Carl’s Jr – Jumbo Chili Dogs

Long ago, before I was born Carl Karcher of Carl’s Jr. fame used to sell hot dogs and went on to found Carl’s Jr. which at one time sold Chili Dogs.  I heard from Nancy over at Fast Food Maven that Carl’s Jr. was testing out Chili Dogs in some select Carl’s Jr.s in Orange County and the Inland Empire.  I fortunately didn’t have to look far as I was able to locate them at the Carl’s on 4555 Jurupa St., Ontario, CA, 91761.

First thing I have to say is that 3 bucks for 2 Chili Dogs is a steal, especially since these aren’t thise sissy sized thinner then your pinky dogs they sell at Wienerschnitzel, these were some jumbo dogs as nearly as thick as my thumb which really impressed me.  Unfortunately the chili wasn’t as good as the delicious nector they serve at Wienerschnitzel.  The chili wasn’t terrible, I’d say it’s not as sweet as I was expecting after being brought up on Chili Dogs from the ‘ Der (as in der’Wienerschnitzel!)

So if I were to rate them as chili dogs, compared to those I’ve had from Der, PCH, Pink’s (at the LA Fair), and Carl’s, I’d say the order currently is.

1. PCH
2. Der’Wienerschnitzel
3. Carl’s Jr.
4. Pink’s (specifically at the LA Fair, never been to a real one)

There you have it.

Just an FYI, I was a real trooper I waited till I got a break at 2 PM to try these out just so I could provide pictures after saying I was going to check them out on Fast Food Maven.

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