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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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chili cheese dogs
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Luciano RochaMarch 8, 2020
🌭 and blue moon.
Alex FlisMarch 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Mint chocolate shake during March!
Nate EllisApril 21, 2011
You have to order the chocolate cake. Sooo Goood :)
Ricky RicardoMarch 6, 2014
The salads are nice
Kelly 🍰July 14, 2013
Hot dog. Chili. Cheese fries. DONE.
Elephant DroidJanuary 31, 2011
Been here 5+ times
I saw a chick order the jumbo dog. Oddly she asked them to hold the bun. Hmm. One bite. Very peculiar.
Abby GundlerSeptember 9, 2012
Onion rings are amazing!!!! :D
alonso HernandezMarch 30, 2015
Not a real fan of the hot dogs but the penne al'arrabbiata was good... Not the best service
Giovina RomandineApril 9, 2014
Great beef sandwiches!
@jayelarexFebruary 1, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Go at random times to avoid the lines.
Mindy NghiemMay 18, 2013
Try the chocolate cake shake
Kevin TMarch 30, 2016
Mmm Italian beef sandwiches...
Valeria LauraAugust 25, 2013
I'll never forget those French fries
Huggi WorldNovember 7, 2011
Try the Double bacon cheeseburger and fries - #Great #Filling #Char-broiled
Scott StrattenApril 30, 2010
Beef sammich, wet or dry, both heaven. Haven't eaten 9" of beef since putting myself through college
Ibialis ValdesFebruary 17, 2014
The best italian beef
CHE Tours & ChartersFebruary 18, 2014
Great for lunch!
Leslie WernerFebruary 12, 2013
The only place I miss when I leave Chicago.
Ale AleMay 16, 2018
JUMBO HOT DOG
gavin rMarch 23, 2013
the disneyland of hot dog joints.
Eric McCarleyJune 4, 2012
Must Stop Here!!! Cant leave Chicago without getting a hotdog.
Alex IoannouFebruary 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Damn good cheeseburgers!
Kat MillerJuly 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great street food.
Jeff SchmitzAugust 3, 2015
Italian beef!!!!
Karla CAugust 23, 2011
Been here 5+ times
You HAVE to get the chocolate cake!!!!!!
toluSeptember 3, 2013
Beer is good here too
Nic BerryOctober 2, 2014
Chocolate cake shake!!!
stacer25sApril 29, 2010
whatever you do.. do not park at the Walgreens across the street.. there are parking lot stalkers and they WILL tow your car .. $170 bucks later.
Becky McConnellNovember 2, 2010
Portillo's has the greatest sweet peppers in the entire world.
CHRIS PFebruary 15, 2014
Big Beef/ sweet peppers
Cindy KuehlApril 8, 2011
Drink beer from the large schooner. Its life-changing.
Posh Knot BridalJuly 26, 2016
Hot dogs!!!
Mindy NghiemMay 18, 2013
Try the Onion Rings
Mary GazzeMay 28, 2010
This place is known for the hot dogs, but the Italian beef sandwich is divine!
Pedro AssumpcaoDecember 19, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Italian Beef always good
Benjamin CohenDecember 13, 2010
Been here 50+ times
get the chocolate cake shake. very very very good.
Romily BridgesFebruary 16, 2016
Italian Beef, wet
Dave BortzJuly 15, 2016
Italian Beef
Janel Greo AbadApril 21, 2011
Pasta is expensive but well worth it!
Enrique VasquezAugust 16, 2011
Wow the beef combo and there pasta mmmmmmmmm
Kellee RobinsonJanuary 27, 2013
Much more than a hot dog joint!!!
Gabrielle RosasSeptember 27, 2014
Cake. Shake. That is all.
Carlos UlateOctober 11, 2013
Fettuccine Carbonara rocks!
Craig WaltripApril 5, 2019
Two different pickup points is crazy. Food good but not great.
P LJuly 4, 2014
Ribs. Hot dogs.
Teri GidwitzMarch 18, 2010
Love the BBQ Chicken Salad but get the dressing on the side. They're heavy handed.
Rachel RagerOctober 28, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Best onion rings EVER. The cheese fries are the hangover cure.
Marcos FJanuary 31, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Beef sausage combo
Yum KSeptember 28, 2014
Chilly Cheese Dog!
Michael SheehanAugust 9, 2011
Hot dog, steamed, mustard/relish/sportpeppers/onions........do it!

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