At Portillo’s Hot Dogs, you can enjoy a variety of American favorites. These include hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-broiled burgers, chicken and fish options, fresh salads, hearty sides, and sweet desserts. The menu has something for everyone, from classic Chicago-style hot dogs to rich chocolate cake shakes.
Some of the most popular items at Portillo’s include the Italian Beef Sandwich, which costs $10.95, the Cheeseburger, which costs $9.50, and the Regular Hot Dog, which costs $5.55. These are some of our customers’ favorite meals because they have tasty ingredients and enough food for a full meal.
Portillo’s is famous for its Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches. The Chili Cheese Dog costs $7.10, and the Combo Beef & Char Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwich costs $12.85. These popular dishes have helped make Portillo’s famous for its traditional Chicago-style food.
Dick Portillo started Portillo’s in 1963 in Villa Park, Illinois. It began as a small hot dog stand called “The Dog House.” Today, the company has grown to 94 locations across the United States, including states like Illinois, California, Arizona, Florida, and Texas.
Portillo’s menu has more than just hot dogs and sandwiches. You can enjoy chicken tenders for $8.00, a spicy chicken sandwich for $10.15, and a chopped salad for $16.35. For dessert, the Chocolate Cake Slice is $5.40, and the Strawberry Shortcake is $6.70. Portillo’s has a wide variety of menu options to satisfy many different tastes.
Hot Dogs
Chili Cheese Dog
$7.10
Char Grilled Maxwell Street Polish Sausage
$8.50
Char Grilled Polish Sausage
$8.50
Plant-based Garden Dog
$5.90
Regular Hot Dog
$5.55
Italian Beef & Sausage
Italian Beef Sandwich
$10.95
Beef & Cheddar Croissant
$11.60
Combo Beef & Char Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwich
$12.85
Hot Peppers
$1.00
Char Grilled Maxwell Street Polish Sausage
$8.50
Char-Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwich
$8.50
Char Grilled Polish Sausage Sandwich
$8.50
Sweet Peppers
$1.00
Classic Beef Bowl
$11.20
Chicago Combo Bowl
$11.60
Char-Broiled Burgers
Cheeseburger
$9.50
Bacon Cheeseburger
$11.60
Hamburger
$8.50
Bacon Hamburger
$10.55
Rodeo Burger
$12.20
Salads
Chopped Salad
$16.35
Caesar Salad
$12.10
Garden Side Salad
$8.10
Greek Salad With Grilled Chicken
$16.35
Spicy Chicken Chopped Salad
$16.95
Chicken Pecan Salad with Bacon
$16.95
Chicken & Fish
Chicken Tenders
$8.00
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
$10.15
Char-Broiled Chicken Sandwich
$9.65
Breaded Chicken Sandwich
$9.65
Breaded Whitefish Sandwich
$9.40
Sides & Soup
Cheese Fries
$4.25
Fries
$4.25
Onion Rings
$5.65
Cheese Sauce
$1.70
Tamale
$3.85
Cup of Chili
$6.30
Hot Peppers
$1.00
Chicken Noodle Soup
$6.45
House Bread
$2.35
Giardiniera Sauce
$1.30
Garden Side Salad
$8.10
Italian Sausage
$6.45
Sweet Peppers
$1.00
Ribs
Ribs
$20.05
Desserts
Chocolate Cake Slice
$5.40
Strawberry Shortcake
$6.70
Chocolate Éclair Cake
$6.70
Whole Chocolate Cake
$38.55
Drinks
Bottled Drinks
$3.50
Shakes & Malts
Shakes and Malts
$5.40
Small Chocolate Cake Shake
$6.45
Large Chocolate Cake Shake
$7.70
I stopped at Portillo’s Hot Dogs in Naperville, Illinois for lunch. The place had a fun, retro vibe and was full of people, but the line moved quickly thanks to the efficient staff. I ordered the Rodeo Burger and treated myself to a small chocolate cake shake. The burger was juicy and full of flavor, and the crispy onion rings on top added a great crunch. The shake was thick, rich, and tasted just like their famous chocolate cake—definitely a sweet treat worth trying. The prices felt fair for the quality and portion size, and I left feeling full and happy.
JQ Louise
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