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.

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.

A cozy restaurant in the back of an authentic German kitchen and European market is the perfect place to discover a 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. 

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.

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 a much higher quality meat. Sadly, it’s only about a third of a dog. The plates are sharable though, so don’t hesitate to order three of them and go to town.

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.

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

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 been setting 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.