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Portillo's

Portillo's

Hot Dog Joint, American Restaurant, and Sandwich Spot$$$$
River North, Chicago
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    Lisa N.
    "The italian beef and hot dog combo sandwich is highly recommended."(131 Tips)
    Adam T.
    "Only had the Chili dog, and Regular Chicago dog, both were amazing."(39 Tips)
    Missy S.
    "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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  • J9heart icon on user image
    J9October 16, 2014
    The Italian beef is good!
  • Andre W.heart icon on user image
    Andre WilliamsSeptember 30, 2016
    Chocolate Cake and Italian beef
  • Ted H.heart icon on user image
    Ted HSeptember 27, 2014
    Italian beef. A special Chicago place.
  • Rachel R.heart icon on user image
    Rachel RazowskyDecember 6, 2014
    Don't forget to get some chocolate cake
  • Justin M.heart icon on user image
    Justin MarksMay 14, 2016
    Get the Chicago style hot dog
  • Adrian C.heart icon on user image
    Adrian ChoiJune 4, 2016
    Hot dogs - especially the Polish
  • Tony M.
    Tony MarengoJuly 18, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Jumbo chili cheese dog w onions. You won't regret it! (as long as you have a breath mint for later...)
  • Patrick B.heart icon on user image
    Patrick BaskinOctober 12, 2015
    Awesome Chicago dogs as always
  • Christine K.
    Christine K.August 14, 2014
    Everything....
  • Giovanni S.
    Giovanni SanchezNovember 27, 2013
    Eclair cake is the best ever !!!!
  • Saif D.heart icon on user image
    Saif DiaAugust 7, 2015
    Fantastic atmosphere
  • Haekyung K.heart icon on user image
    Haekyung KimOctober 28, 2016
    Their Chicago Hot Dog!!!
  • Jeffrey B.
    Jeffrey BlakeMarch 23, 2014
    The hotdog was awesome
  • Michael F.
    Michael FoehseDecember 15, 2011
    Dogs, Windy City style. Worth the stop and a downtown meal under $10!
  • Explore Chicago
    Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010
    Making a Chicago-style hot dog, with all its requisite toppings, is also known as "dragging it through the garden". Read more
  • Kate F.
    Kate FurmanMarch 18, 2016
    Italian beef + cake shake!
  • Andrew T.
    Andrew ThomasJanuary 10, 2014
    Everything is great
  • John D.heart icon on user image
    John DanahySeptember 6, 2015
    Chicago style hot dogs and cheese fries!!
  • Kate M.
    Kate MurphyMay 11, 2013
    Italian beef with sweet and hot!
  • Eric R.
    Eric RichmondJuly 22, 2013
    Chicago Dog + Italian Beef Sandwich + Sm Fries == A Good Time
  • Jim C.
    Jim CMay 21, 2013
    Don't eat on the patio if it's near closing. They'll lock you out there. You'll have to jump the planters to leave. Thanks a lot, assholes
  • Jason R.heart icon on user image
    Jason RayAugust 9, 2014
    A little overrated, but a must on your first trip to Chicago
  • Brigitte B.heart icon on user image
    Brigitte BrunaSeptember 26, 2015
    Chicago dog is great!
  • Chris P.
    Chris PhennerJuly 8, 2019
    For the Italian Beef newbie
  • Ben B.
    Ben BlakeDecember 14, 2011
    Great atmosphere! Grab a dog and just people watch.
  • Marcela M.heart icon on user image
    Marcela MarquesSeptember 30, 2015
    The best dogs in town!
  • LaShon A.
    LaShon AnthonyNovember 9, 2011
    They have the best italian sausage combos in the city.
  • 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.
  • Lisa K.
    Lisa KJune 25, 2014
    ITALIAN BEEEEF is where it's at.
  • CouponTrade
    CouponTradeAugust 3, 2011
    We like the chopped salads, the hotdogs and the shakes.
  • @steveGOgreen
    @steveGOgreenFebruary 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Itailian Beef - Best Beef around!
  • Fatima A.heart icon on user image
    Fatima AJuly 24, 2016
    Hotdogs. All the way.
  • Brandon L.heart icon on user image
    Brandon LeeJanuary 28, 2018
    I'm gonna start a war... But dog > Italian beef
  • Catarina L.
    Catarina LaiAugust 15, 2014
    leave room for CHEESE FRIES
  • Matthew B.heart icon on user image
    Matthew BreuerOctober 9, 2022
    Truly deranged energy indoors
  • Felicia J.
    Felicia JacksonNovember 29, 2013
    Great food and great prices.
  • Nick F.heart icon on user image
    Nick FruendtOctober 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    BEEF BABY, and chocolate cake shake no doubt
  • deacon k.
    deacon koncFebruary 4, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    3 words: breaded chicken sandwich
  • Ionuţ O.heart icon on user image
    Ionuţ OpreaApril 12, 2019
    Great hamburgers
  • Chester B.
    Chester BeltowskiMarch 23, 2013
    Get the Chocolate Cake Shake.
  • Tristyn H.
    Tristyn HeldtApril 13, 2011
    I love the grilled tuna sandwich. It's actually a tuna steak!
  • Missy S.heart icon on user image
    Missy SmilerJanuary 8, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    The chocolate cake and the chocolate cake shake are super delicious!
  • Dave N.
    Dave NathanMay 26, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    If u want to feel better about your unhealthy Portillo's, get a plain baked potato from Barnelli's instead of fries.
  • Hugo H.heart icon on user image
    Hugo HumbertoOctober 3, 2015
    Best hot dog in town
  • Vincent H.
    Vincent Hames-FrazierFebruary 1, 2012
    Get the onion rings. Best I've ever had
  • Lynn T.heart icon on user image
    Lynn TubalinalDecember 8, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Cheese fries and strawberry milkshakes! Yum!
  • David D.
    David DiGregorioJune 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Add chili to your dog and don't forget the fries. The best!
  • Önder E.heart icon on user image
    Önder ErsanMarch 29, 2018
    İtalian beef süper
  • J D.
    J DruniMay 15, 2014
    Good hot dog. Did not blow me mind, though.
  • John M.
    John MorrisonMarch 29, 2014
    The fries are great.
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