Sonora Tacos : Hotdogs The Back Yard

pretty cheap, tacos and hot dogs were both tasty although a strange combination

I came here today to grab lunch. We made sure that this place was dog friendly (patio allows dogs) before we came. The parking in front of the building is very limited as the space for this restaurant is big! There is additional parking near a tattoo parlor, and in the surrounding areas.
The restaurant was clean, and no one besides the workers were there around 1:30pm. We sat in the back patio, where there was a fan blowing right at us. Our dog of course barked at the mannequin thats creeping in the back.

Waitress was very nice and friendly, our food came out at a reasonable time. The menu was not that big, and there were a few restrictions with some food choices; some were only offered on weekends. Basically, we can only order a selection of hot dogs, and tacos.

We ordered a few tacos, and a hot dog. Our meal came with free (refill) chips, and salsa. What was great about this place was that they had a area where you can get your own condiments. So, I took my tacos to the condiment section and added my own things (cilantro, onion, salsa, lime juice). The tacos came with just the meat and the homemade tortilla. Hot dog came with french fries.

The chips were homemade, and it was great! It was thick and crunchy, with just the right amount of sodium. Salsa was good too, mild. I ordered Pastor, Fajita, and Carnitas tacos. The tortilla was sooo good! Extremely soft and falls apart when you bite down. I enjoyed the pastor and fajita tacos. The meat was a little on the dry end, but if you add some salsa and lime juice, it was A-OK. I did not like the carnitas, the main reason why was because it had too much pork fat in it. It was a little different compared to other taco places I've tried. My boyfriend ordered chicharron tacos. He said the chicharron tacos didn't really taste like chicharron, but it was still pretty good. He also ordered a Sonora Jumbo hot dog. The hot dog was great, but the fries were mediocre. I think they should get rid of the fries, and just do hot dog.

Overall, my experience was good. Not too much of a fan because the tacos were somewhat pricey, I think it was $2.75 per taco, and there were not that many selections. I would recommend they add lengua and tripa on their taco menu, and not limit their barbacoa to weekends only (maybe their business is slow?). I'd still come back because they are dog friendly and I love taking my dog everywhere :)

The place feels like a Pasadena restaurant which I like. Homemade tortillas. Tacos come plain but they have a station with cilantro, onion, salsa, pickled onions, and a few other things. They have a back patio too.

This place has a good outdoor patio space and a nice, cozy interior...AND still has good food (UNLIKE Dizzy Kaktus...my bowel is still salty). I had the Sonora hot dog, which came with french fries so fair price at $5.75. It had good flavor (something different yet familiar). The place also a little condiment and salsa bar, which is great because they give you tortilla chips at the beginning of the meal (THE GOOD KIND TOO; real fried tortillas). Def recommend to others :)

I lived in Sonora and its the bun that makes this dog so special plus its bacon wrapped .
But you have to try the seafood soup with Manta rey ,its so similar to what i would get in Sonora less the sea snails which i love.