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✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
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Modest quick-serve find draws all kinds with hot dog decor & wide variety of all-beef wieners.
Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday (Labor Day) | 11 AM–8 PM Hours might differ |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4136 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33617
Phone: (813) 985-8000
Website: http://www.melshotdogs.com/
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Mel’s Hot Dogs
TAMPA’S TOP DOG SINCE 1973 ; CONTACT. (813) 985-8000. [email protected] ; Location. 4136 E. Busch Boulevard. Tampa, Florida 33617 ; Hours.
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Story – Mel’s Hot Dogs
After one particularly late night, Mel traveled Tampa in search of the comfort food of his hometown: the Chicago-style hot dog. A quick trip turned into a …
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Chris Hanes
The best hot dogs around for 50 years now!
… moreTori Hayes
1st time visitor, made it a point to do so once we heard this long time institution would soon be undergoing a change of hands. Between myself and my wife, we got a Fire Dog, Chili Dog, cheeseburger, fries and onion rings. The fire dog is a spicy number, kicked with cayenne in the beef sausage and small but mighty sport peppers, kissed with sweetness from grilled onions and red peppers. My ONLY complaint was chewy, slightly toothsome bread without much flavor. The answer to that, my wife ordered the fire dog itself on the regular hot dog bun, it was DELISH. The chili is really good, reminds me of my home state of NC a little❤️, rich in flavor but not overpowering. The hot dog itself was meaty and perfectly salty but would benefit from a hard sear or fry to really bring out that skin snap. That cheeseburger… y’all, NEVER getting a cheeseburger from anywhere else! That flamed grilled flavor is front and center, the patty was juicy and was set off with a colorful mix of condiments, that cartoon green relish , ketchup, mustard, mayo and chopped onions and pickles with THEE most perfectly toasted bun, a slept on kaiser roll was king in the time of brioche saturation. Lastly, the fries and onion rings were on point, contrasting between salted crisp/fluffy potato goodness and crunchy, sweet onion joy! It was clear walking in that the neighborhood loves this place and I pray it continues to serve the same high quality, delicious food, can’t wait to go back! Mel, you really did something great here, thank you for it the right way, it shows! Enjoy your retirement!
… moremanal sara
1st time for us and will definitely be visiting again. Great experience. Chili cheese fries are amazing as was the other food we ordered.
… moreTim Inman
I was visiting the area and stumbled into this place. It looked like my kinda spot, so I tried it out. The food was great, and I loved the atmosphere. It’s clear the locals are proud of this eatery. It seems like the kinda place teens go to hang out. And parents can’t wait to take their kids to reflect on their younger days and bond over it.
… moreBrock Wynn
An outstanding experience! Enjoyed the walk-up order counter, where I was greeted with a welcome to Mel’s. Waited at a table until my name was called and thoroughly enjoyed my chili dog & fries. Will definitely be visiting again.
… moreSunshine Mumford
Hot dogs were surprisingly delicious. The mini donuts are a must try!! Staff was really friendly. Atmosphere was great, even some outdoor seating available
… moreA.B. Ward
What a great place to eat. Great hotdogs and fries. The cinnamon and sugar donuts are hot and fresh and made when you are ready for them. The staff is gracious and kind. Thank you.
… moreBusch Nails
While we were remodeling our new nails salon right across Mel’s Hotdogs, we ate here regularly. Man oh man, hot diggity! This place is the diggity bomb. We loved it and so they the crew remodeling the salon it! Thank you Mr. Mel and Jessica!
… moreColleen Bradham
WOW. Best Chicago Hot Dog in all of the Tampa Bay area! Sorry Portillos. You just can’t compare to Mel’s!
… moreelizabeth white
Worked at Mel’s when I was a teen and I still bring my family here, so that must say something. The food quality remains high. You aren’t getting convenience store hot dogs here so expect to pay more for the quality. They still give you more fries than you should ever eat (but I still do because I have zero self control w fries). And they still have the best ice.
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