La Pasadita Hot Dogs – 43rd Avenue

The Sandez family started La Pasadita as a hot dog truck, then opened a restaurant at 75th Avenue and Indian School, and now runs several shops across the west Valley; this one is at 43rd Avenue and Indian School. New Times singled out its bacon-wrapped Sonora, the fresh-roasted chiles and the number of salsas to choose from, and Copper Courier mentions newer toppings like jalapeño mayo, cotija and avocado crema.

Besides four styles of hot dog there are tacos, burritos, fries and nachos, and a Sonoran-Sinaloan dessert called chuchulucos. Order at the counter, or online or through the La Pasadita app for pickup or delivery from the location you pick.

Sources: lapasaditahotdogs.com (Sandez family history; locations incl. 43 Ave & Indian School; menu; online ordering and app; Facebook, Instagram; © 2023; checked 2026-11-07); MapQuest (3801 N 43rd Ave, listed open; checked 2026-11-07); Phoenix New Times, "6 Great Sonoran-Style Hot Dogs in Metro Phoenix", 2016-06-20, updated 2020-08-29 (bacon-wrapped Sonora, roasted chiles, salsas); Copper Courier, "Best Sonoran hot dogs in Phoenix", 2024-06-20 (toppings). Map pin from the US Census geocoder.