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Portillo's

Portillo's

Hot Dog Joint, American Restaurant, and Sandwich Spot$$$$
River North, Chicago
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    Lisa N.
    "The italian beef and hot dog combo sandwich is highly recommended."(132 Tips)
    Adam T.
    "Only had the Chili dog, and Regular Chicago dog, both were amazing."(41 Tips)
    Missy S.
    "The chocolate cake and the chocolate cake shake are super delicious!"(33 Tips)
    Mohamed A.
    "Double burger with cheese, and chopped salad is highly recommended."(16 Tips)
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  • jesse
    jesseMarch 28, 2013
    Additional seating upstairs!
  • Sid K.
    Sid KrishnaNovember 13, 2013
    Awesome Italian beef sandwich
  • Alex F.heart icon on user image
    Alex FlisMarch 23, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Mint chocolate shake during March!
  • M. W.heart icon on user image
    M. W.April 8, 2017
    Beef-N-Cheddar croissant
  • Om A.heart icon on user image
    Om AmiJune 6, 2013
    Jumbo with everything ftw!
  • Nate E.
    Nate EllisApril 21, 2011
    You have to order the chocolate cake. Sooo Goood :)
  • Ricky R.
    Ricky RicardoMarch 6, 2014
    The salads are nice
  • Kelly .
    Kelly 🍰July 14, 2013
    Hot dog. Chili. Cheese fries. DONE.
  • Elephant D.
    Elephant DroidJanuary 31, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    I saw a chick order the jumbo dog. Oddly she asked them to hold the bun. Hmm. One bite. Very peculiar.
  • Abby G.
    Abby GundlerSeptember 9, 2012
    Onion rings are amazing!!!! :D
  • @jayelarex
    @jayelarexFebruary 1, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Go at random times to avoid the lines.
  • Giovina R.heart icon on user image
    Giovina RomandineApril 9, 2014
    Great beef sandwiches!
  • alonso H.
    alonso HernandezMarch 30, 2015
    Not a real fan of the hot dogs but the penne al'arrabbiata was good... Not the best service
  • Valeria Lauraheart icon on user image
    Valeria LauraAugust 25, 2013
    I'll never forget those French fries
  • CHE T.
    CHE Tours & ChartersFebruary 18, 2014
    Great for lunch!
  • Huggi W.
    Huggi WorldNovember 7, 2011
    Try the Double bacon cheeseburger and fries - #Great #Filling #Char-broiled
  • Kevin T.heart icon on user image
    Kevin TMarch 30, 2016
    Mmm Italian beef sandwiches...
  • Luciano R.heart icon on user image
    Luciano RochaMarch 8, 2020
    🌭 and blue moon.
  • Nic B.heart icon on user image
    Nic BerryOctober 2, 2014
    Chocolate cake shake!!!
  • Ibialis V.heart icon on user image
    Ibialis ValdesFebruary 17, 2014
    The best italian beef
  • Scott S.
    Scott StrattenApril 30, 2010
    Beef sammich, wet or dry, both heaven. Haven't eaten 9" of beef since putting myself through college
  • Leslie W.
    Leslie WernerFebruary 12, 2013
    The only place I miss when I leave Chicago.
  • gavin r.
    gavin rMarch 23, 2013
    the disneyland of hot dog joints.
  • Eric M.
    Eric McCarleyJune 4, 2012
    Must Stop Here!!! Cant leave Chicago without getting a hotdog.
  • Alex I.
    Alex IoannouFebruary 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Damn good cheeseburgers!
  • Kat M.
    Kat MillerJuly 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great street food.
  • Ale A.heart icon on user image
    Ale AleMay 16, 2018
    JUMBO HOT DOG
  • Jeff S.heart icon on user image
    Jeff SchmitzAugust 3, 2015
    Italian beef!!!!
  • tolu
    toluSeptember 3, 2013
    Beer is good here too
  • Karla C.
    Karla CAugust 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    You HAVE to get the chocolate cake!!!!!!
  • stacer25s
    stacer25sApril 29, 2010
    whatever you do.. do not park at the Walgreens across the street.. there are parking lot stalkers and they WILL tow your car .. $170 bucks later.
  • CHRIS P.heart icon on user image
    CHRIS PFebruary 15, 2014
    Big Beef/ sweet peppers
  • Becky M.
    Becky McConnellNovember 2, 2010
    Portillo's has the greatest sweet peppers in the entire world.
  • Cindy K.
    Cindy KuehlApril 8, 2011
    Drink beer from the large schooner. Its life-changing.
  • Pedro A.heart icon on user image
    Pedro AssumpcaoDecember 19, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Italian Beef always good
  • Mindy N.
    Mindy NghiemMay 18, 2013
    Try the Onion Rings
  • Benjamin C.
    Benjamin CohenDecember 13, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    get the chocolate cake shake. very very very good.
  • Mary G.
    Mary GazzeMay 28, 2010
    This place is known for the hot dogs, but the Italian beef sandwich is divine!
  • Posh Knot B.heart icon on user image
    Posh Knot BridalJuly 26, 2016
    Hot dogs!!!
  • Romily B.heart icon on user image
    Romily BridgesFebruary 16, 2016
    Italian Beef, wet
  • Dave B.heart icon on user image
    Dave BortzJuly 15, 2016
    Italian Beef
  • Enrique V.
    Enrique VasquezAugust 16, 2011
    Wow the beef combo and there pasta mmmmmmmmm
  • Janel Greo A.
    Janel Greo AbadApril 21, 2011
    Pasta is expensive but well worth it!
  • Kellee R.
    Kellee RobinsonJanuary 27, 2013
    Much more than a hot dog joint!!!
  • Carlos U.heart icon on user image
    Carlos UlateOctober 11, 2013
    Fettuccine Carbonara rocks!
  • P L.
    P LJuly 4, 2014
    Ribs. Hot dogs.
  • Michael S.
    Michael SheehanAugust 9, 2011
    Hot dog, steamed, mustard/relish/sportpeppers/onions........do it!
  • Gerardo V.
    Gerardo ValerdiNovember 13, 2013
    Cake shake all day everyday
  • Rachel R.
    Rachel RagerOctober 28, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Best onion rings EVER. The cheese fries are the hangover cure.
  • Marcos F.
    Marcos FJanuary 31, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Beef sausage combo
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