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7 National Hot Dog Day Specials in Tucson July 19

7 National Hot Dog Day Specials in Tucson July 19

Jul 18, 20172 min read
What
National Hot Dog Day
When
Wednesday, July 19
Where
Multiple Locations

Wiener, wiener, hot dog dinner.

Every dog has its day and this year’s National Hot Dog Day is on Wednesday, July 19.

Select restaurants all around Tucson are rolling out some deliciously doggone deals, and you can thank the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council for coming up with the holiday back in 1991.

Whether it’s a local classic like the Sonoran dog, or a national favorite slathered in chili from a larger chain of restaurants, relish in one of these special offers before it’s too late.

4th Avenue Deli

425 N. 4th Ave.

The 4th Avenue Deli will be doing buy one, get one free hot dogs all day long.

For more information, call (520) 624-3354 or visit 4thavedeli.com

Blake’s Lotaburger

Multiple Locations

Beginning at 11 a.m., the first 50 people can enjoy a free Nathan’s Hot Dog at either of the two Blake’s Lotaburger locations in Tucson.

For more information, call (520) 325-3046 or visit the Free Nathan’s Hot Dogs in Celebration of National Hot Dog Day Facebook Event Page.

El Guero Canelo Restaurante Mexicano

Multiple Locations

If you’re craving a local classic, head down to any of the El Guero Canelo locations to get a two Sonoran hot dogs and a beverage for $5.

For more information, visit El Guero Canelo’s Facebook Page.

Pilot Flying J

5570 E. Travel Plaza Way

The largest operator of travel centers in America, Pilot Flying J, is offering a free hot dog for the entire week of July 19 – 26.

This offer can be redeemed once a day by showing the online coupon.

For more information, call (520) 663-3348 or visit pilotflyingJ.com to receive your online coupon.

Sonic Drive-In

Multiple Locations

Sonic Drive-In is honoring National Hot Dog Day by offering 6-inch All-American Hot Dogs and Chili Cheese Coneys for $1 all day.

For more information, visit sonicdrivein.com.

Stray Dogs

78 W. River Rd.
(Credit: Stray Dogs Grill)
(Credit: Stray Dogs Grill)

In honor of National Hot Dog Day and the city of Tucson, every hot dog at Stray Dogs will be $5.20 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

For more information, call (520) 888-7878 or visit straydogsgrill.com.

Wienerschnitzel

Multiple Locations

What’s National Hot Dog Day without some Wienerschnitzel? The restaurant chain is offering five chili dogs for just $5.

For more information, visit wienerschnitzel.com.

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Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

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At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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