Cute little hot dog stand not terribly far from Horseshoe Curve. I have known about this place for years, but it took me a long time to get out here. Now I understand the hype. The hot dogs are delicious. Like John Mellencamp's "Jack & Diane" delicious. I ate two of these and wanted more. The chili is something of a secret recipe, and I can see why. It has just enough heat to make it more than just a sauce, but it can be eaten with just about anything and it will taste perfect. It is downright righteous and hits all the right principles. There is also ample parking outside, so you never have to worry about finding somewhere to leave the car. All in all, this is a simple restaurant with simple people making simple food. Simple as that. read more

Food is awesome. Prices are decent however don't expect your order to be right or in a timely manner. The kids running it can only do 1 order at a time. Maybe they can learn to do better, however, the turnover seems to be over the top. read more

Burgers are borderline dog food. The texas dogs are what I'd expect to get at a little league concession stand. The 2 broads at the counter aren't the nicest. I get this is a local institution kind of place so I was a little shocked at the piss poor quality of the food I got. Either this place is cutting back or you Altoona folks need to get out more if you think this place deserves 5 stars. read more

this use to be my favorite place to come. the new younger staff is ruining it, and it's not even their fault. They have not been trained at all and continuously mess up orders. read more

Just as I remembered. Chili, cheese, and onions is the way to go. Friendly service.

The staff are always very friendly and polite. Always fresh, hot and delicious hot dogs. Always a treat.

Visited Texas Hot Dogs for the first time this week. There were some good and not so good about my visit. First the good. Hot dogs were some of the best I have had. Hot dog quality was definitely evident in the taste. Much better than some of the other places in town that offer hot dogs. The price however is quite a bit higher as well but that price includes as many toppings as you want while others charge extra for toppings. I did enjoy a cheese dog with chili, onions, relish, and a little ketchup. They offer other menu items as well. I have to admit I haven't tried them yet but I look forward to giving some a taste on my next visit. I'll definitely be going again Having lived in Texas for a substantial period of time, the not so good includes the fact that nothing about the place says Texas. The decor is old and dated, the seats and tables are small, somewhat uncomfortable booths and the place looks more like a 70's fast food place. It could definitely use an update. Lacking was any type of visible list of what toppings are available. You just have to guess and ask. A list somewhere on the wall would have been helpful. Lastly, adding some larger dogs to the menu would be nice. While a couple of 6" dogs is nice, everything is bigger in Texas. A nice footlong dog would have been great. I realize that this place has been around for a long time and is loved by some of the local population, but not being a native, it took me over 20 years to find this one. A little update in both decor and menu might really make it stand out. read more

I love this place for the hotdogs and root beer. Great little local spot. Enough said.

An Altoona icon for over 100years. Best hot dog going. A must try if you never have.

I've been to Altoona on numerous occasions and had no clue just how close this place is to the mall. You know what? That may have been a good thing for me or I would not have explored Altoona more and would have made this a habitual thing for me. Driving up to here you think that you might be in for a lackluster experience. It looks ordinary from the outside and not too different on the inside. Looks like your run of the mill restaurant with a little bit of Texas flair in the decor. Speaking of the inside, when you walk in the main front door you get hit in the face with the aroma of onions. It's not the worst thing in the world, as onions gives you a heads up to ready yourself for a small feast. I have known of Texas Hot Dogs for some time, but never had a chance to visit until now. So when I walked in I knew I wanted a hot dog, but not quite sure exactly which kind. The young girl behind the counter kind of blurted out, "I can help who's next," and then continued to lean on the counter while looking down and only looking up to give me one of those exhausted looks like I have asked a question that I obviously was too stupid to know the answer. Anyway, I'm getting sidetracked. I had asked what exactly was on a Texas dog and after the exhausted eye roll was told that it is a brown mustard, chili and onions. I didn't need to think any more and told her to give me two of them. I wanted a side of fries and asked just how big is the small. After walking like a sloth the five feet she showed me a small fry bag and I told her to give me the large. Added a bottle of water to my order and it came to just shy of $7. Have my food on my tray and make my way to a table and start to dig in. Remember that onion smell I was talking about earlier? Well not only did it permeate the air, but also this hot dog. It is as if they cut up these onions and let them steep in water that came from onions. They were a little too overpowering for me. Even though I braved it through the first dog, I had to brush off as much of the onions from the second dog as I could. I thought that the mix of flavors would balance out, but the onions had other plans. Otherwise, and without the onions, they were fantastic. The mustard only really giving a hint to flavor and the chili was on point. Fries were fresh from the fryer and HOT. Nice and crispy, and screaming for some ketchup to be dipped in. I decided to dock this place a star for the lackluster and almost robotic customer service. Lackluster for reasons already listed and robotic because while I was eating it was like they were scripted to say the same thing over and over again when someone left the business. Kind of got annoying and something that was told to them to keep doing. read more

Texas Hot Dogs - Two Texas dogs and drag from the fryer fries. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Altoona, Pennsylvania

Best french fries and hotdogs in town!! Love the sauce and fresh cut fries with vinegar.

Love this place for a quick bite to eat. The hotdogs are great and the fries even better!! The staff is always friendly and the service is great...very quick and efficient. read more

One of the best places to get delicious chili dogs. No wonder it has been in business since 1918.

I want to start with the hot dogs are amazing. The sauce is a must. But I gave a 3 this time because they need to correct their hours. It says 7pm on Saturday and I went at 4 and they were already closed. We were very disappointed because we were in the mood for Texas hot dogs and to arrive and find them closed was a bummer. read more

This place is just that a Hot Dog Joint. So they serve you quick and the food is just what you would expect. The star of this place is the Chili it has a slight sweet taste but goes great with the dog. I would get your dog with everything and call it a day. read more

The Texas hot dog was soooo good. That sauce was scrumptious! The fries and cheese were just as delicious. If you want a cheap date night with a old fashioned hot dog style feel I highly recommend trying here. read more

Texas Hot Dogs - Texas Hot Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Altoona, Pennsylvania

See all

Great consistent food. Always very clean. Quick service . Convenient locations. Nice seating. Good for a quick meal.

In our 3 days visiting PA we checked out 3 different hot dog places and this place came in 2nd. We arrived 15 minutes before the place even opened and there were already cars waiting in the lot so we quickly grabbed a table beside the stream and waited patiently. About 5 minutes before opening I headed to the door to get in line and was quickly waited on, the staff at this place are truly a fine oiled machine. I ordered 2 hot dogs, onion rings, breaded mushrooms, macaroni salad and baked beans topped with their chili sauce. The hot dogs and other assorted munchies were all very good but the star of the show was definitely the baked beans topped with chili, it was absolutely delicious. This place is at the end of a road and there is plenty of on-site parking but please don't let the crowds deter you, they get you in and out quickly and with a smile on your face, looking forward to our next visit. read more

See all

Where do I start! SMH not a good impression of Texas. Food was not all that great especially the burger. Idk what that was. Hot dog was better than the burger but still not that great. Just Wanna Say "Everything In Texas Is Bigger And Better" read more

I've been going here for years and is the best hotdogs with meat sauce in the world. Nice priced, best secret recipe for sauce known to mankind. The Burgers and Mac & Cheese are excellent also. The burgers are slow boiled with onions and become very moist and tasty. read more

Texas Hot Dogs - 2 locations, this one is on 58th Street. The other is downtown. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Altoona, Pennsylvania

See all

Definitely not Texas hotdogs. I live in Texas. Food is ok but for passing by not a dinner out

I have been regularly driving past this place for a long time and never stopped because it was always on the way to or from something and this location is sort of out of the way. But one day I was just absolutely craving hot dogs (weird, I know) so I stopped here and wow was my craving satisfied! I got a fully loaded dog and intended to take it home (COVID madness and all that), but the smell of it in the car was so tempting that I had to risk getting chili all over me and my car. With high risk comes high reward, after all. Really great food and super nice staff. They also have outdoor tents + picnic tables if you don't want to sit inside (COVID, again), but also if it's a nice day then it is really lovely to use their outdoor seating. I haven't tried that mac n cheese yet, but it's at the top of my list for my next visit! read more

Evidently I drive way too far for Coney style hotdogs. But why not go a far ride for great dogs? These are snappy dogs and just right sauce with onions and yellow mustard. Scrumptious is the word. I stopped at two. But I probably could eat 8! They are worth the drive of nearly two hundred miles! read more

Texas Dog is wonderful! Texas Mac is the best that I have had in Altoona, they use spicy brown mustard on their hotdogs and it takes them to the next level. The disappointment is in the French fries, they were already fried one time when we got there. Once we ordered them, they REFRIED them! This made them oily and nasty. read more

Way before I became a texan my folks took us to Texas Hot Dogs in Altoona. Excellent secret sauce recipe and inexpensive price. I still visit family there and return to the best hot dog joint in the USA. read more

I've learned through research and experience that "Texas" hot dogs are more a style of hot dog and don't really have anything to do with the state. And while this Texas Hot Dogs location has a southwestern decor, it's not much more than a neighborhood hot dog stand offering a few of my favorite foods. I don't need the glitz and glamor of a gourmet hot dog. Give me some simple franks with chili, mustard and onions and I'm a happy girl. Along with some onion rings and locally made chocolate milk, that was all I needed here. Even though I could sit and watch them pull hot dogs off the grill and load 'em up with toppings all day. It's a beautiful and graceful dance. Texas Hot Dogs may not be the best hot dog around, but it's a great experience that will make you feel nostalgic. I'll be stopping by for a dog or two next time I'm in Altoona. read more

Texas Hot Dogs - Texas Hot Dog with everything, onion rings and chocolate milk - Hot Dogs Near Me - Altoona, Pennsylvania

No just no. Service is like something out of an indie cult flick. Plus the hygiene was not up to par at all! I was assured the food was fine besides my cringing at the lack of hygiene preparing food. That person owes me as I had food poisoning from 1 hot dog. read more

Very nice staff, keepers for sure!!! The sauce is a finely ground meat sauce, the onions are clearly soaked or stewed in maybe a broth? The deep fried mushrooms were just ok. Coke products and all the great flavors!! Suggestion...add some hot sauce to a batch of your meat sauce, sell it as a second meat sauce option! I bet your sales would increase quite a bit. Also, throw some hot sauce options on the stand with the pump (ketchup? It wasn't labeled) and mustard packets. I didn't order the Texas Mac but I got a picture because it looked great! read more

See all

Texas dogs have the very best hotdogs on planet earth. The standard Texas Dog comes with mustard, chili sauce and onions and it is the best combination ever. The Texas macaroni is also fantastic. Service is quick and the place is very clean. I eat here twice a month or so and I am never disappointed. read more

I am 46 and have lived in or near Altoona my entire life. I have been eating at both locations since i was 6 years old. I live very close to 58th st. so that is where i usually go. That said, 2 dollars seems like alot for a hotdog but a Texas Dog is priceless. 2 Texas dogs and a large texas mac. Best meal around for under 7$. read more

The worst hotdog I have ever eaten. The onions tasted like a chemical and macaroni salad tasted waxy. The price for this was way too much for what you got. Going to Sheetz from now on. read more

Really good little hotdog joint. Reasonably priced and very friendly. I would recommend.

Solid hotdog... chili sauce is good and a must try.. and don't forget the chocolate milk...

Friendly staff, fast service, tasty food. Burgers are mediocre but the hot dogs are worth the visit. Although not attempted, apparently milk is the perfect pairing to the dogs. Don't ask for a refill unless you got loose change. read more

My favorite place for hot dogs with everything. Delicious texas mac and an order of hot cheese balls. The best in Altoona

I have absolutely no problem giving Texas Hot Dogs 5 stars. I am more than willing to stand on a rooftop and call these the best hot dogs in the world. This is something I NEED to have every time I go back to Altoona. First off the hot cheese balls, are to die for. For whatever reason, nowhere outside of PA tends to think that rolling cheese in ball and frying it is necessary, I do. Add a little pepper jack to it and my ears twitch. Now let's get to the hot dogs. If you don't get the chili on it then you may as well just go home and boil yourself a dog. To me the best part is when I take them home and my buns are soggy with that yummy sauce. My personal fave is chili, onions, and mustard. Oh yeah boys are lining up to kiss me after that. Everyone always says their mac & cheese is their go to item, but I will stick to my hot cheese balls. This joint has been around forever and there's a reason for that. It's places like Texas Hot Dogs that make me wonder why I've lived in Orlando for the past 11 years. read more

It's my first time in Altoona, and when I saw the great reviews, I knew I had to come. I mean who doesn't love a good hot dog? And I'm glad I came. Their Texas Dogs come standard with mildly spicy mustard, chili, and onions. Excellent and delicious! Some things shouldn't be messed with, and these hot dogs are among them. Also got the mild cheese balls and a Coke. An awesome, inexpensive Friday night. You should check this place out - it wasn't busy and the girls who work here provide stellar customer service! read more

Texas Hot Dogs - Two Texas Hot Dogs, Mild Cheese Balls, and a Coke. I can't think of anything more American! And it was delicious! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Altoona, Pennsylvania

I have to write this review as it speaks to the family that has run this place for many years. I now live in Seattle and my daughter was on the east coast visiting family and I ask her to go to Texas Hot Dog as it was one of my favorites as a young man. I told her to take a small container and ask them for a sample of there "special sauce" She did and they gave her a pint of the sauce. A few days later they stopped in Seattle and gave me the container. I was stunned at the quantity and appreciative as I had not had that childhood flavor in many years. I want to thank you personally for being so generous to my daughter and for maintaining the product I love so much. Great stuff from a family that cares. Thank you. Fred Treese Hollidaysburg, Pa where I grew up. read more

Good little hot dog shack. Harder to find these places. Wish I ordered the hot cheese balls. Make sure to add a dash of black pepper. Place is clean and service was very fast! read more

Texas Hot Dogs - 2 dogs and a cheddar cheese balls! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Altoona, Pennsylvania

See all

I'm gonna assume I am not a chili dog/beef whatever fan because I didn't like the food here. It was greasy and a little bland. Just couldn't get the flavor out of anything. But again, I don't eat hot dogs, mac n cheese, or anything they serve. But I know plenty of people who do eat those things love the food here. read more