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Portillo's

Portillo's

Hot Dog Joint, American Restaurant, and Sandwich Spot$$$$
River North, Chicago
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    Belinda C.
    "Best italian beef,best double cheese burgers,best cake & skakes!!!!"(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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  • Scott K.heart icon on user image
    Scott KahleApril 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Be sure and try the Italian Beef. Its amazing with hot peppers.
  • Julia C.
    Julia CoeDecember 20, 2013
    The chili and hot dogs are AMAZING
  • Amy S.
    Amy SchneiderApril 21, 2012
    Get the hot dog and fries! Onion rings are great also :)
  • Joe C.heart icon on user image
    Joe CNovember 7, 2021
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the candy cane shakes!
  • T L.
    T LSeptember 25, 2011
    Don't forget to add a side of cheese for the fries and the italian beef sandwich.
  • Stuart K.
    Stuart KohlApril 10, 2011
    Get a dog, get an Italian beef but also get a tamale on the side. They are amazing.
  • Margot B.
    Margot BloomsteinOctober 6, 2012
    "Chocolate cake shake." When every word is right, the combination can't be wrong.
  • Manoj A.heart icon on user image
    Manoj AmbalavananSeptember 4, 2020
    Hot dogs themselves are good but i think drive through made them soggy
  • Brant G.
    Brant GniewekJuly 27, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Great Place to take out of towners!!! Felt a lil rushed but its a fun place!! Need to try everything on the menu!!
  • Annette L.
    Annette LesakOctober 6, 2014
    Watch out for crazy improv dudes.
  • Devin S.
    Devin Shields-MasSeptember 30, 2016
    If they could get my order right I might say it was great!
  • Phoebe V.heart icon on user image
    Phoebe VenkatJune 24, 2013
    Root beer, chopped salad and Chicago dog with the works.
  • Daniel M.heart icon on user image
    Daniel Marco FernandezNovember 4, 2016
    The bacon cheese burger 👌👌
  • Shanan
    ShananJuly 12, 2013
    Order the chocolate cake-shake! Delicious!
  • CD D.
    CD DangculosAugust 11, 2014
    Italian Beef. Italian Beef. Italian Beef.
  • Dens
    DensJune 20, 2011
    Chicago dog. I know you're gonna want to try the Polish, but it was just eh.
  • Beer M.heart icon on user image
    Beer MedeanFebruary 18, 2013
    Go for the hot beef, stay for the hot dogs.
  • Garrett B.heart icon on user image
    Garrett BosworthMay 13, 2018
    Strawberry shakes are to die for
  • Jeff E.
    Jeff EarlyNovember 24, 2015
    Please...yes I wasted 3 characters on that and the explanation. This is so average it should not even rate here. There are a hundred better mom & pops out there. Support smaller better businesses.
  • Michelle Goldberg
    Michelle GoldbergJune 15, 2013
    Try the chocolate cake shake - it won't disappoint!!
  • Jon T.
    Jon TimmerAugust 28, 2014
    Chocolate cake shake is where it's at!!
  • CJ G.
    CJ GuestMay 28, 2011
    Classic Chicago hot dog is good, but also try the polish with grilled onions!
  • Manitowoc F.
    Manitowoc FsMay 4, 2012
    A Chicago institution. We make it a point to eat here when we are in town.
  • Melissa N.
    Melissa NajdovskiJuly 22, 2013
    Don't even look at the menu, get the Italian Beef!!!
  • Christina M.heart icon on user image
    Christina M.August 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Hotdogs and beef sandwiches are delicious.
  • Tony S.heart icon on user image
    Tony SouApril 26, 2015
    Jumbo dog FTW!
  • Wayne A.heart icon on user image
    Wayne AlsupDecember 11, 2017
    Italian beef, service
  • Anamaria H.
    Anamaria HernandezNovember 19, 2013
    Get a cake shake. Your taste buds will thank you. Your waistline, not so much.
  • Jody G.heart icon on user image
    Jody GrayFebruary 4, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Chocolate cake is delicious.
  • Yami A.heart icon on user image
    Yami AlonsoOctober 1, 2016
    Wow, these dogs! A staple of Chicago eats
  • Rez
    RezMarch 27, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Italian beef with hot and sweet peppers, and cant forget the cheese sauce! Thats where its at!
  • Max M.
    Max MearsheimerJanuary 25, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Here's what you say: Italian beef, dipped, hot. Large fry, side of cheese.
  • Casagato C.heart icon on user image
    Casagato CasagatoSeptember 17, 2013
    Great ribs, great chili dogs. Must.
  • Amy K.heart icon on user image
    Amy KnightOctober 7, 2015
    Portillos beef dog. Fries and drinks
  • Tryreno S.heart icon on user image
    Tryreno SowellApril 10, 2016
    The Strawberry Shake and the Fries
  • Shawn C.heart icon on user image
    Shawn ChannellFebruary 28, 2014
    Great food and memorabilia.
  • Honey C R.
    Honey C REALTORAugust 7, 2014
    The Italian beef with hot peppers
  • Blake B.heart icon on user image
    Blake BrittonDecember 1, 2015
    Pretty much everything!
  • Lane P.heart icon on user image
    Lane PelovskyFebruary 6, 2015
    Get the classic Chicago dog.
  • Rodrigo L.heart icon on user image
    Rodrigo LaureanoAugust 1, 2016
    Everything !!!!
  • Tony B.
    Tony BlankSeptember 27, 2014
    I had a dog and a beef and I fell in love.
  • Suhaib R.heart icon on user image
    Suhaib RApril 14, 2016
    I highly recommend the burger!
  • Thomas L.
    Thomas LaughlinAugust 11, 2014
    Get the eclair cake!
  • Matt L.heart icon on user image
    Matt LaymanApril 25, 2015
    Can't go wrong, but get an Italian beef
  • Belinda C.
    Belinda ClarkJune 1, 2011
    Best italian beef,best double cheese burgers,best cake & skakes!!!!
  • CBS Local
    CBS LocalNovember 1, 2011
    One of the main ingredients in this glorious milkshake is mayonnaise. Don't judge. - CBS Chicago Read more
  • Catriona H.
    Catriona HunterNovember 21, 2013
    Whatever you do, do not put ketchup on your Chicago style hot-dog. It's a major faux-pas.
  • Jeff H.heart icon on user image
    Jeff HottingerMarch 14, 2013
    Beef and cheddar croissant. Can't not order it!
  • The I.
    The IntoxicologistMay 22, 2015
    2 'hot dawgs' dragged through the garden; hold the celery salt.
  • Bill M.
    Bill McMurraySeptember 7, 2014
    The chocolate cake! Nuff said...
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