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11 Dallas Hot Dogs to Try This Summer

Whether in search of a classic chili dog or something more extravagant, all of these wieners are winners

by Courtney E. Smith and Amy McCarthy Updated
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by Courtney E. Smith and Amy McCarthy Updated

It’s long played second fiddle to burgers and sandwiches, but the humble hot dog is as delicious as it is overlooked. From freshly grilled dogs served in a parking lot to fancy, locally-sourced sausages, Dallas is home to plenty of hot dogs that are much better than the average frankfurter.

Head to one of these local spots when a hot dog craving strikes.

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Portillo's the Colony

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It’s the hottest hot dog in town (er, just outside of town). Pro-tip: while trying the Chicago-style dog at least once is a must, go for the Maxwell Street Polish dog. It’s the best dog on the menu. 

4560 Destination Dr, The Colony, TX 75056
(254) 233-2111
(254) 233-2111

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Del's Charcoal Burgers

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Known for its charcoal-powered grill and excellent burgers, the hot dogs at Del’s are great, too. They’re split down the middle, griddled to perfection, then served on a burger bun. Add chili, cheese, and onions for a seriously messy lunch.

110 S McKinney St, Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 235-9191
(972) 235-9191

Dog Haus

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This Cali-born chain is devoted to hot dogs, and its menu runs the gamut. Instead of the traditional bun, find dogs like the Chili the Kid, topped with white American cheese, chili, and crispy onions, served on a trio of King’s Hawaiian rolls.

744 S Central Expy Suite 210, Richardson, TX 75080
(214) 935-9121
(214) 935-9121

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Kuby's Sausage House

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A cozy restaurant in the back of an authentic German kitchen and European market is the perfect place to discover genuine handcrafted sausage. Whether it’s the more common Polish sausage or a Nurnberger, weisswurst, or knackwurst, these German delicacies are served on a bun with traditional mustard and sauerkraut. 

6601 Snider Plaza, Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 363-2231
(214) 363-2231

Strokers Ice House

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This giant dive, known chiefly for its rustic charm and a regular crowd of bikers, is off the beaten path. It serves vintage dog recipes such as Ricky’s Hot Link, Rat’s Good Ol’ Grilled Hot Dog, or Blyss’s Grilled Chili Cheese Dog. This spot keeps it simple with relish packets, a side of fresh onions, and rows of picnic tables.

9324 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 351-5252
(214) 351-5252

Haystack Burgers and Barley

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Served up in a brioche bun with fried onions and chili on top, this hot dog is about two meals worth of dog. It’s also something different from the rest of the pack, thanks to that buttery, toasty bun subbing in for the usual white bread hot dog bun.

6465 E Mockingbird Ln Ste 500, Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 434-1588
(214) 434-1588

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Rye

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If you haven’t been to Iceland just yet, and sampled the hot dogs from a cart that people stand in line for hours to eat in Reykjavík, Rye on Lowest Greenville will get you pretty close. Their Icelandic hot dog appetizer beautifully evokes the taste of the Icelandic take on the dish, just with much higher quality meat. Sadly, it’s only about a third of a dog. The plates are sharable, so don’t hesitate to order three of them and go to town.

1920 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 803-3391
(972) 803-3391

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Harvey B's

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A unique spin on the Sloppy Joe, the chargrilled chili cheese dog boasts two butterfly-cut dogs straight from Rudolph’s Meat Market in Deep Ellum. Served on a sesame seed hamburger bun, this budget-friendly dog is smothered in cheddar cheese, chili con carne, and fresh onions.

4506 Columbia Ave #100, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 334-0980
(469) 334-0980

Cold Beer Company

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Not feeling the whole shebang? This popular beer destination boasts multiple hot dog options, including the Expo Dog, a “big-ass” hot dog topped with creamy mac and cheese, bacon, and sport peppers. The classic dog is also offered with chili, Hatch chile queso, or dressed simply with mustard. 

3600 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 370-9301
(214) 370-9301

Angry Dog

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It wouldn’t be a hot dog map without this longtime Dallas mainstay in the heart of Deep Ellum. For over 25 years, this spot has set the bar for great dogs and continues to serve up their famed “Angry Dog” — an all-beef hot dog topped with mustard, chili, grilled onions, and cheddar cheese. 

2726 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-4406
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Cowtown Dogs

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Ever heard of a Texas-style dog? Cowtown Dogs invented it. Head over and try the all-beef hot dog with stone ground yellow mustard, grilled jalapenos, chili, and the diner’s choice of sweet onions or Hot ‘n Spicy onion pepper mix on a brioche bun. There are also chili cheese dogs and a classic yellow mustard dog, naturally.

234 S Riverfront Blvd A, Dallas, TX 75207
(469) 553-2265
(469) 553-2265

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Portillo's the Colony

4560 Destination Dr, The Colony, TX 75056

It’s the hottest hot dog in town (er, just outside of town). Pro-tip: while trying the Chicago-style dog at least once is a must, go for the Maxwell Street Polish dog. It’s the best dog on the menu. 

4560 Destination Dr, The Colony, TX 75056
(254) 233-2111
(254) 233-2111

Del's Charcoal Burgers

110 S McKinney St, Richardson, TX 75081

Known for its charcoal-powered grill and excellent burgers, the hot dogs at Del’s are great, too. They’re split down the middle, griddled to perfection, then served on a burger bun. Add chili, cheese, and onions for a seriously messy lunch.

110 S McKinney St, Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 235-9191
(972) 235-9191

Dog Haus

744 S Central Expy Suite 210, Richardson, TX 75080

This Cali-born chain is devoted to hot dogs, and its menu runs the gamut. Instead of the traditional bun, find dogs like the Chili the Kid, topped with white American cheese, chili, and crispy onions, served on a trio of King’s Hawaiian rolls.

744 S Central Expy Suite 210, Richardson, TX 75080
(214) 935-9121
(214) 935-9121

Kuby's Sausage House

6601 Snider Plaza, Dallas, TX 75205

A cozy restaurant in the back of an authentic German kitchen and European market is the perfect place to discover genuine handcrafted sausage. Whether it’s the more common Polish sausage or a Nurnberger, weisswurst, or knackwurst, these German delicacies are served on a bun with traditional mustard and sauerkraut. 

6601 Snider Plaza, Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 363-2231
(214) 363-2231

Strokers Ice House

9324 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235

This giant dive, known chiefly for its rustic charm and a regular crowd of bikers, is off the beaten path. It serves vintage dog recipes such as Ricky’s Hot Link, Rat’s Good Ol’ Grilled Hot Dog, or Blyss’s Grilled Chili Cheese Dog. This spot keeps it simple with relish packets, a side of fresh onions, and rows of picnic tables.

9324 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 351-5252
(214) 351-5252

Haystack Burgers and Barley

6465 E Mockingbird Ln Ste 500, Dallas, TX 75214

Served up in a brioche bun with fried onions and chili on top, this hot dog is about two meals worth of dog. It’s also something different from the rest of the pack, thanks to that buttery, toasty bun subbing in for the usual white bread hot dog bun.

6465 E Mockingbird Ln Ste 500, Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 434-1588
(214) 434-1588

Rye

1920 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

If you haven’t been to Iceland just yet, and sampled the hot dogs from a cart that people stand in line for hours to eat in Reykjavík, Rye on Lowest Greenville will get you pretty close. Their Icelandic hot dog appetizer beautifully evokes the taste of the Icelandic take on the dish, just with much higher quality meat. Sadly, it’s only about a third of a dog. The plates are sharable, so don’t hesitate to order three of them and go to town.

1920 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(972) 803-3391
(972) 803-3391

Harvey B's

4506 Columbia Ave #100, Dallas, TX 75226

A unique spin on the Sloppy Joe, the chargrilled chili cheese dog boasts two butterfly-cut dogs straight from Rudolph’s Meat Market in Deep Ellum. Served on a sesame seed hamburger bun, this budget-friendly dog is smothered in cheddar cheese, chili con carne, and fresh onions.

4506 Columbia Ave #100, Dallas, TX 75226
(469) 334-0980
(469) 334-0980

Cold Beer Company

3600 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226

Not feeling the whole shebang? This popular beer destination boasts multiple hot dog options, including the Expo Dog, a “big-ass” hot dog topped with creamy mac and cheese, bacon, and sport peppers. The classic dog is also offered with chili, Hatch chile queso, or dressed simply with mustard. 

3600 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 370-9301
(214) 370-9301

Angry Dog

2726 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226

It wouldn’t be a hot dog map without this longtime Dallas mainstay in the heart of Deep Ellum. For over 25 years, this spot has set the bar for great dogs and continues to serve up their famed “Angry Dog” — an all-beef hot dog topped with mustard, chili, grilled onions, and cheddar cheese. 

2726 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 741-4406
(214) 741-4406

Cowtown Dogs

234 S Riverfront Blvd A, Dallas, TX 75207

Ever heard of a Texas-style dog? Cowtown Dogs invented it. Head over and try the all-beef hot dog with stone ground yellow mustard, grilled jalapenos, chili, and the diner’s choice of sweet onions or Hot ‘n Spicy onion pepper mix on a brioche bun. There are also chili cheese dogs and a classic yellow mustard dog, naturally.

234 S Riverfront Blvd A, Dallas, TX 75207
(469) 553-2265
(469) 553-2265

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