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Portillo's Hot Dogs

100 West Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60654 (Near North Side)
(312) 587-8910
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Ranked #13 of 7,336 restaurants in Chicago
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Near North Side
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Chicago, Illinois
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57 reviews 57 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Who would have know that this well know beef place serves Vienna Hot Dogs under their name. No wonder 5they are so good!! But this is rally know for their beef sandwiches dipped in homemade gravy that makes you walk away full. Always a busy place and the staff goes out of the way to make it easy and fun... More

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See 7 more reviews by Alan C for Chicago
Carmichael, CA
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44 reviews 44 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

While visiting Chicago for a week in April, I seriously considered walking to Portillo's every day. Although they are famous for their hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, the menu offers something for everyone. Prices are crazy reasonable, quality is outstanding, and the service is quick (regardless of how long the line is when ordering). There are two ordering lines...one... More

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See 6 more reviews by CubsWillRock for Chicago
Athens, PA
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34 reviews 34 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This place was recommended to me by my hotel to sample the Italian Beef that Chicago is famous for. He was not wrong! I had the smaller version of the Italian beef. They take the sandwich and dip the whole thing in what they call gravy, I would call it au jus sauce. You can actually choose how wet you... More

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See 7 more reviews by prance for Chicago
Los Angeles, California
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18 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

The bus guides kept talking about this place as the place to get real Chicago-style hotdog (no ketchup!). You order from one counter, then pick up at a pick up area (they don't call in order). I noticed they had a drive-thru and they serve beer inside. The interior was actually entertaining and unexpected. We went around 3pm, so there... More

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See 4 more reviews by nadarien for Chicago
Tell City, Indiana, United States
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We walked to Portillo's from our hotel. Saw many interesting things along the way! Entered to find this restaurant with alot to absorb in memorabilia all over the place. Alot of history here! My daughter loved the hot dog she got with a dill pickle,tomato,and mustard. There are other options here: not just a hot dog place !

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See 5 more reviews by GinaPowell-Young for Chicago
Des Moines, Washington
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Chicago style , pickles, peppers, relish , tomatoes!! Fast service, orderly ordering process, many workers to keep wait to minimum!

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Great food, but it doesn't compare to Gene & Jude's, which is now being rebuilt after they were flooded out. Don't do anything without the celery seed, and don't put ketchup on your hot dog in the city of Chicago. It's against the law here.

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See 6 more reviews by 197marian for Chicago
Clovis, California
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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Portillo's for our family goes back to the original hot dog stand in Villa Park. From it's beginning to now ( with the lovely eating establishments) not much has changes when it comes to quality and taste. Today the selection is amazing. But we always tend to go back to the Italian Beef Sandwich and the Original Hot Dog. They... More

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Irvine, California
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28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Had a craving for a red hot when I landed and went to get a quick dog fix with everything on it. I hit the spot, ordered quickly and got the hot dog quickly as well. Very tasty, the dog had nice flavor but the skin doesn't really have the snap when you bite. Good taste anyway and the place... More

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See 10 more reviews by drillerdoc for Chicago
San Jose, California
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5 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I'm hooked! First time having a Chicago hotdog and I'm thinking I've been missing out all these years. The hotdog had a snap to it and loved all the fixins it came with. (mustard,tomatoes, onions, sweet pickle relish etc.) I normally place ketchup on my hotdog but as I'm told, "Do Not place ketchup on a Chicago dog." It doesn't... More

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