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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.
Portillo's cavernous bi-level space has a touristy feel that's rife with nostalgia for the Capone era. An antique car hangs from the ceiling, and old photos and Depression-era signs adorn the exposed-brick...
citysearch.com - expert review - 05/18/2006
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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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5.0 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!!
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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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for fast food, it doesn't get any better than Portillo's. Their cheeseburger is the best fast food cheeseburger you'll ever have. They serve Vienna Beef hot dogs which are, as every…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
The most efficient drive through I've ever been to! Well done Portillo's! The hot dogs were great as was the Italian Beef. And the chocolate shake was super chocolaty. If you haven't tried it, get…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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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.
Italian beef with sausage and peppers. Oh and meat juice. But, oh, what meat juice.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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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.
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.
The char broiled hamburger. WOW.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
Plenty of other people have described this place better than me, I just needed to chime in. I love this place. I parents found it and I have enjoyed it ever since. Top notch Chicago dogs and chili…
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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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place is absolutely crazy. i suppose it's amazing for the average gluttony fried meat loving person, but as a vegetarian my experience was a bit different. I went with one of my gluttony fried…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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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.
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 yum
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.
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 know, I know, it's a chicago institution or tradition, therefore it *must* be great, right ? well, no, it has to actually be worthy of a 4 or 5 star and Portillo's delivers pretty much every single…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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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.
I tried their drive through in a hurry. They have a line a block long. Never get in the right lane if you want to turn right on Ontario. I am now addicted to their chopped salad. I just wish they had…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The area where you wait for your order at Portillo's is like the trading floor at the Merc. Portillo's employees are screaming order numbers and customers are jostling for a position at the counter.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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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.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love a tasty burger, and thought that I would start here, seeing I just moved here. Nice soft bread, a substantial piece of beef, and all the fixins. Yummy, Yummy. Park at Mcdonalds pay lot next…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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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.
I second Dane's exclamation about CHOCOLATE CAKE SHAKE! ! ! !..Although, be warned.....You may acquire a case of diabetes drinking one too many of these! Portillo's is quintessential Chicago. Italian…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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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.
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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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what it is about their cheeseburgers..but i constantly crave them...they are really really good...the fries are addicting too..
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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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.
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...
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.
