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Mel's Hot Dogs


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#33 of 972 restaurants in Tampa
  • Average price*: $ 20
  • Address: Temple Terrace, 4136 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33617
  • Phone:  813-985-8000

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4 of 5 stars
Geordiefatther   14 contributions
South Shields
Aug 30, 2009

Loved the atmosphere and locals tucking into their hot dogs. Was on the road the Busch gardens so well worth the stop. Us Geordie / Brits do not appecite he variety of stuff you can put on top of a hotdog other than mustard , tomato sauce or onions. Thanks for the education. more

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5 of 5 stars
BMSBurlington   10 contributions
Burlington NC
Apr 18, 2009

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

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Mar 2, 2009

get a Chicago dog! more

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4 of 5 stars
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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

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Mar 12, 2008

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

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3 of 5 stars
Carl_in_Tampa   66 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.