Rollies Mexican Patio

Chef Mateo Otero stands outside of Rollies West at the MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento, his newest location.

Quick, think of a quintessential °µÍø³Ô¹Ï meal.

Some may think of a gooey cheese crisp that provides the perfect stringy cheese pull, or of a sweet, icy strawberry Eegee that cools you down on a hot summer’s day.

For most, though, they think of a hot dog.

More specifically, a grilled hot dog wrapped in a thick piece of crispy bacon and lying in a fluffy, buttery bun, topped with chopped tomatoes, onions, pinto beans and finished with a drizzle of mustard and mayonnaise.

The Sonoran dog is a °µÍø³Ô¹Ï staple, with hundreds of carts spanning across the county dedicated to serving up the sought-after dish.

What better way to celebrate the beloved dogs than with an ultimate , highlighting the best the westside has to offer.

From 6-10 p.m. on May 2, you can head to the MSA Annex’s Festival Grounds, at , and channel your inner Gordan Ramsey. A $20 ticket includes bites from the six contestants and one vote for your favorite chef.

The $30 ticket includes the bites, a vote and two pints of ice-cold Mexican lager. Children 12-years-old and under can come in for free.

Those competing in this westside showdown include , , , and , a new hotdog restaurant that has quickly become a favorite in town. There are also two mystery competitors!

Aside from the competition, the event will also feature live music from mariachis and a DJ, live luchador wrestling and goodies from local vendors.

To help wash down all the tasty Sonoran dogs, the will be serving up cocktails from a special drink menu, which will include their secret michelada mix.

For more information on the event, visit the . To buy tickets, you can click the


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Jamie Donnelly is the food writer for #ThisIs°µÍø³Ô¹Ï. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com