Share(813) 985-8000
4136 E Busch Blvd
Tampa,
FL
33617
28.0326
-82.4134
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Temple Crest
Price:
$
Mel's Hot Dogs
Last updated 3.31.09
What People Are Saying About Mel's Hot Dogs
The Editor
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Citysearch
The Scene – The homey restaurant near Busch Gardens serves up dogs of every shape and form, accompanied by a dizzying array of toppings from coleslaw and bacon to cheese and chili. Though the interior runs to simple tables covered with checked cloths and a noisy corner devoted to video games, there's nothing simple about Mel's menu. – – The Food – One of Mel's specialties is the "Reuben" hot dog, an all-beefer topped with thousand-island dressing, warm sauerkraut and melted Swiss cheese. Another creative dog is the "bageldog," Polish sausage wrapped in bagel…
08/16/09
More Hype than Hot Dog
by katoftampa at Citysearch
I have made better hot dogs at home. And whats with that relish? what is that stuff? its not pickles, taste more like bad green peppers. All the hype over this place makes you want to go there but its such a let down once you do. I have a feeling its another one of those good ole boys pushing a buddies business.
I did not eat the entire hot dog and had to scrape off that horrible relish. I dont think I even ate half of it. They are bag fries that you can buy at winn dixie nothing special there. And the service leave a whole lot to be desired, Very crowded seating areas no way to talk to who you are with because it is so noisey in there.
I went once. paid a fortune for something we did not eat wont go back and wont take visitors there.
- Pros: alot of choices
- Cons: not very good
07/07/09
Maybe it was good at one time.
by thatme at Citysearch
Okay, I visited this Hotdog restaurant only because they pitch it as a must visit location when in Tampa and here is my review. The Hotdogs here are not pedigreed. When an eatery calls it self Mel’s Hotdogs, it better have some serious and wholesome Hotdogs. If you say you have the best, then it should come up to par with some of the best Hotdogs at least within your state. Hotdogs are served with the usual toppings at $2.75 plus tax. If you want their platter, which is a hotdog, small French fries and a tiny bit of coleslaw, well that will cost you $5.24 plus tax. So here is the gist of it: Small dogs and small portions and pricey with service that is rudimentary and not particularly friendly.
- Pros: Roomy inside and easy parking in front.
- Cons: Small portions, pricey and overrated.
09/23/08
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The Chicago hot dog is delicious. It's not too far from a Yuengling factory which gives tours. I am gonna have to visit both in one day.
- Chris
Thanks!
The Details on Mel's Hot Dogs
Category:
Payment Methods:
Cash, Debit Card
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats, Outdoor Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
