6 Best {Hot Dogs}
A Classic Summertime Favorite
Words By Alison Bryce Photo By Courtney Pierce
From traditional to rare toppings, the Eastside has no shortage of this all American classic.
Mission Dogs
Vietdog
With a menu full of delicious food, it’s hard to go wrong. However, the Vietdog stands above the rest with its toppings piled-high. Loaded with cucumbers, carrots, jalapeño, cilantro slaw, garlic chili sauce, and Sriracha mayo, this hot dog is the perfect lunch or dinner choice. Grab a side of garlic fries and a soda to savor all the flavor of a childhood meal.
1701 E Cesar Chavez St. | missionhotdogs.com
Frazier’s Long & Low
Hot Dog 5000
With liquid cheese sauce and chopped applewood smoked bacon sitting atop the all-beef hot dog, this dish provides savory flavor in the 7 1/2 inch Martin’s bun. The meat is prepared by starting in a fryer, before being moved onto the flattop to finish cooking. For an added kick, ask for sauerkraut. Pair with a Coors, and enjoy the casual, fun atmosphere Frazier’s has created.
2538 Elmont Dr. | fraziersbar.com
T-Loc’s Sonora
Sonoran Hot Dog
This bacon-wrapped goodness brings a kick to traditional hot dogs. With toppings such as beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño sauce, mustard, and mayonnaise, the Sonoran Hot Dog is sure to please any meat lover. For those who want a vegetarian option, try the Veggie Sonoran with vegenaise and all the vegetarian-friendly toppings the Sonoran has to offer.
2207 E Cesar Chavez St. | tlocs.com
8 Track
Jalapeño Breakfast Dog
Hot dogs are great anytime of the day. However, the Breakfast Dog at 8 Track serves up everything hungry patrons want for breakfast piled on top of a hot dog: country sausage, bacon, gravy, eggs, onions, cheese, and hot sauce. For the hot dog lover, this dish is sure to start the day off right. 2805 Manor Rd. | 8trackaustin.com
Glory Hole Hot Dogs
All-Murican
With a torch to melt the cheese, Glory Hole brings the heat to hot dogs. Served up on a toasted bun, All- Murican serves up traditional toppings. All-beef chili, sharp cheddar cheese, and diced onions make this hot dog taste as if it were cooked up on the backyard grill. Craving something even more comforting? The Capone is a classic Chicago dog with yellow mustard, a pickle spear, tomato wedges, peppers, relish, and white onions.
80 Rainey St. | facebook.com/gloryholeatx
Domo Alley-Gato Tatsu-Ya
Ban Ban Dog
Served in a house made Panko brioche bun, Ban Ban Dog brings a whole new side to hot dogs. Curry chili, teriyaki, honey aioli, and cabbage top this flavor-packed creation. The well-spiced curry mixed with the radish provides a contrast of sweet and savory flavors leaving guests wanting to order another.
1600 E 6th St. B | domo-tatsuya.com
