Growing up in Watsonville, Taylor’s Hot Dogs was our go-to! My family would swing by a couple times a week, especially after games, and those hot dogs were always a hit. Went back in 2023 to visit my dad and brother, and again last year, but the chili’s totally different now. It’s got this mole sauce kind of taste, not the classic chili I remember. I thought it was just me in 2023, but same thing in 2024. Very disappointed and won't be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
DJ Skorpiuz
No cheese 🧐
R Val
Excellent food and service, very kind
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claudia Caudle
Old time tradition
Love the chilly wirh No beans
the brown skittle
Fast and great food. They keep it simple and great.
Dee Winter
I’ve been coming to Taylor Brothers Hot Dogs for over 40 years, and it used to be a beloved spot for a classic chili dog. Sadly, my recent visit was a huge letdown. The chili, which was once the star of the show, now tastes like mole sauce—overly heavy, oddly sweet, and just gross compared to the perfect, savory recipe from decades ago. It completely overpowers the hot dog, which itself felt small and underwhelming in the bun. I was hoping for the nostalgic taste I remembered, but this was nothing like it. I’m not sure if I’ll be back unless they bring back the original chili recipe. Such a shame for a Watsonville institution.
Bruce Suba
Great dogs !!! Glad it's still around.
jan elias
I would drive a hundred miles for one 🥰
JENNI Resendez
Like you, my hot dogs, for delicious, thank you.Taylor hot dogs, in watsonville, california
William Bramscher
Although these dogs are not the highest quality for the price they do taste good covered in chili.
Pure comfort food!
Vegetarian options: Would you like a bun?
Dietary restrictions: It's hotdogs! Hold the "healthy" and give me some flavor!
Have the dogs gotten smaller or have I gotten bigger? Both?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chili Dogs with Everything
Veronica Peredia
I ordered a hot dog and behind me was a homeless man. The cashier that was there was telling him to leave. I asked the homeless man if he was hungry and he said yes. I told the gentleman that was making my hotdog if I can get a second one and he instantly said no, I asked why and he kept shaking his head. I said what’s wrong with me ordering a second hot dog for this homeless man? The cashier said because he always screams and makes a scene. I respectfully told him that’s no reason to refuse to make me a second hot dog, I can do whatever I want with it as long as I pay for it and he still said no. I gave him his hot dog back and said here I don’t want it anymore. Very rude!
bartellj
Really affordable and super quick! There is very few choices on the menu and that’s a good thing order your hotdog and go. The dogs are really tasty and so the chili spend less than five bucks for a meal can’t find that many places.
Vegetarian options: Not many options for vegetarians
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips, Chili Dogs with Everything, Hot Dog with Everything
Angie Gonzalez
I have to say I have been going to Taylor's since I was a little girl my parents would take me there. I am now 64 years old I'm glad they're still going strong. And now my children are able to go there and enjoy the great Chili dogs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave L
Cool looking old building. But I don't know why this is so well regarded. I got a chili dog but it was not at all good. Tasted like the basic $2/pack hot dogs you get at at Walmart. And the chili was not that good either.
Maybe it's the "ball park hot dog" phenomena. People are taken in by the quint old building and give the foot extra points.
Since atmosphere is a rating factor... I will mention a lot of sketchy looking people hanging out in the park across the street, but the weren't bothering anyone at the time.
Prices were fairly cheap, but I would not go back. Not at all recommended, not sure why most people seem to like this place.
Growing up in Watsonville, Taylor’s Hot Dogs was our go-to! My family would swing by a couple times a week, especially after games, and those hot dogs were always a hit. Went back in 2023 to visit my dad and brother, and again last year, but the chili’s totally different now. It’s got this mole sauce kind of taste, not the classic chili I remember. I thought it was just me in 2023, but same thing in 2024. Very disappointed and won't be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
No cheese 🧐
Excellent food and service, very kind
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Old time tradition
Love the chilly wirh No beans
Fast and great food. They keep it simple and great.
I’ve been coming to Taylor Brothers Hot Dogs for over 40 years, and it used to be a beloved spot for a classic chili dog. Sadly, my recent visit was a huge letdown. The chili, which was once the star of the show, now tastes like mole sauce—overly heavy, oddly sweet, and just gross compared to the perfect, savory recipe from decades ago. It completely overpowers the hot dog, which itself felt small and underwhelming in the bun. I was hoping for the nostalgic taste I remembered, but this was nothing like it. I’m not sure if I’ll be back unless they bring back the original chili recipe. Such a shame for a Watsonville institution.
Great dogs !!! Glad it's still around.
I would drive a hundred miles for one 🥰
Like you, my hot dogs, for delicious, thank you.Taylor hot dogs, in watsonville, california
Although these dogs are not the highest quality for the price they do taste good covered in chili.
Pure comfort food!
Vegetarian options: Would you like a bun?
Dietary restrictions: It's hotdogs! Hold the "healthy" and give me some flavor!
Kid-friendliness: Yes!
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chili Dogs with Everything
Restaurantji Recommends
Have the dogs gotten smaller or have I gotten bigger? Both?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chili Dogs with Everything
I ordered a hot dog and behind me was a homeless man. The cashier that was there was telling him to leave. I asked the homeless man if he was hungry and he said yes. I told the gentleman that was making my hotdog if I can get a second one and he instantly said no, I asked why and he kept shaking his head. I said what’s wrong with me ordering a second hot dog for this homeless man? The cashier said because he always screams and makes a scene. I respectfully told him that’s no reason to refuse to make me a second hot dog, I can do whatever I want with it as long as I pay for it and he still said no. I gave him his hot dog back and said here I don’t want it anymore. Very rude!
Really affordable and super quick! There is very few choices on the menu and that’s a good thing order your hotdog and go. The dogs are really tasty and so the chili spend less than five bucks for a meal can’t find that many places.
Vegetarian options: Not many options for vegetarians
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips, Chili Dogs with Everything, Hot Dog with Everything
I have to say I have been going to Taylor's since I was a little girl my parents would take me there. I am now 64 years old I'm glad they're still going strong. And now my children are able to go there and enjoy the great Chili dogs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool looking old building. But I don't know why this is so well regarded. I got a chili dog but it was not at all good. Tasted like the basic $2/pack hot dogs you get at at Walmart. And the chili was not that good either.
Maybe it's the "ball park hot dog" phenomena. People are taken in by the quint old building and give the foot extra points.
Since atmosphere is a rating factor... I will mention a lot of sketchy looking people hanging out in the park across the street, but the weren't bothering anyone at the time.
Prices were fairly cheap, but I would not go back. Not at all recommended, not sure why most people seem to like this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
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