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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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  • Jason B.
    Jason BunettaAugust 18, 2012
    Ask for the Italian beef double dipped! Get napkins
  • Glenn M.heart icon on user image
    Glenn MangoldMarch 23, 2018
    It's a tradition. Italian Beef and sausage.
  • Joel B.heart icon on user image
    Joel BarronMarch 4, 2015
    Chicago dogs obviously
  • J9heart icon on user image
    J9October 16, 2014
    The Italian beef is good!
  • Ted H.heart icon on user image
    Ted HSeptember 27, 2014
    Italian beef. A special Chicago place.
  • Kate F.
    Kate FurmanMarch 18, 2016
    Italian beef + cake shake!
  • Andre W.heart icon on user image
    Andre WilliamsSeptember 30, 2016
    Chocolate Cake and Italian beef
  • Rachel R.heart icon on user image
    Rachel RazowskyDecember 6, 2014
    Don't forget to get some chocolate cake
  • Adrian C.heart icon on user image
    Adrian ChoiJune 4, 2016
    Hot dogs - especially the Polish
  • Tony M.
    Tony MarengoJuly 18, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Jumbo chili cheese dog w onions. You won't regret it! (as long as you have a breath mint for later...)
  • Justin M.heart icon on user image
    Justin MarksMay 14, 2016
    Get the Chicago style hot dog
  • Christine K.
    Christine K.August 14, 2014
    Everything....
  • Patrick B.heart icon on user image
    Patrick BaskinOctober 12, 2015
    Awesome Chicago dogs as always
  • Giovanni S.
    Giovanni SanchezNovember 27, 2013
    Eclair cake is the best ever !!!!
  • Saif D.heart icon on user image
    Saif DiaAugust 7, 2015
    Fantastic atmosphere
  • Jeffrey B.
    Jeffrey BlakeMarch 23, 2014
    The hotdog was awesome
  • Michael F.
    Michael FoehseDecember 15, 2011
    Dogs, Windy City style. Worth the stop and a downtown meal under $10!
  • Jim C.
    Jim CMay 21, 2013
    Don't eat on the patio if it's near closing. They'll lock you out there. You'll have to jump the planters to leave. Thanks a lot, assholes
  • Andrew T.
    Andrew ThomasJanuary 10, 2014
    Everything is great
  • Haekyung K.heart icon on user image
    Haekyung KimOctober 28, 2016
    Their Chicago Hot Dog!!!
  • Explore Chicago
    Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010
    Making a Chicago-style hot dog, with all its requisite toppings, is also known as "dragging it through the garden". Read more
  • Kate M.
    Kate MurphyMay 11, 2013
    Italian beef with sweet and hot!
  • Eric R.
    Eric RichmondJuly 22, 2013
    Chicago Dog + Italian Beef Sandwich + Sm Fries == A Good Time
  • John D.heart icon on user image
    John DanahySeptember 6, 2015
    Chicago style hot dogs and cheese fries!!
  • Jason R.heart icon on user image
    Jason RayAugust 9, 2014
    A little overrated, but a must on your first trip to Chicago
  • Nick F.heart icon on user image
    Nick FruendtOctober 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    BEEF BABY, and chocolate cake shake no doubt
  • LaShon A.
    LaShon AnthonyNovember 9, 2011
    They have the best italian sausage combos in the city.
  • Ben B.
    Ben BlakeDecember 14, 2011
    Great atmosphere! Grab a dog and just people watch.
  • Slim L.
    Slim LzbnDecember 5, 2011
    Make sure u have patience if u wanna call in an order ahead of time. I hung up after 10 mins.
  • Brigitte B.heart icon on user image
    Brigitte BrunaSeptember 26, 2015
    Chicago dog is great!
  • Marcela M.heart icon on user image
    Marcela MarquesSeptember 30, 2015
    The best dogs in town!
  • Lisa K.
    Lisa KJune 25, 2014
    ITALIAN BEEEEF is where it's at.
  • CouponTrade
    CouponTradeAugust 3, 2011
    We like the chopped salads, the hotdogs and the shakes.
  • @steveGOgreen
    @steveGOgreenFebruary 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Itailian Beef - Best Beef around!
  • Chris P.
    Chris PhennerJuly 8, 2019
    For the Italian Beef newbie
  • Felicia J.
    Felicia JacksonNovember 29, 2013
    Great food and great prices.
  • deacon k.
    deacon koncFebruary 4, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    3 words: breaded chicken sandwich
  • Catarina L.
    Catarina LaiAugust 15, 2014
    leave room for CHEESE FRIES
  • Brandon L.heart icon on user image
    Brandon LeeJanuary 28, 2018
    I'm gonna start a war... But dog > Italian beef
  • Missy S.heart icon on user image
    Missy SmilerJanuary 8, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    The chocolate cake and the chocolate cake shake are super delicious!
  • Matthew B.heart icon on user image
    Matthew BreuerOctober 9, 2022
    Truly deranged energy indoors
  • Fatima A.heart icon on user image
    Fatima AJuly 24, 2016
    Hotdogs. All the way.
  • Chester B.
    Chester BeltowskiMarch 23, 2013
    Get the Chocolate Cake Shake.
  • Tristyn H.
    Tristyn HeldtApril 13, 2011
    I love the grilled tuna sandwich. It's actually a tuna steak!
  • Dave N.
    Dave NathanMay 26, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    If u want to feel better about your unhealthy Portillo's, get a plain baked potato from Barnelli's instead of fries.
  • Vincent H.
    Vincent Hames-FrazierFebruary 1, 2012
    Get the onion rings. Best I've ever had
  • Lynn T.heart icon on user image
    Lynn TubalinalDecember 8, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Cheese fries and strawberry milkshakes! Yum!
  • Ionuţ O.heart icon on user image
    Ionuţ OpreaApril 12, 2019
    Great hamburgers
  • Hugo H.heart icon on user image
    Hugo HumbertoOctober 3, 2015
    Best hot dog in town
  • David D.
    David DiGregorioJune 11, 2011
    Add chili to your dog and don't forget the fries. The best!
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