A Bacon-Wrapped Tucson Icon: Sonoran Hot Dogs | On the Road

[@aoielf]

Tucsonan here ..... Thanks for showing the Sonoran dog the love it deserves!

[@TylerMillhouse]

As a Tucsonan, I often see YT channels visiting a few of the bigger places. It's hard to go wrong with these, but the chef from Tito & Pep knows his stuff. He included the main places local foodies usually recommend. My favorite is the chipilon from Nene. Great video! If you're in town make sure you also get a cabeza taco (Juanitos on Grant, Estillo Cajeme on First) and see a movie at the Loft (a classic from a special series or a b-movie for Mondo Monday).

[@trees1trees]

I spent 30+ years in Tucson. The food scene (and music scene) has always been over the top for a city it's size. But the Border food and music (see The Molly's or The Carnivaleros) always led the way. Spent many (many) a lunch time at El Guero Canelo. One Caramelo and two dogs. I was younger then! Good times and great food!

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

I love, love, love Bryan's travel stops and hope he keeps on doing these.

[@BryanRoof-CooksCountry]

Thank you!

[@ruthm8931]

Oh be still my heart, I just love when Bryan goes on a road trip and we get to watch him eat and cook!!! I do hope these segments will be ongoing!

[@BryanRoof-CooksCountry]

Thank you! That's the plan.

[@WaynoGur]

I live in Tucson. It is truly a unique food experience in this part of the planet.

[@aaronsarinana1654]

I have been to Tucson and those dogos (as we call them here in Sonora) really taste like what we eat in Sonora, mainly those from Guero Canelo. In Sonora, the bread is normally steamed instead of toasted. I have traveled all over Mexico and as a hot dog lover I can say that the ones from Sonora are simply the best! But I would like to try some with the toasted bread, it sounds good!

[@TheCosmicJester]

The toasted really does make a huge difference. I’m totally hitting mine with granulated garlic next time I make some at home.

[@m.b.8446]

Soy Hermosillense y se puede encontrar carretas en 'Hillo donde tuestan el pan, aunque si se mantiene caliente al vapor. Tambien me a tocado con el pan tostado en Agua Prieta.

[@deliciousgroove]

Tucsonan here! Way to go, exploring these dogs and sharing them with the world. I think they're the best dogs ever. Viva Tucson!

[@brynmisk]

93 degree heat - smart to do this in spring 😂

[@m.b.8446]

​@@brynmiskIt's currently 102° right now (2:13PM 07/23/24). And we're actually slightly lower than we have been recently (near 110°). Though it is close to the usual temp of upper 90s.

[@brynmisk]

@@m.b.8446 I was just being silly - I'm a native Tucsonan, as well. How about those hail storms last week?!?

[@m.b.8446]

​@@brynmiskGod bless the rains but at the same time stupid rains! Some branches got knocked off our eucalyptus tree and they took off most of the flower buds from my Peruvian Apple cactus. The fruit tastes like a mix of lemon with coriander seeds. Can't believe we had a tornado and a possible second one.

[@stevegodwin6416]

This is probably one of the best videos I've seen on Tucson's eateries. We are blessed with an abundance of locally-owned, unique, interesting restaurants - the Mexican food can't be beat, but it's far from the only cuisine you'll find here. Then again, you've made me a little peckish for some carne asada so I'm off to one of my favorite joints - Paco's on East Grant Road!

[@inbtwndays]

I’m happy Ruiz was included, that’s been a personal favorite of my friends and I for years.

[@paulgastelum2143]

Ruiz is the best dog in the City!! Intersection of 22nd and 6th if anyone is wondering. 🤠

[@tammyscott9664]

We had the dogs at the last place you reviewed…came highly recommended and, oh boy, it was everything people said and more! Loved it!

[@Corkboard753]

Ruiz Chipilones is absolutely delicious. Glad to see it featured.

[@iamkilroiyo]

John is a great guy and was actually named a James Beard Award semifinalist for his restaurant Tito & Pep. If you are ever in Tucson, it's fantastic.

[@ytsivran]

love the chemistry between these two!

[@bencrowell6506]

To any visitors of Tucson from a native, El Nene is some of the best Mexican food in town!

[@lyta1138]

I love Sonoran hotdogs. Miss Tucson.

[@DrentifulGaming]

As someone who has only lived in Tucson for 3 months. I love Sonoran dogs! Discovered them when I moved here and have been obsessed since. BK tacos has been my favorite Sonoran dogs so far. But I still have many to try.

[@chriholt]

Wow, never had heard of Sonoran hot dogs, but man they all looked good. More of Bryan's "on the road" series please!

[@SoveriegnIndividual]

I have lived in Tucson for over 30 years.. El Nene is def one of the best.. Your experience with too few beans there was an anomaly. Although, you didnt visit La Cora.. They do a grilled bacon wrapped whole Jalapeno thats to die for!

[@Andrew_Bradshaw]

Oh this is making me homesick for Arizona in general so bad right now

[@paulsmith9341]

Yeah, I'm from Las Vegas. I'm near Chicago now. I've found respectable Mexican food but I have to travel much more than in Vegas.

[@Wafflepudding]

South of Hermosillo (The Sonoran capital), we rarely add beans to the dogos, there's a few places that add refried beans with chorizo and ham/cheese instead.

[@leonhardeuler675]

I'm not sure if "balance" is the right lens with which to appreciate something like this. Consider a Reuben sandwich for instance. Not even kind of balanced. It slaps you round the face with flavour. I think these are better appreciated through the lens of "the dish is more than the sum of its parts". The question should be, "to what extent is the [ingredient] elevating the [other ingredient]?"

[@thedivide3688]

Love watching Bryan. Informative and entertaining.

[@BryanRoof-CooksCountry]

Thank you!

[@dee_dubb]

Fun fact: Tucson was the first of only 2 UNESCO food award cities in America.

[@kenw134]

This episode is coming just in time for visitors coming in to ride El Tour. Looking forward to sampling a few.

[@Ant1matr]

This was legit Sonoran dog representation for Tucson. I applaud you.

[@IndridCool54]

My hometown! It’s a real food destination! 👍🏼

[@EmilyMDong]

Thanks to visiting my hometown Bryan!!!

[@OnDasherOnDancer]

Wow! You went to my three favorite places! Aquí Con El Nene, El Güero Canelo and El Sinaloense!😮 You could make this anywhere with the possible exception of the buns which are usually cloud-soft with a slight sweetness. I can’t imagine eating these on grocery store hotdog buns ever!

[@mddell58]

I'm really hoping that someone can help out on where to purchase those gorgeous buns! 😃

[@OnDasherOnDancer]

@@mddell58 I bought a dozen from “El Güero Canelo” at the cashier.

[@smoothpants]

​@@mddell58- When I am in Tucson, I usually buy a bunch from Food City and ship them home to NY. When I run out, what I have found to be a good substitute is the Sam's Club Hawaiian sub roll. And it has to be the sub roll, not the hot dog bun. The sub roll is larger and can handle all the ingredients.

[@m.b.8446]

​@@mddell58In Tucson you can get them at El Herradero or Alejandros. They are also available in Phoenix, or the surrounding communities. However I don't remember exactly where I saw them. There are at least two panaderias where I saw them.

[@m.b.8446]

You can make them on grocery store hotdog buns, they just won't hit quite the same.

[@cliftonmcmullen7167]

As a Tucsonan thanks for highlighting the Sonoran Dog.

[@nope2922]

Yes!!! Tucson!!!

[@trustmebro8500]

Bro thanks I am starting a small stand and I really needed this

[@ArizonaGunsDave]

I'm from New York and lived there until I was about 24 but since then I have lived in Arizona and I love Arizona and the food is amazing. I laugh at people now back east because it seems that the way they flavor food is with salt, pepper and ketchup and I used to be like that. Now, it's all about the spice and flavor man and I don't touch salt pepper or ketchup anymore, those ingredients should be banned. Having said that I will take a Sonoran Dog over a NY Sabrett, Chicago Vienna Beef or any other dog you wanna throw at me any day of the week!

[@RyanRoat]

If this had dropped on April 1st, I'm not sure I would have believed. But they all look amazing.

[@williamfiles6661]

So when is ATK going to do their version of this hot dog 🌭? I would be really interested in seeing that! And making it too!

[@CryptoSToN3R1]

Just had Güero Canelo Sonora Dogs for dinner 12th Ave. 🇲🇽🇺🇸 and the new building is coming along nicely.

[@HurricaneAD]

Haven't had Sonoran Dogs in Tucson, but love them in the Valley of the Sun (Phoenix)!!!!!

[@markchapman3193]

you should try "Monster Dog" at American eats, their signature red bun, and a foot long hot dog. With or without Birria.

[@jerrycallender7604]

New subscriber sends Greetings from Tucson. I'm gonna do my research following in your footsteps.

[@bigsprinter]

El guero... not what it used to be... but think you did a great job picking a list of the most known purveyors...

[@LastRODbender]

I 100% stop there on my annual road trip.

[@davidhalldurham]

My mouth is watering, guys!!! Cook’s Country needs to develop a recipe for these!

[@BryanRoof-CooksCountry]

Link to the recipe in the description.

[@davecurda2350]

Those look amazing

[@kate-np9rz]

Everything looked so good, great video!

[@BryanRoof-CooksCountry]

Thanks!

[@timharper1730]

I love those hotdogs!

[@MaxUKR]

Great Video as Usual!

[@WastrelWay]

I looked them up and we have a "Sonoran hot dog" place here in Austin. I'll try it.

[@jeffcarrier7435]

The couple who runs it is from Tucson. Gotta be good!

[@m.b.8446]

Update us when you do!

[@gailaltschwager7377]

Thank you!

[@Nowandthen-zen]

Never met a sausage I didn’t like 🥖🤟🏻

[@Clg09]

Omg. These are worth it. Also nice fried chiles with bacon.

[@CEK0549]

You hit all of my favorites!

[@wingsabre]

I like BK taco the most while in Tucson. However their other menu items stand out more than the dog, and that's why I like their dog more. I also recommend that you try a Cheese Crisp if in town.

[@MichaelAussie05]

Yummm I wish we had this in Aus

[@mddell58]

Older, female Hoosier here! 👋 Never heard of those. Look & sound fantastic! Any suggestions for what hot dog 🌭 bun to purchase? I could be wrong, but, I have never seen those type buns. Those have made me so very hungry now! 😃

[@loben1473]

At this rate, I'm thinking of making my own rolls to try this out, also have no idea where to get them 😅... but the fresher the better, best to buy them early at some corner bakery or deli

[@dissimilar5]

The bun that sonoran dogs are on are called bolillo. I imagine they'd be hard to find in Indiana, but you might be able to find a recipe to make them yourself.

[@BaseballNBacon]

I'm the next state over and we have Bolillo rolls here at our local grocery stores (unsure of Walmart but I know all of the other ones carry them). They usually come in a pack of 4. We also have Portuguese rolls here, which are very similar to Bolilllos, so your local stores might carry them if you can't find bolillos.

[@KatherinePrentice-r5p]

Yay Sonoran Hot Dogs! Must have salsa with it.

[@wadeherron4213]

The visitor thought the hot dog was kinda small. The host should have mentioned the 'SAMMIE' at Guero Canelo, which is a Sonoran with 2 dogs inside! I always get that one . .

[@dn756]

The El Guero Canelo Restaurant is the best as I’ve eaten them for years. The Sonoran hot dog is king in Tucson.

[@Ghost_Recon_Actual]

This is new to me and so far, I like its direction. BUT, I've never had a Sonora Dog. They are not made by anyone around here so I'm looking for his recipe take on all the dogs he tried.

[@Ghost_Recon_Actual]

@@sandrah7512 Thanks

[@CycloHexanol]

Missed the best one. 32nd and park is godly.

[@taj-ma-haul9094]

and you missed that hands down best... a Chipilon from Jason's (Taqueria y Raspados Jason) and you were almost directly across the street from them...

[@marcoschavezjr5989]

Got to try Nandis hot dogs down in the Sahuarita Green Valley area

[@davidprice1811]

I was hoping you were gonna hit El Pariente for the dog run. You missed out!

[@ruththomson5810]

Come to NC to try The Pig in chapel hill!!!

[@CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb]

All respect to Sonoran dogs, but I was partial to an El Paso / Juarez dog. Especially at 2am after going to bars with your pals! Side of the road stands were the way to go

[@E30Benny]

How do those differ from Sonoran dogs? Curious as a Tucsonian that's only had the sonoran way.

[@factorydiamonds]

Shoulda tried a Chori-Dogo. Sonoran Dog x Chorizo collaboration

[@brianjennings7644]

Tucson,...si'.

[@shorton6707]

I live in Obregon, Sonora. There is a street here with many hot dog venders. Everybody has their favorite. You eat them at night, sitting in a table on the sidewalk next to the vender´s cart. So, the question arises. Why didnt you drive an hour south to have a Sonoran hotdog......in Sonora?

[@luisfranco8424]

As a kid visiting my family I would see these hot dogs outside The University of Sonora in Hermosiilo and I would think, What are they doing to these hot dogs? It doesnt seem right. Then I tasted them!

[@HurricaneAD]

93 degree heat, haha stop complaining, if it at 105 you're blessed!

[@ricardocherrera]

You can also make some chili con carne beans, and you’ll have a more hearty 🌭 hot dog, F… the calories man !

[@philjustphil6444]

You went to Tucson and you didn't get a Tucson cheese crisp?

[@garyharnish2395]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@mikaears6787]

Fix your bookmarks/chapter titles, please. "Key Conen" for Aqui Con el Nene, "A True K" for El Sinaloense...

[@codymamon2004]

I know you're trying different things but why wouldn't you order the actual SONORAN DOG from El Nene??

[@jay5207]

I would've left el guero canelo off this list. The hot dogs there are aweful. They used to be good way back in the day. Better places in the city. But the other spots you guys chose were more respectable.

[@marberry5581]

Poetic friend 01

[@redcomet0079]

El Guero Canelo might have the best Sonora Dogs ever

[@mexicanbanditopatron7994]

while these may be popular in extreme northern Mexicio, they are NOT authentic Mexican food. that said, that does not mean that its not good. if someone gave me one, i would try it

[@grmmjhnsn2]

Dream vacation?

[@sergiopelayo9856]

You guys missed the best dogs in town super hotdogs obregon!! Way better than the ones in the video

[@brynmisk]

I get 3, minimum lmao

[@RealBefuddling]

whats essentially a salad XD bruh. its a little onions and some tomatoes.

[@FredoTheMan1]

Sorry dude - You lost all credibility when you called that a bolillo. Love Sonoran hotdogs though!

[@tiger-rgn]

beans have NO PLACE in hotdogs, the sandwiches are so ruined by thelm

[@saulgoodman2018]

Hotdog, wrapped in a slice of pizza.

[@mddell58]

Never had one, but, I have to disagree.

[@ondeado311]

PEOPLE NEED TO GET THE HOT DOG BUN STRAIGHT IS NOT A BOLILLO. It’s a specialty bun you don’t use bolillo bread please stop calling it bolillo.

[@randallsmith329]

Stop yelling please. It’s not that big of a deal.

[@stevenbaker7894]

Sonoran dogs are mid at best 😂. I don't use words like Tucsonan 😂 (people from Phoenix are Phoenician 😂) but it is more of a tourist favorite than local. Plenty of better food in Tucson.

[@fsanchez13]

He was impressed with cheese in his hotdog!? Definitely not a local! 😂😂😂