Cupid's Hot Dogs

Michael Guynn

I'm a sucker for a spot like this. Yeah, it's a hot dog stand. But it's exactly what it needs to be. The service is always warm and inviting. The vibe feels old school, with neon signs above the counter and hot dogs served on parchment paper. They're always playing rock and roll music, have stuff like Pawn Stars on TV, and have NES games to play in the corner. It's just... Cool. Homey. Chill. And the hot dogs are good. Get it your way, their way, mustard, chili, cheese, whatever you like. Grab chips, soda, beer to round it out. It's far from gourmet but it's happiness. It's comfort food and community, straight up.

Stachfam

Absolutely loved visiting this Cupids! Perfect classic chili dogs just like when I was a kid growing up in the valley!

Erik McKelvey

Best hot dogs in the world.

Paul de Leon

A fine, family owned establishment. Steamed bun, chili, onion and mustard is a classic.

Random Mofo

I have not been to Cupid's in a good minute! So I decided to stop by there today, & boy am I glad I did. The food was fantastic!! just how I remembered it and come to expect. The chilli was on point, wasn't too runny, or too thick. Buns were nicely steamed! What I wasn't expecting was the over the top great customer service. The young lady who helped me was Ashley. She acknowledge me come in and right away was very friendly and inviting! She was ready & eager to help. Extremely attentive to detail when it came to how and what I wanted!! Just wanted to let you all know what a fantastic job she is doing for you over there! Thank's Ashley, keep up the good work and great attitude. I will recommend others to come here!

Taylor Austin

Such an amazing hot dog. I go out of my way to get one of these.

Stumbled upon this spot with my in-laws who have lived in the area all their lives yet never tried Cupids. All of us were pleasantly surprised at the simplicity of the menu and the NO BEAN chili is perfect on these dogs. Enjoyed the Cupid and the Chicago were great! They don’t travel well b/c of how they wrap them if you order take out so definitely dine in for the best experience. If you’re curious, check it out.

This particular cupids is the only single remaining original occupant right after this entire strip mall was built. So bless their hearts. I love Cupid’s hotdogs, especially, the chili dog. Sometimes when we go to junkyard Café up above, then we come here also and get hotdogs to go. I remember when this place was built junkyard Café used to be Fudruckers, and right next to that used to be a restaurant called the good Earth. Aw, I miss those places.

I'm in South Carolina now, after living my entire life with a Cupids around the corner in California. Every few months I get a craving that is NUTS. I buy yet another 4 or 5 brands of hot dogs, trying to somehow duplicate the "Cupids" snap, and flavor and the chili's texture and depth and ... <sigh> I'm ready to order from their website to be honest - but ... how to invest that much on HOT DOGS!!! Ah.. we're only 5 hours from Florida.. would it be the same as the California dogs??? And .. 5 hours??? AM I nuts?? Ah.. Cupids, such a fond memory.

Best Chili's Dogs in the world! I am absolutely addicted and can't get enough. My grandfather used to take me to Cupids in the valley when I was a kid. So happy this place is still around as it is super nostalgic for me.

Cupid is the only place for chile dogs. Has been 55 years that I'm aware of. Don't waste your time or money trying to find a better hot dog. Trust me!

Hot dogs always a really great size and generous chili portions and cheese mm mm mm. We came from the valley and know the Cupid franchise very well. And use to come to Simi valley and still the same great Hit Dogs three generations and still coming ! We Love Cupids!

Love the Chicago dog, always have. Thanks for making them!

Grendl Xavier

Love the Chicago dog, always have. Thanks for making them!

Laurie Morrison

I'm in South Carolina now, after living my entire life with a Cupids around the corner in California. Every few months I get a craving that is NUTS. I buy yet another 4 or 5 brands of hot dogs, trying to somehow duplicate the "Cupids" snap, and flavor and the chili's texture and depth and ... <sigh> I'm ready to order from their website to be honest - but ... how to invest that much on HOT DOGS!!! Ah.. we're only 5 hours from Florida.. would it be the same as the California dogs??? And .. 5 hours??? AM I nuts?? Ah.. Cupids, such a fond memory.

gary bova

Cupid is the only place for chile dogs. Has been 55 years that I'm aware of. Don't waste your time or money trying to find a better hot dog. Trust me!

Cameron Patt

Best Chili's Dogs in the world! I am absolutely addicted and can't get enough. My grandfather used to take me to Cupids in the valley when I was a kid. So happy this place is still around as it is super nostalgic for me.

Lady Aguilar

Hot dogs always a really great size and generous chili portions and cheese mm mm mm. We came from the valley and know the Cupid franchise very well. And use to come to Simi valley and still the same great Hit Dogs three generations and still coming ! We Love Cupids!

Eric Resnick

This particular cupids is the only single remaining original occupant right after this entire strip mall was built. So bless their hearts. I love Cupid’s hotdogs, especially, the chili dog. Sometimes when we go to junkyard Café up above, then we come here also and get hotdogs to go. I remember when this place was built junkyard Café used to be Fudruckers, and right next to that used to be a restaurant called the good Earth. Aw, I miss those places.

Ivan Hernandez

Stumbled upon this spot with my in-laws who have lived in the area all their lives yet never tried Cupids. All of us were pleasantly surprised at the simplicity of the menu and the NO BEAN chili is perfect on these dogs. Enjoyed the Cupid and the Chicago were great! They don’t travel well b/c of how they wrap them if you order take out so definitely dine in for the best experience. If you’re curious, check it out.

I used to come here as a kid and the hot dogs were amazing. It's been awhile since I moved town and wanted to go back to my favorite spot.The hot dogs doesn't taste the same like it used to. Not a fan at all and sad to see it changed. So end of an era sadly for me to come back.

Mr Castle

I used to come here as a kid and the hot dogs were amazing. It's been awhile since I moved town and wanted to go back to my favorite spot.The hot dogs doesn't taste the same like it used to. Not a fan at all and sad to see it changed. So end of an era sadly for me to come back.

My Dad took me to Cupid’s in the SF Valley when I was a kid in the 60’s. I also ate there between classes when I went to CSUN. Loved it when they opened in Simi Valley and was a loyal customer for 25+ years before moving out of state 2 1/2 years ago. Back in town for a few days and had to get my Cupid’s fix. What a disappointment. It looked to me like the business had been sold and there was no quality control. The guy behind the counter was wearing a Cupid’s shirt with mustard and chili stains on it. He fumbled around opening different warming compartments until he finally got the hot dogs in the buns. The ends of the dogs looked burnt. He then applied the mustard and then added the onions from a plastic container on top of the counter. No telling how long these onions had been standing at room temperature. Finally, he applied the chili. I thought I was going to die. Instead of the warm mahogany color the chili is known for, the stuff he spooned on to my dogs was a disgusting brown looking gravy. The dogs tasted so bad, I threw them in the trash. I hope this is isolated to the Simi Valley location and not at the stands in the SF locations. So sad to see one of my favorite places go down the toilet.

Bart Kasten

My Dad took me to Cupid’s in the SF Valley when I was a kid in the 60’s. I also ate there between classes when I went to CSUN. Loved it when they opened in Simi Valley and was a loyal customer for 25+ years before moving out of state 2 1/2 years ago. Back in town for a few days and had to get my Cupid’s fix. What a disappointment. It looked to me like the business had been sold and there was no quality control. The guy behind the counter was wearing a Cupid’s shirt with mustard and chili stains on it. He fumbled around opening different warming compartments until he finally got the hot dogs in the buns. The ends of the dogs looked burnt. He then applied the mustard and then added the onions from a plastic container on top of the counter. No telling how long these onions had been standing at room temperature. Finally, he applied the chili. I thought I was going to die. Instead of the warm mahogany color the chili is known for, the stuff he spooned on to my dogs was a disgusting brown looking gravy. The dogs tasted so bad, I threw them in the trash. I hope this is isolated to the Simi Valley location and not at the stands in the SF locations. So sad to see one of my favorite places go down the toilet.

Last time I went in here it was only a few dollars for a hotdog and now it’s $6.25. And there’s only one person that’s ever working there. Everything is so expensive when you go out.

I use to get a Cupid it fix. Extremely disappointed. They changed the hotdog to the short one with no snap. It didnt taste the same. Even the chili wasn’t the same. It was a waste of money. I will never have a Cupid fix again for this place. So sad. Should never change what was good. Loss me as a customer.

Loved this place back in the day, but tried it again today and chill was barely warm. Asked for extra onions and was charged for extra onions, WOW! My buddy said the same. He got 4 cupids with barely warm chili and a soda for $26:78. My 2 cupids were $13.64 . Good luck 👍

Ronald

Last time I went in here it was only a few dollars for a hotdog and now it’s $6.25. And there’s only one person that’s ever working there. Everything is so expensive when you go out.

Lynn Taing

I use to get a Cupid it fix. Extremely disappointed. They changed the hotdog to the short one with no snap. It didnt taste the same. Even the chili wasn’t the same. It was a waste of money. I will never have a Cupid fix again for this place. So sad. Should never change what was good. Loss me as a customer.

Jim Rodgers

Loved this place back in the day, but tried it again today and chill was barely warm. Asked for extra onions and was charged for extra onions, WOW! My buddy said the same. He got 4 cupids with barely warm chili and a soda for $26:78. My 2 cupids were $13.64 . Good luck 👍