Portillo’s is an American fast-casual restaurant chain located in the Chicago area that is specialized in serving Chicago-style meals such as Italian Beef, Maxwell Street Polish, and hot dogs.

People love to eat at Portillo’s and keep coming, again and again, thanks to the tasty food served there and the great customer service.

In the table below you will find the latest Portillo’s menu prices.

 

Food Size Price

Char-Broiled Burgers

Hamburger   $4.89
Cheeseburger   $5.39
Double Hamburger   $7.29
Double Cheeseburger   $8.29
Bacon Hamburger   $5.79
Bacon Cheeseburger   $6.29
Bacon Double Hamburger   $7.99
Bacon Double Cheeseburger   $9.19

Beef-n-Sausage Sandwiches

Italian Beef Sandwich   $5.79
Big Beef Sandwich   $7.49
Char Grilled Maxwell Street Polish Sausage   $4.49
Char Grilled Polish Sausage   $4.49
Char-Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwich   $4.69
Combo Beef & Char-Grilled Italian Sausage   $6.69
Big Beef Combo   $9.89
Beef-n-Cheddar Croissant   $5.79
Cup Of Beef   $4.79

Chicken

Char Broiled Chicken Sandwich   $4.79
Char Broiled Chicken Croissant   $5.19
Breaded Chicken Sandwich   $4.79
Breaded Chicken Croissant   $5.19
Chicken Tenders (4 Piece)   $3.99
Chicken Tenders (6 Piece)   $5.89

Hot Dogs & Chili

Hot Dog   $2.99
Chili Cheese Dog   $3.59
Char Grilled Maxwell Street Polish Sausage   $4.49
Char-Grilled Polish Sausage   $4.49
Jumbo Hot Dog   $3.49
Jumbo Chili Cheese Dog   $3.99
Bowl of Chili   $3.99

Other Sandwiches

Breaded Whitefish Sandwich   $5.59
Cold Veggie Croissant   $2.69
Veggie Hot Dog   $0.99

Sides, Fries & Onion Rings

French Fries Large $2.59
French Fries Small $1.99
Tamale   $2.29
Gravy Bread   $1.89
Chicken Tenders 4 Piece   $3.99
Chicken Tenders 6 Piece   $5.89
Chicken Noodle Soup   $3.89
Bowl Of Chili   $3.99
House Bread Full Loaf $1.59
House Bread Half Loaf $1.29
Lemon Poppyseed Muffin   $0.79
Side of Italian Sausage   $3.69
Sweet Peppers   $0.69
Hot Peppers   $0.69
Cheese Sauce   $0.99
Bacon Strips   $0.99
BBQ Sauce   $0.00
Bread- French Bread Piece   $0.99
Butter Packet   $0.00
Celery Salt   $0.00
Cheese-American Slice   $0.69
Cheese-Shredded Cheddar Cheese   $0.69
Cheese-Shredded Mozzerella Cheese   $0.69
Gravy   $0.00
Honey Mustard   $0.00
Dressing-Ranch Dressing   $0.29
Dressing- Caesar Dressing   $0.29
Dressing- Chipotle Ranch Dressing   $0.29
Dressing-House Dressing   $0.29
Lettuce   $0.00
Ketchup Packets   $0.00
Mustard Packets   $0.00
Mayonnaise Packets   $0.00
Grilled Onions   $0.00
Chopped Onions   $0.00
Pepper Packets   $0.00
Red Onions   $0.00
Peppers-Sport Peppers   $0.00
Peppers-Hot Oil   $0.00
Pickle Spear   $0.00
Pickle Chips   $0.00
Salt Packets   $0.00
Relish   $0.00
Tomatoes   $0.00
TarTar Sauce   $0.00

Salads

Chopped Salad   $7.59
Caesar Salad   $5.29
Caesar Salad (Chicken)   $6.69
Caesar Salad (Hot Grilled Chicken)   $7.29

Desserts

Strawberry Shortcake   $3.59

Drinks & Shakes

Bottle Of Coke   $2.29
Bottle Of Diet Coke   $2.29
Bottle Of Sprite   $2.29
Bottle of Barq’s Root Beer   $2.29
Bottle of San Pellegrino   $2.39
Bottle Of Water   $1.59
Iced Tea Large $2.39
Iced Tea Small $1.99
Soft Drink Large $2.39
Soft Drink Small $1.99
Cup of Coffee   $1.49
Milk   $1.49
Hot Chocolate   $1.59
Hot Tea   $1.39
Chocolate Cake Shake Large $4.69
Chocolate Cake Shake Small $3.89
Shake Large $3.89
Shake Small $3.29
Malt Large $3.99
Malt Small $3.39

Brand History

Portillo's menu itemsThe story of Portillo’s restaurant starts back in 1963, when Dick Portillo invested all of his savings, more exactly $1,100, on a hot dog stand. At first, he was struggling, but with time the company expanded and now there are multiple locations.

In the beginning, the restaurant was named The Dog House but it was renamed Portillo’s in 1967.  By the early 1970s, there were many Portillo’s restaurants opened and so Portillo realized that his business has something special to offer. Also, he was inspired by his experience in the U.S. Marine Corps and adopted four core principles for his restaurant: cleanliness, quality, attitude, and service.

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It seems that the secret of Portillo’s success is the combination of those four elements with the environment pleasant to the senses, fast lines, and good food.

In its early days, Portillo’s menu included the Chicago staples such as the Italian beef, the Vienna Beef hot dog, the Polish sausages, and the Italian sausages. With time salads, fish, chicken, and a prized chocolate cake created by Portillo’s daughter-in-law were all introduced to the menu.

Nowadays there are 67 restaurants in a few states from America. The restaurant expanded also outside of its native Illinois, in states like Indiana and Florida.

Our review

There are Portillo’s restaurants that offer their customers intimate seating, but there are also diner-styled locations that are able to accommodate a lot of guests at one table.

The meals served at Portillo’s are very tasty and offer the guests the best of Illinois in terms of food.

If you are going for the first time to a Portillo’s restaurant and don’t know what to choose from their menu it is recommended to order the baby back ribs. As for the drinks, the malts, smoothies, and shakes are some of the bests.

Portillo’s restaurant received almost all-positive reviews from its customers. They are satisfied with the customer service and the food.

Portillo’s FAQs

At what time does Portillo’s open?

In general Portillo’s opens at 10:30 a.m. every day of the week. However, it depends on the location and it is recommended to verify this information on their official website.

At what time does Portillo’s close?

Portillo’s restaurants close anywhere between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., depending on the location. You should check the schedule of the location you are interested in on their website before going.

Does the Polish sausage served at Portillo’s contain pork or beef?

The sausages served at Portillo’s contains both pork and beef.

Are the Jumbo hot dogs and the hot dogs made of 100% beef?

Yes, the hot dogs are made of beef and their casing is sheep and the Jumbo hot dogs do not have a casing.

What does a Chicago style hot dog contain?

A Chicago-style hot dog made with everything contains a steamed poppy seed bun, mustard, sport peppers, relish, kosher pickle, celery salt, sliced red ripe tomatoes, and freshly chopped onions.

Does Portillo’s have plain buns for their hot dogs?

No, Portillo’s uses only poppy seed buns for their hot dogs.

Does Portillo’s have a vegan menu?

Unfortunately, Portillo’s does not have a vegan menu, but you can modify any of your salads and remove the meat or cheese. Also, at certain locations, you can order pastas and a Portobello sandwich.

Does Portillo’s have gluten-free buns or pasta?

Unfortunately, Portillo’s does not offer gluten free pastas or breads, but you can order the items without a bun or as a nudie.

What type of fish does Portillo’s use for their fish sandwich?

Portillo’s uses the bread whitefish Haddock for their fish sandwich.

Is the Gorgonzola cheese and the mascarpone cheese pasteurized?

Yes, both Gorgonzola and Mascarpone cheese are pasteurized.

Does Portillo’s have a kids’ menu?

Unfortunately, Portillo’s does not have a kids’ menu, but their menu includes very kid-friendly food items such as chicken tenders, hot dogs and cheese fries.

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