Earle's On Crenshaw
Restaurant · Leimert Park
3864 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Highlights
Beef, turkey & vegan hot dogs, burgers, patties, chili cheese fries
Beef, turkey & vegan hot dogs, burgers, patties, chili cheese fries
"Earle’s started as a mobile hot dog cart, and 30 years later, this South LA landmark has grown into a busy lunch counter that splits and grills its dogs for maximum flavor. We usually go with their spicy beef link, but their vegan dogs have a cult following, too. Topping selection is vast, and you can smother any dog with thick housemade chili, sauerkraut, or tomato-y NYC-style onions—or all three if you want. To drink, there's their equally famous lemonade/Kool-Aid mixture known as Playas Punch." - garrett snyder, sylvio martins, brant cox, cathy park, andrew ryce
"A family-owned business for more than 30 years, South Los Angeles icon Earle’s is usually filled with loyal locals who love its famous hot dogs. There is the usual all-beef version with an accompanying all-beef chili, of course, but don’t sleep on the vegan dogs, chicken links, and plant-based chili. Chili-cheese-smothered Frito pies, regular or fully vegan, will further satisfy. Essentially, a visit to this Los Angeles institution will leave both omnivores and herbivores full and happy." - Eater Staff
"A family-owned business for more than 30 years, Earle’s on Crenshaw is usually filled with loyal locals who love its famous hot dogs. There is the usual all-beef version with an accompanying all-beef chili, of course, but don’t overlook the vegan dogs, links, and chili. Both omnivores and herbivores leave full and happy (turkey burgers and chicken sausages are available, too, for poultry lovers). The low-key dining room and quick service make it easy to pop by for lunch, or whenever a hot dog is in the cards." - Rebecca Roland
"Earle’s Grill is a South LA institution with outdoor seating and a rapid ordering process that includes beef or vegan dogs, excessively decadent chili dogs, fries, Frito pies, and much more. The heart of the operation is Duane Earle, who founded the hot dog cart in 1986 with his brother Cary. Duane appears to be de-facto face of the shop in lively social media videos that show him, staff, and family members serving up some of Los Angeles’s finest hot dogs." - Mona Holmes
"Classic South LA hot dog spot Earle’s has some of the best grilled hot dogs in Los Angeles, all served at an approachable price point. There’s plenty of variety here, with all beef, chicken, and vegetarian-friendly links. Don’t ponder over whether to order the chili cheese fries — they’re as delicious as ever." - Eater Staff
