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Mel's Hot Dogs
Temple Terrace 4136 E. Busch Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33617
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#18 of 955 restaurants in Tampa
  • Cuisines: American
  • Average price*: $ 20
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly
  • Address: Temple Terrace, 4136 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33617
  • Phone:  813-985-8000
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“Best Hot Dogs in Town”
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5 of 5 stars
BMSBurlington 11 contributions
Burlington NC
Apr 18, 2009

Love, love, love their hotdogs. Fries very good also. Nuf said. more

“get a Chicago dog!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 2, 2009

get a Chicago dog! more

“Absolutely wonderful...”
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A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 5, 2008

Absolutely wonderful Chicago-style dogs. Break out of the chili and cheese routine and try one of their signature dogs. It's well-worth it! more

“I'm on a mission to try...”
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A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 12, 2008

I'm on a mission to try every hot dog on the menu. more

“Pretentious Hot Dogs”
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Carl_in_Tampa 63 contributions
Tampa, Florida
Jun 13, 2005
1/3 found this review helpful

If hot dogs are your thing, I guess this place might be special. However, I found the taste to be average and the cost to be overpriced. Mel has done a great job of public relations and it isn't unusual for him to work the crowd at mealtime. If hot dogs is what you want, this is a place where... more

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Mel's Hot Dogs Address

Temple Terrace, 4136 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33617
Tel: 813-985-8000
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.