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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
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    The experts at Eater and Explore Chicago recommend this place
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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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  • Sunshine V.
    Sunshine VargasMarch 8, 2012
    Love the burgers...mmm
  • John R.
    John ReigerSeptember 6, 2011
    Hotdogs + fries + cake shake = bliss!!!
  • Réjane T.
    Réjane TSeptember 9, 2011
    Fantastic chopped salad!!
  • Josh V.
    Josh VAugust 5, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Chocolate cake shake. That's all you need.
  • Paige K.
    Paige KrzyskoAugust 28, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Cheese fries here are to die for.
  • Gerardo V.
    Gerardo ValerdiFebruary 13, 2013
    Cake shake FTW!
  • Sandra E.
    Sandra EnglandJune 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Whats not good here
  • Jose Antonio E.heart icon on user image
    Jose Antonio EspinalDecember 12, 2015
    Don't know what is the fuss about the hot dogs. Not impressed...
  • Jennifer W.
    Jennifer WascoAugust 13, 2010
    The italian beef was really good!
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    bunnieAugust 28, 2013
    Ordered a Chicago dog. Don't understand the hype.
  • Brandy B.
    Brandy BApril 28, 2011
    Great hot-dog!! Made a North Carolinians day!!
  • Alison
    AlisonAugust 2, 2010
    Chocolate cake is moist and amazing.
  • Meowser K.
    Meowser KatNovember 17, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Itailian Beef in Chicago!
  • Carolyn A.
    Carolyn AndersonApril 28, 2012
    i love portillo"s
  • Hailey T.
    Hailey TursoSeptember 17, 2011
    try the mostacolli!
  • Trevor S.
    Trevor SFebruary 18, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Bummer, they changed personnel at the drive-thru. Now it's a total cluster
  • Rod C.
    Rod CortezJuly 23, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    You are not a true Chicagoan if you have never been to Portillos!
  • Darius K.
    Darius KellyAugust 19, 2012
    BIG BEEF!!!!
  • LaToya J.
    LaToya JonesAugust 4, 2013
    Some good eating
  • @jayelarex
    @jayelarexAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Don't go during tourist times. The lines are terrible.
  • Dane B.
    Dane BennettJanuary 1, 2012
    Number 1 is always last
  • John P.
    John PhanApril 30, 2013
    They will not accept your ID for alcohol if the ID is not horizontal no matter the age.
  • sean f.
    sean foleyNovember 28, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Dragging it through the garden!
  • Dave P.
    Dave PiperMay 22, 2012
    Beef n cheddar
  • Debbie W.
    Debbie WistermanApril 4, 2011
    Chopped salad is amazing!!!!
  • @MrMichaelFarah
    @MrMichaelFarahMarch 25, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Best drive-thru salad you'll ever have
  •  Deon P.
     Deon ParconMarch 4, 2012
    Cheap and delucioso
  • Stephanie W.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie Winkler-RaymondDecember 30, 2017
    Very slow service. Took over 10 minutes to get 3 plain hot dogs during a slow time.
  • Faune H.
    Faune HillFebruary 13, 2011
    The fries are crinkle cut.
  • Tamika R.
    Tamika RilesSeptember 16, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    Bathroom smells decent but a lil dirty
  • Paul -.heart icon on user image
    Paul ---October 22, 2016
    Lovable tourist trap
  • Liz S.
    Liz SchwartzJanuary 17, 2010
    You'd never know they have the best chocolate cake in town!
  • Brentheart icon on user image
    BrentJuly 25, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Make it nasty!
  • @jayelarex
    @jayelarexMarch 29, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Maxwell Street Polish.
  • Brenda W.
    Brenda WinttersFebruary 9, 2010
    Get the Chocalate Cake!! It's ORGAZMIC! ;)
  • Raksha R.
    Raksha RavikumarFebruary 26, 2014
    No vegetarian dog options? Sad day.
  • Ron W.
    Ron WillisOctober 24, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Chopped salad and fries please
  • Adrie U.
    Adrie UpahFebruary 18, 2010
    Choc cake shake is my favorite dessert ever!!
  • Maria G.
    Maria GMay 25, 2012
    Good shakes
  • Chuq Y.
    Chuq YangMarch 5, 2011
    Dyson blade hand dryer in the bathroom!
  • Marlonheart icon on user image
    MarlonAugust 17, 2015
    Too hectic. Food is fine.
  • Nate
    NateSeptember 5, 2010
    Eat the Beef and Cheddar.
  • Caitlyn M.
    Caitlyn McCabeFebruary 3, 2010
    The chopped salad is fantastic!!
  • Timothy Z.
    Timothy ZomaDecember 31, 2011
    Bomb ass dogs!
  • Adam G.
    Adam GiraMay 28, 2010
    Double burger is heaven.
  • Jasmine D.
    Jasmine DavilaSeptember 18, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    Three words: Chocolate. Cake. Shake.
  • Nicci C.
    Nicci ClaspellFebruary 19, 2012
    I feel like I'm at Disneyland, but not in a good way...
  • Haqga D.
    Haqga DwithaFebruary 11, 2011
    very nice :)
  • Terry B.
    Terry B.February 17, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Moving super slow today
  • Douglas S.
    Douglas SwoopeJune 9, 2011
    Have a dog!
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Portillo's
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St)
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
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Home to America's favorite Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, burgers, salads, and chocolate cake.
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Open until Midnight (Show more)
  • March 29–April 4
  • Mon–Sat
    • 10:00 AM–Midnight
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    • 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
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(312) 587-8910
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