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Portillo's

Portillo's

Hot Dog Joint, American Restaurant, and Sandwich Spot$$$$
River North, Chicago
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    Belinda C.
    "Best italian beef,best double cheese burgers,best cake & skakes!!!!"(132 Tips)
    Adam T.
    "Only had the Chili dog, and Regular Chicago dog, both were amazing."(41 Tips)
    Missy C.
    "The chocolate cake and the chocolate cake shake are super delicious!"(33 Tips)
    Mohamed A.
    "Double burger with cheese, and chopped salad is highly recommended."(16 Tips)
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  • Steven N.heart icon on user image
    Steven N.March 5, 2018
    Atmosphere is tops
  • Mindy N.
    Mindy NghiemMay 18, 2013
    Try the Combo Beef & Char-Grilled Sausage Sandwich
  • flying f.
    flying felizNovember 2, 2015
    Try the Award-Winning Ribs - #chicago (via @Foodspotting)
  • James S.
    James StubblefieldAugust 9, 2014
    Don't get into the wrong line. It is easy to get confused as to where you can order what.
  • Manuel C.heart icon on user image
    Manuel CedroJune 20, 2015
    For a busy place...great service!!! Great food as always!!!
  • Amandaheart icon on user image
    AmandaAugust 28, 2014
    I had the Italian beef and it was delish!
  • Michael L.
    Michael LucasJanuary 24, 2013
    Great place to get unhealthy, but wonderfully delicious food.
  • Melissa N.
    Melissa NajdovskiJuly 22, 2013
    Don't even look at the menu, get the Italian Beef!!!
  • Beer M.heart icon on user image
    Beer MedeanFebruary 18, 2013
    Go for the hot beef, stay for the hot dogs.
  • Paulina P.heart icon on user image
    Paulina PodbielloAugust 28, 2012
    Everything on this hot dog tasted awesome, especially Jalapenos
  • Anamaria H.
    Anamaria HernandezNovember 19, 2013
    Get a cake shake. Your taste buds will thank you. Your waistline, not so much.
  • Slim L.
    Slim LzbnDecember 5, 2011
    Make sure u have patience if u wanna call in an order ahead of time. I hung up after 10 mins.
  • Brant G.
    Brant GniewekJuly 27, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Great Place to take out of towners!!! Felt a lil rushed but its a fun place!! Need to try everything on the menu!!
  • Josh M.heart icon on user image
    Josh MartinAugust 3, 2019
    It’s good, but not so good that it’s worth the long wait in line. At some point, there’s so many people, they are just throwing your food in bags and screaming numbers.
  • Daniel S.heart icon on user image
    Daniel SimmonsFebruary 14, 2017
    So touristy, but so worth it.
  • Rob R.
    Rob RogersMay 25, 2013
    Excellent dog's. Great Italian beef. Love it!
  • John M.
    John MartinezAugust 4, 2013
    One of the best places to try a Chicago dog and Italian beef.
  • CJ G.
    CJ GuestMay 28, 2011
    Classic Chicago hot dog is good, but also try the polish with grilled onions!
  • Marcello P.heart icon on user image
    Marcello PennaJuly 25, 2013
    the best dog in chicago. enough said.
  • Manbque
    ManbqueMarch 1, 2011
    Great burger, better fries, and outstanding chocolate cake. Trust me on the cake.
  • Tom S.
    Tom SpurrJuly 28, 2013
    Popular place. Food is good. The staff is very friendly
  • Emily B.
    Emily BoyleMarch 7, 2015
    Beef Chicago style hot dog
  • T L.
    T LSeptember 25, 2011
    Don't forget to add a side of cheese for the fries and the italian beef sandwich.
  • Chewsy
    ChewsySeptember 16, 2011
    This place has epic Italian Beef Sandwiches. Click through to read the rave review to find out why! Don't forget to leave your own Chewsy review! Read more
  • Steve B.heart icon on user image
    Steve BeckfordNovember 19, 2015
    Chili cheese dog, Italian beef,chocolate cake milkshake.
  • flying f.
    flying felizNovember 2, 2015
    Try the French Fries - #chicago Nice! (via @Foodspotting)
  • Anthony
    AnthonyAugust 7, 2014
    A must-have if you're in Chicago. Loved the Italian beef sandwich.
  • Chloe K.
    Chloe KayananOctober 6, 2012
    Scrumptious food! Great as always...and busy as ever :-) ribs are spectacular
  • Victoria S.
    Victoria SilcockOctober 7, 2013
    Fun place, I liked the polish the best.
  • Lalaineheart icon on user image
    LalaineJuly 5, 2015
    Burger, italian beef, hotdogs ang sausage. Yummt!
  • Fran C.heart icon on user image
    Fran CespedesMay 13, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Barnelli's Pasta Bowl, Fettuccini Carbonara is a must try!
  • Jurate M.
    Jurate MoskaviczJanuary 25, 2014
    The girl with the glasses at the Pick Up window is awesome!
  • Ryan S.heart icon on user image
    Ryan ScottOctober 21, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Chopped salad. Period. It is THE BEST salad I've ever had.
  • flying f.
    flying felizNovember 2, 2015
    Try the Chocolate Cake - #chicago (via @Foodspotting)
  • David N.heart icon on user image
    David NicholsJuly 21, 2017
    The Italian Beef was phenomenal!
  • Avinash S.heart icon on user image
    Avinash SalgamAugust 21, 2014
    Tough to leave this place, you could eat it breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Yami A.heart icon on user image
    Yami AlonsoOctober 1, 2016
    Wow, these dogs! A staple of Chicago eats
  • Amelia C.heart icon on user image
    Amelia CarpenterFebruary 17, 2014
    Drive thru is a great option - they're super efficient.
  • Julia C.
    Julia CoeDecember 20, 2013
    The chili and hot dogs are AMAZING
  • Molly S.heart icon on user image
    Molly StoddartOctober 12, 2015
    Delicious Chicago dogs and Italian beef
  • Eduardo M.heart icon on user image
    Eduardo MolinaFebruary 24, 2015
    Get the italian beef. Cheese fries.
  • Dannimon
    DannimonNovember 11, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Best Hot Dogs in Chicago if not the world. New York hot dogs can suck it!
  • Kellyheart icon on user image
    KellyAugust 16, 2016
    Classic must do when in Chicago.
  • Apex E.
    Apex EmbroideryJuly 23, 2013
    hotdog with everything, chocolate cake and mai tai!
  • Hana F.heart icon on user image
    Hana FelembanAugust 1, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Charcoal burgers 🍔
  • Devin S.
    Devin Shields-MasSeptember 30, 2016
    If they could get my order right I might say it was great!
  • Amy S.
    Amy SchneiderApril 21, 2012
    Get the hot dog and fries! Onion rings are great also :)
  • Christinaheart icon on user image
    ChristinaJune 14, 2016
    Worth the long lines!
  • Phoebe V.heart icon on user image
    Phoebe VenkatJune 24, 2013
    Root beer, chopped salad and Chicago dog with the works.
  • Manitowoc F.
    Manitowoc FsMay 4, 2012
    A Chicago institution. We make it a point to eat here when we are in town.
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