$1 Dogs at The Stand

Hot doggity! A colleague just shared one of his favorite places to score a cheap meal: The Stand in Encino, where every Monday night they sell their $3 Stand Dogs for $1. They don't skimp on the topping choices either: diced red and white onions, tomatoes, three kinds of mustard, pickle or corn relish, 1000 Island dressing, ketchup, their house red sauce or BBQ sauce. Look at the full menu here.

Expect a crowd, as plenty of folks make The Stand a regular stop on Mondays. Visit them at 17000 Ventura. (818) 788-2700.