Portillo’s is an American restaurant business that offers Chicago style meals. These include Maxwell Street Polish, hot dogs, and Italian Beef.
Many people continue to enjoy the restaurant’s offers because of the meals they serve there, along with the excellent customer service given by employees.
| Item | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Soup | ||
| Soup Of The Day | $4.64 | |
| Gourmet Salads | ||
| Gourmet Garden Salad | Chilled Romaine & Iceberg, garden fresh vegetables, cheddar cheese and your choice of dressing. | $6.64 |
| Classic Caesar Salad | A crispy bed of Romaine lettuce tossed with our classic Caesar dressing and topped with tomato, hard-boiled egg, croutons and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Includes Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin. | $6.64 |
| Original Chicken Caesar Salad | Cold chicken breast pieces atop a crispy bed of Romaine lettuce tossed with our classic Caesar dressing and topped with tomato, hard-boiled egg, croutons and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. | $8.76 |
| Chicken Pecan Salad | A crispy variety of lettuces topped with tender chicken, crunchy bacon, red cabbage, tomato, shredded cheese and pecans with warm honey dijon dressing. | $10.09 |
| Chopped Salad | Romaine & Iceberg mix with Ditalini pasta, chicken breast, bacon, tomatoes, red cabbage, Gorgonzola cheese, green onion, with House dressing. | $10.09 |
| Garbage Salad | Lettuce mix with salami, provolone cheese, radishes, onion, sweet cherry tomatoes, burgundy olives, celery, roasted red peppers, Parmesan cheese, parsley and sweet vinaigrette dressing. | $10.09 |
| Southwest BBQ Chicken Salad | Mix of lettuce, BBQ chicken breast, bacon, tomato, shredded cheese blend, green onions, black beans and corn with our southwest chipotle ranch dressing and topped with tortilla pieces. | $9.96 |
| Poppyseed Fruit With Chicken Salad | Tender chicken breast served with strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, Mandarin oranges, with Gorgonzola cheese, glazed walnuts and Poppyseed dressing. | $10.09 |
| Apple Walnut Salad | Tender baby spinach and a mix of fresh lettuce gently tossed with diced Gala apples, dried cranberries, candied walnuts and creamy Goat cheese. Topped with our freshly-sliced grilled chicken. Finis | $10.09 |
| Mediterranean Salad | A mix of fresh lettuce mixed with diced chicken, chopped red cabbage, Feta cheese, Garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, red & green onions and Kalamata olives. Tossed with our creamy Mediterranean-style | $10.09 |
| Side Orders | ||
| French Fries (Small) | $2.33 | |
| French Fries (Large) | $2.78 | |
| Cheese Fries (Small) | $3.19 | |
| Cheese Fries (Large) | $3.64 | |
| Onion Rings | $2.78 | |
| Tamale | $2.51 | |
| Chicken Tenders | $5.44 | |
| Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin | $0.85 | |
| Garlicy Breadstick | $0.75 | |
| Hot Dogs & Chili | ||
| Hot Dog | With everything includes mustard, relish, chopped onions, sliced ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers on a perfectly steamed poppyseed bun. | $3.66 |
| Chili Cheese Dog | Served with onions. | $4.32 |
| Jumbo Hot Dog | A thicker Hot Dog with mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, kosher pickle and sport peppers. | $4.12 |
| Jumbo Chili Cheese Dog | Served with onions. | $4.79 |
| Bowl Of Chili | Our own homestyle served with cheese and onions. | $4.99 |
| Beef & Sausage | ||
| Beef | Chicago's 1 Italian Beef served on a perfectly baked French bread. Add hot or sweet pepper and cheese for an additonal charge. | $7.25 |
| Big Beef | For the larger appetite. | $10.11 |
| Italian Sausage | $5.65 | |
| Combo Beef & Sausage | $8.23 | |
| Beef-N-Cheddar Croissant | A perfect combination of our famous Italian Beef layered with cheddar cheese and served on a toasted croissant. | $7.32 |
| Burgers & Sandwiches | ||
| Hamburger | Char-Broiled 1/3 pound burger with mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and ketchup on a toasted bun. | $5.97 |
| Double Hamburger | Char-Broiled 2/3 pound burger with mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and ketchup on a toasted bun. | $9.38 |
| Cheeseburger | $6.64 | |
| Double Cheeseburger | $10.71 | |
| Grilled Tuna Sandwich | $7.32 | |
| Chicken Sandwiches | ||
| Breaded Chicken Sandwich | A lightly breaded, all white breast filet, deep fried and served on a toasted bun with mayo, lettuce and tomato. | $6.10 |
| Breaded Chicken Croissant | A lightly breaded, all white breast filet, deep fried and served on a flaky croissant with mayo, lettuce and tomato. | $6.58 |
| Breaded Chicken Club | A lightly breaded, all white breast filet, deep fried and served on a toasted bun with mayo, lettuce, tomato and bacon. | $7.12 |
| Extras | ||
| Side Of Hot Peppers | $0.67 | |
| Side Of Sweet Peppers | $0.67 | |
| Cup Of Cheese Sauce | $0.86 | |
| Fresh Baked House Bread | $2.11 | |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | $5.85 | |
| Extra Bacon | $1.00 | |
| Extra Salad Dressing | $0.33 | |
| Side of Italian Sausage | $3.59 | |
| Dessert | ||
| Chocolate Cake-Slice | $3.71 | |
| Whole Chocolate Cake | 10 slices. | $25.26 |
| Strawberry Shortcake | $4.77 | |
| Chocolate clair Cake | $4.11 | |
| Catering - Appetizers | ||
| Cater. Chicken Tenders | 20 pieces with BBQ or Ranch dressing. | $27.92 |
| Catering - Entrees | ||
| Cater. Beef Pack Meal (Must Be Heated ) | 2-1/2lbs of beef, 2 Family Cole Slaw, 2 Family Potato Salad, 1 small each of Sweet & Hot Peppers, 2 loaves of French Bread. Serves 10 six inch sandwiches or 20 three inch sandwiches. SERVED COLD. | $72.21 |
| Cater. Pasta Pack Meal | Large pan of Mostaccioli, small bowl of Gourmet Garden Salad, 2 loaves of French bread. Serves 20-25. | $108.37 |
| Cater. Best Of Both (Must Be Heated ) | BEEF IS SERVED COLD - 2 1/2 lbs. beef, small pan mostaccioli, small bowl of Gourmet arden Salad, 1 small each Hot & Sweet Peppers, 3 loaves French bread. Serves 10-15. | $119.78 |
| Cater. Italian Beef 1 Lb. (Must Be Heated) | * Served Cold * 1lb makes 4 six inch sandwiches or 8 three inch sandwiches. Does not come with Bread. Bread must be ordered separately. We suggest 1 loaf of French Bread per 1 pound of Beef. | $15.56 |
| Cater. Italian Beef 2 1/2 Lbs. (Must Be Heated) | * Served Cold * 2 1/2lbs makes 10 six inch sandwiches or 20 three inch sandwiches. Does not come with Bread. Bread must be ordered separately. We suggest 1 loaf of French Bread per 1 pound of Beef. | $38.90 |
| Cater. Mostaccioli (Small) 24hr | * Requires 24hr Advance Notice, Serves 8-10 * Our family recipe with your choice of meat or marinara sauce. | $35.90 |
| Cater. Mostaccioli (Large) 24hr | * Requires 24hr Advance Notice, Serves 16-20 * Our family recipe with your choice of meat or marinara sauce. | $55.85 |
| Cater. Sausage (12pcs) | $31.91 | |
| Cater. Sausage (24pcs) | $61.17 | |
| Catering - Salads | ||
| Cater. Caesar Salad (Small) | Serves 8-10. | $26.59 |
| Cater. Caesar Salad (Large) | Serves 16-20. | $45.21 |
| Cater. Chicken Caesar Salad (Small) | Serves 8-10. | $30.58 |
| Cater. Chicken Caesar Salad (Large) | Serves 16-20. | $55.85 |
| Cater. Chicken Pecan Salad (Small) | Iceberg, romaine and spinach topped with cheddar mozzarella cheeses, tomatoes, red cabbage, chunks of chicken, bacon & pecans with warm honey dijon dressing. Serves 8-10. | $30.58 |
| Cater. Chicken Pecan Salad (Large) | Iceberg, romaine and spinach topped with cheddar mozzarella cheeses, tomatoes, red cabbage, chunks of chicken, bacon & pecans with warm honey dijon dressing. Serves 16-20. | $55.85 |
| Cater. Chopped Salad (Small) | Iceberg and romaine lettuces tossed with chunks of chicken, gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, red cabbage, pasta, bacon, green onions and House Dressing. Serves 8-10. | $30.58 |
| Cater. Chopped Salad (Large) | Iceberg and romaine lettuces tossed with chunks of chicken, gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, red cabbage, pasta, bacon, green onions and House Dressing. Serves 16-20. | $55.85 |
| Cater. Garbage Salad (Small) | Serves 8-10. Lettuce mix with salami, provolone cheese, radishes, onion, sweet cherry tomatoes, burgundy olives, celery, roasted red peppers, parmesan cheese, parsley and sweet vinaigrette dressing. | $30.58 |
| Cater. Garbage Salad (Large) | Serves 16-20. Lettuce mix with salami, provolone cheese, radishes, onion, sweet cherry tomatoes, burgundy olives, celery, roasted red peppers, parmesan cheese, parsley and sweet vinaigrette dressing. | $55.85 |
| Cater. Poppyseed Fruit With Chicken (Small) | Serves 8-10. Tender chicken breast served with strawberries, pineapples, blueberries, Mandarin oranges, tossed with Gorgonzola cheese and glazed walnuts in Poppyseed dressing. | $30.58 |
| Cater. Poppyseed Fruit With Chicken Salad (Large) | Serves 16-20. Tender chicken breast served with strawberries, pineapples, blueberries, Mandarin oranges, tossed with Gorgonzola cheese and glazed walnuts in Poppyseed dressing. | $55.85 |
| Cater. Gourmet Garden Salad (Small) | Iceberg, romaine and spinach topped with an array of fresh garden vegetables and cheddar cheese. Serves 8-10. | $25.26 |
| Cater. Gourmet Garden Salad (Large) | Iceberg, romaine and spinach topped with an array of fresh garden vegetables and cheddar cheese. Serves 16-20. | $42.55 |
| Cater. House Salad (Small) | Iceberg, romaine and spinach topped with red cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, black olives, pepperoncini and croutons with house dressing. Serves 8-10. | $21.27 |
| Cater. House Salad (Large) | Iceberg, romaine and spinach topped with red cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, black olives, pepperoncini and croutons with house dressing. Serves 16-20. | $35.90 |
| Catering - Sides | ||
| Cater. French Bread Loaf | 36'' loaf. Makes 6 six sandwiches or 12 three inch sandwiches. | $4.99 |
| Cater. Hot Beef Gravy & Pan (1 Hr. Notice) | Enough for 5lbs of beef. | $10.98 |
| Cater. Warming Kit | Enough for 5lbs of beef. | $9.31 |
| Cater. Hot Peppers (Small) | $3.99 | |
| Cater. Hot Peppers (Large) | $6.65 | |
| Cater. Sweet Peppers (Small) | $3.99 | |
| Cater. Sweet Peppers (Large) | $6.65 | |
| Cater. Marinara Sauce (Pint) | $6.64 | |
| Cater. Meat Sauce (Pint) | $6.64 | |
| Catering - Desserts | ||
| Cater. Chocolate Cake-Whole Cake | 1O Slice | $25.26 |
| Cater. Chocolate clair-Whole 24hr | * 24hr Advance Notice Required * Serves 10-12. | $31.91 |
| Cater. Ny Cheesecake Whole 48hr | * 48hr Advance Notice Required * 16 slices. | $39.89 |
| Cater. Strawberry Shortcake Whole 24hr | * 24hr Advance Notice Required * | $31.91 |
| Cater. Tiramisu-Whole Cake Whole 24hr | * 24hr Advance Notice Required * | $46.54 |
History
Portillo’s was founded by Dick Portillo in 1963. Portillo invested all of his savings on a hot dog stand. Struggling at first, the business quickly grew into what it is today.
Today, the company operates more than 50 restaurants in some U.S. states. Outside of its native Illinois, the restaurant has also expanded in Florida and Indiana.
Review
There are Portillo’s branches that are diner-styled and are able to accommodate a lot of people per table, and there are also branches that provide more intimate seating.
Overall, the food at the restaurant is great. The food can provide tourists with an accurate representation of what the best of Illinois is in terms of meals.
For those wishing to try the restaurant’s dishes, patrons advise new customers to go for their baby back ribs. In addition, the smoothies, shakes, and malts are also excellent choices for drinks.
People also have positive comments on the customer service provided by the restaurant. Customers have praised the staff for being welcoming and friendly.