B of A on the corner. She also has the fruit combos and the peanuts. Mon Nov 13 04:33:02 -0800 2006 2005364 17682 torty 2 2293579 I'll second this spot. Every weekday like mentioned above, and she's been there for years. Wed Feb 14 15:34:36 -0800 2007 2016533 71365 velozo155 2 2998807 What city is this in? And what other chowish places are nearby? Tue Oct 02 21:14:33 -0700 2007 2016533 20663 Josh90004 1 2018599 They also sell them at the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet, I think they are called "Border Dogs" there. Its on Alondra near Valley View on the Santa Fe Springs/La Mirada border. Good place to go if you have a "TJ dog craving on the weekends" and ya get do some shopping too. http://www.sfsswapmeet.com/Events.html Mon Nov 13 22:28:39 -0800 2006 2005364 52987 LARaven 1 2018627 Downtown Upland Farmer's market Thursday nights. Next town over from Claremont, just outside LA County. Mon Nov 13 22:36:17 -0800 2006 2005364 39764 coconutz 1 2019092 Oooh I love "dirty" dogs! I just had one this past weekend in the Garment District. Yumm-may-zing........ Tue Nov 14 00:59:18 -0800 2006 2005364 13851 MeowMixx 1 2025104 Every Sunday mid-day, on Figueroa between Ave. 55 and 56 in front of the Bank of America. I haven't succumbed yet, but the smell of these bacon dogs nearly sends me over the edge. Wed Nov 15 23:09:31 -0800 2006 2005364 20504 hpcat 1 2278759 alpine and sunset at the base of Holy Hill Church whenever the club across the street is bumpin. temple a few blocks east of glendale blvd. in front of a shaded tree parking lot next to what i think is a library, usually on weekdays in the early evenings. hah let this be the thread that details all the spots! Sat Feb 10 06:34:34 -0800 2007 2005364 11521 rameniac 2 2998127 temple street vendor is gone... maybe the guy moved or something T_T Tue Oct 02 17:23:37 -0700 2007 2278759 11521 rameniac 1 2293400 Across the street from the Roybal Bldg downtown (255 E. Temple) usually Monday-Friday. Wed Feb 14 14:41:36 -0800 2007 2005364 53011 Beetlekat 1 2294489 Avenue Revolution Tijuana Baja Califas After hiting the Strip Clubs Vendors On EVERY Corner......... LOL Wed Feb 14 22:13:31 -0800 2007 2005364 61476 Skunk2Racer 1 2997562 Oooooh, i love them dirty dogs... I live in the valley and they're everywhere in this place. Hope they don't jack up the price because they're getting popular. Tue Oct 02 14:28:27 -0700 2007 2005364 131690 dirty dogs 2 2998814 "Everywhere" like where? I still haven't found one of these pups at a reasonable hour (before 11pm). Tue Oct 02 21:17:23 -0700 2007 2997562 20663 Josh90004