Guatemalan Shuco
July was National Hot Dog Month in the United States, but hot dogs are popular around the world and the toppings are just as diverse as the countries and cultures themselves. The "shuco" of Guatemala often has an avocado sauce called guacamol, cooked cabbage, mayonnaise, tomato sauce, mustard, hot sauce and a staggering combination of meats.
Salvadoran Hot Dog
While El Salvador is known for its pupusas, hot dogs are also a popular street food. Hot dogs in El Salvador often come with a fried cabbage and mustard topping, plus a zig-zag of ketchup and mayonnaise like this one from Hot Dogs El Paso in a San Salvador shopping center.
Mexican Grilled Hot Dog Torta
A toasted telera roll is layered with sliced all-beef hot dogs, queso fresco, refried beans, onion, mustard and pieces of creamy avocado for a Mexican torta you don't want to miss out on.
Get this grilled hot dog torta recipe from Nibbles and Feasts.
Hawaiian Hot Dog
Don't let the name fool you; hot dogs aren't served exactly like this in Hawaii. This recipe comes to us from Leslie Limón in Mexico and the name of the recipe derives from the spicy pineapple, cilantro and serrano chile salsa topping. Combined with a smoky chipotle ketchup, you've got a lot of flavors going on here which will make your usual relish and mustard combo seem a bit boring in comparison!
Mexican Hot Dogs With Bacon and Pico de Gallo
Wrapped in bacon, spread with crema, and topped with fresh pico de gallo, this is one of the more traditional ways to prepare a hot dog in Mexico.
Colombian Hot Dogs
How can you resist this? These Colombian-style hot dogs include shredded cheese, pineapple sauce, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup and are topped with crushed chile adobo-flavored potato chips which provide a nice crunch.
Get this Colombian hot dog recipe from Una Colombiana en California.
Mexican Rajas Con Queso Dog
Who doesn't love rajas con queso? Now you can enjoy the creamy queso sauce and flavorful strips of roasted poblano peppers on your hot dog. ¡Qué rico!
Taco Toppings on a Hot Dog
Beautiful slices of red onion meet up with fresh cilantro and crumbled queso fresco for an inviting summer lunch.
Chile's "El Completo"
In Chile, "El Completo" (The Complete), has different variations but all of them are typically loaded with toppings. Pictured here, a Chilean "completo italiano" so named for the red tomatoes, green avocado and white mayonnaise resembling the Italian flag.
Peruvian Salchipapas
Who needs a bun? Peruvian "salchipapas" brings together stir-fried hot dogs and french fries for a deceptively simple but delicious meal. This traditional Peruvian street food is served with a variety of dipping sauces including ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard and aji.
