http://www.thestandhotdogs.com/
The Stand is a little place just off of Old Jacksonville Highway past the toll road 49 south of Tyler. It looks like a tiny shack from the outside with a lot of character. You can eat inside their small dining room or drive through and get your hot dogs. Although I have never met the owner, Stephen Du Toit, he did some work on our house at a reasonable price and I was excited to give The Stand a try.
The spread: They do a good job of concentrating on one thing and doing it right. They serve hot dogs and sausages. You can choose from Red Hot links, Bratwurst, Andouille, Boudin, Classic hot dog, etc. Then you can choose from a variety of toppings: Frito pie style (chili, cheese and fritos), slaw dog style, Chicago style, mac and cheese style, grilled onions, kraut, etc.
The verdict: I really like this place. They aren't trying to be fancy, they are just trying to put out really good hot dogs and they are very successful. I have tried their regular hot dogs, bratwurst and polish sausage with various toppings. They are all cooked well on a great bun. My favorite was actually the regular hot dog. These guys have a strong web presence and they also offer an eating challenge - The Big Dog Food Challenge - it is a 28 inch hot dog on a baguette with chili, cheese, Fritos, pickles, relish with a side of Doritos chips. It is over 5.5 pounds of food. One day I will take the challenge and probably fail.
Edible Tyler Roses: 5 out of 5. Best hot dogs in town. They keep things simple and make great food.
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