Hot dogs with Tex-Mex flair – this Mexican Hot Dog recipe gives you hot dogs topped with a chipotle mayonnaise, avocados, cheese and cilantro.
This recipe was originally published July 16, 2012. Photos, post and recipe are now updated.
If you follow me on Instagram stories, a couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I’m really struggling with dinner this summer. It’s not that I don’t want to cook (although this heat does zap all of my motivation some days), but we just tend to be on the go all the time. Dinner has definitely taken a back seat.
I’m really trying to change that, because I do know how important a home cooked dinner around the table is, but that doesn’t change the fact that most days we are walking in the door at 5pm, or digging ourselves out of a project right as it’s time to eat. I have been scouring my archives for dinners that can be thrown together in a few minutes, and this Mexican Hot Dog recipe just jumped right out at me.
First of all, you must know that I love hot dogs. I proudly admit it. I have quite a few different variations here on the blog – this was actually the start of a hot dog week back when it was originally published in 2012. And I don’t say this lightly – but this Mexican Hot Dog recipe just very well may be my very favorite of all the hot dog recipes here on Taste and Tell. I’m pretty sure my husband would agree, as well, because he can’t stop talking about them, and he’s not normally as enamored with hot dogs as I am. 🙂
Bonus – this easy summer dinner recipe can be on the table in well under 30 minutes. In fact, we were eating in 20 minutes – that’s my idea of the perfect summer dinner!
Mexican Hot Dog toppings:
The hot dog toppings are the star in this recipe!! My favorite part is the chipotle mayonnaise, which is just mayonnaise mixed with minced chipotles in adobo. If you’ve never used chipotles in adobo, they are dried, smoked jalapeños that are put in this smoky red sauce. I use them in everything from breakfast to appetizers to Instant Pot favorites. For this recipe, I take some of the peppers – you can remove the seeds if you want less heat – and some of the sauce from the can. Mince it all up and stir it all into some mayonnaise for this easy hot dog topping.
I also top my hot dogs with diced avocado, cilantro and cotija cheese. You could also add a pico de gallo, fresh jalapeños slices, or finely chopped red onions.
Looking for more easy summer dinner inspiration?
More Fast and Easy Summer Dinner ideas:
Sheet Pan Balsamic Shrimp and Summer Vegetables
Summer Shrimp Rolls
Tex-Mex Chicken Salad Wrap
Grilled Corn Quesadillas
Bacon Wrapped Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
More hot dog recipes:
Coney Island Hot Dog Recipe
Hawaiian Hot Dogs
Pastrami Wrapped Hot Dog Recipe
Taco Dogs
Green Chile Dogs
BLAT Dogs
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Mexican Hot Dog
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Description
Hot dogs with Tex-Mex flair – this Mexican Hot Dog recipe gives you hot dogs topped with a chipotle mayonnaise, avocados, cheese and cilantro.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 chipotles in adobo, minced (remove seeds for less heat) plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 8 beef hot dogs
- 8 hot dog buns
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and the minced chipotles and adobo sauce. Set aside.
Grill the hot dogs on a grill until they are cooked through.
Open the buns and grill the inside part of the bun down until toasted.
To assemble the hot dogs, place a hot dog on each of the toasted buns. Top with the chipotle mayonnaise, avocado, crumbled cotija and chopped cilantro.
Recipe Notes:
Inspired by Food Network Magazine 1000 Easy Recipes
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog
- Calories: 513
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1045 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: hot dog, grilling, mexican, tex-mex
Abby says
I love a good hot dog, especially in the summer! I’m partial to “slaw dogs”!
(P.S. I’ve tried and tried to fix the feed to your blog, but feedburner isn’t grabbing anything since August 2017. I see that’s the RSS button you have at the bottom of your homepage.)
Deborah says
Ugh – I have no idea how to fix the feedburner issue. I may have to find someone who is more technical than I am because I’ve tried to figure it out but I can’t. 🙁 So sorry!!
eumas says
I think It’s a perfect and the best simple way to make a hot dog as well as Mexican Hot Dog.
I cant wait any more!
Kori says
Get GOOD hot dogs. David Burg all beef dogs from Ohio are amazing!!!!!
Heather@French Press says
YUM!
vanillasugarblog says
oh Deb you are fun.
Wish we lived closer!!
Heather of Kitchen Concoctions says
Ah, Deborah, I know what you mean about dinner time. Often we just have a smorgasbord of food for dinner, consisting of all the food I had to make for recipe testing throughout the day. Sometimes it is odd combinations, like Mexican style beans and scrambled eggs (dinner two nights ago). And if it is a day of no cooking, well then I want the easiest meal possible that way I can enjoy a break from doing dishes! : )
kelley {mountain mama cooks} says
I don’t even love hotdogs yet I want to to dig into one these right now. Can’t wait for all the hotdog recipes!!
grace says
i love guac on my hot dogs, so i know fresh avocado would rock. everything else is terrific too!
Annalise says
I have a love/hate relationship with hot dogs, but I honestly can’t wait to try these!
Shawn @ I Wash...You Dry says
Ah, these look absolutely perfect! I love hot dogs, and have been wanting to add some variation…can’t wait to see what comes next!
Kevin (Closet Cooking) says
Now that is how to do hot dogs!
Anna @ hiddenponies says
Thank you for your honesty, you made me feel a little better about my sometimes crazy mish-mash meals 🙂 These also look like the best hot dogs I’ve ever seen!
Kristy says
Hot dog week?! I love it! I’m all for your pregnancy cravings. 🙂 These look fantastic and are certainly not anything I would have come up with on my own. 🙂
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama says
ohhhhh these look amazing! I could go for one tonight!
Chels R. says
I’m so with you on the cravings. I’m craving Fish a lot right now. And I would do anything to get my hands on some, lol! I can’t wait to try these dogs…when I’m not pregnant. Because obviously I still won’t go near avocado or cilantro, lol! Looking forward to the next hot dog post 🙂
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Best dogs ever! I could seriously see myself eating 3 of these right now, and I just had a full lunch!
Emily says
Okay, now we’re really friends. I am a huge fan of hot dogs and these look amazing! Can’t wait to see the rest! (And yes, I’ve already pinned it.) 🙂
Cassie says
If this is imperfect, I want imperfect. I adore this Deborah!!
Jennifer | Mother Thyme says
How fun! I am looking forward to all your hot dog recipes this week! I definitely love these!
KissTheChef says
I used to make these! Instead of a bun, we used a small tortilla. We called them “chihuahuas”!!! My step daughter loved them…
carrian says
I love this! I can’t wait to make it. Seriously. Probably tonight, lol!!
Bev @ Bev Cooks says
I want you to live in my kitchen. That is all.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I remember it all to well from last year when I was pregnant with my third child. Soooo tired… Love your hot dog spin!
Joanne says
Ha! If only you could see how often I order sushi. If. Only.
I’m totally not a hot dog person but I LOVE those toppings! I bet they would be great on some chipotle infused veg sausage!
Karly says
I’m the weirdo who fills a hot dog bun with all of the toppings and leaves the dogs off most of the time. For these? I will eat the hot dog. Mexican ANYTHING and I’m all over it. 🙂
Rachel Cooks says
I am in love with these hot dogs. I’m quite sure pregnant-me could eat these every day 😉
Cookin' Canuck says
Now these are the kind of hot dogs I can get behind! You’ve elevated hot dogs to a whole new level, Deb.
Tracey says
I love the idea of hot dog week! Can’t wait to see all your ideas!
Maria says
I might be able to eat a hot dog if avocado is involved…well a veggie dog:) Looks great!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
I never ever thought to jazz up hot dogs in fancy way! Can’t wait to see what you come up with to get me out of my ketchup and relish combo 🙂