Kimberly L.
Yelp
[UPDATE1: Review #658; 2 of 2]
2021 Yelp 100 Challenge (90/100)
NOTE: This is part 2 of 2 due to lengthy review, so here's the rest of it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Since we overstayed our lunch -- girl talk -- & had a couple of drink refills, I made multiple trips to the restroom at the back of the restaurant. En route, there's a large mural featuring female singing legends: Selena Quintanilla (aka "Queen of Tejano music"), Aaliyah Dana Haughton ("Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop"), & Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. The restroom was spacious (I hate small/tight stalls where I'm bumping into the walls or door), well-stocked, & most importantly, clean!
Dirt Dog's price points are on the higher side; however, these are not your ordinary hot dogs. They're flavorful & l-o-a-d-e-d with toppings & condiments!! I'd say they're worthy every penny. In addition to delish menu, you're also getting excellent customer-oriented service. Mai is not only friendly, she's very knowledgeable to provide you with recommendations that fits your taste buds. She stopped by our table a couple of times, refreshed our drinks & inquired how's everything; she has impeccable timing that we're not mid-bite while asking (it's a pet peeve of mine when eating out). How frustrating that can be... & you really shouldn't talk with your mouth full. :-X
It wasn't until we were en route home that I realized we didn't get the Filthy Fries. In any event, we couldn't eat another bite since we were stuffed by the time we finished the decadent ice cream. I definitely need to try them on my next trip because of the toppings mixture.
As I'm writing, H mentioned she loved the mini corn dogs. Besides, the fact that their bite-sized cute, she said it's just the right amount of batter to dog, & the crust is crispy & yummy. I didn't try any, but H knows that some corn dog batters are not or under seasoned so she understands if they're bland. I noticed H ate them as-is without dunking them in ketchup, usually that means they're properly fried too. I've seen her dump loads of ketchup because the corn dog was too dry or lacked flavor. I also liked that after H was done, the liner was not spotted with grease/oil so the mini corn dogs & fries were properly drained before serving. Two thumbs up!!
Located in the heart of Downey, Dirt Dog offers up dopalicious gourmet dogs, exceptional service, & chill vibes that's a must for you to drop in. Swing by & have a l'il dirt... it's good for ya! ;-)
Highly Recommended: Elote & Mutt Dogs, S&P Fries, Little Angels Mini Corn Dogs with Fries, & definitely save some room for the Horchata Ice Cream! Or get some Churros as a stand-alone treat!