12/15/02

portillo-astic!

by snobordqt919

Awesome Fries defenaly 1 of the best frys in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Totaly agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Pros: inexspensive, good parking, nice setting
• Cons: cold

10/22/09

Known for their Hot Dogs, but their Chop Salad is awesome!

by dsherm

Going to Portillo's is an experience. There is just so much to choose from and everything is great. It's perfect for a quick bite with a lot of people, because everyone will find something they like.

I've been to the one downtown a few times and their drive thru is unbelievably efficient. Very impressive. I've also been to one in the suburbs after golf, which also offers a great experience.

Lastly, a friend of mine has had a few parties with Portillo's catering. Very well done!

• Pros: Tons of choices
• Cons: Very busy

07/16/09

2nd best hotdog in chicago

by PacinoFan

I know hotdogs! I was at the Conney Island hotdog eating contest every year as a child.

This is not the best hot dog in Chicago - The best is Maxwell Street. This is a close second though, and its really good because of consistency. I love this place sooooo much!

-1 for not being maxwell street

• Pros: its delicious
• Cons: maxwell is better

02/23/09

The best burger under $4

by Oldstyle

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

02/09/09

Sensational Salads

by abcgreen572

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)

02/08/09

Love that Dog.

by 1tab

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.

01/14/09

That's a great sandwich!

by tflucht

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

12/08/08

Great Location!

by GoldenAsh

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

09/30/08

great italian beef and good prices.

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.

08/26/08

Best food of my life!!!

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!

06/23/08

The best fast food in the country. Best Italian beef in Illinois

by AZWildcats

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