Hot dogs don’t get the same love in Miami as Cuban sandwiches or croquetas, but maybe it’s time they did. If you know where to look, and luckily, I do, you’ll find a handful of joint-slinging dogs that deserve way more attention.
I’ve been eating my way through the 305 for years, and these are the spots where the hot dogs matter. From old-school chili classics to new-school twists, here’s my running list of the best hot dogs in Miami.
There’s a lot of good cylindrical meat in this city. Let’s not waste time. Let’s eat.
P.S. July is National Hot Dog Month—act accordingly.
Here Are The Best Hot Dogs in Miami
Arbetter Hot Dogs
Walking into Arbetter Hot Dogs is like stepping into a time machine—and thank God for that. This Miami institution hasn’t changed much over the decades, and neither has their chili dog. Why mess with perfection?
Order This: The Famous Chili Dog. It’s the kind of dog you dream about when you want the real thing—no gimmicks, no nonsense. A beef and pork hot dog (get it grilled for that snap), loaded with their legendary house chili, chopped onions, and yellow mustard. It’s old-school, messy, and perfect.
Why I Love It:
Because some things should never change. Arbetter’s is one of them.
Arbetter Hot Dogs
8747 SW 40th Street
Miami, FL
(305) 207-0555
Babe’s Meat and Counter
Don’t let the Babe’s Meat and Counter’s butcher shop vibe fool you—these folks know how to put together a serious hot dog. It’s treated with the same respect as their burgers, and it shows.
Order This: The Chili Dog. It’s griddled, crispy, and loaded with meaty housemade chili, a rich cheese sauce, and their maple malta grain mustard. The hot dog itself has snap, flavor, and depth—because they made it right, no shortcuts.
Why I Love It: It’s a meat-lover’s hot dog created by actual meat lovers. No fluff, just craft.
Babe’s Meat & Counter
9216 SW 156th Street
Miami, FL
(786) 429-1315
OFF SITE Miami
OFF SITE isn’t exactly where you’d go hunting for a hot dog, but maybe that’s the point. They slip them into their rotating menu and when they do, it’s worth dropping everything.
Order This: The Champion Dog. High-quality dog, sauerkraut, curry mustard, and everything bagel seasoning on a split-top bun, the whole thing feels elevated but not pretentious. Sometimes it’s classic, sometimes it’s weird, but it’s always worth it.
Why I Love It: They take the hot dog seriously without taking themselves too seriously. That’s a rare combo.
Off Site Miami
8250 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL
(786) 360-4237
PINCHO
You already know PINCHO for burgers and skewers, but their hot dog? Underrated and overdelivers.
Order This: The PINCHO Dog. It’s a Hebrew National all-beef dog on a challah bun topped with grilled pineapple, cilantro sauce, PINCHO sauce, crispy bacon, and potato sticks. Yeah, it sounds like a lot—but it works.
Why I Love It: It’s a hot dog with a Miami soul—sweet, savory, bright, and loud in the best way.
PINCHO
9860 SW 40th Street
Miami, FL
305) 631-2038
Yann Couvreur Cafè
Yann Couvreur Cafè is not your typical hot dog stop, and definitely not on the cheap side. But it earns its spot here.
Order This: The Hot Fox Classic. A high-quality dog nestled in a croissant-style long roll with a light mustard drizzle. It comes with fries, but only after 6 PM, Thursday through Sunday—and only through the takeout window or delivery app (yes, that one).
Why I Love It: It’s unusual, it’s fancy, and it tastes good. Different in the right way.
Yann Couvreur Cafè
2243 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL
