Sonoran Dog and Taco Truck in Tucson area

Just got back from spending a few days in Tucson, and gotta tell you about a place some friends who live there took me to.  It's a man and his wife in a pull behind trailer located on Sahaurita in front of Green Valley Pecan Factory.  They've been going there at lunch, and took me there Thursday.  Had my first Sonoran Dog, along with a carne asada taco and red chile taco.  Unbelievable!  It's called El Checo Mexican food.  Had people lining up when we arrived, and lined up when we left.  Three of us ate well for under $14!  Any other such places in Tucson area that I can tell them about that they may not know?  They've lived there a couple of years, but I'm sure they don't know every place. 
Thanks.

It may be the same guy for all I know but there's a seller of Sonoran dogs every Wednesday at the Green Valley Farmers' Market at the Green Valley Mall, Esperanza Blvd (the mall sits right at the exit off I-19).  Also, there used to be one in front of Lowe's on Valencia Blvd up I-19 but I haven't been there in a while so don't know if he's still there.
 
Good to know about the one at the Pecan Factory. I didn't until now.

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I know Tucson very very well but have not experienced a sonoran dog yet. These dogs seem to be a very new trend cuz it's the first time I've heard of them & I'm well read. Acording to the recent issue of, 'Rachel Ray' magazine she went all over the nation & rated 64  most recommended hot dog places. 'Agui Con El Nene' there in Tucson made it to the top four!

Tucson, Az.’s Best: 
 
1) Cafe Poca Cosa: The Poca Cosa Plate & Chocolate mouse 4 dessert: order by 4pm as the menu price doubles after 4 but the food portions & quality remain the same. perplexing, I know 
 
2) Janos J-Bar: The veggie nachos & the pulled pork nachos. I've had everything on the J-Bar menu & the nachos are the BEST thing here. order nothing else 
 

fortbethel


I know Tucson very very well but have not experienced a sonoran dog yet. These dogs seem to be a very new trend cuz it's the first time I've heard of them & I'm well read. Acording to the recent issue of, 'Rachel Ray' magazine she went all over the nation & rated 64  most recommended hot dog places. 'Agui Con El Nene' there in Tucson made it to the top four!

 
I've had my house here for 10 years and they've been around for most of that time.  I started a thread on them in 2007:  http://www.roadfood.com/F...6&high=Sonoran+dog  Does that count as "very recent"?   If so, I quoted something in that thread that says they became popular in Tucson in the 1980s but have been around since the 1960s.

Doctor

^^^I'll cop to uppity doctor, OK?  
 
I was just trying to make a point that it's always dangerous to argue that something couldn't have been  _________ 'cause I (the speaker) didn't know it was.
 
As I pointed out in the second post above, I didn't know Sonoran dogs were available nearby every day for my lunch, but I wouldn't argue the place that is there to provide them must have opened shop yesterday therefore.  To the contrary, I'm just delighted they are available and I suggest anyone visiting Tucson who hasn't tried one (that would be your cue fortbethel) do so forthwith. They are good.
 
 

Lighten up People. I think BT makes a good point about "what is recent"...And the rest of the Smart Ass comments should be author-deleted. ( But I did it for you.) You're Welcome !

Thank you Mr. Mayor.

*eyeroll*

Slotmansc,
Or the Roadfood home page there's the "Search Local Eats" box. Type in Tucson, AZ (Don't forget the comma) and it will pull up 21 reviews on Tucson plus one in Nogales. Most were posted by the Sterns.

fortbethel


I know Tucson very very well but have not experienced a sonoran dog yet. These dogs seem to be a very new trend cuz it's the first time I've heard of them & I'm well read. Acording to the recent issue of, 'Rachel Ray' magazine she went all over the nation & rated 64  most recommended hot dog places. 'Agui Con El Nene' there in Tucson made it to the top four!

With all due respect fortbethel, If you haven't experienced a Sonoran Dog and think it's a "very new trend" then you really don't know Tucson "Very,very, well".
Pima County Health Department spokeswoman Sharon Browning says there are 630 mobile food vendors in the county that are inspected twice annually. Most of Tucson's bacon-wrapped dogs are sold out of roadside carts.
Source: http://azstarnet.com/entertainment/dining/article_1cd490c0-195f-537b-924d-380d69227998.html
 
The article also states that they started selling them in the 1970's. With that many carts on the streets it would be nearly impossible to not be aware of Sonoran Dogs.
 
According to this posting, they were sold in Tucson as far back as the 1960's:
http://www.roadfood.com/EatingTours/5/tucson-sonoran-hot-dogs
Point being, Sonoran Dogs have been a Tucson Institution for many, many years. Perhaps you need to read some more.

I know Tucson very very well & have been told so by several dozen people. Would u like references?! SHEESH!

fortbethel


I know Tucson very very well & have been told so by several dozen people. Would u like references?! SHEESH!

References not required. When are you going down there to loose your Sonoran Dog Virginity?

The next time there's a good concert at, 'The Rialto'

 
Bacon wrapped dog topped with beans, cheese, roasted chile, and mayonaisse. I posted this a long time ago and I can still taste it...

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mark

So is this the very dog u got from the taco truck? which truck?

doggydaddy


 
Bacon wrapped dog topped with beans, cheese, roasted chile, and mayonaisse. I posted this a long time ago and I can still taste it...

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mark

How about we all just say "learn something new every day" and move on before this gets nasty again. 

No, I want to know where this pix were taken Tony. Change the tone Mr. Moderator ;)

fortbethel


The next time there's a good concert at, 'The Rialto'

 
http://www.rialtotheatre.com/calendar/#
 
Personally, I like "Great Big Sea" but I grew up in the folk music era.
 

fortbethel
 
Change the tone Mr. Moderator ;) 

 
 
Whoa!      A winking smiley does not fix all problems.  

fortbethel


No, I want to know where this pix were taken Tony. Change the tone Mr. Moderator ;)

 
What a nasty response! If anyone needs to change his tone it is you Dude.
 
You have had two moderators telling you to act nicer. Maybe get a clue?

I think I can help here.  doggydaddy is a Chef Extraordinaire, and I believe what he is showing you is his own creation.

fortbethel


No, I want to know where this pix were taken Tony. Change the tone Mr. Moderator ;)

 
Stop acting like a fool. It appears rather clear you were wrong here and instead of admitting that you have been acting like a spoiled child. Now lets put on our big boy pants, admit that we don't know everything, and move on. Okay? 
 
Third and final request. 
 
Please lets return the discussion to the Sonoran Dog and Taco Truck in Tucson area. No more of this nonsense.

Thank you Tony Bad. I've refrained from getting into a Tinkling Contest with this guy. You summed it up very well. Thank you.

I know EVERYTHING about Tucson. EVERYTHING! Sorry I can't help that I do. It's just the case

Where's the 86 button located?
 

joerogo


I think I can help here.  doggydaddy is a Chef Extraordinaire, and I believe what he is showing you is his own creation.

 
You are correct sir..... And here I was worrying about adding ketchup.
 
mark

Me? I'm just sittin' around not sayin' nothin'.

Michael Hoffman


Me? I'm just sittin' around not sayin' nothin'.

Me too. I backed out of this Dog Fight (Wow! I made a Pun) when Illogical Paranoia and Bad Manners set in.