647934 Thu Aug 27 09:20:22 -0700 2009 4 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 4982687 I just read yet another tantalizing story (in the NYT this time) about Sonoran-style hot dogs - a wiener wrapped in bacon and grilled, then put in a modified bolillo bun and topped with guacamole and salsa and mayo and cheese-stuffed grilled chiles. Apparently they're all the rage in Tucson. I have to have one of these things but I'm not headed for AZ anytime soon. Has anyone head of anyone doing this alchemy hereabouts? Talk about a food mania waiting to happen!!! Thu Aug 27 09:20:22 -0700 2009 34972 zenduck 1 4983190 Beans is another ingredient (I've had them in Tucson). I know Tres Agaves sells bacon wrapped hot dogs at the ballpark, and I'm pretty sure a few of the other hot dog places do bacon wrapped hot dogs. I haven't seen any that match the Tucson sonoran hot dog through. Thu Aug 27 11:47:08 -0700 2009 4982687 82489 margieco 2 4983693 Here's a picture of the Sonoran hot dog in tucson... Melanie's local pix are close... Thu Aug 27 14:05:32 -0700 2009 4983190 82489 margieco 1 4983306 Here's some commentary on the ones found in Oakland's Fruitvale and SF's Mission district. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/605988 I had a particularly bad one from the guy in front of Bank of America on Mission, wrinkled rubbery hot dog and cold greasy onions. http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniewong/3862968690/ The illegal vendors can't keep a lot of toppings on hand 'cuz they need to run and are in danger of having the food confiscated if they're caught in an enforcement action. Here's the photo of the legal street dog served at last weekend's festival. http://twitpic.com/ew4sw Not much toppings. If you ever make it down to Salinas, I can point you to three excellent, legal mobile vendors who serve up Mexican hot dogs, although only one has guac. (I miss Mayra's.) We've organized two chowdowns for San Franciscans to come down to experience their glory. http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniewong/299317659/ Thu Aug 27 12:15:41 -0700 2009 4982687 10039 Melanie Wong 2 4988663 I do find myself in and around Salinas with some regularity and I'd love to know about the carts! Sat Aug 29 12:15:25 -0700 2009 4983306 34972 zenduck