The Hot Dog Factory

«Pick your dog buffet style» they say (I hope that sign is not left-​over from the Pet Store that used to be at Sharpstown Mall).
This mom’n’pop-owned hot dog stand is inviting by the interesting décor and the choices. To find it, have your owner take you for a walk upstairs to the Food Court.
Actually, forget buffet; it’s all about the dog’s toppings here. At least, that is what collared me.
The owners started with Venezuelan and Colombian influence, but evolved to include other popular toppings, including the standby sauerkraut. Now, THAT dog’ll hunt!
$ 4 kids dog includes hot dog, chips, drink and toy (but no leash option)
$ 5 Daddy Special: foot long dog with toppings, nachos and soda
The foot long is too much to woof down (I probably couldn’t roll-​over), so I get the smaller size and skip the cheap plastic toy (chewable?). I go to a table, circle a few times, and sit down to eat.
Make no bones about it, the weiner is cheap. What do you expect for that price? This mall’s clientele probably dictates that limitation. But I would like to see this place elsewhere and upgrade the ingredients, fur a higher price. As it is, it’s better than James Coney Island.
Occasionally, they sponsor a salsa band. I suppose after dancing too much, you would get dog tired, and maybe not get a lick of sleep.