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Portillo's
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:49 pm
Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:49 pm
Just opened one near me in Houston. Chicago hot dog and Italian beef chain from the Windy City for those that aren't familiar. I'm always game for a good hot dog. Anyone on here have prior experience with this chain or tried the one in Katy? Good? General assessment?
This post was edited on 2/13/25 at 1:52 pm
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Posted on 2/13/25 at 1:53 pm to msap9020
Maxwell Street Polish Sausage and chili dog are what I used to get.
bbq is a no
bbq is a no
Posted on 2/13/25 at 2:23 pm to msap9020
I have had it in Schaumburg, IL. It's a fast food hotdog place. Expectations should fit with about Whataburger, Culver's level etc. I'd eat it again.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 2:37 pm to msap9020
Some people love it including my family in Chicago, I think its ok. Its overpriced IMO. Don't expect fast food prices, even for a hotdog. I guess its not much worse then your better fast food places, but there's sticker shock still to me when my family of 5 is like $75 for sandwiches, fries, and a soft drink.
Dogs are good, just pricey. Its not my favorite italian beef, but I like it. A lot of people love it.
Dogs are good, just pricey. Its not my favorite italian beef, but I like it. A lot of people love it.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 2:48 pm to t00f
quote:this and the italian beef are what I would usually get
Maxwell Street Polish Sausage
Posted on 2/13/25 at 3:57 pm to msap9020
The half italian beef half sausage is great if they still do that. Make sure to get the spicy giardiniera. Solid Italian beef for what it is. I've only been to the ones in the Chicago area, but I assume they do mostly the same stuff.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 4:17 pm to msap9020
Italian beef is solid but not elite.
Hot dogs are huge but solid.
Just overall, over priced chain with above average food.
Hot dogs are huge but solid.
Just overall, over priced chain with above average food.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 4:27 pm to msap9020
Big fan of their Italian beef and polish sausage.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 4:45 pm to msap9020
Get the sandwich with sweet and hot peppers, dipped. Thank me later…
And I am not responsible for your dye uh beetus.
And I am not responsible for your dye uh beetus.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 6:09 pm to msap9020
Very consistent and service like Chick Fil A. I wish they would open one in Lafayette, it would make a killing. Chicago dog and Italian Beef are great, and that chocolate cake shake should be illegal.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 6:41 pm to msap9020
Posted on 2/13/25 at 6:45 pm to Notro
When the first one opened in the DFW area, they had police out there every day directing traffic. I went after it settled down. The food was fine, but I’m still not sure why there was that much excitement for it.
Posted on 2/13/25 at 7:03 pm to Notro
That chocolate cake shake is something else
add this
and this
you won't have to eat for a couple days
add this
and this
you won't have to eat for a couple days
Posted on 2/14/25 at 2:25 pm to ELLSSUU
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Whataburger
Uh, no. Their menu and food quality is far above fricking Whataburger.
Grew up eating Portillo's back when Dick Portillo still owned the place. They've since sold and are expanding. Could just be a mental thing but I feel things have certainly dropped a bit at some of these places outside of IL, but it's still really damn good.
I've never eaten anything bad off their menu and it seems like everyone has a different favorite off the menu. Burgers, salads, dogs, polish, italian beefs, the chocolate cake...so much incredible food.
Posted on 2/14/25 at 2:56 pm to 91TIGER
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you won't have to eat for a couple days
The cake shake alone has 1490 calories
Posted on 2/14/25 at 5:29 pm to mmmmmbeeer
Obviously hit a soft spot with you as you grew up on them.
Call it Whatahotdog if you want.
Call it Whatahotdog if you want.
This post was edited on 2/14/25 at 5:30 pm
Posted on 2/15/25 at 5:00 pm to msap9020
Way overrated
Posted on 2/15/25 at 5:31 pm to baldona
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sticker shock still to me when my family of 5 is like $75 for sandwiches, fries, and a soft drink.
I feel like getting similar at Checkers or Subway would cost me the same.
Posted on 2/15/25 at 8:23 pm to ragincajun03
If you can’t feed a family of 5 for around $25 at Checkers or any of the other big burger fast food chains y’all are too picky or some big ol baws
Posted on 2/15/25 at 9:37 pm to msap9020
It's pretty decent.
Don't expect amazing, and you'll be quite content.
Don't expect amazing, and you'll be quite content.
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