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Best Hot Dogs in Orange County

Orange County has some of the best hot dogs around. We ate our way through packs of franks to find the tastiest hot dogs in the OC...so you don't have to.


This award winning restaurant creates the most unique hot dogs in Orange County. From their Hawaiian Dog to their Mexi Dog, Pee Wee's leaves their guests begging for more. Pee Wee's also serves a killer Chili cheese fry double bacon wrapped polish dog topped with a fried egg. Just ask for the "Big Larry" to enjoy this hot dog experience.


Missing the old hot dog stand on the Chicago street corner? Get the next best thing at Portillo's. The restaurant was started in 1963 by Dick Portillo as just a small Chicago hot dog stand, and has since grown to become one of the most popular hot dog destinations around.

Dogzilla Hot Dogs

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Hot dog lovers pull over to the side of the road every time they see the Dogzilla Food Truck. This gourmet food truck has taken Orange County foodie lovers by storm creating hot dogs with unique Japanese and classic toppings. The food truck can be located on their website or via twitter @dogzillahotdogs.


There is nothing more classic than a Disneyland corn dog. Disneyland creates the best corn dog in Orange County with fresh cornbread batter-fried to perfection. It is nothing short of a magical experience. Visitors to the theme park can also enjoy hot dogs with gluten-free bun options throughout the park.


Hot dog lovers will be in heaven with one of Jerry's famous barbecued hot dogs cooked to perfection over a mesquite grill. Choose from any of their thirty different toppings to create the ultimate gourmet hot dog. Online ordering is also available.

Shelby Barone is a freelance writer for 12 publications in Orange County, and can be found blogging daily about Orange County at the OC Mom Blog
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