Perhaps my standards are different than others'. I went to this place expecting really good, Route 66, diner-style fare. What I got was mediocre, at best.\r
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The onion rings were literally the same as I'd get in my grocery store's freezer section. The chili that other reviewers have raved about truly tasted as though it had come from a can. The hot dogs were standard fare. Basically, I've gotten better foot-long Coney's at my neighborhood Sonic.\r
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All in all, I wouldn't say the food was inedible, but it certainly didn't rate the rave reviews that others have given it considering how many truly fantastic ""roadside dive"" meals that I've had the pleasure to consume along historic Route 66.\r
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As a side note, the sign wasn't nearly as ""kitchy"" as I'd been led to believe - it's not that big, it's only got about 2 colors on it, and it's not even maintained well enough to indicate the owners see it as a point of pride.\r
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I had the onion rings and hot dog with onions, cheese, and chili. When I went, it was about 1:30 in the afternoon, and not busy at all. Conversely, I noticed a Mexican Restauarant the block before the ""Dog House"" that was PACKED (an odd hour for so many cars). On my way back to the hotel from my disappointing excursion, I decided to stop by the other restauarant (named Garcia's Kitchen). I ordered a small plate of ""Karnitas"" - there's a reason why all the cars were parked in front of Garcia's and not the Dog House... the food was MUCH better. Granted, it was a different type of cuisine, but if I had to choose between bland, from-frozen diner-style food or freshly-prepared Mexican-style food, I'll take the freshly prepared food any day.\r
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In summay, if you happen to be walking by, and you are desperately hungry, the Dog House is acceptable fare. However, I would not recommend driving out of your way, or even holding off your appitite in order to partake of the fare here.
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