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Portillo's

Hot Dog Joint, American Restaurant, and Sandwich Spot$$$$

River North, Chicago

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Portillo's

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Ranked #1 for hot dog joints in Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Explore Chicago
"The italian beef and hot dog combo sandwich is highly recommended."(131 Tips)
"Only had the Chili dog, and Regular Chicago dog, both were amazing."(39 Tips)
"The chocolate cake and the chocolate cake shake are super delicious!"(33 Tips)
"Double burger with cheese, and chopped salad is highly recommended."(16 Tips)

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good for groups
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good for a quick meal
chopped salad
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drive thru
chili cheese dogs
great value
ribs
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David L. D.July 18, 2013
Awesome as always.
Maggie JimAugust 22, 2011
Best Italian beef sandwich - love it. Read more
@jayelarexMay 22, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Italian Beef and Sausage combo.
Mike BoudetAugust 5, 2011
Good place to try your first Chicago dog
Gerardo ValerdiNovember 13, 2013
Cake shake all day everyday
Gabriel AlcalaJune 15, 2013
Chocolate eclair cake fiiiire
Jeremy BurkeJanuary 13, 2012
The greatest place for Red Froggers to eat lunch... real talk
Miss ÂnneDecember 28, 2013
Um.. Chocolate cake shake FTW?!
BetsyMAugust 23, 2011
Don't waste your time with such health foods as a "wrap" or "salad." though good, this is the place for beef and burgers.
DS 3MJuly 11, 2011
The place is right... Of course they need to actually have food in stock for you to eat Read more
Thomas TaylorOctober 16, 2011
This beef-n-cheddar croissant is speaking to my soul right now! Lol.
Sinem OkumusMarch 11, 2015
Jumpo hot dog
Mindy NghiemMay 18, 2013
Try the Hot Dog
Matt FlemingNovember 23, 2012
Hot beef is the best.
FoodspottingJanuary 21, 2011
Try the Beef Polish w/ Grilled Onions
Jen HoffmanAugust 19, 2011
Open late and GREAT food!
Chuq YangMarch 5, 2011
Count the stars on the ceiling. But keep your mouth closed. Otherwise you'll look dumb.
We Fix Bad CreditAugust 13, 2013
Great food!!!!!
Diego GomezFebruary 8, 2013
Loved this place...
Amy PriestleyJanuary 30, 2013
Chicago dog! Yum yum.
AbeerFebruary 27, 2014
Been here 5+ times
CHOCOLATE CAKE SHAKE 😋
Molly ReppenAugust 13, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Chopped salad.
Greg TedescoJuly 27, 2012
Been here 5+ times
I put cheddar cheese on a Polish..stay tuned for a recap
Dani PatarazziJune 29, 2010
Chopped salad is the best. Chocolate cake is amazing!
Luis EspinosaMarch 23, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The Best hog dog in Chicago!!!
Mike MahiApril 19, 2012
Try the onion rings.
Juli Andresen- HowardNovember 17, 2014
Ummm everything.
MarcidukesAugust 23, 2011
Best hotdogs evss..and i actually hate eating those :o
Andrew FoxcroftSeptember 27, 2010
Get a beef dog with everything. Outstanding!
@MsNycoleMarch 14, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Breaded chicken sandwhich and cheese fries are the way to go!!
Chris CannavoMarch 2, 2012
Chili Dog is amazing.
Maria CastellanosMarch 19, 2011
Try the hot dog really tasty
Nicole BellJuly 5, 2011
Italian beef! Spicy! Get it!!
C-stackz StackzAmillianApril 1, 2013
Try the ribs
Patrik JensenJuly 8, 2011
A visit in Chicago isn't complete without a visit here!
Dereck AyalaJuly 29, 2011
Get the chili cheese dog!
Nicole BernardFebruary 26, 2012
Best chocolate cake ever.
Liliana SJanuary 17, 2011
Italian beef is what's up! And chocolate cake!!!!
Dr. TMarch 12, 2013
Good Hot dogs
Dmitriy SNovember 9, 2010
I LOVE the Chicken Crossant Sandwich!
VJCSeptember 22, 2013
Sooooo good
AnnetteJuly 25, 2010
Eating a hot dog here is like eating a pizza in Italy; they're that good.
sellputsSeptember 27, 2013
state fair crowd
Dave NathanApril 14, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Italian beef ordered this way "big beef dipped with hot peppers"
EJ EspoApril 23, 2013
Chicago Staple!
Kurt AndersonFebruary 5, 2010
Italian beef is the best here.
Ferro BoydFebruary 14, 2010
Call in your order ahead and pick it up at the drive-thru.
Sunshine VargasMarch 8, 2012
Love the burgers...mmm
Réjane TSeptember 9, 2011
Fantastic chopped salad!!
JennSeptember 7, 2011
Best. Chocolate Cake. EVER!!

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