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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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  • Marcos F.
    Marcos FJanuary 31, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Beef sausage combo
  • Gerardo V.
    Gerardo ValerdiNovember 13, 2013
    Cake shake all day everyday
  • Rachel R.
    Rachel RagerOctober 28, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Best onion rings EVER. The cheese fries are the hangover cure.
  • Maggie J.
    Maggie JimAugust 22, 2011
    Best Italian beef sandwich - love it. Read more
  • Mike B.
    Mike BoudetAugust 5, 2011
    Good place to try your first Chicago dog
  • Gabriel A.
    Gabriel AlcalaJune 15, 2013
    Chocolate eclair cake fiiiire
  • Jeremy B.
    Jeremy BurkeJanuary 13, 2012
    The greatest place for Red Froggers to eat lunch... real talk
  • Sinem O.heart icon on user image
    Sinem OkumusMarch 11, 2015
    Jumpo hot dog
  • @jayelarex
    @jayelarexMay 22, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Italian Beef and Sausage combo.
  • Mindy N.
    Mindy NghiemMay 18, 2013
    Try the Hot Dog
  • Matt F.
    Matt FlemingNovember 23, 2012
    Hot beef is the best.
  • Thomas T.
    Thomas TaylorOctober 16, 2011
    This beef-n-cheddar croissant is speaking to my soul right now! Lol.
  • Miss Â.
    Miss ÂnneDecember 28, 2013
    Um.. Chocolate cake shake FTW?!
  • Jen H.
    Jen HoffmanAugust 19, 2011
    Open late and GREAT food!
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingJanuary 21, 2011
    Try the Beef Polish w/ Grilled Onions
  • We Fix B.
    We Fix Bad CreditAugust 13, 2013
    Great food!!!!!
  • Diego G.heart icon on user image
    Diego GomezFebruary 8, 2013
    Loved this place...
  • Amy P.
    Amy PriestleyJanuary 30, 2013
    Chicago dog! Yum yum.
  • Abeer
    AbeerFebruary 27, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    CHOCOLATE CAKE SHAKE 😋
  • Chuq Y.
    Chuq YangMarch 5, 2011
    Count the stars on the ceiling. But keep your mouth closed. Otherwise you'll look dumb.
  • Dani P.
    Dani PatarazziJune 29, 2010
    Chopped salad is the best. Chocolate cake is amazing!
  • BetsyM
    BetsyMAugust 23, 2011
    Don't waste your time with such health foods as a "wrap" or "salad." though good, this is the place for beef and burgers.
  • Molly R.heart icon on user image
    Molly ReppenAugust 13, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Chopped salad.
  • Juli A.heart icon on user image
    Juli Andresen- HowardNovember 17, 2014
    Ummm everything.
  • Greg T.
    Greg TedescoJuly 27, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    I put cheddar cheese on a Polish..stay tuned for a recap
  • Marcidukes
    MarcidukesAugust 23, 2011
    Best hotdogs evss..and i actually hate eating those :o
  • Luis E.
    Luis EspinosaMarch 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The Best hog dog in Chicago!!!
  • Mike M.
    Mike MahiApril 19, 2012
    Try the onion rings.
  • Andrew F.
    Andrew FoxcroftSeptember 27, 2010
    Get a beef dog with everything. Outstanding!
  • Chris C.
    Chris CannavoMarch 2, 2012
    Chili Dog is amazing.
  • Maria C.
    Maria CastellanosMarch 19, 2011
    Try the hot dog really tasty
  • @MsNycole
    @MsNycoleMarch 14, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Breaded chicken sandwhich and cheese fries are the way to go!!
  • Nicole B.
    Nicole BellJuly 5, 2011
    Italian beef! Spicy! Get it!!
  • Dereck A.
    Dereck AyalaJuly 29, 2011
    Get the chili cheese dog!
  • Patrik J.
    Patrik JensenJuly 8, 2011
    A visit in Chicago isn't complete without a visit here!
  • Liliana S.
    Liliana SJanuary 17, 2011
    Italian beef is what's up! And chocolate cake!!!!
  • Nicole B.
    Nicole BernardFebruary 26, 2012
    Best chocolate cake ever.
  • C-stackz S.
    Try the ribs
  • VJC
    VJCSeptember 22, 2013
    Sooooo good
  • Dmitriy S.
    Dmitriy SNovember 9, 2010
    I LOVE the Chicken Crossant Sandwich!
  • Dr. T
    Dr. TMarch 12, 2013
    Good Hot dogs
  • sellputs
    sellputsSeptember 27, 2013
    state fair crowd
  • Kurt A.
    Kurt AndersonFebruary 5, 2010
    Italian beef is the best here.
  • Ferro B.
    Ferro BoydFebruary 14, 2010
    Call in your order ahead and pick it up at the drive-thru.
  • EJ E.
    EJ EspoApril 23, 2013
    Chicago Staple!
  • Annette
    AnnetteJuly 25, 2010
    Eating a hot dog here is like eating a pizza in Italy; they're that good.
  • Dave N.
    Dave NathanApril 14, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Italian beef ordered this way "big beef dipped with hot peppers"
  • Ricardo L.heart icon on user image
    Ricardo LucianoJanuary 14, 2017
    I expected more from this Hot Dogs
  • Jenn
    JennSeptember 7, 2011
    Best. Chocolate Cake. EVER!!
  • Kelli R.
    Kelli RecipsJune 9, 2024
    This place sux. They don't know how to take your order.
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