Street Food in overland

Taqueria Durango ★ 4.2

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A family-run Overland taqueria, Durango is famous for the torta ahogada, a pork sandwich drowned in spicy red chile, with big portions for cheap.

Try: Torta ahogada and tacos

Tip: The torta ahogada is the signature; come hungry. Everyone can eat for under ten dollars here.

Woofie's Hot Dogs ★ 3.9

overland

A drive-in near the airport, Woofie's has sold Chicago-style hot dogs since the 1970s, billing itself the home of the hotdog with dignity. A retro counter.

Try: Chicago-style hot dogs

Tip: Order it Chicago-style, dragged through the garden. It is a quick roadside stop near the airport.

Budget Eats in overland

Taqueria Durango ★ 4.2

overland

A family-run Overland taqueria, Durango plates a chile-drowned torta ahogada and tacos with big portions, where a full meal lands under ten dollars.

Try: Torta ahogada and tacos

Tip: The torta ahogada is the signature; tacos round out a cheap feast. Everyone can eat for under ten dollars.

Woofie's Hot Dogs ★ 3.9

overland

A drive-in near the airport, Woofie's has sold cheap Chicago-style hot dogs since the 1970s, billing itself the home of the hotdog with dignity.

Try: Chicago-style hot dogs

Tip: Order it Chicago-style, dragged through the garden. It is a quick, cheap roadside stop near the airport.

Hidden Gems in overland

Taqueria Durango ★ 4.2

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Why locals love it: Tucked in an Overland strip mall far from the tourist map, Durango plates a torta ahogada that locals drive across the metro for, under ten dollars.

Tip: Order the chile-drowned torta ahogada. It sits next to a grocery in a plaza most visitors never find.

Woofie's Hot Dogs ★ 3.9

overland

Why locals love it: A modest Overland drive-in near the airport, Woofie's has sold a million-plus Chicago-style dogs since the 1970s with almost no tourist attention.

Tip: Order it Chicago-style, dragged through the garden. It is a quick roadside stop most visitors never discover near the airport.

Late-Night Eats in overland

Taqueria Durango ★ 3.9

overlandUntil Evenings

A late-running Overland taqueria, Durango plates its famous torta ahogada and tacos into the evening, a budget late dinner near the airport.

Try: Torta ahogada and tacos

Tip: The chile-drowned torta ahogada is the late-night order. Big portions keep the price under ten dollars.

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