Tucson's search for the best Sonoran hot dog.

As featured on

So much more than a hot dog

So much more than a hot dog

Sonoran hot dogs have never been hotter. The New York Times. National Public Radio. Bon Appétit magazine. "CBS Sunday Morning." Two Travel Channel shows ("Man v. Food" and "Food Wars"). In the last year, all came to Tucson to sample the delicious dogs that have become our signature snack.

Sonoran dogs may go national

Sonoran dogs may go national

The Sonoran hot dog has long been the province of roadside food stands, but the Old Pueblo favorite may finally be going corporate. Wienerschnitzel, which bills itself as the world's largest hot-dog chain, added the local specialty to its menu this month, said Robert Barron, who operates a franchise at 2155 S. Sixth Ave.