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ABQ Born & Bred Since 2012

We strive to put a new spin on an old favorite - the classic hotdog. Our mobile kitchen, catering services and brick & mortar restaurant feature over 20 unique takes on hot dogs, sausages, fries, and more!

Our OG Westside brick & mortar location opened in the fall of 2012. In the years since, we have been proud to serve ABQ at two additional mainstay locations (Salt Yard - West, and Safehouse Distillery Co. Though due to COVID-19 shutdowns these locations were shuttered), while our mobile kitchen roams around the city serving up hot, fresh, delicious dogs at local breweries, and catering weddings, parties and corporate and film studio events. 

Matthew Bernabe

Owner & Wienerologist

ABQ Local, Matthew Bernabe, dropped out of college in the fall of 2012 to open UHDC, so he could make hot dog jokes all day. He did eventually go back to the University of New Mexico to finish that degree, and 7 years later he is making much more sophisticated hot dog jokes.

In 2023 Matthew Opened up Fat Frank's, a hidden cocktail lounge in Nob Hill that brings together charity, fancy cocktails, and craft dogs. In 2024 he also became owner of the iconic, and beloved Owl Cafe in Albuquerque, NM.

Fueled by a passion for good food, excellent service, and a love of New Mexico, Bernabe is proud to serve his community.

I love hearing about your experience at my restaurants, good or bad. Don't be afraid to bark at me.owner

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