Jando S.
Yelp
What do hotdogs, Colombian cuisine, and late night availability have in common? They all happen to be things that La Perrada de Chalo does well. And that's not all, this eatery has really pulled out all the stops to showcasing their food, which is available 24/7.
While they're not the only Colombian hot dog joint along Northern, they're certainly among the most popular. They've became a fan favorite amongst locals for years, and have been a mainstay for late night eats and hot dog lovers. I am a proud member of the latter.
It might be junk food, but I consider it (good) drunk food. I think my personal fave has been their Hawaiana, which comes in burger / hotdog form, and is stacked with sauces, mashed chips, etc. The Showy (pineapple, ham, cheese, and crushed chips) is a close favorite. The burgers weren't all that great at first, but have taken on a life of their own with near exclusive fanfare. I'm still not feeling arepas, but no one's perfect.
They were slipping a tad food wise prior to the pandemic. Many of the burgers / hot dogs were a little messy, but they tightened things up in the last year plus to be more mindful of the presentation. Or perhaps, they know the deal with food porn online, which is never a bad thing. Naturally there's a price hike, but that's kind of like everyone else.
Service can be a bit of a crapshoot at times and calling ahead is recommended especially at night with the post-bar crowd. Speaking Spanish is obviously great, but certainly not required given how many people come to dine here. it's a good pick for lunch but an even better pick for late night.