13 Excellent Houston Hot Dog Destinations

Where to find the freshest toppings, the snappiest franks, and so much more

There may have been a time when hot dogs were reserved for kiddie birthday parties, afternoons at the ballpark, or a backyard barbecue on a summer evening, but these days, foodies of all ages are up for the perfect pairing of savory meat and fluffy bread as a filling, any-time-of-day meal.

Cities like Chicago and New York have earned notoriety for their no-nonsense street dogs, but Houston — a famed meat and barbecue destination — is slinging superior hot dogs of its own, from simple, snappy wieners topped with traditional condiments to heaping Tex-Mex inspired buns smothered in fiery fixins.

Whether in search of a foot-long frank doused in chili or something a little bit simpler, these 13 Houston hot dog destinations won’t disappoint.