Sonoran Hot Dogs

Sonoran Hot Dogs are wrapped in bacon and loaded with toppings like beans, tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos for a Mexican spin. They are always a hit at our cookouts!

Reader Sara says: “I absolutely love hot dogs and these look so fresh and yummy! Perfect for summer”

This popular Mexican hot dog is from the state of Senora, MX. You’ll find these hot dogs or ‘dogos’ on street carts and at popular late night food stands. We get these anytime we’re visiting Puerto Penasco.

These Sonoran Hot Dogs are great for cookouts and family gatherings since everyone can customize their toppings and condiments.

Ingredients Needed

These are the main ingredients I’m using along with condiments like ketchup, mustard, and Mexican crema.

I also like to serve the Sonoran hot dogs with grilled jalapenos for an extra kick!

To toast the jalapenos, place dry peppers on a hot skillet or comal and rotate them every few minutes until they are nicely charred.

How to wrap the hot dogs

You can use thin-sliced bacon to wrap the hot dog links more easily. Watch the video here to see how I do it.

Start at the edge and slightly overlap the bacon as you turn the link. At the end tuck the bacon inside to hold it in place.

If you are making these for a party, you can wrap all the hot dogs and keep them refrigerated until you are ready to cook them. The bacon-wrapped links can stay refrigerated overnight. I recommend putting them in the fridge for a few minutes to firm up before cooking. 

How to Cook

The hot dogs can be grilled over indirect heat or cooked in a cast-iron skillet.

Place the hot dogs seam side down first to prevent the bacon from unraveling. Cook the hot dogs until all sides of the bacon are done. Grilling them over indirect heat, low and slow, yields the best result for evenly cooked, crispy bacon.

What kind of buns to use

Since we add lots of toppings, you need a strong vessel to hold everything together. In Mexico, they use soft bolillo rolls that are steamed. This particular kind of bun is hard to find in the US.

I substitute a bakery-style brioche hot dog roll. To get the buns warm and soft, I microwave them for about 20 seconds.

Toppings and Condiments

Now, the fun part: building the Sonoran Hot Dogs! You can get as creative as you like with the toppings, but I’ll go over some options.

• Pinto Beans- Or buttery Peruvian Beans
• Fresh Tomatoes- Or you can use a store-bought pico de gallo
• White Onion- Grilled onions or Pickled Onions
• Sliced Avocado- Or Guacamole
• Mexican Crema- Or sour cream
• Mayonnaise
• Ketchup and Mustard
• Sliced Jalapenos- Or pickled jalapenos

Prep all the toppings and have them ready before you start cooking the hot dogs. I have them in little containers, so it’s easy for guests to get what they need.

Here a some other great recipes to go with your Sonoran Hot Dogs: