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Portillo's

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

River North, Chicago

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Portillo's

9.0^/10

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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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John ReigerSeptember 6, 2011
Hotdogs + fries + cake shake = bliss!!!
Trevor SFebruary 18, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Bummer, they changed personnel at the drive-thru. Now it's a total cluster
Josh VAugust 5, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Chocolate cake shake. That's all you need.
Ricardo LucianoJanuary 14, 2017
I expected more from this Hot Dogs
Paige KrzyskoAugust 28, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Cheese fries here are to die for.
Gerardo ValerdiFebruary 13, 2013
Cake shake FTW!
Kelli RecipsJune 9
This place sux. They don't know how to take your order.
Jennifer WascoAugust 13, 2010
The italian beef was really good!
Brandy BApril 28, 2011
Great hot-dog!! Made a North Carolinians day!!
AlisonAugust 2, 2010
Chocolate cake is moist and amazing.
Sandra EnglandJune 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Whats not good here
Meowser KatNovember 17, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Best Itailian Beef in Chicago!
Carolyn AndersonApril 28, 2012
i love portillo"s
Jose Antonio EspinalDecember 12, 2015
Don't know what is the fuss about the hot dogs. Not impressed...
Rod CortezJuly 23, 2010
Been here 25+ times
You are not a true Chicagoan if you have never been to Portillos!
Hailey TursoSeptember 17, 2011
try the mostacolli!
bunnieAugust 28, 2013
Ordered a Chicago dog. Don't understand the hype.
LaToya JonesAugust 4, 2013
Some good eating
Darius KellyAugust 19, 2012
BIG BEEF!!!!
@jayelarexAugust 10, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Don't go during tourist times. The lines are terrible.
Dane BennettJanuary 1, 2012
Number 1 is always last
sean foleyNovember 28, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Dragging it through the garden!
John PhanApril 30, 2013
They will not accept your ID for alcohol if the ID is not horizontal no matter the age.
Dave PiperMay 22, 2012
Beef n cheddar
 Deon ParconMarch 4, 2012
Cheap and delucioso
Debbie WistermanApril 4, 2011
Chopped salad is amazing!!!!
@MrMichaelFarahMarch 25, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Best drive-thru salad you'll ever have
Faune HillFebruary 13, 2011
The fries are crinkle cut.
Paul ---October 22, 2016
Lovable tourist trap
Raksha RavikumarFebruary 26, 2014
No vegetarian dog options? Sad day.
Stephanie Winkler-RaymondDecember 30, 2017
Very slow service. Took over 10 minutes to get 3 plain hot dogs during a slow time.
BrentJuly 25, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Make it nasty!
Liz SchwartzJanuary 17, 2010
You'd never know they have the best chocolate cake in town!
Ron WillisOctober 24, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Chopped salad and fries please
Tamika RilesSeptember 16, 2023
Been here 5+ times
Bathroom smells decent but a lil dirty
@jayelarexMarch 29, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Maxwell Street Polish.
Brenda WinttersFebruary 9, 2010
Get the Chocalate Cake!! It's ORGAZMIC! ;)
Maria GMay 25, 2012
Good shakes
Adrie UpahFebruary 18, 2010
Choc cake shake is my favorite dessert ever!!
MarlonAugust 17, 2015
Too hectic. Food is fine.
Chuq YangMarch 5, 2011
Dyson blade hand dryer in the bathroom!
NateSeptember 5, 2010
Eat the Beef and Cheddar.
Caitlyn McCabeFebruary 3, 2010
The chopped salad is fantastic!!
Adam GiraMay 28, 2010
Double burger is heaven.
Timothy ZomaDecember 31, 2011
Bomb ass dogs!
Jasmine DavilaSeptember 18, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Three words: Chocolate. Cake. Shake.
Haqga DwithaFebruary 11, 2011
very nice :)
Nicci ClaspellFebruary 19, 2012
I feel like I'm at Disneyland, but not in a good way...
Terry B.February 17, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Moving super slow today
Douglas SwoopeJune 9, 2011
Have a dog!

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