It was ok... chilly cheese fríes were salty, and the lady taking the order could have been a bit…read moremore friendly ( but her whole attitude changed when a nice big group of White folks showed up) Other than that the hot dogs were good.

My three stars, as of March 2024, is a gift. Fact is, Hot Dog Express isn't what it used to be…read more Read my reviews, and you will quickly learn how picky I am. I'm also fair. I previously complained that this joint didn't take plastic (that has since changed); I've complained that after three cars deep in the drive-thru, one is at risk of being rear-ended on the busy road. I have never given a bad mark to the food -- until now. Indeed, the prices here are higher than the world's most famous hamburger chain, which is located a couple blocks east. Yet, the dogs here are salty (non-beef) wursts that are packed in cheap buns. When a joint offers such cheap fare on the $1.99 specials menu on a Saturday (mustard or ketchup dogs), I feel a bit taken. The chili, on my recent visit, was not the same as I remember. Though they might be using the same recipe they bought from the former owners, it tasted sweeter. The kraut was the same. The Polish dog was nothing like it used to be (and not in a good way). It is truly my wish that Hot Dog Express continues to thrive. However, after a recent visit, I've decided to get my hot dog fix elsewhere.

This place has been on our list to try for very long time, finally stars aligned due to a school…read moreevent and we stopped by to have a quick bite Ordered Chili Cheese Dog, Onion Rings and Mozzarella sticks. Chili Cheese dog - I could barely taste any Chili taste. Onion Rings - Zero seasoning Mozzarella Sticks - Over Salted and marinara couldn't Save it either. I am not going back, extremely disappointed with food

As of early November, 2025 this wonderful family run restaurant is permanently closed…read more We enjoyed the great Chicago inspired food that was always "on point". Either the wife, husband or both were always on site and always ensured top quality with everything. This is most unfortunate and we wish the owners well in their future endeavors.

I recently visited Portillo's in The Colony after being invited to an event hosted by Southwest…read moreAirlines and National University, and it was such a fun spot for the gathering! The restaurant has a really cool, nostalgic atmosphere with vintage signs, records, automotive décor, neon lights, and even a giant hot dog hanging from the ceiling. There's so much to look at, and the whole place has a lively, casual vibe. Of course, you can't go to Portillo's without talking about the food! Everything we had was fresh, filling, and really good. Their classic Chicago-style comfort food definitely hits the spot, and the portions were generous. It was the perfect kind of food for a casual event where everyone could eat, mingle, and enjoy themselves. I also liked that they have self-service kiosks if you want to skip the line and order quickly. The staff was friendly and accommodating throughout our visit. Overall, I had a great experience. Between the food, fun atmosphere, and the Southwest Airlines and National University event, it was definitely a memorable visit to Portillo's in The Colony!

My wife & I visited today and she was excited to try the new chardinara hot dog…read more She was VERY Disappointed with the product she received. There was No peppers , a small piece of carrot and a a small piece of cheese. What a joke. Don't buy it. Won't buy it again

They serve some pretty damn good hot dogs here! Even a regular hot dog with sauerkraut and onions…read morewas superior to your average hot dog. And yes there are lots of mustards and other toppings. DON'T YOU DARE USE KETCHUP. Definitely a must for hot dog lovers.

Hours show 6pm and different business name on the trailer vs on maps walked around asking employees…read morewhere it was and circled the space. Found it and was closed an hour earlier missed by 1 minute was looking forward to getting these

Always friendly. Great vibe and the hot dogs and Italian sausage are deeeeelicious. I love all the…read moretoppings and even though you might think you can't take a bite that big, you manage. Highly recommended.

He have the best hotdog in town, y'all's need to come check it out!!!…read more He awesome guy!!

Nice casual ambiance and good convenient location. Very clean. Greeted immediately and the staff…read morewas helpful for our first visit. Food wise, we tried several menu items and everything was good. Price wise was a little expensive for me but the portions were large. Overall a good experience!

This is a great place for some beers, ax throwing, and comfort food. The decor is rustic-imdustrial…read morewith a Southern aesthetic with an overall ambiance of a laid back place to come together and have a good time. The self-serve wall with beer and alcohol taps (limited selection of mixed drinks) is awesome as you get to pour yourself drinks and are charged by the ounce. Want a half a beer? Not a problem, just pour half. The food is fresh and you're provided with generous portions. Things we've tried and liked: chicken nachos, taco trio, and various hot dogs/brats. Lastly, the owners are friendly and nice people and worth getting to know. Definitely a small business you should visit.

Dog Haus Arlington is a five-star flavor experience…read more The Old Town sausage is up there with the best hot dogs I've had in my life. Even after a 20 minute trip each way filled with traffic and torrents of rain, the Old Town made the trip worth every second. P.S. My first rating was a 3 because of a different dog haus location I dined at. However, the Arlington location has never done me wrong!

Came in for a weekday dinner, it was kinda so so overall experience…read more They weren't busy, there wasn't anyone tending the register... most likely staff was doing something elsewhere that might have needed attention but since no one was there to take our order we just grab menus & sat down. Eventually we saw someone walk by so we got up to go place our orders. Little Mule - the egg was cooked perfectly, really good & I was happy with this. I asked for the jalapeños on the side, but never got them & no one came around after our food arrived. Chili Cheese Tots - generous serving, but after a few minutes it just becomes mush. Fries - I can't remember what my friend got, it had maybe some garlic aioli with spicy sauce. Those were good, I'd choose the fries over tots. Bad Mutha Clucker - Friend said it was okay, not the best or a must have but average. Sliders - Great that these come on hawaiian rolls, hearty & filling according to my friend. It was a bit warm in there, the prices are decent, & overall the restaurant seems clean. It just lacks atmosphere, the place looks great but the vibe was just "meh". Maybe it's better when it's busy or on the weekends.

I've been wanting to visit Portillo's since the beginning of 2026, and I finally found the time to…read morestop by. I ordered my usual char-broiled double cheeseburger, fries, and onion rings, which never disappoints. I also decided to try the char-grilled Maxwell street Polish sausage with sport peppers and cheese sauce. Unfortunately, the Polish sausage was underwhelming, and the cheese sauce tasted like canned cheese from a dollar store. Both are items I wouldn't order again in the future. The customer service continues to be top-notch, and ordering through the kiosk was fast and easy.

I never experience Portillo's until it came to arlington. I heard many good things and after trying…read morePortillo's multiple times I can see the hype is real. I really enjoyed the beef sandwich and I always get it baptize. I like to order extra dipping sauce with it so I can just drown it haha. My favorite are the hot dogs, which is what they are know for. I love the chicago style dogs and I love adding ketchup and mustard to my hot dogs. For the side I really enjoy getting a side of cheese and dipping my fries into it, thank me later. The onion rings are also worth a mention, they are well made, crispy and full of flavor. I also had their shakes before and they were pretty good. I once had their chocolate cake and it was very rich in flavor and not dry at all like other cakes. I always eat in the diner because I love how they have decorated the space. It reflects the history of the city of Arlington. It is a mix of car decor honoring the GM plant and part of the decor is also bowling, to honor the national bowling museum and headquarters located in arlington. I love how its so big and spacious. They also sell beer but I never purchase any but thats a cool concept. The staff keeps the place nice and clean, i love how they say your order number and make it rhyme with something. Example 'order #9 is time to dine"

3.5 actually. Not bad, but I think I need to try more on the menu before making a final decision…read more We did the dogs. I got potato with a regular dog. Another person did cheese dog with normal breading. Another just plain dog, normal breading. I wish I took pics! :( The dogs are quality and hefty in size. One is all you need. I LOVED all the condiments you can put on your dogs. Cheese, mayo, spicy mayo, chili sauce, ketchup, mustard and a few things I didn't know, but will try next time. The potato crust was a lot - they could be a meal on their own. I was hoping for more variety on breading types, though.

I had the number 2, which was a potato corn dog. It was more like fries. The sausage was…read moreunderwhelming. Felt overpriced for street food, and it was not as enjoyable.

Clean establishment and the food is good. the bartender Miksi was very nice and accommodating. My…read morewife had a lot of questions and she answered them and gave us great service. We will definitely be back

I thought they had closed down…read more.. $10.99 for old town. jalapenos and cheese. For this price.. I wasn't necessarily full from it. Like satisfied but still wanted more after finishing the hot dog. I enjoyed it though..