Jerry's Chicago Style Hot Dogs (San Antonio, TX）

Jerry's Chicago Style Hot Dogs
149 E Commerce St
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 465-8200

My first food review is dedicated to Jerry's. A cozy, unassuming place where you can feel the warmth the moment you walk through the door.

Jerry and Maria Cahue have imbued the place with their personality.

While walking back to Drury Plaza from San Antonio Children's Museum, hunger struck. Wanted something quick. Saw Jerry's across the street and thought hot dogs should be fast.

Wrong. Jerry cooks to order and takes a lot of pride in everything prepared. The result was beautiful.

I had the Double (Chicago) Dog. That is two dogs in a bun with yellow mustard, relish, chopped onions, tomato wedges, a kosher pickle spear, couple of peppers and a dash of celery salt.

Best hot dog I ever had. I brought my family (including mom and dad) back there. They all wanted to go back. I ate at Jerry's three times in the five days I was in San Antonio.

Over the next few days, I had the Italian Combo, Maxwell Polish, gyros, pizza puff and corn dogs.

The Italian Combo is Italian sausage in a bun topped with beef. Option to have it dipped in gravy or dry. I had mine dipped. A well orchestrated combination of meats and flavors.

The Polish is another good dog. Almost as good as the Chicago. Choice of sauerkraut or onions with a kosher pickle spear. I had both. One half kraut and the other onions. Mustard, of course.

The gyro was excellent. Lots of meat, feta cheese, fresh tomato wedges and onions. Never expected a hot dog place to have such an awesome gyro.

Emily loved her corn dog. Emily usually doesn't eat the batter, but she ate it all this time.


I am told that if cops eat at a place, it has to be good. Well, the Police Chief was in line behind me.

How can something so simple be so good?

Because Jerry only uses the freshest ingredients and tops it off with lots of love. He takes 5-10 minutes to prepare each dog. It is like eating art.