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For three star American, try Portillo's Hot Dogs in Chicago. Located in the River North neighborhood, this restaurant is inexpensive. It's known for its hot dogs. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This place features lunch. This restaurant is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first place my friend took me when I moved to Chicago, and it set the pretty high. They have absolutely anything you can imagine: pizza, hot dogs, UNREAL apple pie, burgers, salads,...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Please note - this review is ONLY regarding their drive thru. I love the food but figure a one-star rating would catch some attention amongst all the 4s and 5s.On a few recent visits to Portillos...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dinner on my first day in Chicago. I figured that I would get two of Chicago's food staples in one meal, so I decided to get a Chicago hot dog, an Italian beef sandwich, and a small...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A MUST SEE, MUST EAT Restaurant anytime you visit Chicago! This Chicagoan turned Southern Boy (live in Louisville, KY) craves for Portillo's everytime I get to the Windy City! Go for the Italian Beef...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OoOoOh, my 400th review! With that said, Portillo's offers THE BEST CHILI HOT DOGS EVER. I even got a Portillo's Hot Dogs hat here for free, hehe.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place to get a bite.. I can't get enough of their polish sausage. so damn good. Never dined inside, always do the drive-through and its so funny when all the tourists walk by and are not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have gone in determined to get something other than the italian beef with hot peppers but once at the counter something comes over me and it is the only thing I ever order. They are very very very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally after years of our little dance of destiny my long awaited Portillo's dining experience came to be. My tireless efforts in Chicago hot dog education and training finally prepared me for this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Portillo's makes a solid Chicago-style dog with lots of flavor. My question is, if you're in Chicago, why are you going to the tourist trap spot? Save Portillo's for when you're stuck in the 'burbs...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A classic Chicago tourist spot. Be sure to have a itialian beef with cheese and sweet peppers
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*whispers* Pssst. Portillos has beer. Nothing goes better with an Italian Beef sandwich or a Maxwell Street Polish. And a tall cold one might help you forget the kitschy dA�cor and the bus loads...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work near-by, and sometimes it is a Portillos night. Whether it is due to a long day, totally empty stomach, or just to get away and stuff my face Portillo's does me right. It is all about the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A hot dog it is yes. Quite of a bit of toppings yes. But that's about it, nothing special. A contraption I could have created at costco for $1.50 with a drink included. The Italian Beef, felt like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was it good? Yes. Was it special? No. Was "jumbo" jumbo? Not at all. Would I come back? Sure, my entire meal was about six bucks but I'm disappointed that I'm now left wondering what the diff...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's might have the absolute best polish I've every had, but you can't beat Portillo's for the classic Chicago dog. Space is huge, service is friendly, and the food is consistent. Plus, I LOVE...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made a trip out to the Windy City... and was told that this place is not something to be missed. On the must order list:1. Jumbo dog with everything (minus the onions for me).. Chicago style:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What is not to love about this place? Best beef, dogs, chicken sandwiches, and the chocolate cake in both cake and shake form are out of this world.Hung over, bone sober, whatever your current...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The legendary Chicago Style Hot Dog consists of a poppy bun, relish, a pickle stick and some peppers....excuse my ignorance when I tell you I cannot eat peppers nor pickles...thus 1/2 of my Chicago...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
now this is what i'm talking about! great food at an incredible price!we got here after we walked to xoco and realized that it was closed on a sunday. oops but as bob ross once said, " we don't make...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's the extras that make their hotdogs so special.
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anything less than a five star review of this Chicago staple is probably going to get me death threats, but I'm sorry - I just don't see the appeal. Yes, it's different than anything else I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome dogs. Chicago style as if it needs to be clarified. Second best dogs in town behind Superdawg on the north side. Clearly the best dogs downtown.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Hot Dogs!I now live in Portland, OR and wish I could still eat there. Though, I am now a vegetarian I would maybe consider breaking that for a great Portillo's Hot Dog!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend recommended that I not get my Chicago hot dog fix at the ballparks I was headed to. So, I came here.I had a couple of their dogs with everything, which is mustard, relish, chopped onions,...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The turnstyle door was awesome and I thought this place was going to be memorable. The pictures and the memorobilia was the only great thing that I loved about this place. The burger and hot that I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What is not to like about cheap, tasty, and filling food? Portillos fits the description in what it has to offer: value, quality, and quantity. Every restaurant is themed differently so you will never...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMMMMMMMMMMMMM........it doesn't get any better than this, hot dogs, hamburgers, fries....fast service, yummy, wish we had one in Madison Wisconsin!
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my! This was the second highlight of my trip to Chicago. I am from Kansas... Beef country. Dog's are available but nothing like this.We saw Portillo's on our first day in the city. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
heck yea! quick and delicious chicago dogs! not as good as hot doug's but totally worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's was too far, and the prospect of standing in line forever didn't seem appealing, so we decided to try Portillo's. I really liked this place. Had a traditional redhot (dragged through the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came here twice and i love the italian beef and the chocolate cake milk shake!! just make sure u don't have hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol or you'll end up in the ER hahahahha
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Time/Date: Thursday, 9:30 pmType/Quality: Tastey American hotdogs, sausage, and shakesPrice/Quantity : Good price for the food. The beef and sausage dog is amazing! Its juicy and really tasty. I went...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
poooorrrtyyyoos. mmmmmmm. I could eat here every day, but thank god it's not close to me, or I would honestly be ten pounds fatter, at least. Portillos is the kind of place every chicagoland family...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you need Chicago essence fast, come here. Cheap respectable eats that can start a visit off well. Eating here on a daily basis if I lived here? I think probably not, but nonetheless a good place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What more to say about Portillo's? I almost always get a chili-cheeseburger (and they look at me like I'm nuts when I order it--I have to explain: I want a cheeseburger, with chili on top and skip...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Bad: Italian beef w/ cheese on a croissant, has too much fat. Croissant is soaked with beef juice, causing a sloppy meal. I wish they had asked, if I prefer my bread dipped. It made me want to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service was fast, food was good, fries were tasty. I have no complaints and its a great value for a big city!
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So good, and great prices. Love the interior - they have a vintage car & underwear hanging (as decor). Don't worry, it's a family-friendly joint. :-)
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walked here pretty buzzed and had two hot dogs and fries with cheddar sauce. All were very good, but then again, a late night dog after drinking is always good! I wish I had a chance to revisit. Maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big glass of beer and great tasting hot dogs/italian sausage, what more can you ask for? Cafeteria style setting. Comfortable. Must-go place in Chicago.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. They offer a large variety of stuff at reasonable prices. During my recent trip to Chicago, I ate here twice. Actually wanted to come a third but didn't have the time.Seriously one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can't help but love this Chicago staple.Personally, I've only gone for the Italian Beef with mozzarella, peppers and au jus all over that mo'fo. It's quite possibly the most perfect food -- juicy,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Burger in the cityBest Hot Dog in the CityBest italian beef in the cityAnytime I have a visitor from Chicago, I take them here.A MUST FOR ANY CHICAGO VISITOR. I just wish they had more of them...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mouth started watering as soon as I typed in "Portillo's" in the search field. The Italian beef sandwich was the first Chicago meal I ever had, and I've been in love ever since. I went twice in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My buddy Brian is the Italian beef champion. He takes me to all over the town known as The Wild Onion to find the best Italian Beef at Portillo's. We always eat a large Italian beef dipped in au jus...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Utterly amazing food. Seriously. An asset to Chicago.Tips: Go on Monday / Tuesday for the lightest lunch crowds. Any other day do your best to get there just after 11:30 to avoid the super long lines...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As I survey Italian Beeferies in Chicago, so far, I like Portillo's the best, their hot peppers have the best flavor, plus they have excellent sausages, hot dogs and other Chicago delights, something...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good stuff!!! My first ever Chicago Hotdog and I have to say I'm hooked. Good food at a very fair price. The tiramisu was also tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I thiiiiiiiink..... that I'm going to have to return to Portillo's to give it another try.Someday.Maybe.Can a place that mediocre/ touristy/ "meh" really earn a 4-star average? Really? There was not a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DELISH! I am a native St.Louisan but just recently moved to the chi. I was instantly bombarded with the Portillo's word of mouth...and had to try it for myself. All of my friends were NOT mistaken.I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3rd best beef in chicago.you know ports. it's all magic.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Chicago with an open mind about their hot dogs and pizza. I was majorly disappointed that I didn't have time to try hot dougs, but as a consolation my Chicago relatives suggested I give...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hear ye' Hear ye'. I got fat here off 3 hot dogs and 1 Tiramisu. This place is awesome, and I could literally live here and eat breakfast, lunch and dinner without ever eating anything twice.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The simple chocolate cake they serve made me bump up the rating-I kept seeing people mention this cake, so my 2nd time in I got it-It's a simple cake like Duncan Hines yet won my heart over and made...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since there are already 404 reviews of Portillo's, I realize that this review isn't going to change anyone's worldview. I do, however, want to throw my $0.02 in on the $8.08 already in the Portillo's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I still stand by my statement that the hot dog vendors outside of clubs late at night serve the best hot dogs EVER. Those delicious bacon-wrapped hot dogs covered with everything is sure to satiate...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great menu selection, super fast service and good prices (for being so close to downtown). Plenty of seating and a nice counter/stool for those who want to look out the window (and sneer at the people...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is soooooo good. I wanted to order some to take back on the plane or order then ship to my current residence in VA. This place has the best hot dogs I have ever tasted! They steam your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just had the hot dog, and it was my first Chicago hot dog experience, but I didn't think it was too great. I mean, it came with all of the things typical of a Chicago style hot dog, but Husband got...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Portillo's is a Chicago staple with the hands-down best hot dogs in the world. My favorite is the classic all beef hot dog, served with everything. Barnelli's baked mostaccioli is also superb....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm definitely a big fan of Portillo's. They key is consistency. I've never had bad food there. I live a block away and make Portillo's my choice for dinner on the nights that I don't have anything to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just had a chargrilled chicken croissant...YUM!! Cant believe I've been eating the breaded when I could have been eating this, WAY better!
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM. Chicago-style hotdogs are the best! I had never had one, and now I know what really goes on a hotdog. Pickles, hot peppers, relish... mmmm. And great prices, too!
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place for a quick meal cheap. I had the chili, hot dogs, and cheese fries and wasn't disappointed. The shakes also hit the spot.Biggest recommendation here would be the $5 large beers. Coldest...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Too many reviews here, so I'll make it succinct: Order the Italian beef, cheese fries and chocolate cake. Erupt in lipid-induced ecstasy. Repeat as necessary, whether you're a tourist or native.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I prefer the Barnelli's side, but the burgers are delicious. I came here almost religiously my freshman year of college. Seriously, I came here at least once a week. The food never disappoints me and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, the restaurant's a bit cheesy. But I'd much rather a tourist in the Mag Mile area hit up Portillo's than that spaceship McDonald's across the street or the 8-year-old infested Rainforest Cafe....
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Saturday hangover cure...enough said
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Pooor tillo's! What's all the hype about? Since we moved here in November we've been told we needed to check out Portillo's. We've witnessed the massive amount of cars wrapped around the building in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing better or more I can say about one of my favorite places in the entire world.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great hangover food, Portillo's answers the need after a long morning at the office.3 stars for the price. Portillo's is way too expensive. However, the food fills you up, and is generally pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After walking miles and miles from our hotel to Navy Pier to Michigan Ave. we were looking for a good hot dog spot and came across Portillo's. It did not disappoint. I thought it was a straight up hot...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW great Italian Beef.On a quick lunch stop we were told that we have to try the Italian beef at Portillo's.It was very good, its a Chicago favorite with memorabilia of the Al Capone era, its a fun...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have a Portillo's here in Buena Park, California by Knott's Berry Farm. I'm happy to report, our location is just as good! I kept hearing how I have to go to the original one in Chicago and how...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to get your fix of greasy vittles. Open, gigantic, crazy looking set-up. A good mix of professionals, relaxers, and even teenagers. Need to go back!
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If love came in the form of food-- it would be a Portillos hot dog with everything on it. holy moley I will never move out of this city or else I will die of Portillos withdrawal. legit.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best italian beef sandwich I've ever had (Sorry, Al's). Chocolate shakes I dream about.French fries ALWAYS cooked to crispy perfection.Their chocolate cake is STUPID good. Seriously, the BEST.The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For years I resisted Portillo's. I thought that since it was a chain out in the suburbs that this place was somewhat of a sell out, I have strict opinions that hot dog joints should be rundown and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First of All Let Me Say that Portillo's does have great food but not great pizza.I have had many of the items on their menu but the pizza is quite forgettable. I ordered tomato and basil pizza. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Italian beef...great. "Chicago" dogs...great. Shakes...great. Cheese fries...great. Lunch, Dinner or Bar Time, this is the only place to go.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Must honestly say that nearly everything we have ever tried at Portillo's has been good. Hot Dogs? Some of the best in the city. Hamburgers are without a doubt the best in the city. Shakes? Yes!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, yeah, yeah... Hot dogs. Yeah, yeah, yeah... Beef sammiches. Yeah, yeah, yeah... Cheese fries. Yes, Portillo's has hands down some of my favorite greasy eats like dogs, Italian beefs and cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was pretty late for a place like this to be open downtown, 10:30 or so on a Wednesday night, but they were open, and we were drinking, and we wanted nice greasy grub. He got a hot dog and fries, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummmmm Italian beef was DELICIOUS with hot peppers.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food is just as consistently good as other locations, and quality of getting your order correct is very high. The added bonus of being able to drink beers from huge steins puts this over the top,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. The chili cheese dog and fries was que bueno! Wife got the polish sausage and shake... not as good.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Portillo's is a Chicago staple. If you don't like Portillo's, I might fight you. This review is going to be quick and easy. The cheese fries are spectacular in their simplicity. Portillo's takes a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A trip to Chicago is never complete without a true Chicago style hot dog. Whenever i'm in town, whether it be business or personal, I always go out of my way to try and grab a Chicago dog at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was in Chicago for meetings and needed a hot dog fix. It doesn't get much better than this!
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh god italian beef so sooo good nice chicago dog artery clogging heart malfunctioning totally worth it why did you do this to yourself i had to it was soooo good
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Chicago dogs.GREAT onion rings! Good italian beef. It seemed like every person working there wanted to kill themselves. If you worked there with a constant flow of stupid fat midwestern assholes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say, I love this place. The food is great. Known for their hot dogs, but truth be told I love their burgers. Always super crowded when I go here, but they move things along pretty dang...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here while in Chicago for business.Was looking for a Superdog/Superdawg - but couldn't find any near my office.Walked to Portillo's - man it was big and crazy looking. Lines and people all over...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I popped my Portillo's cherry at 28. No more virgin status here. And, don't worry, lovely. This shall not be a one-night stand. We've formed a lasting bond now. Onion rings and hot dogs on poppy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still terrific. Excellent Chicago Dogs and Chili Dogs. What is a Chicago Dog? All beef frank, bright green relish, 1 dill pickle, hot peppers, celery salt, on a poppy seed bun. They do it the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sold. This is the first place I tried when I went to visit Chicago. As a Californian set in the ways of the traditional ketchup-and-hot dog, I can honestly say I can't go back to that simplicity....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best Italian beef in Chicago. The hot dogs are delicious as well. Good place to gorge on a budget. I ate here right before I went back to school and felt like I was going to have a heart...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was Sunday and so my stand by for Italian Beef sandwiches, Max's, was closed. I was a little concerned about a beef sandwich from a "hot dog" place, but oh so wrong was I. Max's is a lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had to try this place out since it came highly recommended to try out a Chicago-style hot dog. I ordered their Portillo's Chicago Dog and cheddar cheese fries. The Chicago Dog really had a great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy burgers! I went to Portillo's after a recommendation from a friend. It's a great place to grab a quick bite and they have so many options, from pastas, sandwiches to burgers. Needless to say...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best thing about this meal was the chocolate cake shake. Really good! We also had a hot dog with everything and their "famous" Italian Beef sandwich with hot & sweet peppers. Everything was good,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here twice in May for a quick bite to eat. The Chicago-style dogs here were good, and we found the jumbo dog was a worthwhile upgrade from the regular dog for just 30 cents. The hot peppers...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For me, nothing beats a bacon-wrapped dirty-dog on the streets of LA. But Portillo's is a close second.Forget the Buena Park location: it's all about the original in Chi-cah-go. It could've been the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEEFS are great!!! Love the peppers. Great fries!
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Again, I may be biased but Portillo's served up the best Chicago dog I had all weekend. An attempt was made to visit Hot Doug's, but the line was way too long. Maybe I don't know what i'm missing but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT chicago-style hot dog (dog has a snappier texture than most - i like that!!!)Great Italian beef (ordered it wet - it was really wet! once again, I like that, but my lady wasn't too crazy about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i will get in my car and drive the 13 hours it takes to get a hot dog from here. i don't even eat meat anymore, but i will..I WILL eat an italian beef.This place needs to migrate down south so these...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Arriving in Chicago, I checked Yelp to see what to have for lunch. Soon, I was on my way to Portillo's, figuring I'd have a Chicago-style hot dog....but the menu was big and the place was busy, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was good, but when are hot dogs not good?I am a fan of the hot dog with cheese and grilled onions and the fries. Ladies, one hot dog and fries is probably enough for you. I, on the other hand, had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Barely 4 stars. There were two must-eats on my trip to Chicago, a Chicago-style hot dog and Italian beef. I walked to Mr. Beef and found that it was closed (it was Sunday). As a resourceful Yelper, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's getting an extra star purely from a customer service standpoint (see below). I went drive-thru the other day near lunch time...if you've ever been during that time, then you know it's absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Portillos is a cool place that is easy going. You can get a dog (poppy seed bun, beef dog, pickle, tomato, mustard) and some crinkle fries, onion rings (better then the fries) and a beer and be happy....
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Portillo's is a Chicago staple. You can go wrong with this menu. I have to admit the staff is a little rude but I still have it 5 stars because the food is amazing. Tourist love it and Locals...well...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So grateful to have discovered Portillos! In fact, I discovered it this week and have eaten it three times this week. Once driving by, I pointed Portillos out to my friend saying I had heard they had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Portillo's is the ultimate in Chicago comfort food.Go for the Italian Beef, the Chicago-style hot dogs and the cheese fries. Stay for the yummy malts and shakes.Not feeling like "fast food" -- go for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i might have a problem with portillos....lately, i don't know, i just have been thinking about their cheese fries a lot, i guess, and i don't know, i don't know where these feelings come from! get a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got to try Portillo's and I have to admit it's above average fast food (3.5 stars). Well, it's not literally fast food. I went inside and it was a chaotic mess of a madhouse in there. If I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Portillos you have been an infatuation of mine for well over a decade now. Why won't you come and make a home for yourself in Milwaukee too? I miss you on nights I am away.Ambiance: Loud, bustling...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Chicago is supposed to be known for their hotdogs and I have to say, I was utterly disappointed after having this ordinary I can buy and make it myself from the grocery store kind of hotdog.My friend...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I could write yet another lengthy review, but let me break it down for you:Good pricesDelicious food***Great*** cake shakeRoomy and efficient serviceGood place for visitors
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that Portillo's has the best beef in the city. I have never had a bad meal at a Portillo's either. The combos, hot dogs, polish, fires are all good. I even had a salad here once and that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Meat falling off the bone good ribs. Great french fries. Awesome chopped salad. Fantastic grilled hamburgers. I love their vanilla milk shakes and the large size is almost big enough for me. If...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have yet to find a better hot dog in Chicago. Nearly everything else on the menu is outstanding. And they're pretty consistent across all the suburban locations. If you're visiting Chicago and want...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where do I begin. Damn this is some good food!I don't how they managed to do this, but everything on the menu is delish.Salads, desserts, hot dogs etc.I wake in the middle of the night sometimes in a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Something for everyone here, particularly since it combines a Portillos with a Barnelli's Pasta.Greasy, not so-healthy recommendations:Maxwell Street PolishBeef (decent taste, decent size)Beef and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First timer review here. Awesome place! really unique setting for a hotdog place. I mean who makes a big deal out of a hotdog joint? Portillo's apparently does.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty good, but can't say i'm crazy about it. i enjoyed the chicago style hot dogs.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food...really, it is indeed great. It is so good that it is always mobbed and a bit of chaos waiting for your order to come up. There is usually a very obnoxious person shouting out the order...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes you just want to eat a meal that tests the limits of your heart, and when that occasion arises I head to Portillo's. The restaurant itself isn't much different than any other fast food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry Dad, this place just didn't live up to the hype that you created. First off, the building is huge and ridiculously decorated. It was like a food court/museum with odd mannequins scattered around...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is 1 reason Portillo's doesn't get 5 stars- location, location, location. Why I ask is there no Portillo's outside of the loop? Why do I have to either drive into the loop (I do not live or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So you came here to read a funny, useful, or perhaps, even a cool review on Portillos? Maybe, you thought, it would even be.... informative? You might glean a gem or too to tell the rest of your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beef with extra hots.. Thats what this is based on ...Its good..
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay Portillos! Came here for my bday which was so much fun. Nothing beats hanging out with friends eating delicious hot dogs and drinking beer. I'm embarrased to say I had two of their jumbo hot dogs...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars! I would be 5 but the drive thru is a mess! If you ever come to chicago, this is the place to go. Now, if I was you, i would go and click the "useful" review button quite yet. As most of my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any hot dog that comes with a full size dill pickle on it (amongst other things) is the kind of hot dog I'd bring home to Mama. Also, I love crinkle fries.Great, plus the people who make the food make...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid drunk food. Incredibily unhealthy but tasty. A good introduction to Chicago cuisine. By the way, does Chicago even have healthy food stuffs? I only ate greasy deep dish pizzas, Chicago style...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Shit Chicago wanna be food served by bitches coming to their second job after work at the DMV or Post Office.I like shit food, TWO STARS!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always go and order off the beaten path.Instead of ordering the "original" chi dog, which looked amazing, I asked for beef with onions, ketchup and mustard. Pretty damn good! Fries were un-memorable...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I come home to Chi-town its straight to one of my two comfort foods White Castles or Portillos. Whitey one-bites I've had since I was a kid, they never change.Portillos actually has the best...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its like a one-stop shop for all foods "Chicago." It even has a sort of festive decorating theme on the interior to really get you in the spirit.Between my mother and I, we sampled the italian beef...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm afraid I just didn't get it. I found the experience of buying lunch here really stressful. The queue staff were pretty rude - it was INSANELY busy being the first time the sun had come out so I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So while in Chicago for a few days, I decided to hit up the famous Portillo's Hot Dogs. I have always avoided this place because it is Tourist Central. Nevertheless I visited the giant street food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Polish sausage and Italian beef. Do not sleep on it.They are super fast and they don't forget the extra grease on the bag. Cobb salad and cheese fries on the side. Must do if you are in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As opposed to other reviews on here, I think the drive thru is extremely efficient, considering the line stretches out to the street. Expect to wait around 10-15 minutes. Try the Chili-dog, as the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
318 reviews on Yelp and I bet 300 of them have never set foot inside Portillo's.Why? Because every human being in Chicago seems to order at their drive thru! I waited FOR-EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting lunch spot with a mix of locals and tourists. Classic Chicago hot dogs and beef sandwiches.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would like to take this moment to bear you my testimony that I have had no better Italian sausage then at Portillos, and am convinced there is none the world over! This is a staple institution in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly the best hot dogs the world has to offer.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything they serve is delicious. Even though Portillo's started as a hot dog stand, the italian beef & burgers are much better. Chocolate cake is rich but spectacular. Service is great. No reason...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh... I ordered a Italian sausage and I thought that it was ok, the bun was really good, the fries were fine, but after like 2 minutes the bun was soaked in grease (by this i mean when i would try...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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while known mostly for its dogs and italian beef...don't shy away from a true flame broiled cheesburger. The fries can't be beat
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Order a chocolate cake shake, and a hot dog. That's all you need to know. Both were fantastic and very flavorful. A cake shake really is just like drinking cake.It's just really great, simple,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No stop in Chicago will be complete without stopping in for some of their delicious comfort food. On the menu for me was Grade A Idaho potatoe french fries, Big Beef Sandwich with sweet peppers and a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Portillo's is such a simple place, but the food is really tasty. Not to sure this is a place to visit if you're trying to eat healthy, but on those days you're not definitely swing by this place....
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love everything here. It is weird because the runny cheese they use for the cheese fries usually scares me but once it is mixed with their fries I love it. I also love the Cobb Salad, now I always...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I always get the Hot Italian beef, onion rings, and a cup of cheese and yes a diet coke. it is wonderful. This place is very straight forward, and has plenty of seating even on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Portillo's, well actually I love Barnelli's, same difference. The chopped salad on the Barnelli's side is my absolute favorite. My guy really enjoys the Portillo's side. It works out well for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I've only had the chocolate cake shake from here but its AMAZING! In case you decide to get one for yourself its not on the menu. But I swear its real and its wonderful.
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
CONSISTENT, fast, and friendly. There Shakes are awesome, there chicken sandwich is very juicy, there italian beef is very tasty, there burgers and dogs are out of this world. Great fresh food, since...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Clean..... good consistent food.This is a Chicago staple. Its a chain but, they make it good and they make it quick.I usually go for the big beef.... sometimes 2 dogs. I rarely get burgers here...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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This was the first time that we had eaten at this restaurant, and it was a mixed bag of compliments. I had one of their signature salads and absolutely loved it. Everything was fresh, prepared while I watched...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn you portillo's for interfering with my triathlon diet... I stopped by here last wednesday, and enjoyed every minute of it. Guess this means I will have to run that extra mile now, because I am...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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I love Portillo's hotdogs. Always just right. The best Italian beef sandwiches, better than Al's #1. French fries are the best. Service is fast.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best italian beefs, quick drive thru and service was great. Be aware of the delicous shakes
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to satisfy my craving for a hot dipped beef but, to be fair, I wanted t try some vendors other than Mr Beef. Today, while out running errands I happened upon Portillo's (OK, I drove half way...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beef, hot, dipped; cheese fries. Great stuff, and dare I say that the more famous Philly cheesesteak has got nothing on an Italian beef. Portillo's knows it rocks too...the drive-thru service is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Chicago and fell in love... with an Italian beef sandwich! We came for the hot dogs (and refuge from the cold) on a whim and man, I have to say this was the best meal I had while I was in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though there is a couple locations in California, I still take the out of towners here. Italian beef w/ peppers and cheese, a hot dog with everything, fries and a chocolate cake shake is a guilty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Portillo's dogs are like drugs that I can't resist. This comes from someone that generally avoids ground beef lips and pancreas shoved into a casing. I was sooo sad when I moved from Chicago fifteen...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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I have eaten here three times now, with different companions each time: family, coworkers, friends. In each case, we've had a good time here. Yes, it's touristy (and since I don't live in Chicago, I guess I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband loves the char-burger from Portillo's. It's fast-food though, he believes it's better than some famous burger restaurants. I totally agree with him and we will go back there soon!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heard about this place A LOT even before I set foot in Chicago--and it wasn't a disappointment. Love the Italian beef with mozz and sweet peppers, dipped (whole bread dipped in au jus!!!), as well as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man... This place rocks! Seriously, anything you get from here be it a Beef sandwhich, Combo, Dog or on the Barnellis side will be awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to have a Portillos near me in the suburbs. It was always good, and always exactly what I wanted. The location in downtown Chicago is no different. Hot Dogs, chocolate shakes, fries. Always...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Today I was watching "Hot Dog Paradise" on the Travel Channel. First, they went to Nathan's. I guess they had to.Then Pink's in LA. I'll go there one day.On to The Varsity in Atlanta. It was ok, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this portillos and they have NEVER messed up an order of mine. The food is always great and service is usually pretty swift on a good day.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Chicago staple, historic landmark, must visit for all tourists. What In-And-Out is to California, Portillos is to Chicago.One thing I cannot find in New York is an Italian beef sandwich. Nowhere....
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tourists aside, this place is delicious! (Tourists DO taste good though..)I brought my new-to-town cousin here after we struck out on 2 solid Chicago dog experiences. (Both Hot Doug's AND the Vienna...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of taking all of my out of town guests to as many classic Chicago hotspots as possible. This is one of those places. And - my guests loved it!I really wanted my out of town family to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Chicago native took me here and it was great. I got a beef sandwich and the cheese fries. The fries were really great.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Portillo's how I sooooooooo miss you!!!!! You don't even know dear sweet baby jesus how much I miss you. I honestly folk get emotional when I eat here. I honestly get a little tear in my eye...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was only a tourist but I wanted a Chicago dog with fries and I got it here. It melted in my mouth and I swear, if I haven't thought of it once every damn day since then. Thanks Portillo'sxoxoMissing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Portillo's is like the best mall food court ever. You want pasta? They've got pasta (baked mostaccioli was great). You want hot dogs or hamburgers? They're pretty much the best you'll find at a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since there are a ton of reviews already I'm guessing there's not a whole lot that I can add, but here goes...I'm a fishatarian, that's right a fish-eating vegetarian so may seem a bit odd that I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be honest and say that Portillo's was good but not super great. I mean, it's just a hot dog. I came in with mediocre expectations because I'm fairly satisfied with Costco polish sausages. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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I love Portillo's and this one is the absolute best in the city. The food is always cooked to perfection from the burgers to the crispy chicken. And I'm the hugest fry fan so I am really pleased on their...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Granted, I've never actually eaten here... but, every year at Thanksgiving my best friend brings chocolate cake from Portillos and it is the best! So, I guess all those stars are for the chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was worried that since it was late my food was not going to be as good. Well well well.. yes indeedy I was wrong. My Italian beef was on point and my onion rings were piping hot!!! I am so HOT for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely awesome for lunch or dinner, dine-in or carry-out, healthy or horrible. I always bring out-of-towners here because it's quick, inexpensive and variety can't be beat. My...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing like a big sloppy WET cheesy beef with sweet peppers. Nothing at all.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmm...comfort food at its finest. i got the chicken ceasar pita and it totally hit the spot. next time i'll have to try the italian beef sandwich that everyone is raving about. i want to go back...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously. When I lived in Chicago, I didn't actually take advantage of it enough. But when I went back for a weekend visit - it was one of the first things I needed to have. The classic Italian beef...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a four day convention in Chicago. Company credit card getting the numbers worn off. We did Ruth's Chris for steak, Shaw's for crab, Lou Malnati's for pizza, and they were all fantastic....
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I'm at this Portillos, I think, "oh, someday I'll have to try Barnelli's because everything looks so good there." Hasn't happened yet. If Portillo's is in front of me, that's what I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Hamburgers!Let's say you are visiting Chicago and want to get a bite to eat. Your children want to go the Rock n' Roll McDonalds, but you would rather spend 15 hours driving with crying kids...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first ever true Chicago Dog! I was soooo excited, and i was not dissapointed. I wish we would hAVE GONE BACK AND THE END OF THE TRIP TO RE-EVALUATE IT , after all the other dogs we tried,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I wasn't thousands of miles away because you can't get Italian roast beef sandwiches like this in California. I usually get them with sweet or hot peppers, depending on my mood, but it's all...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Ugh, I can hear you getting fatter.""Shut up, Richard."Often imitated, seldom duplicated. Somewhere between fast food and a restaurant you will find Portillo's. Chicago is home to a wide range of fat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While Chicago pizza disappointed me, I was much happier with the dogs. I had the basic dog with everything. Hot peppers! Pickles! Fresh tomatoes! Good? Good. In a hot dog? Gooooooood. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to do the drive through, which was a bad idea. Ordered some jumbo dogs, drinks and fries, and went through the line. 20 minutes later, still no food. Why? I think they were out of jumbo...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(from kai) Not exactly what you'd expect for our first review of our experience in Chicago since there is a Portillo's in Buena Park, CA! But, I wanted a Chicago style dog, and the location was just...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Um, I was thoroughly disappointed with my "Chicago Style" hot dog. Having come all the way from San Francisco and never having tried a Chicago Style hot dog before, I expected the windy city to serve...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently had their Chocolate cake which is absolutely to die for. I hear they have a good chocolate cake shake that I have yet to try. It's on my list of things to do! I used to come here a lot when...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK I am Biased I freaking Love this Place and since I usually stay at the Ohio house which is like across the street I am here every day when in townif its a quick in and out its usually 2 Chicago...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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was in Chicago for a short time and was only able to get here once. will defiantly go there if I ever get back to Chicago. the italian beef sandwich was great and pretty big too. especially for the price. cool...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is probably awesome if you doing heavy drinking, but when in chicago you have to stop by here and order a polish dog. They are greasy and hot, it was good. The interior gives decor is a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must preface this by saying this is the first and only chicago-style dog I've ever had, but I am definitely a fan! Had it with the onion rings which were also really good... great lunch @ cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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I went here during a short business trip to get a "Chicago style" hot dog. I...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a Chicago tourist pure and true. For Chicago-style hot dogs, I had two places on my list of possabilities, and SuperDawg was too far away. The other one was Portillo's.Well, my Chicago lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow....a lot of you reviewers get your undies in a twist because Portillo hot dogs aren't that great. I agree, but then again there are many other things on the menu to try. Their cheeseburger is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I plan to start a new religion around the Portillo's Chicago-style hot dog.What's great about it? It is flavorful but not overbearing with toppings. The hot dog itself is tasty and has just the right...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up loving Portillo's and always will. Even my late grandfather would come to visit and would ask when we're going to Portillo's... immediately after waking up. I love it all, from their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Portillos is the place to be. Great atmosphere, fun counter-server (call outs are like: number 22, the wait is over for you or order number 145, come on up and slide), great Chi-town style...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A solid choice in the neighborhood. I can feel my arteries clogging as we speak, and surprisingly, that's a good thing. I love the Italian beefs in this town, and this is a good start
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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I'm from California and last week I went to visit someone in Chicago and the first time we went to Portillo's I was sold. I was there for one week and made my friend take me back two more times. The fries with...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love me some Portillos Italian beef sandwiches! Well, to tell you the truth..I normally go with the combo sandwich. Whenever I order a combo at a restaurant its always a gamble for me. There are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just love Portillo's, I mean if you're from Chicago chances are you love it too :) Yesterday we had lunch catered in before our magical boat ride. We had the beef, Italian sausage, pasta, salad and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was born and raised in Chicago and Portillo's is a must every time I go home. A great staple representative of all your Chicago favorites from italian beef sandwiches to maxwell street polish...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I am on a rant about Chi-town, I have to mention Portillo's. This is a staple if you are an out-of-towner. Here you find out what an Italian Beef is supposed to taste like. I always get mine...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has so much different kinds of food that it can be overwhelming. We came here with a mission and that is to try some Chicago style dogs. They didn't disappoint. Spacious, quick, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: BIG BEEF! A magical 9-inch sub filled willed luscious, tender Italian beef!Three more words: BACON DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER! As good as a burger gets. What the patty lacks in juiciness that many...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like your sugar with cereal, then the chocolate cake milkshake is for you. Unfortunately, I'm a coffee with cream, no sugar kinda girl and the chocolate cake shake so many people suggested was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fabulous lunch adventures of Annie T. and Matt E. continued this week going with a Chicago favorite of Portillo's. Annie T. and her knowledge of all things lunch thought it be the perfect place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This what you call NOT a real Chicago hot dog. I have had more edible hot dogs boiled at a children's party. A) They are not served with the proper toppings (ie celery salt, hot pepers, pickles)B)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice inexpensive place where you can choose from an assortment of good food that Chicago is known for. Pizza, Italian beef, ribs, it's a smorgasbord of food delights.I chose a half rack of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place its not expensive and the food is good. The big cheeseburger was like 3 or 4 bucks and the chocolate cake shake MmmmmMmmm......the polish sausage sandwhich is also amazing, the fries...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a beef person, I try not to make a habit to going to restauraunts like Portillo's, but this is just one of those few places where I go ahead and break all my rules. If you are going here,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my go-to lunch spot when I was too lazy to pack one that morning. Although I do not eat hotdogs, here ate 3 reasons to visit:1) unlike some reviews, I enjoy the Italian beef with hot peppers....
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It seems to me that most Chinese people that I know in chicago, particularly those that grew up in China, think italian beef is the best thing ever invented. To begin with, chinese take their food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's relatively fast and a better option that than the McDonald's across the street. Had my first meal from them last night and was not blown away by my Italian Beef, but I have the feeling that I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chocolate Cake Shake.How I dream of you.I get you thrice a year.And each time brings me closer to Nirvana.I require moar of these.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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it astounds me how many people like this place. I have yet to find anyone from the city (not someone that moved to the city) that digs this place. At best, it's average, overpriced for what it is. If this is what you're up for there's a million hole in wall places that are cheaper and significantly better.
openlist - user review - 07/30/2008
4.0 of 5 stars.
A solid lunch spot. Huge, so you can always find a table, and the assembly-line operation assures a quick turnaround. The menu is so diverse (supplemented by Barnelli's-- whose menu I prefer). If...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Portillo's serves its purpose: A convenient, fast, decent location for "Chicago" foods - hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches. The hot dogs and the Italian beef sandwiches aren't the best in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a hankering for a real Chicago dog...what I got was a wet bun filled with sport peppers, diced onions, sliced tomato, mustard, and a skinny boiled dog sandwiched sloppily on the aforementioned...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As I count down the days to my annual Chicago trip, I've been doing a mental inventory of my go-to and never-again-go-to places. Sorry, Portillo's, but you're on the latter list.Admittedly, your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK I didn't order the Hot Dogs and maybe I should have. But the cheeseburger was slightly above average but still tasty and the fries were regular fries and the onion rings were also on the regular...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to believe that this is the ONLY Portillo's in the city of Chicago. Anyone who has ventured outside the city know that there are several locations in the 'burbs. From Arlington Heights to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently got to try their beef & cheddar crossiant sandwich.Fan-freakin-tastic!!Yeah, I could feel my arteries clogging up but so what? Greasy yummy goodness.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was taking a tour of Chicago and one of the tour guides pointed this place out and said go here for lunch. We thought it was a shamless plug or some kind of marketing scheme between the tour bus...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How in the EF have I not reviewed Portillo's? I actually eat at the Barnelli's side more frequently but they are both awesome. I live a kitty corner block away form this place so it is also uber...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service, lots of seating, great food. NO PARKING. This is a great place for a quick meal with the kids and their parents. The food is clean, the selection will please everyone and the service is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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I have only been to Portillo's a few times, but my father and my friend were both born and raised in the Chicago area so I am writing this on behalf of them too. Everytime I have been to Portillo's it is fast,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i think whoever is responsible for portillo's takeout operation should go into urban planning and fix chicago's traffic problems. they do take out right, for sure. that in itself is a big star for me,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As you can see on my profile if I were on death row and asked what I wanted for my last meal it would definitely be Portillo's beef sandwich with hot peppers and a medium fry.There's just something...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being from the west coast, I usually arrive in Chicago sometime later in the evening, and every time I request to get Portillo's as my first meal in town. They have a chocolate cake shake, which...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Classic Chicago (even though there are 9 million of them in the 'burbs). The dogs are good, the fries are great, and I'm partial to another Chicago classic, the Italian beef. It's also easy on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like to do the eating here. i like ze cheeseburger, ze cheese fry, ze hot dog, ze milkshake, and ze chocolate cake. i also like ze drive thru.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How does this place only have an average of 4 stars? Are you people insane? Best food ever. I live in the west coast now and the first thing I think of when I get home is eating here. Hotdogs are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't hide the fact that I despise Portillo's and have done so for many years. I remember when they had just a handful of locations and they actually piled the beef high on their beef sandwiches....
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get your Chicago dogs here! Oh and DO NOT forget the cheese fries. They have those awesomely amazing crinkle cut fries from your elementary school's cafeteria but only 100x's better with no lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Arguably the best Hot Dog in the country !!!!!!!Sorry Pink's :)
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it, Portillo's has the best Chicago style dogs, Maxwell Polish and Beef Sandwich (HOT). Their prices are great and I just noticed that the Jumbo Hot Dog is really Jumbo now. I don't get to go...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best Chicago Style Dogs out there right now.I've been coming to one Portillo's location or another since I was a boy. Each location has a different theme of sorts, either 1930's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Portillo's has some of the best hot dogs, italian beef, and burgers in the city. Forget the Hard Rock or Rainforest Cafes across the street. Make your way to Portillo's for a little taste of Chicago.I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My roommate from Chicago raves about this place, so when I was in downtown Chicago I had to go. I've never seen any place like this, a very neat idea. The food is greasy, messy, cheap, and completely...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best ribs. Yes, the best! Now granted I went there on St. Patty's day after 6 hours of boozing but the meat just fell off the bone. You didn't even have to get your hands dirty!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place, bad food.I would give just 1 star, but I gave 2 because the place is nice and the hot dog is between average and good - but the other stuff is really bad. I just don't understand why...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my most-missed favs from Chicago! Hot dogs are awesome... I love getting some of that gross melted cheese on the side and dipping my fries and hot dog in it. Oh, and the beef and cheddar...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
our party of 7 was not dissapointed. The portions are huge, well-greased and tasty. Our vegetarian friend noted his sanwich seemed to be lettuce scooped up in a hot dog roll, 'nuff said. This...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If baked spaghetti (from adjoining Barnelli's) and a chocolate cake shake (from Portillo's) don't take you to heaven, you and I will never be friends.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great for an evening hot dog! Got in and outta there in no more than 10-15 minutes. I ordered a sausage sandwich it was pretty good. Maybe a little dry. But when I got my order the guy goes "what you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Totally middle of the road sort of place. Not many veggie options - seriously, they list the fish sandwiches under vegetarian which is all kinds of wrong in my book - but I do enjoy their shakes and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummmmm.Lunch time lines are long here, but they have workers going down the line writing your orders on paper bags to help expedite the service. I think it's more psychological than actually...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My final lunch while on a business trip to Chicago and I was told to visit Portillo's which was a quick three blocks from where I was staying. The restaurant had plenty of other foods to choose from,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As I write this review tears drip down from my eyes because I miss this place so much (lmao I am such a fat ass). Anyways I tried this place out a few years back and it has been #1 for fast food in my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time we go home to Chicago, we make a stop (or two) at Portillo's. We always, ALWAYS order Italian beefs with fries. Why? Because they are the best. The beef is shaved nice and thin. Perfect for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i was told to go here on my recent visit to chi-town by 2 natives! i have never had italian beef sandwiches or chicago-style hot dogs before.. so i got one of each! the italian beef sandwich was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Chicago-style hotdogs you will find anywhere! It has the dyed green relish, mustard, onion pieces, pickle, the WHOLE WORKS. The restaurants have the small hotdog stand feel, yet it's located...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I am obsessed with hot dogs. I like plan old normal hot dogs- only ketchup. I don't care for the fancy meats or toppings. I LOVE portillos. A hot dog and some cheese fries and I'm set. I am not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classic institution for those "fast food" Chicago staples. You really can't go wrong here and it's highly recommended if you're visiting our fine city and are looking for a greasy lunch stop.Fast,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I didn't know any better, I could SWEAR that the beef & cheddar croissant is laced with an addictive drug. How else can I explain my ability to put TWO down at any given moment? I contribute at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty f'ing good. I agree that the staff isn't the friendliest, but it's so fast and busy, I don't care. It's not like it's the Uptown Post Office (see the reviews). I love it. You can't get a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM. Probably my favorite hot dogs, and the fries are tasty too!!! Also my aunt and uncle swear by the ribs, but I've never had them--I'm too addicted to the hot dogs in the steamed poppyseed buns!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Other than Hot Doug's, this is one of my favorite place... but - every time I go they seem to forget something and the staff aren't the friendlies out there... but, with that said, you should check it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its a beef sandwich on the go. They have fast service and the staff is .......well, suprisingly REALLY friendly. Everytime I've gone there I have been shocked by how accomidating and friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loooove Portillo's. I go through my eating phases, and right now, I'm in the cheap eats phase. I visit Chicago a few times an year... how convenient is it that the friend I'm staying with only lives...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Italian beef and hotdogs, reasonably priced, in a great location -- and they're open late, which means you're not just stuck with the Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's! Lots of space to sit and eat, too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Order an italian beef, dipped, with hot peppers, regular cheese fry and the drink of your choice. Die happy.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance of this place reminds me of NYNY in Vegas. Fake store fronts and what nots inside. I was told to go here to try their Chicago styled hot dogs and THEY ARE TO DIE FOR! I wish they had 'em...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best hot dogs I've ever had! Their barbecue is also excellent (and I'm from Texas)! If you love hot dogs, you gotta try Portillo's. I take all my friends and family here when they come visit...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm. Super unhealthy hotdogs coupled with cheese fries and a shake that's called the Chocolate Cake Shake. What better way to clog my arteries and obtain my winter insulation? You keep me warm when...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Portillo's gets 5 stars if only for the chocolate cake shake. It used to be on the menu at the River North location, then it was off. If you ask very nicely, though (and I always do) they'll put one...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their food rocks. delicious. but the downtown Portillo's has the crappiest service - every person there acted like we were in their way.having said that, the dogs are great, as are cheese fries, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! The hot dogs are just the right size and can fill you up nicely (of course, don't forget the fries!). I like the drive-thru here a lot. You get a person taking your order (no need talking to a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never understood it....why would people be attacted to this place? Because it's great food, cheap, and fast. Great for a date, hanging out with friends, or a drunk stumble home from Faddo. They...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love all Portillo's! I really haven't had anything here I didn't like (and I have been here lots and lots of times)! The Italian beefs, the combos, the hot dogs, the chocolate cake, the soups, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was definitely a great place to go to to have my first Chicago-style hot dog. Since this was more like a snack before my Alinea extravaganza, I only ordered a hot dog, Italian beef, and a side of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I know that Portillo's is a chain restaurant.I don't care, because Portillo's is near the top of the heap when it comes to kick-ass grease food.My go-to sandwich at Portillo's Italian beef. It...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Portillos! Oh man. I'm from California and I sometimes have to take a flight out to Chicago to visit portillos and get some ribs and hot dogs. The ribs are the best I've ever had along with many other...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Drive thru, Drive thru, Drive thru!Fries are yumonion rings..don't forget the mustard.Beefs, you've read below..yumhot dogs oh yes!Cheesburgers...a nice good handful of ooh baaabyyes!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm slobbering on my keyboard because I'm going through withdrawals. Without a doubt best beefs & hotdogs in Chicago. I'm not even going to continue. The best there is and the best there ever will be.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was surprised at this place. When my brother told me about it I didn't really know what to expect. We walked in and stepped in line. An employee took our order, wrote it down on a bag and we took it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Portillo's.I grew up eating at Portillo's - only on special occasions though. Now I go whenever I crave it (I just ate here last week) - life has been good to me.I've probably visited 10...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Surprising take on fast food. Once we walked through the door I was a bit confused. It looked like a sit down place yet had a line-up like a fast food place. It was just that. They also had an Amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got the Chicago dog which wasn't amazing, but still tasty. However, 4 stars for the photos of celebrities visiting Portillo's!
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the double burger with cheese and the breaded chicken sandwich. Total came out to be 9.59.The double burger was big and delicious. The lettuce and red onions were fresh and contributed much to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great for midnight drive-thru. Hot dogs, italian beef, you name it, you got it. Oh, they also have a very good walnut salads. Haven't ordered it in a while, but will the next time I go back.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seeing Sonia C's review reminded me that I've been here before.All I can say is that I got really excited by the thought of a buffalo chicken wrap - BUT - when it came out, the lettuce in my wrap was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just wanted to write this review so I could gloat about the fact that I live across the street from the ONLY Chicago location of the greatest fast food restaurant in the world. Every night when I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SNAP!A lot of folks can make a good hot dog. Hell, I can make a good hot dog. Portillo's has the fixin's down right. But it's that SNAP when you first bite into that dog that makes its hot dogs...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for good eats driving through. The line always looks scarry but moves along quickly! I love the hot motz! And the shakes are killer!
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So you want to go out and experience Chicago. You don't want to just eat Chicago food... you want to FEEL Chicago. It doesn't get much more authentic than Portillo's Hot Dogs. There are several...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmm, I have a new love and it's name is chocolate cake shake. Oh, Mr. Chocolate Cake Shake you made a foggy drive up to Milwaukee delightful and tasty. Ahhh, a delicious meal of hotdogs and chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I can't complain about this place. Portillo's is an old favorite. I've been to three other locations and they're all pretty much the same feel. There's not too much more at this one. It may feel...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No matter how many times I cheat on Portillo's, in the end, I always come crawling back. I'm ashamed to admit that when deciding on which college to attend, (UW-Madison or U of I), the fact that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best damn Hot Dog and a mean Italian Beef! They really come through with the speed and accuracy of the service there. Come on you know its impressive! Cheers.
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to get an Italian Beef. Worth the $7. Eat it, and it will become the place you compare all other Italian beefs to. I love their fries too. Crinkle cut.....and I always get it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great spot if you want good food at reasonable prices!Chopped salad is great and if you ever have a problem with the food or staff, the corporate office is very helpful, accommodating and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm a vegetarian, so my options at portillo's are a bit limited. however:BEST. FRIES. EVER.on my last trip back home to chicago, i think i went to portillo's something like 3 or 4 times.besides that,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Do you like chocolate cake? Do you like shakes? Then you MUST run to Portillos and get the chocolate cake shake. I would've never thought to dump a cake into my blender but really, this concoction is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Portilos has grown enormously over the years to what is now essentially a local fast food haven. However, the quality of their hot dogs has not been affected in the least by this growth which is amazing. Each...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Portillo's is pretty good but only once in a while! Be prepared for a messy meal if you get anything with meat in it.I had the Italian beef/sausage combo - if you get it, make sure to add hot peppers!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I spent seven days in Chicago and ate here four times. I had it all and it was all good. The Italian beef sandwiches and burgers are top notch, but the surprise of the menu for me was the Polish...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great chopped salad, great food.
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to drive through at 2am and pick up a charbroiled chicken sandwich for myself and a cheeseburger for my wife. They really are the best in town. Then I learned that this place was somewhat of a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CHOCOLATE CAKE SHAKE ! ! ! ! ! that's where it's at. and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.the italian beef here is passable... better than a lot of places, not my favorite in the world. but good....
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think that I just don't like Italian beef sandwiches that much. Why do they need to make the sandwich soggy? I tried both the beef with the French roll and the beef with the croissant roll and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The hot dogs are overrated. The dog was boiled in water and then there are a lot of toppings. Apparently the signature of Chicago dogs are loads of toppings. Not a big fan...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the other day my family had a party at the Kerryman. All you can drink for three hours. Well, one hour into this I realized I had only had a bowl of cereal to eat that day and was already kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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I will have to say Portillo's has good food all the way around. the hot dogs are great traditional Chicago dogs and you are not getting ripped off when you buy them. The fries, burgers, and ribs are all very...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply perfection. The best Chicago style hot dogs around. Fun decor, different at every location. Service is usually pretty nice and pretty quick. Price is just right, you get more than you pay...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was good for lunch. It was a bit confusing because we went during the lunch rush and I was waiting in the wrong pick up line for a while before figuring out my mistake. The space is 2...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to Chicago since we moved from here when I was a kid and I don't remember much of it.The past Saturday... I walked about 15 miles to discover the downtown area on foot... I loved it......
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The summer is not complete unless I've had my run at Portillos!When I think of having a dog, fries....italian beef...this is the place...have a cold soda and perhaps whatever tasty sweet they got and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife took me here. She never eats red meat - except for Portillo's burgers. I had the Italian beef and it was excellent with the sweet peppers. Greasy, messy, excellent fast food
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I find myself popping into Portillo's every blue moon, and it's generally pretty good. My only problem is with the service when you're picking up your food. I often find that once I've gotten to my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chicago-style hot dogs are something I could get used too. It was weird with the wedge of pickle on top, but I guess it does add a different texture to whole thing. Need to practice opening my mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time trying Chicago style hotdogs in Chicago, so I can't say much about authenticity or how it compares to other places. But it was delicious! I went home and try to make hotdogs with the same...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Portillo's is EXTREMELY tasty. They run their kitchens like a factory, it is amazing how fast they can make your order with a line of 15 people in the restaurant and just as many in the drive thru....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a must for tourists. Known as one of the best hot dog joints, and it delivers! The service is a pretty sweet deal--they take your order in line. Since it was my first (and only) time...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone said I had to eat a Chicago-style hot dog, so I chose Portillo's. I picked the regular Hot Dog with everything. This included: a beef dog, mustard, relish, chopped onions, sliced red...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely a fun food "attraction"!From the redbrick and neon light exterior, Portillo's looks like a sit-down eatery like a old-tyme themed throwback you might find in an amusement...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know, for a touristy place, this is very cool. The food is excellent. They've got the service system down to a science, and good signs and directions inside so even rookies can get in the right...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good selection of toppings on the hot dog. I think you can even share a hot dog between two people if you're not really hungry.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Portillo's was an integral link in the chain of touristy stops made by my family in our grand Chicago adventure. We walked in and instantly knew the score: we needed to split up if we were to conquer...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
holy cow this place has EVERYTHING. its a one stop shop....pretty much a walmart, but all food. everything we have gotten from here is pretty good and has never disappointed. the best salad ive ever...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not so bad if you're hitting the drive-through but the interior is like one huge loud McDonald's complete with tourists and trash everywhere.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great hot dogs with a good "snappy" casing and a tasty cheeseburger, but I don't really like the atmosphere that makes me feel as if I am at Great America. A good beef sandwich, though there are much...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
***This review and 5 stars is only based on their EXCELLENT CHOCOLATE CAKE SHAKE!!!****This shake is just wonderful. It has little chunks of chocolate cake, which is good on its own, dazzled in their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not for the health-conscious. But it has a really good italian beef sandwich. If you can, just share with someone else! For the average person, probably not possible to eat an entire...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a self-proclaimed hot dot aficionado, and in my book, Portillo's takes the cake. The perfectly cooked dog, the spices, the casing that gives a nice little snap when you bit into it... My heart...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE this place. It's right near my office, so I find myself here a lot in the afternoons for lunch, and even during the afternoon rush hour, I'm in and out FAST. Not to mention that they have a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Frankly, I wasn't super impressed with Portillos. The place is HUGE and definitely offers a wide variety of meat products to satisfy just about every greasy craving a person could ever have. Prices...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aaahh this is the place where my mouth was introduced to the most delicious italian beef sandwich. My favorite sandwich is a spicy veal sandwich from San Francesco in Toronto, Canada. Only a few...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The "meatless options" is a derivative of Catholic Lenten Fridays when it's traditional to eat fish. Undoubtedly will disappoint vegans, but then again this place is known for it's cheesy beef and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely delicious, greasy and sinful! I've been there three times already in a span of a week. Hot dogs, Italian beef are sure winners. The salad was pretty fresh too. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beef and Cheddar Croissant is the winner of greasy food.There may be something wrong with you if you DON'T happen to like Portillos. I mean, I wouldn't dislike anyone for not liking the food here,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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HAVE YOU PEOPLE NEVER BEEN TO GENE AND JUDES NOW THATS A CHICAGO PLACE TO GO! SHEESH, ALL THIS NONSENSE ABOUT PORTILLOS BUT YOU HAVENT TASTED ANYTHING UNTIL YOU GO TO GENE AND JUDES! BUT NONE THE LESS...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm. Cheese sauce! Since most of the 126 reviews seem to focus on the hot dogs and italian beef, let's talk about the fries and cheese. They give you a large bag of fries and a HUGE container of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so you want good fast food Chicago style? This is the place. Their hamburgers are THE best fast food burgers you are going to find. And their beef? Outta this world!! Best way to go is big...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If they put me in charge of catering for a meeting or ordering food for a group of people working late at the office, I love to order from Portillo's. People always complain about the lack of healthy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best hot dogs in chicago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Portillo's. The ITALIAN BEEF, the dogs, the ribs, burgers, the slaw,... the fries are just okay. Everything is good to great, and the Italian beef is tasty. If you're going to get one item...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being a vegetarian, I have nothing to say about the hot dogs or any of the other meat products/by-products on the menu. I'm here to sing the praises of an oft overlooked item on the menu:The Cake...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a Portillo's by my parents' house in the suburbs. It gets so busy at lunch that there are cops standing around on Higgins, directing traffic in and out of the place.For a hot dog stand, that's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there's one thing I can say I miss the most about Chicago its Portillo's Italian Beef Sandwiches.Few things can bring me joy like a Portillo's big beef with hot peppers (dipped of course) Pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheesy beef croissant, onion rings, chocolate shake. Probably one of the best meals ever (and also probably the most artery clogging). I'm glad I dont work down the street from this place anymore...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Portillo's makes one dandy Italian beef sandwich - the meat is very lean but piled high, add some peppers and an extra cup of au jus for dipping and you won't be disappointed. Bonus points for crinkle...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Chicago from Boston and researched restaurants on Yelp before I left. I didn't think I was going to find a spot like this! It is the best place for hot dogs and quick food. The jalapenos and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why is all the good food in Chicago? And why is it so damn cold in the winter, making me not want to live there? I have never actually set foot in a Portillos restaurant, but I had the pleasure of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Portillo's is pretty good fast food, a notch above the typical chain places like McDonald's and Burger King. It is a chain itself, but a local chain, so I guess that makes it a little more acceptable...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you aren't nearby Kuma's or don't have the time, this is the best place to get a burger. It's fast food, not a chain and much better than you'd expect. It offers the typical fast food fare-...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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The beefs, hot dogs and burgers are the best. The salads are also good while dining in. I did get chopped salads for a party from there catering menu and found them to be dry.Very disappointing and ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Commercial as it may be, Portillo's is THE essence of traditional, artery clogging Chicago style food. It's fast food, but it's better, and they serve beer. They serve b-e-e-r. So I can get a Maxwell...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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It's like a mall food court without the mall. How weird is that? But I work right by them so I eat there often.
menupages.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars. Hello. Portillo's? Just an FYI - Fish is meat. Yep, that's right. I'm a vegetarian, so offering a fish sandwich under "vegetarian options" doesn't work so well for me.
