The Dog House
Written by art365 on July 26, 2006 – 9:33 am -
1216 Central Ave SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102-2803
Phone: (505) 243-1019
Hours: Daily 10am-10pm
(map)
When I think of classic New Mexican style hot dogs, I think of the The Dog House on central and Bob’s Burgers. The Dog House has been a staple in the downtown area since the 1960’s. A true city landmark with its animated neon sign. As a kid I remember always wanting to go to the Dog House so I could prove to my dad that I could eat the foot long chile dog without crying. The chile is very hot and is uniquely New Mexican. Their chile is not that meat and bean chili you would find throughout the country or classic red or green. It is like a hot chile gravy. Their hot dogs are spit down the middle and grilled. The favorites at The Dog House are the foot-long chile cheese dog with onions, the double green chile cheeseburger, and the frito pie. I usually always get a foot long chile cheese dong with onions and an order of chile cheese fries. The prices are very reasonable for this wonderful.
The dining room inside is not much bigger then a large closet. I don’t recommend the dining room unless you are wanting to watch them make your order. The way to order is park in the front or on the side facing the restaurant, roll down your window and just look hungry. At some point the carhop will come to your window and take your order. Never go to The Dog House when you are in a hurry, because it is always busy. Also, don’t be expecting to swipe your card here, The Dog House only accepts cash. The Dog House is definitely worth the wait.
Taste:
[rate 9]
Service:
[rate 7]
Ambiance:
[rate 7]
Overall Reader Rating
(22 votes, average: 7.18 out of 10)
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By Eric on Aug 23, 2006 | Reply
Chili is hot!
By bob on Aug 27, 2006 | Reply
Dittos and Bon Apetite! Been eating here since ‘69. I recommend that Newbies 1)order a small Orange drink accompaniment (current year is fine) instead of a cola which tends to clash with the shilay taste; 2)order French Fries Petite so that one can use ketchup to cut the shilay heat, 3)eat inside till one learns to hold the bun so one does not drip shilay all over one’s fingers and lap; otherwise request a handful of napkins. Actually, I dine inside all the time as it is fine…it is vintage, but clean Hole-in-the-Wall ambiance. The Suit/ties and Pearls/hose crowd from downtown usually frees up seats after 1. The DH is on old ROUTE66 and about 1-2 miles of the Aquarium, Botanical Gardens, Old Town, the Zoo and I-40. Cheers!!
By bob on Aug 27, 2006 | Reply
Dittos and Bon Apetite! Been eating here since ‘69. I recommend that Newbies 1)order a small Orange drink accompaniment (current year is fine) instead of a cola which tends to clash with the shilay taste; 2)order French Fries Petite so that one can use ketchup to cut the shilay heat, 3)eat inside till one learns to hold the bun so one does not drip shilay all over one’s fingers and lap; otherwise request a handful of napkins. Actually, I dine inside all the time as it is fine…it is vintage, but clean Hole-in-the-Wall ambiance. The Suit/ties and Pearls/hose crowd from downtown usually frees up seats after 1. The DH is on old ROUTE66 and about 1-2 miles from the Aquarium, Botanical Gardens, Old Town, Museums, the Zoo and I-40. Cheers!!
By bryan on Dec 7, 2007 | Reply
I love the Dog House!!! Albuquerque is my hometown but i have lived in Dallas for about two years.I go crazy when i think of the Dog House.I will travel to Burque just for the Dog House.
By Iebjlave on May 7, 2009 | Reply
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By Joey on May 14, 2009 | Reply
Yummy! Abq is my hometown, I live in Atlanta. Everytime I go back home I make a pit stop at The Dog House! The chili dogs are superb! Absolutely love it!!!