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The Best Hot Dogs in Las Vegas, Hands (& Paws) Down

Author carlota and Wendy Rush
This is the best hot dog in Las Vegas. The PBB&JJ is a must have if you're a hot dog lover.

We are so lucky to live in Las Vegas. From Lake Mead to the Red Rock mountains and all the strip clubs in between, there’s so much to love. The best in entertainment, sporting events and most of all, some of the best culinary experiences on the planet. Think about it, some of the best chefs in the world have restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip. Gordon Ramsey, Giada, Mark Wahlberg (What? Is he not a chef, as well as an actor? Oh, well Wahlburgers is still damn good). But if you’re looking on the Las Vegas Strip for the best hot dogs, you’re in the wrong place.

Whether it be Mexican, Sushi or a hamburger, we have so many gourmet options on Las Vegas Blvd. But guess what? We have some amazing eating joints off-strip too. No, not all of them are gourmet, but that’s okay. I’m not a fancy girl. In fact, I’m down home and so is Steamie Weenie. They have the best hot dogs in Vegas, in my humble opinion.

The Best Hot Dogs In Las Vegas

Steamie Weenie is located in a basic strip mall in Henderson. Their signage is very unassuming, unless you love hot dogs and Dachshunds (that logo is adorable). The place itself is small yet feels like a little hug from a friend. And the menu is as unpredictable as a Dachshund’s personality!

 

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Dogs Worth Ordering

New York Hot Dog Lovers Rejoice! This one is for real.

The Push Cart

This dog is New York style dog with brown mustard, sauerkraut and Sabrett’s red onion sauce. This bad boy is a standard in New York. Trust me, New Yorkers are picky about their Push Carts too. I know. I live with a Bronx native and he was very skeptical of the version Steamie had to offer. But when is was all said and done, after he wiped the mustard off his chin, the Push Cart got the Big thumbs Up! So, my New Yorker friends, you’re in luck. Steamie Weenie has your back. Yankees still suck though!

This Chicago Dog isn’t full of hot wind.

The Windy City 

This hot dog is Chicago-style dog with pickle, tomato, relish, onion, yellow mustard, sport peppers, and celery salt. It’s almost all five food groups into one handheld bun of love. And it’s one of my favorites. I’ve done the Chicago dogs in town as well as in the Windy City itself. And this is one of the freshest dogs I’ve ever had. It’s almost like you’re eating healthy, but of course you’re not (Obviously, its a hot dog, not a bowl of spinach).

Award-Winning Hot Dogs Too.

The Savage

This hot dog lives up to its name. The Savage is a bacon-wrapped dog with brown mustard, grilled onions, ranch, and bleu cheese crumble. It’s very good. So good, in fact, it was named the “Best Sausage Sandwich In America” in 2017 by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine.

The Best Hot Dog Ever!

PBB&JJ

And now for my favorite. A bacon-wrapped dog with peanut butter and jalapeño jelly. Oh, for some it sounds crazy. For others, it sounds like heaven in a bun. And they’re both right!

This dog has sweet, savory and a touch of spice all wrapped up into one delicious treat. But for me, its not just how incredibly tasty this dog is. It’s the essence of being rebellious that I love the most. When I tell people I eat peanut butter hot dogs, they look at me like I’m a crazy bad ass…or just crazy I guess. All the same, whenever I take someone to Steamie Weeenie, I try to get them to buy one. Every time they choose differently. Then they take a bit of mine and, next thing I know, they are at the counter ordering the PBB & JJ. Peanut butter and jelly, mixed with a hot dog. It’s like the most American thing you could ever do.

Side Dishes For Your Favorite Dog

Steamie Weenie isn’t just dogs. They have a all kinds of goodies to compliment the main dishes. Loaded tater tots, fried pickles and doggy style tots ( I know. I know. Pervert. I love the way you think). And they have a fridge full of fun drinks to wash it all down with. From old school cream sodas and root beers to your basic Orange Crush, Steamie has the liquid goods as well.

Wrapping up the Dog

Sure, we have a lot of options when it comes to getting hot dogs in Las Vegas, but this place is the best. It’s my favorite because they show no fear in creating off-the-wall dogs. Yet, they still put it the attention to detail when it comes to the hot dogs we’ve come to love, no matter what part of the country you’re from. I highly advise giving Steamie Weenie a shot the next time you are craving a hot dog.

And when you stop by, tell them Carlota sent you (and that he needs to name a dog after me).

Carlota is the music director and midday on-air personality for KXTE Las Vegas. She has been with the station since July of 2023. Carlota has been in the Las Vegas market since 1998, First with KXTE, 92.3 KOMP for 18 years, and now back with KXTE. She is known mostly for her on air work but also writes about Las Vegas happenings and where to find the best tequila in Sin City.

The Best Places For Cajun Food In Las Vegas

It’s Fat Tuesday, which means many people in America are craving Cajun cuisine. And we’ve got a list of the best places in Las Vegas to get your Cajun food on. Today or any day. But first, here’s a little background on why we even celebrate Fat Tuesday.

Why Some Celebrate Fat Tuesday With Cajun Food

Do you know how to say Fat Tuesday in French? Mardi Gras. And if you didn’t just think of New Orleans, you might have been living under a rock. Even though Fat Tuesday in no way originated in New Orleans, that’s what we associate Mardi Gras with. And New Orleans has been known for its Cajun food since the French brought it to Louisiana in the late 1700’s (neworleans.com).

The Origin Of Fat Tuesday

Historians believe Fat Tuesday has been around for thousands of years. Celebrated for a few different reasons, according to CNN Travel. For ancient Romans, it was a day celebrating harvest season. Which is where the bean baked into the King Cake came from. In Christianity, it was a day to mark the end of Carnival season. Which begins on January 6, also known as Epiphany or Twelfth Night.

Carnival season is almost six weeks long, and has pretty much become the season to get all the gluttony and debauchery out of one’s system before Lent. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (February 14th, this year) and Fat Tuesday is the day right before. In fact, the fat part of Fat Tuesday does not come from how much weight we all gain from the overeating during Carnival season. It refers to the custom of using up all the fat in your home before the fasting begins the next day.

Best Places In Las Vegas To Find Cajun Food

So, for those of us who have lived in the states most or all of our lives, Fat Tuesday means two things: The Mardi Gras partay! in New Orleans, and tasty Cajun food to celebrate. Here’s where you can find some really good Cajun in Las Vegas. – Wendy Rush

  • Cap't Loui

    Cap’t Loui is a must for great Cajun food. Oysters, crawfish and Po’Boys are just a few of the dishes on their menu. They even have live clam and oysters on the half shell.

    Located at 9430 West Sahara Ave near the Lakes in Las Vegas. Open Sunday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. You can also order ahead and pick up. 702-410-9181

  • Rockin' Crab

    If you want some crawfish, this is not the place to be. But if you are craving some really amazing Cajun shrimp, mussels and snow crab, look no further. Rockin’ Crab has lunch specials every weekday noon to 2 p.m., and they have individual plates and shareables. They’re also doing a special on Tuesdays this month. Whole shrimp for $12 per pound.

    Located at 10140 West Tropicana Avenue in the Spring Valley area of Las Vegas. Open weekdays at 11 a.m. and noon on weekends. Open until 8 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday and until 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. (702) 982-3663​

  • The Lucky Crab

    Las Vegas locals can’t seem to get enough of this place. The Lucky Crab has a lot of dishes to satisfy your Cajun cravings. The Snow King Crabs legs is a favorite. Or try the boiled crawfish, mussels, shrimp. And the sauce so addictive that they call it the Lucky Crack sauce.

    The Lucky Crab is located at 333 West Saint Louis Avenue at Industrial Road. Open 5 – 10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Mondays. (702) 819-9768.

  • Captain's Seafood Boil

    Louisiana Crawfish Seafood Boil

    Southern dining at it’s finest.

    These guys just opened last month and they’re already getting great reviews. All of their seafood is made to order. They have lots of combos to feed more than one person. And they do saucy so well, you will definitely need a bib. They are spicy too so make sure you have your water ready!

    Captain’s Seafood Boil is located at 7960 South Rainbow Blvd near Windmill. Open Monday – Thursday 2 – 9 p.m. and Friday – Sunday 12 – 9 p.m. (725) 204-9186

  • Cajun Mouth

    I suppose you can’t really go wrong with a name like Cajun Mouth. And they’re not. They’re doing everything right when it comes to Cajun Cuisine. Seafood platters, Po’Boys and Cajun Pasta Bowls are just a few of the options on this menu. The Seafood Gumbo is a local favorite and do NOT leave without trying their beignets. Heavenly!

    Cajun Mouth is located at 3441 West Sahara Avenue on the corner of Sahara and Valley View. Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. And closed Sunday & Monday. (702) 202-4687

  • Cajun Crackin

    PERFECT FOR YOU AND A FRIEND! 👀🔥📍 5841 E Charleston Ave # 270🕒 Open Daily 11:30am-9:30pm🔥 Dine in | Take out | Pick...

    Posted by Cajun Crack’n on Monday, February 5, 2024

    The Northside of Vegas also has amazing options for Cajun cuisine. Cajun Crackin has a lot of dishes to choose from. Like Gumbo, Po’Boys and Hush Puppies. The Seafood Boil is amazing but you also can’t go wrong with the Cajun lobster tail. Whatever you choose, your tummy will leave happy.

    Cajun Crackin is located at 5960 North Losee Road near Tropical Parkway. Open Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. And Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 702) 998-9926; They also have a location on the corner of East Charleston and Sloan.

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