Portillo’s Hot Dogs Menu

  • Soups
  • Salads
  • Caesar Salads
  • Hot Dogs And Chili
  • Chicken Sandwiches
  • Meatless Sandwiches
  • Char-broiled Burgers
  • Beef-n-sausage Sandwiches
  • Side Orders
  • Desserts

Healthy Meal suggestions for Portillo’s Hot Dogs

  • Soups
  • Salads
  • Caesar Salads
  • Hot Dogs And Chili
  • Chicken Sandwiches
  • Meatless Sandwiches
  • Char-broiled Burgers
  • Beef-n-sausage Sandwiches
  • Side Orders
  • Desserts

Visit below restaurant in Rolling Meadows for healthy meals suggestion.

Visit below restaurant in Rolling Meadows for healthy meals suggestion.

  • Sandra Y.

    Always love the food here. I don't think there's anything here that I tried that I didn't like. That said, I haven't been here in months, but somehow I ended up here with 3 other people today. We were all starving. Instead of ordering my usual chopped salad with onion rings, I ordered a combo (beef & sausage) with hot peppers and cheese fries. YUM! Maybe I was just super hungry but it was seriously soooooooo good. For the first time ever, I got the dip (on the side) and I'm glad I did. It was really good. Not salty like other dips I've had. It had a mushroom flavor. It was a nice addition to the combo and didn't overpower anything. The other people I was with got the combo, bacon cheeseburgers, cheese fries, and onion rings. Yes, I tried some onion rings. I can't help it. It's hot, crispy, fried goodness. I think next time I'll try the ribs. People have been telling me it is the best ribs they've ever had.

    (5)
  • Erin E.

    portillo's is a go-to for me when in the suburbs. i get past o'hare on 90 and all of the sudden i must have italian beef. and for that only portillo's will do. this location is not my fave, since they screwed up my order this last time. and cuz they don't have a barnelli's attached. but hey, they're the closest to my work.

    (4)
  • Zeina A.

    Yummy. I like this place allot better than the other one on golf road. The meat was grilled and not dry and was very tasty and the fries were crunch and not soggy, the only thing was I asked for no onions and there were onions on my burger but they might have not heard me. The place is pretty packed but service was quick and there were lots of clean tables and booths. I'd come back again. It was good!

    (4)
  • Tina L.

    I think they have the best Italian Beef...There. I said it!!!!~ I love ordering the Beef with hot and sweet peppers...and then cheese fries. I don't know what it is about the cheese, but it's SO yummy. Their salads are phenomenal, too! I saw someone order a slice of chocolate cake, and it looked pretty drool-worthy. I guess I'll have to try that the next time I go... I love this location because of the decor. It's super retro and makes me feel like I'm in an old time diner.

    (5)
  • Amy W.

    This is the go-to Italian beef and hot dog place in the burbs. Love the beef. Love the dogs. Love the sweet peppers (my husband doubles up and gets both sweet AND hot). Love the shakes. Love the fries. Love the decor--I'm an old movie buff, and I've seen most of those films. Great education for the young ones--fun reminiscing for the old. The service is fast and efficient. The drive through is a marvel--the person on radio taking the orders--genius!! There is additional parking, follow the signs. Easiest access going West on Golf or south on New Wilke. But you an get in--thanks to the stoplight--from any direction.

    (4)
  • Samantha G.

    Cake shake = more dessert than any person should consume, but it's so so so good. Love the hot dogs too.

    (4)
  • S W.

    Excellent Italian Beef! That's all you need to know.

    (4)
  • Amy H.

    I love Portillo's chopped salad. I used to drive tere for lunch all the time when I worked in Schaumburg. I would get the exact same thing every time. A chopped salad with the Bleu cheese and bacon on the side. No dressing. That's right! The salad is so good that it is good dry. I have to admit though that the dressing is pretty good; I just am not a fan of dressing. The chopped salad also come with a French bread slice and butter. Portillo's has their drive through system down so the wait is never too bad, even during peak hours.

    (4)
  • A A.

    I grew up eating Portillos. They have the best fries of any food chain!!! Get the onion rings well done. They are so good that way. They need to STOP asking me if I want peppers on my beef after I ordered it and told them the way I want it. "Give me a combo dipped with mozzarella, a large fry and a large coke that's all". Did I ask for peppers?? No I didn't!!!!

    (5)
  • Dan H.

    This has been a guilty pleasure of mine on every business trip to Chicago. While the hot dogs are pretty good, I prefer to get the big beef with extra gravy (it comes this way by default) and a side of cheese fries. It's not fine dining but hella tasty.

    (5)
  • Manal G.

    Horrible service, how about get to work instead of fooling around. The food is always cold and the line too long for a drive thru.

    (2)
  • Sara M.

    I live in Boston so I always try to make it a point to get a Chicago hot dog with everything and an Italian beef wet & hot. Cheese fries when I'm feeling particularly fatty and always a root beer to wash everything down. This place is busy all the time and I have been coming here since I was a little girl. Consistently delicious and makes me feel like I'm home.

    (5)
  • Amanda L.

    Let me preface this by exclaiming my love for Portillo's. I LOVE PORTILLO'S. There. Now let's talk about the Rolling Meadows store. Never in my long history patronizing Portillo's do I remember having anything wrong in an order. We visited this location twice in the past week and both times things were left out of our order. Not huge things, like an entire sandwich, but little things, such as cheese sauce for cheese fries and the sweet peppers on a beef with sweet peppers. If we hadn't been charged for them then I would gladly overlook it as an error in communication, but that wasn't the case. Hopefully they'll get it together over there.

    (3)
  • Candice G.

    Portillo's... Be still my beating heart. Possibly literally... I know this stuff is terrible for me, but I'm from Villa Park, where the original Portillo's Dog House stand all began, so *technically* I'm eating local whenever I eat the garbage pile of food that I consumed here tonight... which sadly, doesn't happen often. And please don't PM me about America's obesity problem. Or about how fast food is killing the nation. Or about how not only do you not eat fast food, but you don't even have a microwave. Congrats to you. Have a cookie... for everyone who cares... which leaves you with exactly zero cookies. PS, your pious is showing. Tonight I had 4 large orders of fries, 2 cups of melt-y cheese, and a chocolate cake shake for dinner... because I'm an adult and I can do that. Also because my life partner is out of town and this is the way I choose to fend for myself... and it makes me happy. It really does. He doesn't understand. It reminds me of growing up in Villa Park, it reminds me of my family, it reminds me how much I love food, and even though my pants feel a size of two tighter and I needed to take an emergency nap after eating just a quarter of my order, it reminds me that there are much worse things I could be than unhealthy. I mean, unhealthy isn't a goal of mine, but honestly, I'm over the war on unhealthy and personally, feel that my time is much better spent elsewhere, fighting the war on unhappy. I can think of a million things that are worse to be than fat, and unhappy is right up there at the top of the list. If you're an adult, you should stay tuned to what makes you happy. What would you do if there was no one around to judge you or tell you what's right or wrong? I'd eat a shit ton of Portillo's cheese fries. It's a simple thing. So simple, in fact, that I can see where it might even be a little sad, but for whatever reason, to me it's not. This was actually the second Portillo's I visited today. I'd originally gone to one up the road from here (that was actually closer to me) and convinced myself that I should feel guilty for going and I as I sat in the looong drive through line (even at 8:30 in the evening) waiting for the guys in yellow safety vests to take my ridiculous order. Then, as I got closer to approaching the order people, I got a phone call from my Andres D, and I decided to take it as a sign that I shouldn't be eating this way since I wouldn't be able to both talk to Andres and place my order with the drive-thru man at the same time, so I turned the wheel and decided to leave my spot in the drive-thru queue and go somewhere healthier. Maybe Whole Foods. And then I got to talking to Andres, who's absolutely one of the kindest, sweetest, happiest guys I know - also a lover of fast food - and told him what just happened with my feeling guilty and leaving the drive-thru and what my order wsa going to be, and the first thing he said was, 'Mark is out of town again, isn't he?' and the second was something along the lines of 'Treat yo se'f!'... so I did. Because he's right. So while I continued to discuss not-so-urgent life matters with Andres, I found myself at another Portillo's location just up Golf Road and I couldn't help but laugh as I placed my order with the girl standing outside the drive thru lines. I honestly couldn't hold it in. So much so that I felt bad, because I started to feel like either the girl who was taking my order would think I was having a go at her, or that I was on something, so I apologized and just explained that I wasn't laughing at her, I was laughing because all that food was for me. All of it. And i just had to laugh. She didn't judge. Just smiled and told me I could move up in line. Sweet thing. When I finally got up to the window to pick up my cake shake and food, the girl handed me a cake shake with no straw and I was like thinking, 'what the sh*t is this?', so I calmly asked for a straw and she replied that the straw was inside my bag with all my fries. WHY U DO DIS TO ME, PORTILLO'S? You know damn well that no one orders a cake shake and leaves without sucking half of it down before they get of the parking lot. It's like you're trying to make searching for the cake shake straw the new texting and driving. Also, my fries here weren't the freshest... which was sad since I'd gotten an almost literal boatload of them, but ain't no thang for me because I've got a damn fine microwave that was more than happy to assist in saving my happiness, er, dinner. i mean dinner.

    (4)
  • Danielle S.

    How can you not like Portillo's? I remember the days when I didn't even know what Portillo's was...sad times. I hardly ever come here (only because it's not that good for you...but it tastes great!!), but when I do I go all out. Give me everything you have. Chocolate cake shake, a burger, and cheese fries. And they have wayyyyy more than that. Beefs, hot dogs, salads, soups, you name it! And the chocolate cake...seriously the best (they put mayo in it...no wonder). We have catered from this location for work events, and they are always great about packing things up neatly, helping us out to the car, and being on time (and of course the taste). I prefer this location over the one down the street on Golf. This one is much smaller, but the atmosphere is awesome - I feel like I have gone back in time to the 1950's and The Fonz could walk through the door at any moment. And they still have a drive-though (but they don't need the cops to direct traffic). The parking situation is a bit crowded, but I have always been able to find a spot.

    (4)
  • EM R.

    Portillos may be known for their food, but their service here at this location is horrible. They have multiple people ask you and take your order but by the time you get your food it is incorrect. This has occurred to me the past 3 times I have been there. The manager there or the key supervisors really don't seem to care! Great Customer Satisfaction there - NOT!!!! I will definitely tell my friends not to bother going to that one and pick another. Remember to check your orders before leaving even if they repeat correctly what you ordered. Doesn't matter, no one checks what is in your order but you should.......

    (2)
  • Zach F.

    Portillo's embodies everything that a great diner should be; from the nostalgic, 1960's era decor to the great food and friendly service. Dick Portillo did a great job of crafting the gold standard for diners in the Chicago region and beyond. As soon as you step through the front door you are instantly taken back in time to the colorful, neon lights of the 60's with old movie posters and signs classically adorning the tile walls. While you're eying the decor, your auditory system will be pleasantly treated to the sounds of decades past music that will even put the brattiest of Chicago-born children in a good mood. When you approach the counter, you will overwhelmed with a plethora of food options, ranging from large flame-broiled burgers to classic Chicago dogs and heaping Italian beef sandwiches. Although the prices no longer reflect those of yesteryear, they are very competitive for the quality and quantity of food you receive. I can't recommend an individual item to order from the menu as I have yet to find one that I didn't thoroughly enjoy. However, I would recommend saving room for one of their delicious malts. While you're there, make sure you take the time to look at some of the signed pictures they have scattered throughout the place. You'll see everything from celebrities posing with Dick Portillo to the founder of Jimmy John's telling Dick that he's the "only guy who makes a better sandwich than [Jimmy John]." This truly is a great establishment that should serve as a model for restaurants everywhere. I would highly recommend giving this establishment a try.

    (5)
  • Vee N.

    Heard there could be a line during lunch hour but it was fast when I went. Ordered an italian beef sandwich with hot peppers. It was juicy, tender and meaty. They have big portions so you should share one large sandwich between two. The spicy peppers added a lot of flavor and I would suggest that you don't order without them. The sandwich is really messy to eat because the sauce makes the buns soggy, i would ask for light on the sauce or dry and on the side next time. Oh and the fries were wavy with just the right amount of potato, crispiness and salt. Yum.

    (5)
  • Clara C.

    Always getting food reports from my friend in Chi, Portillo's was another place I'd been wanting to try so he & I went on my second day in town. I really dislike theme & retro décor and boy did this place have it, big time. Seems most locations have some kind of kitschy theme, ugh. But I wasn't here for that as much as I was for a hot dog & an Italian beef. We didn't have to wait too long to order, a couple minutes at the walk up counter and about 5 more minutes for the food. I chose a booth; he waited up front for the food. We ordered and shared one of each: 1. Italian beef, dipped then topped with sweet peppers & spicy giardiniera - I love a good beef dip and a dipped Italian seems to be the Chicago equivalent. Ya gotta eat the fully dipped Italian beef really fast here because the bread can't hold up to much au jus before it becomes a soggy mess - not what I'm used to. The flavor was good and I love the spicy giardiniera. I coulda eaten a whole one! But I still had the next thing to try... 2. Hot dog with everything (except sport peppers): mustard, relish, chopped onions, sliced tomatoes and pickle on a poppy seed bun (of course!) - Oh the snap of that dog when I bit into it with all the flavors melding together! It was a little bit of heaven. The warm hot dog and the cold condiments all went together perfectly. 3. French fries - I love crinkle cut fries but you rarely see them out here in So Cal anymore. They get my A-ok...solid comfort food.

    (3)
  • Cam M.

    Love it. Very efficient. We went on a Sunday after going to a super mega-size store in the area. We wanted food and needed some relaxation. This place hit all points. The staff was nice, efficient, and acted how you'd want from a fast food joint. The Food...the food, the food, the food. This is one of those places that I seek out because of how awesome their food is. I got the Big Beef dipped, my girlfriend got the regular size beef dipped, and we split an order of fries and had drinks. This is how a beef should taste. Yeah, I know Portillo's is a chain, but is a local one that has awesome food. It felt great to relax and enjoy a good meal there. I'm not going to a Mega Store on Sunday ever again...but if I'm in a place with a Portillo's, I'd gladly go there. This review could probably apply to all of the locations, because I've yet to have a bad experience at any of them.

    (5)
  • Lupe D.

    Cute little stand alone portillo's (no Barnelli's). It's very small, but charming. Standard portillo's food - hot dogs, beefs, italian sausage, chopped salad, awesome fries, delicious chocolate cake, burgers, etc. If we happen to be driving by and don't want to wait and wait and wait in the long lines at other sit-down restaurants, we'll stop in here for a quick - but yummy - fast food meal. Currently there is some construction going on on Golf Rd...traffic trying to get to their lot can be brutal!!

    (4)
  • Joseph M.

    You can't go wrong with Portillo's. Great food done simple, and the customer service and restaurant environment is exceptional!

    (5)
  • Vicranth D.

    Have been wanting to go to portillos for a long time now, so today was lucky day. Had the famous italian beef along with chocolate cake. It was awesome, No wonder they have some great patronage. Fantastic food guys.

    (4)
  • S E.

    Portillo's is always great. I'd give 5 stars, but I really wish this location had more salads! They only have 3 types here. The one in Schaumburg on Golf has 6-7. Sometimes worth the extra drive :)

    (4)
  • Chris B.

    when in the Chi, i always stop at Portillo's. Hot dogs are amazing but the Italian beef dips are the real deal there. Awesome salads as well. I could eat their chi dog all day

    (5)
  • Shyam S.

    Visiting Portillo's when I am in Chicagoland has become a must for me when I am in town. They have all our favorite regional foods in one spot and everything is tasty. I love their hot dogs "dragged through the garden" and of course, their Italian beef. I know this is a chain, but I like this location.

    (5)
  • Kenjan A.

    Beef sandwich was very disappointing today. Usually the meat overflows the bun, but today the bun was not completely covered. The beef was chopped very fine almost in barbeque style Usually it is thin sliced beef. What's going on ?

    (2)
  • maria s.

    Fast service and always great food. They have a friendly staff. Food order is always right.

    (5)
  • Tara M.

    Yum! Portillo's chocolate cake. Need I say more? I ordered a whole chocolate cake for my son's second birthday, along with the strawberry shortcake cake for our party. Not only are these two desserts the best things that have ever graced my lips; the customer service is OUTSTANDING. They (the catering side) are top-notch, even calling a few days later to ask how everything went. That's amazing! After I had my baby, all I wanted was a piece of their cake. It's that good. Sinful too! Bless them for making it. The strawberry shortcake is to die for. All the restaurants I have been to of theirs have the most awesome service. Even if the drive-thru is jam-packed, you get your food pretty fast. Inside, I am continually impressed with how customer-oriented they really are. Absolutely love the place! No wonder whenever I go to any Portillo's restaurant, I always ask if they are giving away something for free as there are SO MANY PEOPLE there. Cause they ROCK. Keep up the fantastic service, Portillo's.

    (5)
  • Linda N.

    I've been to a few Portillo's through the years.- my first visit to this one. I very much enjoyed my cheeseburger-the size, flavor, quality all wonderful. My sole complaint would be that the bottom bun was soggy by the time I picked up to have first bite. Crispy onion rings- not greasy! would certainly go back again.

    (4)
  • Sam R.

    Damn I love Portillos...the Polish Dog and the Italian Beef Sandwich are my favorites. The onion rings and a diet pop make a hearty, macho man meal. I'm going to miss you Portillos!

    (5)
  • Shelly M.

    I love Portillo's because of their cheese fries! The staff are very nice and friendly. The service is fast. Cheese fries are the best out there. I also like their hot dogs, char broiled chicken sandwich, and onion rings. My boyfriend really enjoys the Italian beef and burgers. Also their chocolate cake is great! Very moist!

    (5)
  • Jennifer P.

    I grew up in the area, so before the days of orange traffic cones in the parking lot and an employee directing traffic, I frequented this location. It's old-school; I hope it's never renovated into the big brown hipster-looking version that I've sort of come to despise. Mom and I stopped in today for some deliciousness: we each got a cheeseburger (hers plain, mine with everything) and cheese fries. The food was good - nice crispy burger edges, soft buns, fries that aren't too salty, and liquid cheese of a hue probably not found in nature. Sadly some of my lettuce was wilty (could have been from burger heat) and my cheese was only partially melted (obviously NOT from burger heat). There were employees bussing tables (empty tables all looked clean, too) and one kindly took our big plastic tray so we could have more room to eat. This good ol' kind of familiarness makes me miss Rolling Meadows.

    (5)
  • Jt E.

    Drive thru service really slow. 10 min to make two hot dog. People with the larger order behind us had there order done 1st. It was handed to them out the pay window. I've had faster service parking and going inside.

    (3)
  • Megan S.

    Of course Portillo's doesn't disappoint...unless you are gluten-free. There are really no options. Even when I've gone with advised GF options, I've been contaminated. Seriously, why does the chop salad have pasta in it?

    (2)
  • Caylan C.

    Horrible service, waited almost 15 minutes for 3 items. Then realized when we got home we didn't even get everything we ordered. Put on hold to talk to manager and waited so long we hung up.

    (1)
  • David T.

    It's Portillo's. Nuff said.

    (5)
  • Chris R.

    How can anyone give Portillos a bad review? Its a staple in the Chicagoland area. Can't beat their dogs and beef-n-cheddar croissants.

    (5)
  • Dean S.

    Good lord it might not be good for you and there might be better at a mom and pop place but their big beef italian is the standard that all others are compared to.

    (5)
  • Jake A.

    Stopped in to get my big beef after flying into O'Hare after vacation and had the worst experience I've had with this chain. Employees standing around looking like they had no clue of what they were suppose to be doing. We waited 10 minutes for a single piece of chocolate cake.

    (1)
  • Jocelyn M.

    My husband and i Went to Portillo's for lunch but were in a hurry so went through the drive through and ate in the parking lot. Got a soup and a hotdog. The lid wasn't not closed on this soup and it spilled all over my lap, burning my legs. My husband went back in to complain and get napkins. No apology. They judy refilled the soup in the same messy container and bag. There was soup all on and in the bottom of the bag. We called and spoke to a manager. They offered no apology or anything else. Just blamed it on us. We asked for a corporate number and was told there was no such number. Never again.

    (1)
  • Richard K.

    Came here for lunch today. This place is solid, a bit pricey for the food, but worth every penny. I got the beef sandwich with cheddar. The meat was well cooked and the bread barely fell apart as I was eating it, perfect. Not sure why they need 5 people in the drive-thru to process an order, but I guess that's why the food is priced the way it is :) The drink had shiiiiiiiiiiiiiitloads of ice in it, shameful but I'll go back.

    (4)
  • Adam H.

    I'm going to try something different here. I'll go out on a limb and say, I hope by now you know that the hot dogs and beefs are good. If not, stop reading and order one, or the other, or both. Whatever. But going off my tip, Yelp wants me to elaborate ("great tip now give us more") I'm going to highlight the underrated: Burger. Call me sacrilegious, I don't care. The Portillos burger is char broiled and served on a fluffy bun with the usual fixings one would typically expect. It doesn't sound spectacular, and doesn't have anything wild n' crazy about it, but that's the beauty of it. It's a delicious, no-gimmick, 'str8 up' burger. I won't sit here and tell you that I only eat their burgers, because that would be false, I just thoroughly enjoy a good burger and Portillos is an unexpected place to find one. I don't know if their crinkle-cut fries seal the deal and really sell the whole meal or what. but I'm a huge fan. When I think about the burger itself, I picture it coming from a greasy spoon, mom & pop shop established in 1943, corner hole-in-the-wall burger joint, where the burger is their specialty. Clearly such is not the case, which is why people make the faces they do when I tell them to go to Portillos to feed their burger craving. My words of wisdom would be to be brave and don't order a dog or beef (or salad.....whatever that is) but give the burger a try and you'll be satisfied. To make this review relevant to the location: this Portillos is classic; it always feels like a sock hop. Dining in is fine, but the drive through is a well-oiled machine. Hardly a wait (they apologize if they ask you to) and a person is usually standing there to take your order, you pay, and sometimes the food comes even earlier than expected. If only all drive through systems were this smooth...

    (4)
  • Mark F.

    Is this 5-star dining? Oh no. Thankfully, no. Is it a dream for a pair of stretchy pants needing to be pushed to its limits? Oh yes. Thankfully, yes. There's a vast array of tasty eats at Portillo's. Hot dogs? Check Cheeseburgers? Check Italian Beef? Check French fries? Delicious check Milkshakes? YES...I mean...check Chocolate cake? c-h-e-c-k Adult beverages?! gulp-n-check It won't break the bank but it might lead to breaking a button on your pants. I'm surprised people even need to review Portillo's. Everyone knows it and I'm pretty sure everyone loves it. Yum.

    (5)
  • Rick F.

    Amazing food, amazing Chicago institution! I go every time I travel to Chicago, my former Home Town! Everything is excellent! Chicago Style Dog, Italian Beef, Hot, Extra Juicy and Double Dipped! Crinkle cut Fries are my favorite! The While Chocolate Cake has been a family favorite for almost 20 years!

    (5)
  • Mark R.

    Thankfully, we arrived just before the lunch rush. Five hot dogs with the mix of whatever anyone ordered. One of those was without the bun due to my sons gluten allergy. They couldn't have been more helpful. Granted it took a couple of moments to get into the midset of not slopping together the usual dog with whatever, but they used seperate gloves handling my sons order and put his in a seperate bag as well. That's awesome!

    (5)
  • Kelly V.

    Amazing every time!

    (5)
  • Hung N.

    Portillo's is du bomb...plus a bag of chips... I had the Big Italian Beef. I would only recommend if your super hungry like i was. Its pretty big...like a 12 incher...meat Tender, spicy peppers, greasy as shit, bread was still crispy,...just perfect. Wife had the italian sausage and it was also pretty good...used the same french bread and pickled peppers too. Onions rings were also good, tamale was meh. i also like the feel of 50's diner...felt like i was in Saved by the Bell or Back to the Future :) And everything was cheap as hell. Wish we had good franchises like Portillo's over here.

    (5)
  • Scott L.

    Portillo's is a Chicagoland institution and never lets you down. Calling it fast food almost does it a disservice because this fast food is way, way better than any fast food you've gotten anywhere else. The Chicago staples, such as hot dogs and Italian beef, are a must try. That said, don't overlook Portillo's salads, soup and other menu options that make this an extremely viable option for groups that want more than "just burgers and fries." If you're a first timer, I recommend getting the Italian beef sandwich with sweet peppers "dipped." The dip plunges your whole sandwich briefly into au jus and takes the flavor over the top. (Grab lots of napkins, the dipped sandwich is messy). Finally, I would be remiss if I did not mention the fries. I don't know what they do to them, but those standard looking crinkle cut fries are otherworldly. Best fries anywhere at any price point, period. Note: this particular location does not have some of the options that you'll find at many of Portillo's other restaurants which also include a Barnelli's (pasta & ribs).

    (5)
  • Jeannie G.

    I love Portillo's. This Rolling Meadows location is walking distance from our Rolling Meadows office and whenever I am in town on business, I make sure to go there for lunch. During this week's trip, I went twice. There is a large selection of food on the menu. I'd suggest getting the cheese fries and a hotdog on your first visit. Both are tasty and very reasonably priced. If you've never had a Chicago-style dog before, you've got to visit Portillo's when you're in the Chicago area. They're the best. If you're like me and have a sweet tooth, definitely order a slice of their chocolate cake, too. Or if you're feeling a little adventurous, try the chocolate cake shake. Seriously -- a chocolate cake shake! (I know, right?!) It is the best of both worlds and life-changing. I can't wait until I'm back in Chicago so I can order another one. YUM!

    (5)
  • Natey N.

    The Chili cheese dogs will give you enough gas to fuel a hot air balloon so i wouldn't recommend having one on a date, but SO worth it when alone or with your boys. The second i saw the grease-soaked Portillo's hotdog wrapper on my chili cheese dog, i knew the meal would be epic! The other thing you must try: Beef and Cheddar Croissant. Sounds weird, but also epic. Can't go wrong with the Chi style hot dogs or Italian Beef either. Cheap and orgasmic food.

    (5)
  • levramosis H.

    Came here for the Italian beef sandwich on recommendation of a serious eats forum. They did not disappoint! The big beef sandwich dipped with hot giardiniera was stellar. Beefy, succulent and the bun still held together even when well soaked in hot beefy juices. They were so well wrapped they were still warm for hours. Plan to stock up next time in town.

    (5)
  • Rick R.

    Love love love their cheeseburgers and fries here! Italian beef is always a stand-out!

    (5)
  • Jessica G.

    Standard Portillos fare, food-wise. The parking lot is a really, really, really tight squeeze. Service was pretty slow - it was not very busy but we waited what I think was too long for fast food. I also noticed that the people in line in front of us only got part of their order. The seating area looked clean but was kind of sticky. The women's room was fairly tidy and the fries were fresh but not sure I'd go out of my way to go here again.

    (2)
  • Jinah Y.

    I typically get 3 things if I ever visit a Portillos: Chopped Salad, Italian Sausage and/or Cheese Fries. The fries never disappoint and they can rarely mess up an Italian Sausage (with hot peppers). However, my last visit was less than pleasant when I ordered the salad. I assume it was because I came at 2:30pm (after lunch rush) but I have never dined in and received a pre-packaged salad! I was pretty weirded out but did not make a big deal--upon further investigation, it seemed the salad had probably been packaged a while before I ordered. The lettuce was browning and limp... the bacon bits were soft from soaking in the salad... and it was just bad. I have never been so disappointed by Portillos before but no one wants to spend $8 on an old salad. Management: Please stop doing this!!! Give the people what they paid for and stop being lazy. And at least toss it on a plate if I say I'm going to dine in.

    (3)
  • Ellie D.

    Gotta love Portillo's. I am a big fan of their burgers, chicken sandwich, and chopped salad. Yummy! You just have to try for yourself. My only complaint might be that their burgers are always so drippy but also so good! Get some extra napkins! You will need them!

    (4)
  • Laura V.

    We go here a lot because my daughter likes there chicken sandwich. I think the food is good but over priced.

    (3)
  • Ryan H.

    Mainly just a tip, if you go here at noon be prepared to wait in a long line and have trouble parking thanking to the mass groups of high schoolers that arrive in droves

    (4)
  • Sarah A.

    Doesn't get any better than Italian Beef sandwich and Cheese Fries!!!

    (5)
  • Andrew K.

    Ok, so, if you don't love Portillo's something is wrong with you. It's not a high class place by any means, but you can't beat the hot dogs and Italian beef's. I have a couple colleagues that visit from other cities and each time they request that we go to Poritillo's versus some fancy restaurant each time they visit. Say's something I think.

    (5)
  • Armando M.

    Great Chicago style hot dog. Burgers are not the thing to order here, stay with the Portillo Dog.

    (4)
  • Nick M.

    Us Chicagoans can debate all day long as to who has the best dog in this city. We've been having this argument for years past and I'm sure we will for years to come. What I've just realized is that we ALL actually do agree on one thing, though a dog may or may not be the best, we still have plenty of places that make a dam good Chicago dog! Portillo's is such a place. Portillo's does have a leg up on others with 31+ locations in IL alone. They thrive on their "best service and best food" motto and in my opinion they come very close. Service isn't always the "best" and the freshness is somewhat border line. I think their 20's, 30's, 50's, and 60's decor (pending location) is there to distract you a little (which it does, at least for me). And their menu serves up all the reasons Chicagoans are fat. Though, those moments of happiness with each bite does somehow make it worth it, at least during that meal. All of this plus their prices aren't so bad either, makes for a fine Chicago hot dog joint! This location is pretty fast and the cheese fries, ohhh the cheese fries! I order my hot dog no relish, extra peppers and cheese fries to go. It's so people can't see me inhale it.

    (4)
  • Catherine P.

    Love their drive thru set up. They are located in a very open parking lot with plenty of parking. Not in the nicest of neighborhoods, but it was a great place to jump off 290 and grab a bite on the way to the city that would have cost 3 times as much to eat. The service was prompt and for a Friday night/dinner time, we were through the drive thru in about 5 minutes. Not bad at all for a Portillo's. I'm envious of the owner. I wish I would have come up with Portillo's. They do some damn good business and I don't mind supporting it!

    (4)
  • Salima B.

    Love the 50's style. And how can a burger taste so good? Oh, and let's not even start with the shakes or the chocolate cake...I love you, Portillos.

    (5)
  • Nicole L.

    Cheese Fries and Chocolate cake are not only a heart attack waiting to happen but heaven! I haven't tried anything else in years so I'm not sure how the rest of their dishes are but the chocolate cake alone is worthy of 5 stars alone. Note: I'm not even a chocolate lover. One night my companion and I went for a late night run for desert and sadly this location was closed for the night-sadness, we hurried to the closest location which was closed as well, how depressing. If they stayed open later I'm sure I'd be there more often and probably 50 more pounds heavier. Hmm, maybe it's a good thing on my side that they have early closing hours.

    (3)
  • Simon L.

    Below average hot dogs in my opinion... This was one of the top recommendations for my visit to chicago so I was very excited to try it. I ordered a regular beef hot dog with everything on it and a chili cheese dog with no cheese. I don't know what it is but the hot dog itself tasted really weird to me. Maybe I am just used to the normal ones but the portillo dogs made me feel a little dizzy afterwards. The toppings were okay but this is a Chicago experience I will Nootka be trying again.

    (2)
  • D. V.

    Portillo's has the best beef sandwich's my far !! Every time is have one it's always great. Hot dog's are also very good.

    (5)
  • Joe N.

    I grew up eating Portillos for most of my life. 10 years ago my family moved way down south to the desert. I finally had the chance to visit my favorite Portillos from my childhood the other day. It looks just as I remember it. We went there during lunch time and the drive thru was very quick. The crew had it running like a fine tuned machine. I ordered my favorite beef with mozarella and sweet peppers. My friend got a chicago dog. We shared a strawberry malt and cheese fries. We took this delicious goodness back to the hotel. I sat down at the table and took my first bite. Instantly I was transported down memory lane as flashes of well spiced beef, chewy and wet italian bread and melted cheese over delicious sweet peppers bombarded my taste buds. The malt was a sea of creamy, fruity goodness. The cheese fries were salty and cheesey all at the same time. Oh I was so satisfied after this meal. My friend, who is not from Chicago, is begging me to take her back there before we leave. I don't need any convincing. This place is great, no matter what location you frequent.

    (5)
  • Frank B.

    I don't understand why all of these locations have such rave reviews. Portillo's is certainly the go-to chain for Chicago dogs in the suburbs, but I don't understand the raves--let alone the "shipped anywhere in the USA!" Italian beef that they apparently offer. (Does that seem like a bad idea to anyone else?) The Chicago dogs at Portillo's are entirely competent. Reasonably fresh ingredients, and they appear to come with all the toppings standard (no begging for a pickle or spear peppers). Sesame seed bun, which I prefer. Nice snap. Good. One of my companions got a chopped salad. I would have never thought to order a salad at a typical Chicago hot dog stand, but Portillo's is more of a real restaurant. The salad appeared to be generously-portioned, fresh, and delicious. I was less thrilled with the Italian beef, which was garnished primarily with incredibly greasy giardiniera. I asked for it very wet, but it was not drenched with au jus, and was instead swimming in grease. The beef was not too flavorful--very far from where an Italian beef should be. The bathrooms here were clean, and the 50's-style dining area was quite large. The service here sharpened to remarkable efficiency. If it were not such an speedy peak lunch experience, I would have given three stars, but I am in fact a fan--I'm a fan of any place that can serve a decent Chicago dog quickly.

    (4)
  • Insun M.

    Back in the day I used to come here with my family but I always got the ribs or pasta because the drippy Italian beefs my parents got intimidated me. Well, I'm a big girl now and they don't scare me no more! Best italian beef. Beef is perfectly seasoned and cooked just right. Only complaint is they could have been more generous with the hot peppers.

    (5)
  • Joanne B.

    Good hot dogs and hamburgers fast. It is a little on the pricey side though. The fries are always fresh and hot. The self advertising on the screens throughout the restaurant is a little odd though.

    (4)
  • Jim T.

    Chopped chicken salad this time. It's enough for 2 meals.

    (4)
  • Charles O.

    This place is as efficient as it gets. During the rush, they have a person outside going car to car taking orders to keep things moving as well as parking spaces for those who have larger orders to keep them from holding up the line. This is also one of the few establishments that can always accurately take an order as quick as I can make it. Plus, the food is fantastic.

    (5)
  • George B.

    Portillo's = awesome fast food. This location is one of the smaller ones in the area, but they sure do churn out those hot dogs. Service is very fast and helpful. i would recommend this place for a quick lunch or snack.

    (4)
  • Janee' G.

    Ooohhh my goodness , if you want a really good salad , I mean like a taste explosion . Two that I recommend and it's one of those good eats that you have to repeat a few times during the week you first discovered it . The Chopped Salad at Portillos ....any Portillos is the best I have ever had . I have been enjoying this salad from time to time for about 5 years now. It has Small noodles , romaine, spinach, red cabbage, green onions, Cold or Hot grilled chicken, feta cheese, some other green lettuce, tomatoes a few other random ingredients. The house dressing is the best and I wish they would sell it at the restaurant or something . The salad also comes with a lemon poppy seed muffin which is really good as a further taste bud punch as if you would need one while eating this salad. It's a big portion , you could share it ......but believe me you won't want too. The other salad is seasonal ( Spring / Summer) review is pending-

    (5)
  • Nicole M.

    Last time I was there, they skimped on the Beef and Cheddar cheese and the bun was a little burnt and my fries were a little over done. I like the schaumburg location better!

    (2)
  • Nana G.

    I love the atmosphere, I love the food and the service is great. I like everything that I've had from the menu so far. My favorite is the breaded chicken sandwich, french fries and the famous chocolate cake shake. I don't understand it but their fries are just scrumptious. They're just fries, but crinkly, salted delicious fries. There's really nothing to complain about. Its a must go-to.

    (5)
  • Jacqueline S.

    I love Portillo's big beef (extra dipped with hot peppers that are now like 35 cents extra), hot dogs (with everything), the fries are pretty good, and the chocolate cake is really good too. Great cheap place to go with what I believe to be the best Italian Beef and Chicago Style Hot Dogs in the area. Great for lunch or dinner - I wish they were open later.

    (5)
  • Travis W.

    If you want a Chili Dog With (onions and cheese) or an Italian Beef sandwich, this is THE place to go. This is a fun, high value, fast food place.

    (5)
  • Jimmy B.

    If you are looking to cater a Sunday football game, Portillo's has to be one of the better choices. I ordered a week ahead of the game and walked in on-time and ready to go with six cases of beer in the trunk. Portillo's was right on top of everything. The food was piping hot and everything was in order. The stepped through everything making sure I saw everything was there and accounted for. They even offered to throw in some extra pasta sauce for the meatballs. The only thing you need to know is that the italaian beef is the only thing that does not come hot. You will need to heat up the beef gravy and then drop the beef in so take that into account and leave a good half hour in between pick-up and eating time.

    (4)
  • Kathy R.

    An optimal lunch or dinner option if you're in the mood for fast food. My favorites are the Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian Beef (extra gravy for me) and the Chicken Club sandwich. And they have real fresh-brewed iced tea with lemons - not that pre-made, sweetened crud. This particular locale is always busy, and the parking lot is terribly congested during peak busy times. But I like it because not only is the food good and reasonably priced, but (1) the atmosphere is like a true '50s-era diner with neon signs, black & white tiles on the floor, jukebox, and green and yellow booths. And (2) the service is excellent. Meaning, servers are friendly. They work efficiently even when they're slammed. They are very good about busing and cleaning tables. The place is clean. Check out the wall for photos of owner Dick Portillo with celebs. Currently there is one by the door with him and (Will & Grace's) Sean Hayes.

    (4)
  • Steve m.

    Always great, busy. The Italian beefs are always spiced just right and they never forget to dip the sandwich. The bread on those beefs is always fresh and so damn good! Burgers are fabulous--that cornmeal bun just brings it all together each time and there's a nice char on them. Even their fries are fantastic!

    (5)
  • Veruschka R.

    Me and my husband love Portillo's love the Italian beef croissant not cheese with hot peppers

    (5)
  • Ling L.

    Definitely a better choice for fast food. The service is fast and meals always hot and fresh. Try not to park in the lot unless you can back out in tight spaces. The drive-through is ridiculous and you could be blocked in for a while. And it's not ideal for a big office group. 2 fit comfortably in a four-seater booth. 4 big fellas is a different story.

    (3)
  • Kristen W.

    Great food fast. I'm with George on this one. It is a great place for a Chicago style dog. Decently clean for how busy they are.

    (4)
  • g a.

    great food and great mood with alot of antique eye candy..if u like the 50's 60's style,,this is the place..and this place in particular is great ..try it ..near by there is a walmart...u can shop then eat :) have fun..thanks

    (5)

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  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch, Dinner
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Loud
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : No
    Drive-Thru : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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