What's wrong with this menu?
Mel's Hot Dogs
4136 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
Uber
MORE PHOTOS
Main Menu
Main
Mels Special Hot Dog
mels famous all beef natural casing hot dog served on a steamed
poppy seed bun with mustard, onions, sauerkraut, relish & pickle
- Sandwich W/basket $6.04
- Sandwich Only $3.75
Mels My Way Hot Dog
mels famous all beef natural casing hot dog served on a steamed poppy seed bun
with the toppings of your choice. chili, cheese, grilled onions, grilled peppers,
lettuce, tomato, additional $.49 each / bacon, cole slaw, additional $.79 each
- Sandwich W/basket $6.04
- Sandwich Only $3.75
Chicago Style Hot Dog
mels famous all beef natural casing hot dog served on a steamed poppy seed bun
with mustard, onions, relish, pickle, tomatoes, celery salt and hot sport peppers
- Sandwich W/basket $6.54
- Sandwich Only $4.25
Chili Dog
mels famous all beef natural casing hot dog served on a steamed poppy
seed bun with beef chili
- We Recommend Mustard, Onions, And Cheddar Cheese $0.75
- Sandwich W/basket $6.73
- Sandwich Only $4.44
Cheese Dog
mels famous all beef natural casing hot dog served on a steamed poppy
seed bun with your choice of melted american, swiss or cheddar cheese.
- Sandwich W/basket $6.79
- Sandwich Only $4.50
Reuben Hot Dog
mels famous all beef natural casing hot dog served on a steamed poppy seed bun
topped with thousand island dressing, warm sauerkraut and melted swiss cheese.
- Sandwich W/basket $7.04
- Sandwich Only $4.75
Bacon Cheddar Dog
mels famous all beef natural casing hot dog served on a steamed poppy seed
bun with melted cheddar cheese and two slices of crispy bacon
- Sandwich W/basket $7.78
- Sandwich Only $5.49
Slaw Dog
mels famous all beef natural casing hot dog served on a steamed
poppy seed bun topped with our delicious homemade coleslaw
- Sandwich W/basket $7.03
- Sandwich Only $4.74
Mighty Mel Hot Dog
a large 1/4 lb. skinless version of mels famous hot dog served on a steamed
poppy seed bun with mustard, onions, sauerkraut, relish and pickle
- Sandwich Only $4.75
- Sandwich W/basket $7.04
Chicago Style Mighty Mel
a large 1/4 lb. skinless version of mels famous chicago style hot dog served
on a steamed poppy seed bun with mustard, onions, relish, pickle, tomatoes,
celery salt and hot sport pepper
- Sandwich W/basket $7.54
- Sandwich Only $5.25
Snack Dog
for the less hardy appetite, a skinless hot dog, smaller than mels special and
served with mustard, onions, sauerkraut, relish and pickle
- Sandwich W/basket $5.54
- Sandwich Only $3.25
Lite Mel
70% less fat and an all beef hot dog starting at only 120 calories served
on a steamed poppy seed bun with mustard, onions,
sauerkraut, relish & pickle
- Sandwich W/basket $6.04
- Sandwich Only $3.75
Veggie Dog
a meatless hot dog made from soy protein, wheat gluten and natural flavorings served
on a steamed poppy seed bun with mustard, onions, sauerkraut, relish and pickle
- Sandwich Only $5.00
- Sandwich W/basket $7.29
Corn Dog
mels version of this traditional favorite starts with an all beef hot dog dipped in the finest
whole grain stone-ground corn meal batter and then fried to a delicate golden brown.
- Sandwich W/basket $5.79
- Sandwich Only $3.50
Fire Dog
a large 1/4 lb. pure beef sausage made with spicy cayenne pepper served on a steamed
hoagie bun with brown mustard, grilled onions and bell peppers and hot sport peppers
- Sandwich W/basket $8.79
- Sandwich Only $6.50
Polish Sausage
mels renowned grilled all beef polish sausage served on a steamed poppy
seed bun with spicy brown mustard and smothered with grilled onions
- Sandwich W/basket $7.19
- Sandwich Only $5.00
Bageldog
mels renowned all beef polish sausage wrapped in a delicious bagel
dough with poppy seeds, served with mustard, tomato and pickle
- Sandwich W/basket $8.29
- Sandwich Only $6.00
Chicago Beef
thinly sliced roast beef served on a steamed hoagie with cooked red bell peppers
and topped with traditional chicago spicy au jus.
giardiniera (very hot) topping is also available.
- Sandwich W/basket $10.29
- Sandwich Only $8.00
Bratwurst
a delicate 1/4 lb. blend of pork and veal natural casing sausage served on a
steamed hoagie bun with spicy brown mustard and warm sauerkraut.
- Sandwich W/basket $9.79
- Sandwich Only $7.50
Angus Beef Burger
charbroiled 100% black angus ground chuck burger served on a steamed kaiser
roll with mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, onions, relish, pickle, lettuce and tomato
- Swiss, American Or Cheddar Cheese $0.75
- Sandwich W/basket $8.79
- Sandwich Only $6.50
Veggie Burger
a delicious meatless no-cholesterol patty served on a steamed kaiser roll
with mustard, ketchup, onions, relish, pickle, lettuce and tomato.
- Sandwich Only $6.50
- Sandwich W/basket $8.79
Fried Chicken Breast
chicken breast fillet, lightly breaded and served on a steamed kaiser roll
with choice of mayonnaise, honey mustard, bbq or ranch, lettuce and tomato
- Sandwich W/basket $8.79
- Sandwich Only $6.50
Char-broiled Chicken Breast
skinless chicken breast fillet, char-broiled, served on a steamed kaiser roll
with choice of mayonnaise, honey mustard, bbq or ranch, lettuce and tomato
- Sandwich W/basket $8.79
- Sandwich Only $6.50
Chicago Beef & Sausage Combo
thinly sliced roast beef and a spicy pork sausage combo served on a
steamed hoagie with bell peppers and a spicy au jus.
- Sandwich W/basket $12.79
- Sandwich Only $10.50
Italian Sausage
spicy flavorful pork sausage grilled and served on a steamed italian loaf
with grilled onions and bell peppers
- Sandwich Only $6.50
- Sandwich W/basket $8.79
Side Orders
Crispy Golden Brown French Fries
- Small Order $1.29
- Large Order $1.69
Cheddar Sauce On French Fries
$1.29Chili On French Fries
$0.99Breaded Onion Rings
- Small Order $2.49
- Large Order $3.99
Delicious Creamy Homemade Coleslaw
$0.99Oven Baked Beans
$0.99Kosher Dill Pickle Whole Or Quartered
$1.29Beef Chili Bowl
$3.99Side Of Chili
$1.99Chicago Hot Tamale
$1.49Browse Nearby
General Info
Cuisine
Pizza
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 9:30pm
Friday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
11:30am - 9:00pm
About Us
Since 1973 Mel's Hot Dogs has been a Tampa landmark famous for it's Chicago style natural casing weiners and fun atmosphere.
Founder Mel Lohn, a traveling musician from Chicago landed in Tampa in the late sixties and several years later opened Mel's Red Hot Ranch later to become the legendary hot dog stand we know today.
Mel's Hot Dogs occupies the last remaining structure from the WWII army air base Henderson Air Field. Originally the facility had a seating capacity for just 25 but over the years has expanded to seat 100.
Patrons have traveled from all parts to experience the tasty hot dogs which are served on steamed poppy seed buns with over a thousand different combinations of toppings. But they don't just come for the food, they come for the fun filled atmosphere that only a place like Mel's can offer.
Mel is famous for his one liners and quick witted comments while his wife Virginia is known for her kind heart and friendly smile. Together they shaped Mel's Hot Dogs into the award winning and time honored establishment that it is today.