Portillo's

Item: Portillo's
Author: Jacky Runice

Cuisine: American

Price Range: $

10Best Says

The Chicago born and based chain is a smart choice for a snappy Chicago style hot dog, a spiced-just-right Italian beef or combo, better than decent char burgers and really good shakes, malts and chocolate cake. Service is fast, staff gets your order right, prices are low and everything is authentically flavored. Even dieters can find a tasty option at Portillo's - char-broiled chicken or grilled tuna sandwiches and big salads. The locations with a Barnelli's adjunct also offer award-winning ribs and rustic pasta dishes like Chicken al Diavolo and oven-baked spaghetti. Portillo's lures in locals with seasonal specials like an Usinger's Brat Sandwich and Apple Walnut Harvest Salad in autumn.

Address:

100 W. Ontario
Chicago, IL 60654

Phone:

312-587-8910

Website:

portillos.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jacky Runice
Chicago Local Expert

Lunch: "Save room for chocolate cake! The moist cake is sold by the slice, or mixed into a chocolate cake milkshake."

Best for Lunch Because: This is one of the best places in the city and suburbs for Chicago's famous hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches.

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jamie Bartosch
Chicago Local Expert

Group Friendly: "Save room for chocolate cake! Their moist chocolate cake is sold by the slice, or mixed into a chocolate cake milkshake."
Best Value: "Save room for chocolate cake! Their moist chocolate cake with chocolate frosting is sold by the slice, or mixed into their chocolate cake milkshake."

Best for Group Friendly Because: With a group, it's a great place to get a fast, inexpensive and an iconic Chicago lunch.
Recommended as Best Value Because: This is one of the best places in the city to get Chicago's iconic hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches.