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Many franks: The best places to celebrate National Hot Dog Day in San Jose

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Published on July 15, 2019
Many franks: The best places to celebrate National Hot Dog Day in San Jose

Umai Savory Hot Dogs | Photo: Roger C./Yelp

Every (hot) dog has its day — July 17, to be specific.

If you’re at a loss for ideas to mark this all-American happening, Hoodline can help you ketchup. We crunched the numbers to find San Jose's top hot dog destinations — the places that really cut the mustard — using both Yelp data and our own methodology.

1. JT Express

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Topping the list is JT Express. Located at 170 Jackson St. in Downtown, the ice cream spot, which offers hot dogs and more, is the highest-rated hot dog spot in San Jose, boasting 4.5 stars out of 535 reviews on Yelp.

2. Tasteebytes SJ

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Next up is Downtown's Tasteebytes SJ, situated at 326 Commercial St. With 4.5 stars out of 92 reviews on Yelp, the food truck, which offers hot dogs and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Dolly's Dawgs

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North Valley's Dolly's Dawgs, located at 1400 Old Oakland Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the street vendor, which offers hot dogs and more, 4.5 stars out of 28 reviews.

4. Umai Savory Hot Dogs

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Umai Savory Hot Dogs, a spot to score hot dogs, burgers and noodles in Berryessa, is another go-to, with four stars out of 471 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1158 N. Capitol Ave. to see for yourself.

5. Estilo Mexico Hot Dogs

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Over in Spartan Keys / Monterey Corridor, check out Estilo Mexico Hot Dogs, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp. You can find the street vendor and Mexican spot, which offers hot dogs and more, at 3100 Monterey Highway.


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