Wienerschnitzel

  4.4 – 238 reviews   • Fast food restaurant

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Home of the worlds most wanted Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Burgers, Corn Dogs, and Chili Cheese Fries since 1961. Located at 305 S Valley Mills Dr. in Waco, TX on the corner of South Valley Mills Dr & Franklin Ave. With nearly 350 Locations, Wienerschnitzel is the World’s Largest Hot Dog Chain serving over 120 million hot dogs a year. For over 50 years Wienerschnitzel has become famous for its one-of-a-kind chili, made from a secret recipe. One taste of a Chili Dog, Chili Cheese Dog or Chili Cheese Fries brings customers back again and again. Wienerschnitzel also serves delicious Shakes, Cones and Sundaes made from Tastee-Freez soft serve at most locations. Wienerschnitzel, Der Fun Since ’61.

Fast-food chain featuring a variety of hot dogs, plus chili burgers & sandwiches.

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Reviews

Patrick Kirby
Wow. Does anyone remember the 1st Waco Wienerschnitzel on the corner of New Road & Franklin. Well it closed. I give this place maybe 18 months and. It seems they spent all their money on the building and parking lot and totally forgot the quality of the food. It was $23 of cheap food. I had the Chicago Dog combo and the wifey had the Kraut Dog combo with Chilli Frides. The food was no better than buying Classic Franks Dogs at HEB with cheapest hot dog bun available. Both of my hot dog buns fell apart from being wet. The wifey ate less then half of her first dog. She said the taste was awful. If you want a hog dog night, spend the $23 at HEB. Get some sausage links and the best hot dog buns and get my favorite frozen fries, Lamb Westons Super Crispy Crinkle Cut Fries and a 32oz bottle of Carta Blanca Beer. The best Friday night stay at home date night. All I can say, DON’T EAT THERE! Better yet Venmo me the money, you will be missed, but I’ll save you a belly ache.
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Heather Woolsey
Natalie was very friendly and repeated our order back to us to confirm it was correct. Personally, for how many people where there, I feel that the speed of service was on point and quick. Management was very friendly, as well. The jalapeños poppers are the BEST!

I am happy that we have a Wienerschnitzel back in Waco. The old location was a childhood favorite, so it brings back lots memories. My only “complaint” is that I wish this location had more seating, like some of their bigger stores. However! The old location had ZERO inside seating (only outdoor seating), so for this one to have both inside seating and multiple outdoor seating, it’s a win. This location is also in a great location, in my opinion.
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Allyson Vought
well first day and they were slammed. 30 or so staff inside and a huge line outside. Went inside and the counter staff was really hustling. It was awesome to see the excitement and the obvious anticipation that the Waco community has shown. I have a special way I like my Polish Sandwich on hot dog buns instead of the Rye bread and always with Kraut. I also ordered some mustard dogs with onions and some fries that we split. I live 11 miles away and drove home with great anticipation as it’s been a long time since we had Der Dogs. The fries were great, and sooooo much better than Mcfooeys, BUT they really messed up my order despite my being very specific on how I like the Polish made. There was NO Kraut, (I was charged for it), but worse….. the buns were pretzel buns that were hard and nasty with hardly any mustard ,and….. well just a big disappointment. That is not all. The Mustard dogs were dry with hardly any mustard, and most had a measly teaspoon of onions, if that. I counted one that had 6 tiny itty bitty onions bits on it. It was as close to plain as one can get. Most had maybe 10-20 bits and can’t understand why they were so stingy with the condiments. I took pictures and we are most assuredly going back to talk to the managers when things calm down. Hopefully they will make good as this was a huge downer and not just acceptable. Sure they were swamped , but come on guys, there is no excuse – especially for the FIRST DAY of operations with so many training staff and managers about. Should have eaten there and that way I would have been assured that what I ordered was correct. Went back a week later and the crazy has receded. Met the owner and he made everything right and it was perfect!
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Rick B.
A Roadside Hot Dog Worth the Stop

There’s a particular pleasure in riding a bike across town for a hot dog. It sharpens the appetite. The wind clears the palate. By the time you arrive, the hunger feels earned.

On the edge of the lot stands the familiar red sign of Wienerschnitzel, its architecture half–retro hot dog stand, half–modern roadside stop. The patio outside spreads beneath red umbrellas and steel tables, the sort of place where cyclists, construction crews, and road-trippers could easily overlap.

Inside, the dining room is small but cheerful: bright yellow tiles, red diner chairs, and black-and-white photographs from the chain’s early California days. The space feels nostalgic, almost museum-like, as if it’s quietly reminding you that America once built entire restaurant empires around the humble hot dog.

But space is limited.

Three tables seat four, two tables seat two—sixteen indoor seats total—which means larger parties will almost certainly spill outside to the patio or head through the drive-thru window. For a quick lunch stop, though, it works perfectly.

Then the food arrives.

The Junkyard Dog

A messy, joyful construction: chili, fries, mustard, and grilled onions piled over a hot dog that sits comfortably in a soft bun. The proportions are right. Not oversized, not dainty—just enough to satisfy without overwhelming.

The chili is the star. Savory and slightly sweet, it has the unmistakable flavor of classic American fast-food chili—simple, nostalgic, comforting. The fries tucked inside the dog add texture, giving the bite a playful crunch before the mustard cuts through the richness.

It’s chaotic in appearance, but surprisingly balanced.

Chili Cheese Fries

The portion is generous, bordering on indulgent. Fries arrive firm enough to hold their structure, even under chili and melted cheese—a small but important victory in the fast-food world where loaded fries often collapse into soggy submission.

Here, they don’t.

The chili coats rather than drowns, and the cheese melts into it just enough to create a thick, salty blanket of comfort.

Peach Lemonade

Cold, bright, and sweet with a light fruitiness that clears the palate after each bite of chili and cheese. It’s the quiet hero of the meal, refreshing in the Texas heat.

The Verdict

For $11, the meal lands squarely in the category of small, everyday pleasures done well.

It isn’t trying to be gourmet.
It isn’t trying to be trendy.

It’s simply a roadside hot-dog stand delivering exactly what you hoped it would.

And sometimes that’s all you want.

Rating

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Five stars

Because sometimes the best meals aren’t complicated—they’re just a good hot dog, good fries, and a cold drink after a bike ride.
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G
A trip to the big red W is like hopping on a time machine and heading to California circa 1999. Classic color scheme with tasteful splashes of red, yellow, and white. Waco is not exactly Cali, but the food is true to its roots. Yes, it’s fast food. Yes, the menu greets your face with copius amounts of weiners. Yes, the weiners are 6 inches long.

They serve coke products and they do taste good.

Fries are akin to Whataburger fries.

I got some classic chili dogs. The chili glistens in the light and has bits of meat in it. The chili really does punch above its weight class given the price point.

The hype may die down over time, but I hope the consistency remains.

Any fan of the big red W knows, there is only one place to go when you want multiple weiners for a reasonable price.
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Bradley Vaughn
Finally gave the Wienerschnitzel Waco a try today.
On the fast food grading scale, I give it 5 out of 5 stars.
We spent $12.97 on 2 orders of chili cheese fries, 2 chili cheese dogs and 2 small drinks using a coupon from their website.
Service was fast even through it was very busy at 12:45pm on a Sunday .
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Larry Butts
Hallelujah, As of 12/3/25, Open…Grand Opening, I was # 10 in line… Outstanding Food..Ordered a #3.. Chili Cheese Dog, Chilli Burger, fries and a Dr.Pepper.. Thanks For Putting it in Waco..Been 40 yrs since I had a Great Chili Dog From y’all… 2nd visit, on 12/5,Just as Great..Thanks Darla..
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Melissa Almanza
First visit since they opened here in Waco. It’s hustle and bustle lines were long. Tried to take photos of the building. A car honked behind us . Drive-thru went pretty smoothly. Great hospitality! While waiting in line they brought out our drinks . Food was okay hot and fresh, my Kraut Dog didn’t match the menu or from the marquee board on the outside. Look at my pictures . It’s still a new restaurant in town. I’m sure there are things they need to work out on prepping some of the food. Maybe when it slows down to normal and everyone in Waco, has tried their food. The restaurant will be perfect five ⭐.
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Jimmy Davis
The food was good, and the staff was friendly and but, when ordering my meal, I asked for my chili on the side and wanted onions, mustard, katsup & a diet coke. I did not get my chili on the side, and I got no onions, no katsup, no mustard and a Coke.
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Jason Sandifer
It just opened last week and the line was crazy so I waited until it was less crazier to go in. I’ve never been to a Weinerschnitzel before. It was very good and the staff was wonderful. James helped me with my order and super nice kid.
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