Portillo's Hot Dogs
Chicago, IL 60610-3710
Phone: (312) 587-8910
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Clark Street
- Directions:
- El: Red Line to Grand
- Best of Citysearch:
- Cheap Eats 2007, Family-Friendly Dining 2006, French Fries 2004
- Hours:
- Sun-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 11am-12am
Editorial Review for Portillo's Hot Dogs – by J.P. Anderson
In Short
Portillo's cavernous bi-level space has a touristy feel that's rife with nostalgia for the Capone era. An antique car hangs from the ceiling, and old photos and Depression-era signs adorn the exposed-brick walls. The Italian beef sandwich is a star here, shaved slices of beef served on chewy French bread and soaked in its own jus. Other favorites include Chicago hot dogs, burgers, Polish sausage and cheese fries.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasCraving something a little more healthy? Barnelli's Pasta Bowl shares the same space and offers salads, wraps and more.
Save MoneyOn Monday evenings, buy a full slab rib dinner and get a half-slab free.
User Reviews for Portillo's Hot Dogs
09/30/2008 Posted by dinnersready
was in Chicago for a short time and was only able to get here once. will defiantly go there if I ever get back to Chicago. the italian beef sandwich was great and pretty big too. especially for the price. cool different atmosphere rite down town. will have to try the chicago dog next time. great place.
08/26/2008 Posted by aduca
I'm from California and last week I went to visit someone in Chicago and the first time we went to Portillo's I was sold. I was there for one week and made my friend take me back two more times. The fries with a side of cheese, yum. The Italian beef (my first) wet, yuuuuummmmm! So juicy. The hot dogs are absolutely to die for and the chilli cheese dogs are sent from heaven! Looooove the chilli cheese dogs. The burgers are amazing, good buns, good meat, good toppings. The beef and cheddar crossiant is sooooo ridiculously delicious, everyone needs to try it! okay now one more thing, the chocolate cake shake, which is not on the menu but they take a piece of chocolate frosted cake and blend it into a milkshake and you eat it with a spoon, and if you love chocolate, shakes, cake, or sweets in general, it is soooo good. I have never eaten so much at a resturaunt in my life. It is perfect portion sizes, and great prices. LOOOOVE it! I can't wait to go back, I am having Portillo's withdrawls.
Pros: best food in the world and great atmosphere and best city in the world
Cons: im not in chicago to go to a portillo's!
