Portillo's Hot Dogs

I was visiting Chicago for a teacher’s conference. After exhibiting all day we were to Portillo’s after hearing it was a great place to eat. We got there, it was Friday and incredibly crowded. Definitely a good sign that the food was good. Ordered an Italian sub with spicy peppers, mozzarella cheese and it was dipped in the Au jus. My group waited for awhile and when we checked, evidently our order had been lost due to all of the people there. The manager got us our food right away and gave us a discount on our order. Food was delicious, we were grateful the management owned up to the error. The only thing that would be good if there were some way to mark the sandwiches on the outside since my colleague ordered different beef sandwiches. Maybe a sticker system or something. But I would definitely go again the next time I am in Chicago.

The parking lot was full, but the service was surprisingly fast! The employees were down-to-earth and friendly as well. And my Italian Beef sandwich? Sweet & hot peppers, dipped, and with cheese. Perfectly seasoned beef to kill for . . . you just can’t eat one too often. I save this delicacy for, maybe, twice a year.

Great taste of Chicago, I got the burger because I'm going to give the street vendors some business for the Polish Sausage. Staff couldn't tell me about the beers 🍺 so I paired the delicious double bacon cheese burger with an Illinois IPA the Anti-Hero (6.7 ABV) from Revolution Brewing. Food is served in a fast food restaurant style so order, grab and go enjoy.

Great place for a quick bite. Ordered the Italian sub, Portillo's hotdog, onion rings, and the chocolate cake. The sub is amazing with the side of gravy/dip. You can also add on some hot or sweet peppers, if that's to your liking. The hotdog is one of the best I've tried in the US. It comes with a large pickle, tomato slices, hot peppers, and some relish. The onion rings were also really crispy. Lastly, the chocolate cake, despite coming off a shelf and in a plastic container, was real good and perfectly moist. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Portillo's is a chicago staple for a reason. They have really good food and atmosphere. I of course had to get the Chicago dog which was good, but I did notice that it was lacking sport peppers. That however did not dampen the experience and won't prevent me from stopping by when I have a hankering for a hot dog dragged through the garden

I live in a small city (26,000 people) in Ohio about ⅓ of the way between Cleveland and Columbus. I came to Chicago for business and pleasure, and my cousin took us to this restaurant for a "uniquely Chicago restaurant" experience. I was walking in completely prepared for the "big city coldness" that I have experienced so many times before, which I was ok with. Fortunately for me, that is as far from what I got as possible! The warmth and friendliness from every single staff member that I had an encounter with made me feel as though I was back home. The food was out of this world, and it was so good that I didn't even have a chance to take a picture of any of it! I had the #1 meal, the Big Italian Beef, and i was half tempted to lick the paper it came in. It was that tasty! Kudos to the manager of this place for having such amazing staff! If I ever make it back to Chicago, this will absolutely be one of the places I go to eat!

Portillo's in Chicago offers outstanding Chicago style hot dogs and shakes. The food and service are top-notch, even after 10 pm. The hot dogs are bursting with flavor, with all the classic toppings on a steamed poppy seed bun. The shakes are creamy and indulgent. The service is friendly and efficient, ensuring a pleasant experience. For an authentic taste of Chicago, Portillo's is a must-visit.