Portillo's Hot Dogs
(312) 587-8910
100 W Ontario St
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.8933
-87.6314
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
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The best sandwich anywhere!!!!!!
by jaymeee
June 22, 2006
I looooooooove Portillos Italian Beef sadwiches. They are the absoulute best that I have ever, ever, ever tasted. Oh, and the Beef and Cheddar is awesome, too! You've got to tryit. I usually buy 10 sandwiches when I visit Portillo's. I need enough to last at least three days, (and by that, I mean enough to eat at least two a day), and have to buy enough for my family members. They have to build a Portillo's in Missouri. They know nothing about really good food. I guess i'll just have to move back to Chicago to get my Portillo's fix.
The best burger under $4
by Oldstyle
February 23, 2009
while known mostly for its dogs and italian beef...don't shy away from a true flame broiled cheesburger. The fries can't be beat
- Pros: chicago street food at its finest
- Cons: none
Sensational Salads
by abcgreen572
February 09, 2009
This was the first time that we had eaten at this restaurant, and it was a mixed bag of compliments. I had one of their signature salads and absolutely loved it. Everything was fresh, prepared while I watched and extremely tasty. It was on the daily special, so the meal itself was very inexpensive as well. The other members of the party, however, did not enjoy their meals as much. One ordered a steak sandwich with hot peppers and was treated to something with carrots and other unidenfied vegetables on it. The other person in the group ordered a polish sausage, which was overcooked, but otherwise had no faults. The service was fast and friendly and the atmosphere was family friendly. I would recommend :)
- Pros: Service, Atmosphere
- Cons: not enough description to the menu add-ons (very deceiving)
Love that Dog.
by 1tab
February 08, 2009
I love Portillo's hotdogs. Always just right. The best Italian beef sandwiches, better than Al's #1. French fries are the best. Service is fast.
That's a great sandwich!
by tflucht
January 14, 2009
I have eaten here three times now, with different companions each time: family, coworkers, friends. In each case, we've had a good time here. Yes, it's touristy (and since I don't live in Chicago, I guess I qualify). Yes, it's a chain. But neither of those are necessarily bad. Let's face it, what matters is the food. And the food is pretty darn good. The Italian beef sandwich is awesome. I prefer the Big Beef, with hot peppers. It's a big, juicy sandwich, overstuffed with delicious Italian beef, tender, flavorful, sliced thin and piled high. The gravy (au jus) and giardiniera put it over the top. The french fries are crispy, fresh, and hot. They're crinkle-cut, and delicious. Prices are very reasonable. Overall, an excellent casual spot for delicious food.
- Pros: Great Italian beef sandwich, Fantastic french fries
- Cons: Sometimes hard to hear order numbers called when restaurant is crowded
Great Location!
by GoldenAsh
December 08, 2008
I love Portillo's and this one is the absolute best in the city. The food is always cooked to perfection from the burgers to the crispy chicken. And I'm the hugest fry fan so I am really pleased on their fries. This location is a good one to go to when you are a part of a group or large party, or in the Downtown area having a night on the town or a nice lunch. It is reasonable in price, and should feed your taste buds just right.
- Pros: 2 drive-thrus (wait may be long, but they are efficient)
- Cons: Street Parking
great italian beef and good prices.
by dinnersready
September 30, 2008
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.
Best food of my life!!!
by aduca
August 26, 2008
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!
The best fast food in the country. Best Italian beef in Illinois
by AZWildcats
June 23, 2008
I have only been to Portillo's a few times, but my father and my friend were both born and raised in the Chicago area so I am writing this on behalf of them too. Everytime I have been to Portillo's it is fast, hot and fresh, and delicious. My favorite item on the menu is the Combo with Italian beef and Italian sausage. The seasoning in their beef and sausage makes Portillo's the best.
- Pros: Best Italian beef and Italian sausage in Chicago
- Cons: The french fries are average
Better Than Wiener's Circle
by huskyduck
November 07, 2007
Portilos has grown enormously over the years to what is now essentially a local fast food haven. However, the quality of their hot dogs has not been affected in the least by this growth which is amazing. Each standard dog is cooked to perfection, a slight pop when you bite it, tucked inside a soft doughy bun, lathered with mustard, sport pepper, onions, tomato slices and pickle spear. All the condiments are fresh and are the secret to Portillo's success. There are other items on the menu but most everybody comes to satisfy their hot dog fix. Long live Portillos!
- Pros: Best hot dogs in Chicagoland
Portillo's They are everywhere.
by patrickhayes
October 17, 2007
I will have to say Portillo's has good food all the way around. the hot dogs are great traditional Chicago dogs and you are not getting ripped off when you buy them. The fries, burgers, and ribs are all very good. The beef has great taste but they are very cheap on the amount of beef you get. I get a combo so I know I will at least get some meat.
- Pros: fast good food
- Cons: some things are a little pricey for what you get. Like the beef.
