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"A farmers-market favorite specializing in Tijuana-style hot dogs has landed a storefront in Imperial Beach, sharing a kitchen with Imperial Beach Buns. Founded in 2010 by Gustavo Tonella, the mobile hot dog stand returned to a storefront after pulling out of North Park’s Twisted Taps last year. Its signature hot dogs are bacon-wrapped franks topped with diced tomato, onion, chili peppers, and a variety of specialized toppings, including a braised-pork carnitas dog and a surf-and-turf dog with shrimp and grilled cheese; fries topped with various ingredients and vegetarian options like a veggie dog are also available. The shared space is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and the vendor plans to continue regular appearances at open-air markets throughout San Diego." - Mario A. Cortez