CHICAGO SINCE 1955 either owns or works for a competitor of Portillo's. Anyone who has EVER had a Portillo's dog, beef sandwich or burger, can't get enough. If it's so bad Chicago, then why is there a line of 8-10 cars at the drive-thru opne to close? Portillo's is a uniquely Chicago experience that is consistently of the highest quality and the best taste!
I personally like Portillo's a lot. It's not a place where I crave to go all the time, but it's a great place when you want to grab a quick bite. The food is pretty good and I love their chicken sandwiches. yum :]. Their burgers are good, too. I like mine plain :].
I agree with CHICAGO SINCE 1955 Portillo's doesn't have anything good on the menu, the burgers are terrible, the hot dogs are worse, cant say anything nice about their ribs. The only good thing I've ever tried there was as Justin S mentioned already, are the beef cheddar croissant. This is from A guy who's eaten fast food all his life here in Chicago.
The beef and cheddar croissant with sweet peppers is the greatest thing to ever happen to mankind. I don't live in Chicago anymore, but I tend to wake up in the middle of the night craving these suckers. I happened to visit last week and got my fair share. Long live Portillo's!!!
they have the best fast food burger period. all there food is good sure a pub burgers is better but its fast and u dont have to get out of the car.chocolate cake slices are killer!!!
Portillo's? Are you serious? Portillo's is quite possibly the WORST hamburger and maybe one of the worst hot dog's in the Chicago area. If you're lookin' for lukewarm and greasy this is the place to go!
Jordan -
06/02/09
Are you insane? We moved from Chicago to Minneapolis 6 years ago and NEVER miss Portillo's on our trips back home. It doesn't get much better than that unless you count Clark St Dogs at 4AM!
padronscott -
06/02/09
sausage beef combo dipped. [to die for]
Give me a break! Portillo's has great beefs, Hot Dogs, etc., but the best burgers?? Please! Their burgers are good but are precooked long before your order. There is not enough room here to mention the numerous Pubs, Taverns & restaurants that have a much bigger, better, fresher burger than Portillo's in the Chicago area. I will agree Portillo's burgers are one of the best "fast food" chain burgers...but I will wait a few extra minutes for a hot, juicy, fat pub burger.
I live in Texas and make it a point to eat at Portillo's everytime I am in the area I enjoy an Italian Beef with Hot peppers - it's the best sandwich I have ever encountered of my travels in the good old U.S. of A..
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Are you insane? We moved from Chicago to Minneapolis 6 years ago and NEVER miss Portillo's on our trips back home. It doesn't get much better than that unless you count Clark St Dogs at 4AM!
sausage beef combo dipped. [to die for]