Two texas hots, hold the onion. Fries with gravy. And a vanilla shake. Everyone has their favorite Texas Hot combination. That's mine.There really is no other restaurant in the world like the Wellsville Texas Hot. Often, when returning to Andover, we have to put the Texas Hot on our dinner plans.
Over the years, we have tried to replicate the tastes of the Texas Hot at home. You can purchase a jar of sauce. With the right kind of hot dogs and the right kind of buns, you can get close - but never close enough.
In recent years, we have found Coach Tony's - a hot dog sauce similar to the Texas Hot sauce, but with more of a black pepper taste. Coach Tony's is fine, but pales in comparison to the real thing.
The best way to enjoy a Texas Hot? The traditional way. Stand in line and wait for a booth. Then cram a family of 5 into a booth made for 4. Let the youngest play with the juke box and spill sugar all over the table. And then enjoy a great meal served lightening fast.
The second best way to enjoy a Texas Hot is to get your order to go. The hot dogs will all be smashed and shushed together, but the french fries will be steamed soft and perfect.
Visiting the Wellsville Texas Hot brings back great memories. Little has changed in the past thirty years - including many of the people who still work there. Familiar faces, familiar food, and great memories.
