Texas hots at BUF mean Buffalo-style chili dogs, not barbecue
Mattie's Texas Hots sits inside Buffalo Niagara International Airport and leans into the local "Texas hot" tradition: a snappy hot dog topped with meat sauce, mustard, chopped onions, and sometimes a stripe of hot sauce. It carries a 3.0 rating overall, so expectations should sit in the "quick bite before boarding" range, not destination dining.
You'll find standard counter-service setup, with hot dogs as the headliner and basic airport fast-food sides like fries and fountain soda. Prices typically land in the $4–$7 range for a dog depending on toppings, and you're usually into the $10–$15 band for a dog-plus-drink combo. Portions skew more ballpark than gourmet, so one dog is a snack; two is more like an actual meal.
The move here is simple: order a classic Texas hot with meat sauce, mustard, and onions, then add a second plain or cheese dog if you're actually hungry. If they offer it, ask for the sauce on the side on one dog so you can see what the meat sauce tastes like solo. Skip loading up on fries if your time is tight; fry times and pickup can easily add 7–10 minutes to your stop.
Hours track typical airport patterns, roughly early morning to last major departure bank, so assume around 6:00 a.m. into the evening and expect reduced service on very late flights after 9:00–10:00 p.m. Seating is usually basic shared tables in the concourse area, so you may end up eating at your gate if it's near your boarding time or if the main seating is full.
Practical tip: if you want a Texas hot but your connection is under 30 minutes, order one dog and a drink to go, pay at the counter, and walk it straight back to your gate before you even think about fries or a second round.