kland01s It is not your average chain. Quality and service is top notch and their drive up at lunch works incredibly fast and smooth. I have been to a Portillo's all across the Chicago area, I have Portillo's served in a work setting with over 100 people being served and I have had Portillo's that had been mail ordered and there has been no difference in taste with their Italian beefs. They are the best. I will say I have never had a hot dog there, hate hot dogs in any shape or form. They do have great char broiled burgers and my veggie partner loves their salads and a grilled veggie sandwich. Portillo's varies and some do ribs and some do Italian but they all have the basic original menu. We love going to Luigis' in Naperville. We have a Portillo's Honey Jam cafe here too. Don't ever compare Portillos to any low life chain.
Hear hear. Portillo's is exceptional, and it's beyond ridiculous to compare them to fast food rubbish just because they're a chain. Unlike kland01s, though, I love hot dogs and I think Portillo's version of the Chicago dog is one of the definitive examples.