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Mel's Hot Dogs
84/100 (4221 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
American
American
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Beef
Chili
Hot Dog
Corn dogs
Italian Beef
Chicago Dog
Sit down
American
Fast food
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
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Accepts American Express
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"Local and been going here for over 20 years. Always friendly, efficient staff and Mel even drops in now and again. Clean and inviting. The best..."
Deborah Lariscy
"I loved the food. I had the bacon cheese hotdog with the hot peppers. Yummy. My husband had the fried chicken sandwich. My mother in law had the..."
Stephanie Grossl
"Excellent, the food was great. Comfortable seating's. Very Friendly Staff. I recommend this place to..."
JC Scott
"Hands down the best dogs in Tampa. Can you really compare an all beef Vienna dog with your average hot dog stand? The options are endless and the..."
David Wertz
"Great people, great food ... get "The Special" and then go back and get one "your way." Don't forget the fries ... best "plain" fries I think I've..."
Scott Patterson
"Absolutely the best hot dogs!! This is one of Tampa’s gems, I’ve been going since I was a little girl and have only had wonderful experiences. We..."
Nicole Oscher Boggs
"Mel’s is a Tampa icon. The quality of the food is incredible and always consistent. You can’t go wrong with a warm, poppyseed bun. As a child..."
Ashton Charles Adler
"The hot dog was amazing and the fries were the best i have ever had. They were cooked to perfection and lightly salted. I didnt need ketchup for..."
Melissa Wheaton
"We always stopped here after our Adventure island trips all the time every summer. Now I'm here with my grand daughters! Starting a new tradition!..."
Alaine Gentner
"There is no better hidden treasure in Tampa than Mel’s! My favorite is a Chicago..."
Jack Richard Hall II
"I was born and raised in Tampa, I even spent most of my adult life in the area. I’ve always known Mel’s was in my nearby, however, it still took..."
Maurice Cooley
"Amazing dogs. The service was very good too. I enjoyed the quality bun along with the dog, a medium drink, and fries for a little over 10$! Kids get..."
Dom
"The best hot dogs around for 50 years now! I've been coming here for 25 years and each time, it's been a good experience. The employees are friendly..."
Chris Hanes
"Amazing hot dog store. Delicious hot dogs with excellent fries. The staff are delightful and helpful. The decor just adds to the experience. Why..."
David C123456
"The perfect classic hot dog experience in an adorable old fashioned diner setting. The day we were there Mel was there too! He was wearing these..."
Juliana Whitney
"Bratwurst always are delicious. We are always Happy to see when Jessica is working . It was crowded but the employees work quickly. Good quality..."
Paula Rohm
"Mel's is a great old Florida hotdog and hamburger joint that does a pretty good Chicago style hotdog. Mel's been around for decades and although Mel..."
Ken Hutson
"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..."
Tori Hayes
"1st time for us and will definitely be visiting again. Great experience. Chili cheese fries are amazing as was the other food we..."
manal sara
"Mel retired last week, and the love and work he put into his beloved Mels lives on with his original staff who are determined to continue the..."
Susan Macbeth
Portillo's Tampa
74/100 (5796 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
American
American
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
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Cheeseburger
Burger
Hamburgers
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Ribs
Italian Beef
Chicago Dog
Pesto
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
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"I have eaten many, many times at Portillo's in Merrillville, Indiana. I love Portillo's. I lived in Nevada for 3 years where there was no Portillo's..."
Diann Scheeringa Nelson
"Portillos is the best!! I moved to Florida from Chicago and can’t get good beef sandwiches anywhere else! Worth the 2 hour..."
Rita Rossetti Risner
"Loved our dining experience reminiscent of our Chicago favorite food. Enjoyed an Italian beef sandwich with hot and sweet peppers, fries, along ..."
Janet Nicolosi
"The Italian beef is awesome! I don’t normally eat dessert, but their lemon cake is unbelievably..."
Phil Rath
"I used to live in Chicago area for 11 plus years and moved here in 1996. I am happy for Portillos to finally be here. The food and service was great..."
Steven Torres
"Great place and great food. Brings back lots of memories from home. Glad you are in Tampa now. Know where the original one..."
Francene Carlo
"I Love This Place! My Boyfriend Is From Chicago So You Know He’s There For The Beef Sandwiches And The Chicago Hotdog! It’s Actually One Of Our..."
Betty Calhoun Diana
"A taste of Chicago's best. A must stop for either lunch or..."
Joe Dreiling
"Portillo’s is the best! We are from the Chicago area and ate at Portillo’s many many many times. Since moving to FL 3 years ago we miss..."
Andrea Muench
"I Ordered The Jumbo Hot Dog with everything, and this being my 1st Chicago style hot dog I was totally surprised how good it was! Watch out for the..."
Steven Dobres
"Loved the food. I had a bowl with Italian beef and sausage with cheese. It was delicious. My companion had a Chicago dog and an Italian beef..."
Michael A
"Lots of parking. Large dining area that was neat and tidy. Our order was taken quickly and correctly, and the food came out perfect. We were very..."
Lisa Meminger
"Food was delicious. Service went above and beyond, but I want to hear more positivity coming from within the kitchen. Atmosphere is beautiful and..."
Cameran
"Very cool atmosphere. Definitely takes you back and it's good to have restaurants that serve something different. Prices seem fare. Was clean and..."
GoVaca Com
"Manager Brooke and the cashiers were very nice and friendly! They were helping us with our big purchase, a loadful of beef to go ($300 worth). They..."
Gr8ful 2Bloved
"These are my favorite burgers and fries in the Tampa area! And the strawberry shortcake is delicious! The service is always friendly and..."
EG Zles
"We love Portillos. I am from Chicago, and whenever we see one of these stores, we have to grab a wet beef and a Chi Dog. Food and service at this..."
James Zorn
"Although I never managed to have a Portillo's hotdog when I was visiting Chicago, I could say that the Tampa branch didn't disappoint! The Italian..."
XRM
"Simple, straightforward, american cuisine! Everything was made to perfection. I had the Chicago dog, which I believe is a must try for any..."
Paul Verrilli
"Fast to order, got the order right. Italian beef and cheese with sauce. Chili dog was great. Kids food perfect. Nice clean restaurant and no..."
Gerry Horton
"Reminds me of my childhood, growing up in Chicago, going to all the different themed Portillos restaurants with my mom & dad. Love this place! Staff..."
Frances “Fran” Sansone
"Great food and won't break the bank. Always nice to pop in when I'm in the area. I took my son and his friends to MOSI, then headed here, and all the..."
Elana Goldstein
"We're from Chicago and Portillo's was our go-to for Italian beef. Searched plenty of places in Tampa for good beef sandwich and were disappointed..."
Nancy Czerniuk