Hot Dog Cart

The hot dog cart is never there… Very disappointed… I’ve walked over a few times. Shouldn’t be advertising if unable to accommodate customers.

Hot Dog cart is on the corner, a few doors from markus hardware.
menu: dogs start at 2.50, many pedigrees, chips, candies, drinks.
sampling: jumbo polish dog (3.50)
–schwarz dogs used, long slender ones, not so juicy (less fat?)
–warm bun with tomato, purple onion, cilantro, tomato, relish, dab of mustard and ketchup, sliced jalepeno,
–dog «smaller» than one on embarcadero.
–eating not so impressive, tasty as others.
foodntoes:
–prompt, efficient service
–no metered street parking.
–brisk biz at lunch
–combos available., tamales also.

This cart is around the corner from where I work. Been meaning to try it for months but keep forgetting it’s there. Finally, I needed to grab a quick bite today, with no food cravings, and the day was gloomy and cold. My car was in the shop, so I didn’t feel like walking very far when it hit me: B-​line for the hot dog cart!
For such a small operation, this guy offers a dazzling array of condiments (all free of charge): ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish, onions, diced tomatoes, jalapenos and cilantro. I had a Polish with everything minus onions and ketchup* (coulda held the mayo, too) and it hit the spot. The jalapenos were especially good; the jarred kind but plump and crunchy. I don’t think he offered sauerkraut but the dog was so tasty and piled-​high I didn’t even notice.
If you are looking for a quick, cheap bite in the JLS ‘hood, look for this place right outside the Markus Supply Ace Hardware store on 3^rd Street.
* I live by Dirty Harry’s Golden Rule: «Nobody… I mean NOBODY puts ketchup on a hot dog.»