service was God aweful. I walked in and I laced my order at 4:40 pm. nobody sitting and nobody ahead of me as the girl just took a phone order 6 people walked in a few minutes after me and two got food before me at almost 5:00 pm. I paid for a small Coke a hot dog and small fry. Two more people got their order before me as at a few minutes before 5 I got up and told them keep my money and said I couldn't wait any longer. never going back there again read more

Very good hotdog and french fries in the bag old school been going there for years very nice place for what you know it is old school

Located on transit Road in Depew Zorba's is a great place to get breakfast, lunch and a nice early dinner. The breakfast is fantastic- for 10 bucks you get two eggs, toast, home fries or french fries and meat. Nice people and you can hang out as long as you want. I live pretty far away-and go regularly. Check it out! read more

First time here, very pleasant staff and really only can compare to Louis. I had the Zorba omelette which was very good and I'd say cheaper than Louis however think they use 2 cut up hot dogs in theirs. I'd say sauce is good but lacks bit of kick. Restaurant is cash only which was negative to me read more

Zorba's Texas Hots - Hot Dogs Near Me - Depew, New York

Zorba's Texas Hots is an iconic destination for hot dogs in upstate New York. If you find yourself in the general Buffalo, New York area and find yourself craving a good hot dog, Zorba's Texas Hots is a good destination to head towards. The staff here was overall friendly and professional and the overall ambiance and vibe here is that of your typical fast-food luncheonette type place. Zorba's Texas Hots kind of is a glimpse into another time back a few decades ago of a more innocent America. The hot dogs here are good. Upstate New York has some pretty solid hot dogs and Zorba's Texas Hots is a good example of an old school hot dog place. I would definitely recommend Zorba's Texas Hots. read more

Zorba's bright and vibrant yellow sign "Zorba's Texas Hots" always caught my attention. I imagined a sunny day somewhere in Greece with wine, good food and wonderful times. The only part which didn't match the picture was the word 'Texas'. Later, I learned that the Texas Hots of Buffalo were invented by Greek immigrant brothers who linked the style to "Coney Island Sausages" in the 1920s. Why 'Texas'? I couldn't find any clear explanation. So, no Mediterranean cuisine. It's mostly breakfasts, burgers and sandwiches that you'll find on Zorba's menu. Of course, their specialty is The Zorba's Texas Hots. Their sauce is a mixture of ground beef and spices simmered for seven hours to perfection:). They say the secret recipe hasn't changed for over four decades and was passed from father to son who took over the business. If you like Texas Hots in general, this is the place to give it a try. I'm not sure if it's good or not, but my partner gave thumbs up after eating the whole plate of Texas Prairie Platter. A huge pile of fries covered with cut dogs, mustard, cheese and sauce -- it looked like something from a Tums commercial. Fortunately, there wasn't any need for the antacid as far as I know. My dog topped with mustard, onion and relish wasn't my favorite, but the fries were perfect. I would go back in an instant, if I felt like having perfectly done fries. Plus, the portion was very generous for not even three bucks. All menu items are served anytime. I would like to try some sandwiches or whatever next time I'm busy and hungry. We only experienced good service. It's not a fancy place and they have Chef Mike for helping, but the food is inexpensive and I don't mind. One thing they should pay more attention to is cleanliness. On late Sunday afternoon all tables were dirty. I believe they just must have been busy and it was almost closing time. read more

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Always good service and food. Visit everytime I return to Buffalo. The hash browns are the best, and I recommend ordering them extra crispy! Generous with the coffee refills and very accommodating, no matter how busy they are! read more

I just went to one of my favorite restaurants today . I have been going here since I started driving over 40 years ago . Everything is just about the same as it was then . Food was GREAT - hot dogs are the same - atmosphere is nice - service was quick and prices are reasonable . Good job !!!! Kenneth Horbett read more

Sahlens skinless hot dogs. Tasty chili sauce. Good onion rings. Can't go wrong here. Opa! read more

Zorba's Texas Hots - a car parked in front of a restaurant - Hot Dogs Near Me - Depew, New York

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This is a staple of anyone that has lived anywhere near Depew. According to my dad, this place was still a huge staple when he was in his teens. I've been here a dozen times and it never disappoints. They have the best texas hots and their sauce can't be beat. I love everything from the fries, to the burgers and the milkshakes. You can never go wrong with Zorba's. read more

Everything was good. Great customer service from the young lady's taking orders! wish i got her name. we will return.

So when Ted's has a huge line going out the door and you've got a craving for a hot dog you need to find another place! I continued my drive down Transit Rd and spotted Zorba's. My normal order for a dog would be with mustard and a pickle and a side of fries or onion rings. Today I went with the onion rings. The onion rings were good, nice and crispy and not overly breaded. I thought the hot dog was ok. I prefer it grilled a bit more. They were generous with the pickles but I'd prefer it with a pickle spear laying along the side of the dog. All personal preference. Maybe if I had ordered the hot sauce which I now know is what makes it a Texas hot, I would have liked it more. Wasn't bad, just nothing to rave about. Overall I guess I prefer Ted's hotdogs though I will give Zorba's another shot, possibly to try their breakfast which I heard is really good. Highlight of my visit was running into friend's on the patio that I hadn't seen in quite a while. And they're loyal fans of Zorba's! read more

Zorba's Texas Hots - My hot dog and onion rings - Hot Dogs Near Me - Depew, New York

A couple people suggested I'd love this place. They were right! I ordered a prairie platter which is just their Texas hot thrown on top of a plate of fries. It was very good! The service was quick and the food was delicious. read more

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My friend hadn't been to Zorba's Texas Hots in awhile. I said I'd meet up with her, since I had never been there before. We both got there around 12:30pm today. It was quite busy. You have to order at the front counter. They only accept cash, which is why I took off one star. It was highly disappointing. (My friend paid for my order and I Venmo'd her.) I didn't know of any cash only places--besides Taffy's--until today. The drink cups were kind of small for what I needed to slosh down my food. I wasn't sure if I could go up for more pop, without being charged more. My friend ordered their deal, which was two Texas Hots, fries, and a pop. I think it was $10.95. I ordered the same but with onion rings. The food was really good and I liked it a lot. I'd like to return to try their breakfast items. read more

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I lived in Texas for 10 years and have never heard of a "Texas Hot" so when I moved to WNY and saw places all over the place selling them I thought what the heck is that! I finally tried one and big shocker-- it's just a hotdog. Uh okay...? I don't understand what is supposed to be "Texas" about it but they're good as far as hotdogs go. The lady at the counter was nice and let me try the chili sauce before I ordered. But it definitely felt like a local place where the customers look at you funny if they don't recognize your face. Made me feel like a bug in a jar. I'd go back if I was with someone who really wanted to go but I wouldn't ask to go otherwise. read more

Zorba's Texas Hots - Weekly special 12/27/18 2 hotdogs, Sm fries and a soda $8.58 - Hot Dogs Near Me - Depew, New York

Average hot dog joint. This place was good when you're in a pinch, and close to it, but I prefer other hot dog places in Buffalo. On this date I ordered a hot dog and onion rings. This is something I probably could have made at home but I enjoyed going out for it. It was just okay, not something I would really want to eat again. I also got a milkshake that tasted like pure Hersey's syrup. This place is also CASH ONLY which is so annoying. I rarely carry cash so I placed my order and had to go across the street to use the ATM at the gas station. Overall I probably would not come back, and I'd take a drive to Ted's when I'm craving hot dogs. read more

Zorba's Texas Hots - Hot Dogs Near Me - Depew, New York

Stopped here for a quick bite on the way home. We're from Syracuse, which is a completely different territory of hotdog-centric pride. We kept seeing Texas Hots places as we drove around Buffalo, so we looked into it. "Texas Style" hotdogs, originated in New Jersey and influenced by Greek cuisine, now popular in Western New York as Texas Hots? I don't know man, I'm not a historian. We got some chili dogs, here's our experience. The place feels like any home town place you've ever been. Small, cozy, filled with people you can immediately tell spend a lot of time there. They don't accept cards, so I had to run back to my car and scavenge for cash. Thankfully I didn't need to find much. We ordered two of the Zorba Texas Hots, a large fry and a drink. The Zorba sauce is the same sauce they put on the hotdog. The chili itself was aggressively underwhelming, like somehow the taste of the tomato paste dominated whatever else was in there. It was an acute sense of mildness, comparable to plain lentils. If I got them again, I'd make sure to get a lot of mustard. The little mustard we did have seemed to add a ton of life to the sauce. If I lived near this place, I'd still probably hit the place up on the regular, just out of price alone. 1.90 for a power dog is a steal. read more

Zorba's Texas Hots - Zorba's Texas Hot ($1.90) + Large Fries ($1.85) - Hot Dogs Near Me - Depew, New York

Can't believe I have never been here for some post drinking /junk food eats after all the times I've driven past this place until now! I ordered something called the Texas Prairie platter, reminded me of a simplified garbage plate, with 2 hot dogs (cut up) mustard, onions (I omitted them) Texas sauce (ground beef and spices) and melted cheese, all on top of a bed of French fries. I am very thankful heartburn didn't find me! It was very good, but eat when it's nice and hot.... once the fries are cold, it can't be salvaged. This place only takes cash and needs to update their prices online. (all prices are off by $1 or more). I'll be back ... it's a nice & cheap breakfast, lunch or hangover meal! read more

Zorba's Texas Hots - The Texas Prairie Platter that didn't give me heartburn! Score! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Depew, New York

Good hot dog and hamburger place. Zorba's also has a good breakfast for the price. Service was excellent.

If I order French fries with cheese at a hot dog/burger place. I assume I'm getting a cup of cheese. Not slices of cheese melted on my French fries. Which weren't even cooked all the way. read more

Zorba's Texas Hots - Uncooked Fries with slices of cheese cheese melted on them - Hot Dogs Near Me - Depew, New York

The disadvantage of being named Zorba's is that you are right at the back of the phone book. Then again - maybe that's the point? Ignore this statement, it means nothing. But then again, perhaps it means everything. They could have called it All Night Zorbas and been under A. Except they're no longer open all night most of the week. They could have called it Aardvarks... or AAA Towing Service Cafe maybe but that would be false advertising as they are not affiliated with AAA. What to get: a Texas hot, a Chocolate Malt. What else is good: Burgers, maybe Omelettes covered in Meat sauce. I don't really like eating the omelettes here to be honest. I was starving recently so I did (as you can see from the pix). It's satisfying for the first 5 or 7 or 9 bites, but then it just feels weird. Smothering them in sauce makes them much better, but I guess it just doesn't work that well for me. It tastes good, but it just doesn't sit right. The hot dogs, on the other hand... and the excellent malts... are amazing. I recommend coming here just to try a hot with everything. It used to be open 24 hours, but is now limited (10.30 or so, some nights, and much earlier on Sunday), has tiny little booths and is quintessential American fast food. They used to have a sign around the side that read, in this format: PARKING FOR ZORBA'S TEXAS HOT CUSTOMERS ONLY And my sexy friend and I decided that one day, we would cover up the top part of the sign, so it read "HOT CUSTOMERS ONLY." Indeed, we always parked in that spot. And there are some real hotties working here and often visiting here (though often teenyboppers) so it kind of makes sense that they would have such a parking spot. They also have an excellent milkshake as I mentioned, which is thick and particularly rich, like my boyfriend, and I highly recommend getting it malted for a unique experience and lots of little malt bits in your shake. Their hot dogs are the star attraction though. The burgers are excellent too (always order your burgers and dogs with everything - it's that simple - the meat sauce makes them as good as they are). The Garbage Plates are not my favourite although I think they're called hot plates, or something. They were invented in Rochester but Zorba's were among the first to introduce them to Buffalo and they did a great job at it. Fried Bologna is an extremely Buffalonian thing, and I recommend giving that a try too. The service is usually friendly, and there is one tall, tanned blonde cashier in particular who is absolutely stunning and is worth the price of admission alone. I wonder if she knows how much I adore her :) I wonder if he cares. I hope her boyfriend isn't reading this. I hope her boyfriend isn't the big chef with the shaved head and tattoos. In general, though, the sandwiches here are pretty basic and fall short of the Hot Dog excellence. Buffalo Hot Dogs are something special. There's Ted's of course, and it's very good, but there are so many others, which are even more "Buffalonian", Louie's is the most famous one, but better versions are the luscious Zorba's, the dreamy Abbott, the heavenly Hot Dog Heaven, the Rochester import Bill Gray's and more... Ted's aside, which is a char-grilled different story, this is what Buffalo dogs are: they are snappy, delicious hot dogs, slathered in onions and an almost-bitter, almost-Chilli like meat sauce which, if done properly, is warm, filling, comforting, and absolutely sinfully delicious. It's the same sort of "meat sauce" that you might find slathered over a Rochester Garbage Plate. If you get a chance to try one of these, do not pass it up, because it's just that good. Just make sure you eat it hot. Did I mention that really good looking people tend to eat at Zorba's? Not that this says anything about the quality of the food. I mean, every time I am unfortunate enough to have to go to Starbucks, there are usually some ridiculously hot girls in there too. I might even go as far to say that really good looking people often don't have very good taste, and tend to gravitate more towards chains and brand names. But then I'd be getting into generalizations, and unlike ALL other British people I would NEVER make one of those. And, like Sean Connery, I would also NEVER say NEVER. So 5 for the dogs and shakes. 4.5 for burgers. 3 or 4 for sandwiches and omelettes. I forgot to mention this might also be a good place to go after a workout. All you have to do is switch the A and the B in Zorba's and it becomes Zorab's, which sounds very much like Sore-Abs, which definitely sounds like a place you would go after a work out. For Hot Dogs. Oh wait. read more

Zorba's Texas Hots - Zorba omelette. How does a meditation guru referee tennis? "Ommmmmmmmm..... let!" - Hot Dogs Near Me - Depew, New York

Yes yes yes yes yes. Texas Hot Sauce. Tired for first four those I love to slather on my hot dog. The heavenly aroma and flavor have always been my favorite treat. The Texas Platter is god. Fries pulled with hot dog chunks and that sauce are always wins. I may not be able to have it as often as I want but this small oasis on transit road is my home away from home. I love this stuff read more

Zorba's Texas Hots - Texas Prairie Platter - Hot Dogs Near Me - Depew, New York

Very good and fast service; and good food. Got the 2 hot dogs, fries and drink special for $10, a solid deal. read more

Zorba's Texas Hots - Zorba's dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Depew, New York

Seriously never fails. We go here a decent amount; when we don't want to cook breakfast, needing food quick en route home, when friends are in town. Great prices for what you get! read more

I had not been to Zorba's quite a while so decided to stop through today the young lady who served me had no disposition whatsoever really didn't want to be there it was obvious and I just feel that if I'm coming to spend my money in your establishment then the person serving me needs to be a little bit more Kinder or at least act like you're okay.... specifically speaking of the petite young lady with the oranget colored hair . ..didn't like it but I do love the hot dogs at Zorba's and more than likely I'll go again at some point. read more

The posted hours are wrong, opens at 7am and closes at 3pm Sunday to Wednesday. 7am to 9pm Thursday to Saturday. Long drive for nothing.

Had Hot Dogs at Zorba's and it seems like they may have changed their sauce. Spicy like they added Hot sauce, it drastically changed the taste. We liked what we have had for several years. Don't Mess with Perfection. read more

Divey, greasy diner food at affordable prices. What's not to love! Zorba's has the typical menu you'd expect from a hot dog joint. Breakfast favorites, hot dogs, burgers, fries, shakes, etc. My favorite is the Texas Prairie Platter which is chopped up hot dogs, french fries, onions, mustard and cheese all mixed together. It is basically the ultimate comfort food. A small interior means there can often be no tables available, so if you know what you want to eat, you may want to call ahead and get it to go. read more

Zorbas is a hometown favorite and is one of the best texas hots in Buffalo. They use the local favorite brand Sahlen's hot dogs and make delicious sauce!! This is my go-to place when I am home for a visit. It is a truck stop atmosphere, but totally worth the side trip. SO MUCH BETTER THAN ANYTHING ROCHESTER HAS, SINCE THEY USE DISGUSTING ZWEIGELS HOT DOGS AND NASTY GREASE SAUCE. Know your order when you get to the counter or get out of my freaking way. read more

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A Buffalo Coney Island. More like Detroit style Coney than NYC. That's a good thing. The Texas Hot Sauce is basically a no-beans chili. Good place for a quick lunch in avoiding a chain. Loaded burger, chili fries, Texas hotdog, and drink made with TLC for $12. Breakfast is probably stellar. read more

2 Cheeseburgers up, an order of onion rings and a Coke... My Zorba's order since I was in my 20's. (that's longer ago than I care to think about) For me, eating at Zorba's comes at a price. I'm not talking money. Hell, I wish I were. I have that awesome acid reflux thing so eating a good spicy meal causes shall we say some discomfort. With that being said, Zorba's is worth the price. Not many places are. If you suffer from acid reflux and really want the discomfort to be worth it, I suggest Zorba's! I'll be the bald(ing) guy munching burgers and onion rings. read more

I used to go there about 20 years ago, and enjoyed them,....Well since I moved back to the area I thought I would give them a try again.....I got two texas hots with cheese, an order of fries, and a chocolate shake.... I think my pallet has changed over the years....To me their sauce is very boring....It just doesn't have enough spice, or enough of a kick to it for me....Just kind of plain for a texas hot, imo...I know some people like them ,and that's fine....Different strokes for different folks.... The fries were average at best....Though they do give you a decent amount of them....They stuff them in a brown bag, and give them to you.....This is only my second review, when I figure out how to upload a pic I will.....I have a pic of my dogs, and fries in the bag.... The shake was average though you could upgrade by adding malt for .50....I wish I would have.... The older lady who took my order was friendly, and the younger girl who brought me my shake was also friendly.....I also asked that my dogs be cooked well done, and they were. Thank you. read more

NO FREE refills!!! Must be the only place in Buffalo that doesn't do refills. WTH? Cash only. Hot dogs and fries are decent but not great. read more

Zorba's Texas Hots - Hot Dogs Near Me - Depew, New York

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Not bad and you don't even have to pay extra for the greasy foods or divey atmosphere of the place. It has some rather unique dishes that I think were devised for either being hang over cures or Cheektowaga and Depew area taste buds such as the chopped hot dogs with fries and cheese all mixed together. Since they didn't offer a lowering cholesterol Lipitor cocktail with it, I didn't eat much of it but have to admit it was tasty enough. What I have admit is that they do have a decent Texas style hot dog sauce, and since I'm rating the place for what it is, being merely a sobering up cheap hot dog dive, it does come in as Four Stars in that category. read more

Possibly the best food I have ever had in the history of food. The few negative reviews that are on here are laughable. "NO FREE REFILLS" yea well you probably don't need them. "What's Texas about them" or whatever was said, also reviewed Buffalo Wings as "Not pieces of real Buffalo" and only gave it one star. Zorba's has been mathematically proved to out science all other food. The Prairie Platter was not designed to cure a hangover but it actually does, along with gingivitis and male pattern baldness. Go Bills. read more

CASH ONLY. NO SIGN posted. At least they have an ATM inside. They have a nice selection of Kraft jam spreads - Red Raspberry, Blackberry, Grape. I attempted to try the red raspberry, but the consistency was way too tacky for me. Seemed almost old. I ordered a #2. I ordered my eggs over easy. They were so yummy and perfect! The toast was also good. The home fries were bland and not crispy at all. In fact, a couple pieces were raw. I had to add salt and pepper and that wasn't enough. I would've liked some oregano in there and some crispyness to them. Well and for all pieces to be fully cooked through. My husband ordered a bacon, double cheeseburger and a Texas hot with the sauce and mustard. He liked both. I tried his burger and it was good! read more

OMG, Zorba's Texas Hots was certainly epic. Clean and cute mood. I've tried out several items and have not been disappointed. Service was good and every one working here was very nice and helpful. We can not wait to go back. read more

Through the lips and pass the gums... watch out stomach here comes a GREAT Texas hot! Everything is Buffalo! Outstanding hits and sauce! read more

If you like slime dogs you need to get here. Cash only. Been coming to this place since I was 5. Love this grease pit. Can cure the meanest hangover of them all. Cheese dogs and cheese fries... YUM. Anything with cheese just get it! read more

Zorba's has hands-down the best Texas-Hots in the Buffalo area. The Texas sauce is a work of art. Now, I will admit that it isn't the prettiest restaurant in the world, but I think we can all get past that once we taste the Texas sauce. It has a great flavor that I can't quite identify, but the sauce is good enough to eat by itself. if you stop in at 3:00 AM on a Saturday it will be full of loud drunks but when I'm coming home late that doesn't stop me. It's my favorite late night food option, despite the drunken antics often prevalent. Maybe some day I will get around to trying something other than Texas-Hots or french fries here, but I haven't so I can't comment on the other menu items. But once you try the Texas sauce at Zorba's you will be hooked. read more