Tail O' the Pup
Restaurant · West Hollywood North
8512 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Highlights
Iconic hot dog stand shaped like a hot dog, serving classics.
Iconic hot dog stand shaped like a hot dog, serving classics.
"The classic West Hollywood hot dog spot was recently brought back to life, complete with a well-air-conditioned interior, two brightly colored patios, and the iconic hot dog-shaped stand out front. It’s a great place to set up shop on a Saturday afternoon when all your friends with toddlers can make appearances in between meltdowns. Everyone orders individually up front at the stand, and even if all of your invite list shows up, seating will never be an issue. For food, we recommend the classic “Chicago Pup” or their house burger with griddled cheese on top and as much canned wine and beer as you need." - brant cox
"Most West Hollywood lunches involve standing around waiting for an $18 custom-made salad to arrive. If you’re looking for something completely different—and whole-heartedly nostalgic—go to Tail O’ The Pup. The legendary hot dog stand (that’s shaped like a giant hot dog, no less) has recently reopened on Santa Monica Blvd. with a full build-out that includes two separate patios and an interior that looks like a deluxe In-N-Out. Our favorite dogs on the menu include the fully loaded Chicago Pup and spicy Jalapeno Pup, but don’t overlook the Sassy Cheese, a fast food-style burger with a layer of crispy, griddled cheese inside." - nikko duren, brant cox, sylvio martins
"There are two hot dogs you need to see for yourself at this iconic Weho spot. The first is the kitschy revitalized hot dog stand, which warrants a family photo (it’s a historic landmark, after all). The second is the picture-perfect Chicago dog, heaped with a garden of toppings and a maple-smoked beef link from Snap-O-Razzo. The not-too-spicy jalapeño pup and 1946 pup with mustard and grilled onions are excellent too, and more proof that even after 80-plus years, TOTP is still a hot dog legend." - garrett snyder, sylvio martins, brant cox, cathy park, andrew ryce
"After closing nearly a decade ago, the legendary Tail o’ the Pup was restored in a prime West Hollywood location, complete with a hot dog-shaped stand, red and white streamers, and mustard yellow accents. The dogs range from the split and grilled 1946 (topped with grilled onions and house mustard) to chili-slathered to the footlong Baseball dog adorned with house mustard and sweet relish. The menu is also inclusive: vegetarian and gluten-free options abound." - Eater Staff
"Approach the Tail O’ the Pup’s facade and try not to smile. Bring the family (especially children) or a group of friends to this retro-styled stand shaped like an actual hot dog and try the well-prepared hot dogs, burgers, or fries. When it reopened in 2022, the menu received some fine-tuning while respecting the classics with corn dogs, a variety of fries (chili and cheese), burgers, fountain drinks, beer and wine, milkshakes, and soft serve. The dogs are still the star of the show with nods to the different decades in which Tail O’ the Pup has served — the 1946 option comes as a split dog with grilled onions and mustard, while the 1970 iteration is a full dog with ketchup, mustard, and no onions." - Mona Holmes
