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Portillo's Hot Dogs

Hot Dog Joint and Diner$$$$
Merrillville
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    Emily K.
    "The Italian beef and cheese fries are to DIE for!!"(12 Tips)
    Makiya N.
    "Beef and cheddar croissants are to die for....yummy :)"(4 Tips)
    Doug D.
    "Chocolate cake shake has chunks of cake and frosting"(4 Tips)
    Shelley G.
    "Best cheese fries ever and do not skip the chocolate cake!"(12 Tips)
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  • Doug D.heart icon on user image
    Doug DrummondOctober 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Beef is fabulous and to change it up, try the cheese burger once, you won't regret it. Chocolate cake shake has chunks of cake and frosting in it, decadent and a MUST order. Try the beef tamale!
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  • Jonathan F.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan FerreraNovember 28, 2015
    Portillo's everywhere seem consistent. I usually eat around the Chicago area, so I was surprised to find one in Indiana. It's a welcome stop just off the highway.
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  • Rebekah J.
    Rebekah JaneMarch 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best chocolate cake on Earth! The fries and hot dogs are also really yummy. My hubby and I always go to Portillo's when in the Chicago area.
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  • Lindsay P.
    Italian beef dipped with extra gravy of course, if you're feeling hungry. For something light, the Chop Salad is the best salad on the planet.
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  • Todd M.heart icon on user image
    Todd MerchantOctober 2, 2015
    Order the Big Beef, dipped, with both kinds of peppers. The chocolate cake (shake) are decadent and life-changing.
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  • Richard R.
    Richard RaeSeptember 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Maxwell St. Polish is excellent! Big, char-grilled, caramelized onions, mustard- better than their regular (but excellent) hot dog!
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  • Lisa S.heart icon on user image
    Lisa StackSeptember 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything is GREAT! But my favs are beef & cheddar croissant, chocolate cake & cheese fries!
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  • Joe C.heart icon on user image
    Joe CMarch 14, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    It's ALL good. Italian Beef, Fries, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, shakes, B e e r !!
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  • jiresellheart icon on user image
    jiresellAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    What's better than a Chicago dog and Krinkle cut fries! Get a tamale too, they're delicious!
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  • Tasmine L.heart icon on user image
    Tasmine LukashikMay 4, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Best pave ever for a Chicago Hot dog! Does are amazing as well!
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  • Emily K.
    Emily KoontzJanuary 15, 2019
    The Italian beef and cheese fries are to DIE for!! So good!! 😍
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  • Spike D.
    Spike DappaOctober 26, 2014
    I've been coming here a long time they have great food but I've never repossess the car out of the slot now once that's kind of weird
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  • Shawn K.heart icon on user image
    Shawn KreczmerSeptember 29, 2018
    It’s a Hot Dog, America’s favorite food. They are the best anywhere in N.W. Indiana.
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  • Katrina D.
    Katrina DemlowJuly 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    You can purchase the beef to take home and cook! Good for those of us who just stop here off the highway!!
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  • Heatherheart icon on user image
    HeatherJuly 14, 2017
    I haven't had anything I haven't I didn't think was amazing here!
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  • Sarah L.
    Sarah Loster-MannApril 29, 2014
    Great food and super fast service even though it was crazy busy.
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  • Linda J.
    Linda JonesApril 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Beef sandwiches , chili dogs and hotdogs.... You can't go wrong here !!!!
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  • Christopher C.
    Christopher ClineJanuary 30, 2014
    Get the "Combo"... an Italian sausage covered in Italian beef... can't go wrong.
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  • Richard R.
    Richard RaeJuly 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    More than just dogs! The char-grilled burgers are fantastic, and the fries are perfection!
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  • Chris W.
    Chris WaughApril 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Need a pit stop before or after driving thru Chicago? The Italian beef is where it's at!
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  • Jennifer
    JenniferMarch 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Beef dry side of gravy strawberry shortcake and cake shake there is nothing better than that!
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  • Em E.
    Em EnMay 15, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The beef and cheddar croissant is amazing! Make sure to get hot and mild peppers.
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  • Alex W.
    Alex WojciechowskiApril 19, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    If I had the stomach to handle everything on the menu in one sitting, I would...
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  • Brenda J.heart icon on user image
    Brenda JohnsonDecember 23, 2015
    Love the chicken Caesar salad
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  • Steve T.
    Steve ThomsonMay 1, 2019
    I’ve been twice and was disappointed. Staff is hyped for the show, so much so that they forget sauces and parts of order. Mediocre food at best. I’m not a fan like everyone else and I love food.
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  • Desiree J.heart icon on user image
    Desiree JohnsonDecember 6, 2012
    Get the bacon cheese burger with cheese fries & a shake to wash it all down...
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  • Valerie T.heart icon on user image
    Valerie TateSeptember 10, 2018
    The portobello mushroom burger!!! Not bad at all.
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  • Bryan K.
    Bryan KellyApril 30, 2015
    Just passing through town and happen to hit this place up. Great atmosphere.
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  • Shelley G.
    Shelley Grant-SharkeyJanuary 27, 2012
    Best cheese fries ever and do not skip the chocolate cake! Yum!
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  • Will B.heart icon on user image
    Will BaltzJuly 24, 2015
    Italian Beef sandwich and cheese fries!
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  • Tana B.heart icon on user image
    Tana BabcockMarch 9, 2016
    The polish is quite tasty!
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  • Sarah A.
    Sarah AnnFebruary 26, 2013
    The chopped salad is the greatest thing ever created!
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  • Matt K.heart icon on user image
    Matt KirtsMay 27, 2013
    Italian beef and cheese fries are AMAZING!!!!!!!!
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  • Johnny S.heart icon on user image
    Johnny SenninFebruary 16, 2013
    Only order the veggie sandwich if you're a true vegetarian. It's an acquired taste
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  • Christine M.heart icon on user image
    Christine McDanielDecember 7, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Highly recommend the cheese fries, always a must
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  • Carrie K.
    Carrie KobbMarch 25, 2012
    Don't leave without getting the Italian Strawberry Shortcake!
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  • Jude I.
    Jude IbeJanuary 19, 2014
    Get the chocolate cake shake
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  • Sarah L.
    Sarah LewisJuly 6, 2012
    The chocolate cake is a must have!
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  • Erika M.heart icon on user image
    Erika MartinMay 1, 2015
    Italian beef is the best!
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  • Meghan L.heart icon on user image
    Meghan LaMountainDecember 9, 2014
    Decent Chicago style dogs for a chain
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  • Joy S.heart icon on user image
    Joy SerbinJune 19, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great food quick
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  • Makiya N.
    Makiya NorrisAugust 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Beef and cheddar croissants are to die for....yummy :)
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  • Ari
    AriJuly 24, 2013
    I love the beef & cheddar crossiant SMH
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  • Ryan U.
    Ryan UdovichSeptember 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    This place has the BEST French fries I have ever had!!!
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  • Scott W.
    Scott WilderJuly 20, 2013
    Two words: Cheese Fries
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  • Dawn B.heart icon on user image
    Dawn BrewerSeptember 29, 2013
    Cheese fries are divine!
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  • Pano T.
    Pano TheodoratosOctober 7, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Beef sandwiches and hot dogs.
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  • Max M.heart icon on user image
    Max MoellerDecember 28, 2016
    Delicious Portillos
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  • Brian S.
    Brian SadowskiSeptember 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get your burger cut in half, it's easier to eat. Yum...
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  • David W.heart icon on user image
    David WeathersbyOctober 21, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Love the fries!
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