You'll find traditional hot dogs and Polish sausages, and you can go nuts with dogs like the Señor Gordo, which is deep-fried, wrapped in bacon and topped with jalapeno mustard, spicy pico de gallo and jalapeno.
We love a classic hot dog at Chicago hot dog stands, but we also love it when Chicago restaurants start with a basic hot dog as a canvas and go nuts. From deep-fried hot dogs wrapped in bacon to a brunch burrito stuffed with a hot dog, here's where to go when a traditional hot dog won't cut it.
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