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Mel's Hot Dogs
Temple Terrace Temple Terrace
Tampa, FL 33617
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#36 of 973 restaurants in Tampa
4.0 of 5 stars 6 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Temple Terrace, Temple Terrace, Tampa, FL 33617
  • 813-985-8000
  • Average price: £ 13 ($ 20)

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“Hot dogity - Dog”
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4 of 5 stars
Geordiefatther
South Shields
30 Aug 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

“Best Hot Dogs in Town”
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5 of 5 stars
BMSBurlington
Burlington NC
18 Apr 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
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2 Mar 2009

get a Chicago dog! more

“Absolutely wonderful Chicago-style dogs. Break out of the chili and cheese routine and try one of their signature dogs...”
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4 of 5 stars
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5 Jun 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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5 of 5 stars
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12 Mar 2008

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

“Pretentious Hot Dogs”
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3 of 5 stars
Carl_in_Tampa
Tampa, Florida
13 Jun 2005
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person 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, Temple Terrace, Tampa, FL 33617
Tel: 813-985-8000
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.