Updated on September 24th, 2025
This hot dog tacos recipe is a playful mash-up that’s perfect for football season or casual cookouts. Juicy grilled hot dogs are wrapped in tortillas with melted cheese, salsa, and guacamole for a handheld meal that’s both fun and filling. The guacamole adds a creamy freshness while the salsa brings a tangy kick that balances the richness of the hot dog. Whether you serve them as a main dish or party snack, these tacos are a creative twist on two favorites.
Why this recipe works
- Creative twist: Combining hot dogs and tacos creates a unique dish that feels familiar yet exciting, making it perfect for gatherings or game day meals.
- Balanced flavors: The guacamole adds creaminess, salsa provides tang, and the hot dog gives smoky richness, blending together for a satisfying bite every time.
- Easy preparation: With simple ingredients and quick grilling, these tacos can be made in less than 30 minutes, ideal for busy schedules.
- Crowd pleaser: The fun combination appeals to both kids and adults, making it a versatile option for family dinners or parties.
- Customizable recipe: You can add toppings like jalapeños, sour cream, or shredded lettuce, letting everyone make their tacos the way they like.
Serving suggestions
- Game day spread: Serve hot dog tacos with chips, salsa, and queso for a party platter that’s perfect for football season gatherings.
- Family dinner: Pair with a fresh corn salad or black bean salad to round out the meal with extra flavor and nutrition.
- Kid friendly: Let kids add their own toppings like shredded cheese or extra salsa to make the tacos interactive and fun to eat.
- Outdoor grilling: Make them at a cookout with grilled vegetables and skewers for a festive spread that celebrates summer flavors.
- Quick lunch: Prepare a smaller batch and enjoy with a side of tortilla chips for an easy midday meal that doesn’t take long.
Hot dog tacos recipe
Try this hot dog tacos recipe for a quick and tasty meal. A fun football season dish loaded with flavor and perfect for parties or dinner.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 8 all-beef hot dogs
- 1/2 small red onion (finely diced)
- salt and pepper
- 1 haas avocado (peeled, pitted and mashed)
- 1 tomato (seeded and chopped)
- juice of 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine the avocado, tomato, onion, lime juice, cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Add the hot dogs and cook until slightly charred on all sides. Remove from the grill. Turn the grill heat to low.
- Place some of the cheese into the center of each tortilla and then top with salsa and guacamole, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges. Place the cooked hot dogs at the end of the tortillas, wrap and roll the tortillas around the hot dogs and then pierce with a toothpick to secure. Spray with cooking spray and grill for a few minutes on low heat until brown and crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 775
- Sugar: 2.8 g
- Sodium: 1011.9 mg
- Fat: 17.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 131.1 g
- Protein: 24.2 g
- Cholesterol: 24.5 mg
