Because of its touristy status, lines can get VERY long. And when I say VERY long, I am not exaggerating. I have been there when the line stretched back 2 blocks. They are THAT good, but if you don't have an hour to kill, you may want to choose a less likely time than the lunch hour or from 5 to 7pm to grab a snack.

With over 30 types of hotdogs offered, including turkey and veggie dogs, you will have a hard time narrowing it down. But I say choose the wildest one. How often will you get to eat a fajita dog?

Try the Martha Stewart dog – a 10-inch stretch dog with mustard, relish, onions, chopped tomatoes, and sauerkraut topped with bacon and sour cream for $5. Or the Today Show dog - two hot dogs in one bun with mustard, onions, chili, cheese, and guacamole for $5.25.

Anyway you order it, you are sure to enjoy your California hotdog. And yes, we tend to put avocado on everything!

Founded in 1939 by Paul Pink, it was originally just a hot dog cart, but in 1946 Paul had enough money saved to build a permanent counter. It’s been in the exact same spot from day one.

We always end up here when we’re in town. There's always at least an hour long line down the street, and this day was no exception. Some people wonder why on earth would you stand in line for an hour to get a freakin' hot dog, but it’s worth the wait. Options for dogs have names like The Ozzy Osbourne Dog (with nacho cheese, guacamole, and grilled onions on a spicy Polish dog) and the Martha Stewart Dog (a 10" stretch dog with mustard, relish, onions, chopped tomatoes, and sauerkraut, topped with bacon and sour cream), the Guadalajara dog with relish, onions, tomatoes and topped with sauerkraut or you can make up your own. I had a 12" jalapeno dog with guac, sour cream, and onions. OUT OF THIS WORLD! This place has THE BEST chili cheese fries in the country! The line and the wait stink, but it's all about the food. Try it--like I said, this place is an institution.

Hours are from 9:30am to 2am Sunday thru Thursday and till 3am of Fridays and Saturdays--and yes, the line is still long at 1 in the morning!