To Be Frank

Had very plain hot dogs with fries.

The buns were mind-blowing. Just absolutely excellent. They use a local bakery, and even our order close to 9PM, the buns tasted fresh and delicious.
The hot dogs had an amazing snapiness to it. Has a lot of flavour.
However, one thing that caught me by surprise were the amazing fries that came with the hot dogs. A real treat.

The owner cane out of the kitchen and greeted us. He was obviously very passionate on providing the best hot dog experience possible. He was also very friendly, as were the servers in the tavern.

There were a few things to note, that I don't feel are worth knocking a star off, but are worth considering:

-When we came late at night, a number of items on their menu were no longer available. If you're looking for more than just a straight hotdog experience, it's definitely worth calling ahead.

-The mustard we got with our takeaway was sadly getting old and dried out. Mustard doesn't really expire, so it's easy to see how that can happen, but it was still disappointing.

-The online menus never seem to work. Kind of annoying.

Really enjoyed my food, though!

The absolute best hot dog in Vegas by a mile. Natural casing hot dogs with gourmet toppings. The potato salad is incredible too!

So, I often given restaurants the benefit of the doubt, or more stars to go with service, quality and value as I see it. Even when I give a 5 star review, its rarely just about the food. I am never all that critical of the food. My feeling is that if the food is good and whole scene is worth the trouble of going, I am pretty happy.

I am giving this restaurant 5 stars for the food alone. I have loved hot dogs forever. I grew up in NYC and one of the things I miss the most are the hot dog carts at every turn. I have had some great dogs in Chicago and in LA at Pinks, Dirt Dog here in Vegas, but none of them compare to the artistry and flavor of the hot dogs you will find here.

I originally read the review in the RJ and made plans to go. I was very skeptical at first, especially when the cook had me trying potato salad at a Hot Dog place. Incredibly the potato salad was also THAT good. Btw, I'm not a potato salad person, more mac salad at best.

So the hot dogs? WOW. Its hard to describe perfection. I have only been to 1 other restaurant in my life that had me reacting this way. I quite honestly did not know hot dogs could be this good. My favorite so far are the To Be Frank, the Thai Dog and the Sonora(sp?) with the beans and sour cream.

As an asterisk for those who share the same problem, I no longer stomach hot dogs like I used to, as much as I love them going down. These were absolutely no problem.

So far I have brought 5 other people with me to try these. They all agree and now have a favorite of their own.

The potato salad is a game changer as well. This restaurant could have called itself "To Be Potato Salad" and had the same success.

And the Raspberry lemonade that tastes like some mad twist of sweet tarts and limeade blended through berries is also worth the trip. It is freaky good. Like what?!? How is this a flavor?!

These are artists. Talk to the owners and you know they love food and worked very hard to perfect literally everything on their small menu of perfection.

Don't take my word for it. Its an easy try at $10 to $15 per person depending on what you get.

Debuted October 2nd out of Every Grain, To Be Frank seeks to capitalize on the increasingly common idea of “ghost kitchens,” and like many businesses making their way in the era of COVID-19 their shared space seeks to minimize overhead costs while providing diners with familiar Food served safely at a fair price.

Headed by the mother and son team of Robin and Jordan Camacho, their Sound Food Group recently detailing several upcoming plans in the city of Las Vegas, it is via delivery and contactless pickup that guests are invited to order one of eleven signature Dogs or Sausages Monday through Saturday beginning at 5:00pm.

Tabbing Trevor Garrett as Executive Chef, his training and Jordan’s travels the inspiration behind Hot Dogs featuring Nueske's Pork on locally made Lobster Rolls, it is via direct online ordering or all the familiar Apps that options are perused, everything from the “Classic” to Chorizo emanating out of Northern Nevada attesting to careful souring and the utmost respect for products.

Not afraid to cast a wide net, though not exactly a “something for everyone” spot as Vegans, Vegetarians or those eschewing Pork are limited to only Desserts and a handful of Sides, it is within one bite that attuned eaters will appreciate the Encased Meat’s quality, its snap evident whether naked or entirely hidden save for ends hanging off either side of the toasty buttered Bun.

Starting first with Franks, housemade Sauerkraut and a Mustard-based Condiment called Goldenaise topping To Be Frank’s eponymous item, ideas range from the Pacific Northwest’s herbaceous Cream Cheese to a modified “Sonora Dog,” unwrapped and not fried but featuring Onions, Green Chili Sauce, Pico de Gallo and Pinto Beans.

Next treating the classic Chili Dog to Texas style Chili and Cheddar, then going international by way of funky Kimchi and Soy, fans of Banh Mi can get their fix via Pork Pate and Cilantro while a Philly “wit” piles on Sauteed Peppers and Onions plus housemade Wiz.

Not about to overlook $10 Sausages, aforementioned Chorizo channeling Northern Spain with Espelette Pepper balanced by sweetened Dijon, fans of Mediterranean flavors will find plenty in aromatic Loukaniko Sausage topped in Feta and Olives while To Be Frank’s star may just be the texturally compelling “Thai” placing Papaya Salad and Peanuts atop excellent Isaan Sausage.

Familiar but far from boring, Slaw without much Mayo likely To Be Frank’s most basic item, Fried Potato Salad is a total game changer with crispy bits of Bacon harkening “loaded” Skins while Desserts including creamy Peanut Pudding and Short Bread slighted as “Sugar Cookies” are also delicious, the latter particularly as dunked in tangy Raspberry Curd.

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