I never experience Portillo's until it came to arlington. I heard many good things and after trying Portillo'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" read more

Good burger. I should have checked my bag given the state of people's integrity in regards to doing their job. I ordered a burger and fries got home had a handful of ketchup and exactly 3 individual fries. This is not the first time this location punted. It's getting old, really old. I imagine that across the Metroplex many orders are being jacked up as I type this, people who want to make more $ but slack at the gig. Let them inherit the wind. Yeah, I'm pissed. read more

My expectations were pretty low because it's fast food but I'm truly impressed. Ordered the $10 big burger bundle and the spicy chicken with onion rings & soooo good! We shared everything & nothing was left! read more

Portillo's Arlington - Hot Dogs Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Absolutely love portillos! They have a great selection burgers , chicken sandos, fish sandwiches, not just hotdogs! But they are sooo good ! My fav is the Maxwell sausage, it's absolutely delicious and the grilled onions yum! Definitely hits the spot! If you haven't , try the chocolate cake shake! Or the cake alone! Yum! They also have seasonal cakes ! Right now they have pumpkin spice slices! Honestly the cakes have not disappointed, they are moist , delicious and everything you thought the Matilda chocolate cake would taste like... and it does! Lol this cake reminds me of that movie! This location is beautiful and big, now unlike the portillos in Chicago , they don't offer pasta here or beer! I know?! Lame but hopefully soon! Yay! read more

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This is another one I noticed but never visited; thankfully for this event, I finally stopped by. I had heard many things about Portillo's, I was anxious to finally try it. The inside was very clean, and I loved the way they decorated their establishment. They have a large menu, so it took a moment to pick what I wanted. I missed seeing they have a fish sandwich, but I was still happy with what I ended up with. That'll be on my list for the next visit. The young lady at the counter was very sweet but needed a bit of help with ringing up the order, but it was a quick fix. With my order, I was given a nice take-home cup. Thank you! Spicy Chicken Sandwich: It was very good and plentiful. Next time, I will add pickles and remove the lettuce. When I removed the lettuce, it was wilted and brown in several places. You could taste the lack of freshness, which led me to remove it. If you love spicy, this is the sandwich for you! Onion Rings: Now, I'm not an onion rings person, but I wanted to try something outside of fries. Oooh-wee, these were so good! They were fresh and weren't drowned in grease; heck, they didn't even make it home; the container was almost empty. Keep in mind, they are a bit expensive, but worth a visit. It is worth adding to the list! Note: Traffic can be a bit tricky, so be patient and go to the light and U-Turn, or enter from Pleasant Ridge. read more

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This was my second time trying Portillo's. My friend, who grew up in Chicago, swears by it. Since I wasn't impressed the first time I tried their sandwich at the Mansfield location, I asked him for a recommendation to see what all the hype was about. He suggested the Italian beef sandwich, extra gravy, with hot peppers. I was still not impressed. That being said, the cashier was sweet and quick, and this location was much faster than the one in Mansfield. The concept is the same, restaurant is spacious and clean, but I still don't get the hype. read more

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Love the turning doors to go in! It's a walk up order or use the digital screen to place order. I ordered the chili dog without onion and side of onion rings. Also ordered a cheese burger with a side drink. The burger was delicious way better than Whataburger! Onion rings were kinda over crispy and you can taste the oil. Next time I'll stick to the fries. Chili dog was good, kinda small but overall good food. They do serve beer! Which makes it a place to hangout for a bit. Nice setting area plus they have a patio area read more

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Stopped in for lunch on a Friday. It was a bit busy but svc was quick. Ordered some a chili dog and fries with cheese sauce. The chili dog was great. Hot dog is grilled. The cheese sauce is a must. Will definitely be back read more

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I went here as part of the Yelp Elite event. This is a large open restaurant. Lots of lighting and decor. I walked up to the counter and placed my order. The worker at the front was patient and kind while I decided on my meal. I opted for a chili cheese dog and fries. The hot dog had a great snap, the cheese on it was salty. The fries I loved. An okay experience overall. read more

Portillo's Arlington - Chili cheese dog. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Amazing hotdog. These are just as good as the ones in Chicago. It takes me back to Chicago. I also really appreciate that they are open late, and the place was friendly and clean. There was good decor around. Make sure to get the Chicago style hot dog read more

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I've had the original Portillos in Chicago and had to see how this compared. At entry you order your own or there's also an option with a cashier. Although I chose the self order, ordering with someone would be my choice next time. Lots of menu options and overall a large place. Loved the decor and how clean the restaurant was. Burger and Italian beef were delicious. The Italian beef was just like I remembered in Chicago, I did add cheese. Great experience, wonderful food, will def return. read more

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As a midwestern Gal.... an Italian roast beef from Chicago is the perfect comfort food. My sandwich was absolutely delicious! I 100% get it extra wet with hot and sweat peppers. To die for deliciousness! The vibe of the place is great. Kind of a nostalgic vibe. The fries were good! I'm not a huge fan of ordering on touch screens but it is the way of the future u suppose. I did have some trouble downloading and getting the rewards app set up but finally got it. Their app has a 2/3 star. But really I'd doesn't reflect on the experience of the restraunt. But I would recommend having it loaded. As far as service it was quick. read more

Yeah! No! If you have never had a dipped Italian Beef this may seem good but for me being that state of Illinois is my original home I am going to say nice try. It doesn't hit the same. I will say if you want an Italian Beef and you want it dipped, get it double dipped because my bread was still dry to me. Now that I am done complaining about my dipped. The beef itself! Well it didn't taste the same. Where is the seasoning? Like come on!!! My son order an Italian Beef as well with fries and a cup of cheese. A cup of cheese! They had the nerve to put the cheese on the Italian Beef. He ate it but he wasn't happy. It was a to go order so he didn't want to bring it back. Let me just say this. There is no place like home. Villa Park, would be disappointed in this location. I have had Portillo's in Chicago, Peoria, Illinois, Normal, Illinois, Woodbury, MN and Scottsdale,AZ; this location does not compare to any of those. I don't know what is missing but this isn't it. read more

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Good food. My kid had a cheeseburger and I had the Italian beef on croissant. Not mind blowing food, but solid. I love their fries! The lady that took our order was helpful and nice. Laarge, clean dining area. Will be back, for sure. read more

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Such a cute and fun environment to enjoy a nice hotdog at. The fries are perfectly crisp which I love. They have AMAZING chocolate cake and shakes I love. I feel like it's a high quality dog for a great price and service creates a very fun environment to bring families to even. Would go back and recommend!!! read more

Portillo's Arlington - Hot Dogs Near Me - Arlington, Texas

This place has such a vibe. I ordered a single cheeseburger, strawberry shake, big Italian beef & sausage combo with hot and sweet peppers, gravy, onion rings, coke and hot giardiniera sauce. The Italian beef lacked flavor, and the gravy didn't help. I enjoyed the hot and sweet peppers. But I suggest ordering a side of cheese sauce with your sandwich. The service is fast and friendly. I highly recommend the burgers, onion rings, and shakes. read more

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Came in during lunch time and it was pretty empty! Which made it a nice experience because everything was clean and service was super fast! I got the big beef sandwich with onion rings. The onion rings were extremely delicious and crispy. The big beef was a lot of meat, I don't think I would get it again but it was an experience to be had. I've read that getting their beef sandwich's makes the bread soggy, but since I ate my order in restaurant my bread was actually still nice and toasty! I love that their dinning room is huge and there are outlets at some of their tables which made remote working really nice! I can't wait to come back and sit out on their gigantic patio! Please make sure to swing by and give them a try! If you get a beef sandwich stay and enjoy their amazing restaurant atmosphere instead of getting it to go. It makes all the difference! read more

Portillo's Arlington - Hot Dogs Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I went for my Yelp invite Ty to our awesome event leader . Food was great. Hot and fresh . Service was excellent staff very friendly and helpful. Ambiance reminds me of what it would been like to enjoy this place in 50s . Like a 50s vibe . Lots of decor very large area. Clean and refreshing. Seen sign that says they offer their locations for fundraising and you get 20% of monies back which is good to know. I was there saw disabled people w/c bound so it has handicap accessible. Ty to staff for such great service. read more

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Great, nice chill ambiance and good food. Fresh and quick. Their dogs and italian sandwiches are awesome Thanks read more

Portillo's is a solid spot for Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches. The food is super dense and filling, definitely comfort food. I really liked the pickled peppers because they add a nice kick, but the bread on both the hot dog and sandwich was a little too soft and sweet for me. The place has a nice fast casual vibe, and they've got beers on tap too, which is always a plus. The gentleman at the cash register was very nice. read more

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Portillo's certainly lives up to their reputation! First off, if you haven't tried their Chocolate Cake Shake you're seriously missing out. I know it sounds odd--chocolate cake in a shake--but trust me, it's a game-changer. You can actually taste and feel the little pieces of chocolate cake as you sip, which makes for an unexpectedly delicious treat. Their burgers are also a solid choice--fresh and tasty, I'd give them an 8/10. Nothing mind-blowing, but definitely satisfying. They also have an amazing vegan hot dog option that's one of the best I've had--perfect for anyone looking for a plant-based bite. As for the location itself was clean and the staff were attentive but they weren't exactly the warmest or most friendly. Still, they did their job well, and that's what counts. Overall, Portillo's is a great stop for anyone craving tasty comfort food and a unique dessert experience. Would definitely recommend for the shake alone! read more

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Always fresh and great service! This location is my fav in the DFW area. Make sure you try the hot and sweet peppers and get it double dipped. read more

First of all... what a cute place! Second... we received such a warm greeting from each employee we came across. The young lady that took our order was awesome and helped out with what to order. Hubby likes to ask 'what would you have?' And she came through like a champ! The food took a minute to come out (we were in no hurry) so the gentleman at the pick up counter gave us an eclair (looked like a Napoleon) for our wait. Once we got the food, we were excited to try it because we have seen Portillo's in Chicago featured many times in travel videos. Hubby got the Italian Steak sandwich with cheese & peppers with fries and I got the beef & cheddar croissant with onion rings. The meat was tender and so juicy!! I really think I made a mistake with the croissant, as his roll looked & held up better to the juice. The onion rings were a stand out - very crispy/crunchy! We haven't tried the dessert yet (we were stuffed!) but it looks delicious! UPDATE!! We just ate the dessert and oh my gosh was it good! Move over onion rings. There's a new king in town!! read more

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After going back a couple of times and visiting the alliance location, I gotta say that Portillos has grown on me! The hotdogs are fantastic, onion rings are always hot and crispy and the cake shake tastes amazing. Definitely a spot to visit when in the area! read more

Portillo's Arlington - Italian Beef Sandwich - Hot Dogs Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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The burgers are excellent--thick, juicy patties with great flavor. The Italian sandwiches and hot dogs are just as good. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the staff is consistently friendly. Easily some of the best fries in DFW. This place never disappoints! read more

I had gotten off work and it was 11:30pm, and I had no idea where I was gonna go eat. And I remembered that my brother really enjoyed this Italian sandwiches at Portillo's. So I drove through the drive-through and the gentleman there were so sweet and they made me a delicious sandwich and they were just as nice as could be. Especially since it was so late and they were so close to closing. Just was a really great sandwich and a great experience. I will definitely be back to try more. read more

I love the sausage sandwich here with hot peppers. The staff is always super nice and service is quick. I don't really eat in there but it's clean. It's a go to spot for me to grab something quick on my breaks from work. read more

First of all...its not Chicago so get over that immediately. Secondly, its a chain... so get over that. Now that we've established that. This place is spot on for a quick Chicago Dog and Original Beef sandwich. The Aus Jus is great, nice deep beefy flavor with the right amount of saltiness. The bread was nice and toasty on the outside and soft on the inside. They do NOT dip their sandwiches, which I prefer because dipping them always turns them into a doughy mess. read more

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Tastes like you're in Chicago! These sandwiches are sooo delicious! You've got to pull over and hit up Portillo's when you drive past. The Famous Meal #1 Italian Beef Sandwich with Hot Peppers is my jam! So much flavor!! (Be cautious that the "gravy" (AKA au jus) will make your bun soggy unless you gobble it down fast! If soggy bread doesn't work for you, order it dry. Peppers are NOT extremely hot but IMO have more flavor than the sweet. Fry's are crinkle cut and crispy. Next time we will be getting the hotdogs! read more

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Pleasant visit to portillos for dine in. Order taken quickly and we self seated. Tables smelled of bleach yet were still sticky. That's why I took away a star. Casual atmosphere and the set up and decor is pleasing. Good food. Husband loved his hot Italian beef sandwich. The fries are the best. Hot salty and crisp. My dog was delicious. Just fix those sticky tables and I'll add the star! read more

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Finally got to try this place. I believe this is a fairly new location, so everything was clean. As you walk in, there are some tablets for you to place your order if you don't want to order with a person, which I think is cool. We decided to order with a person and everyone was really nice. The inside of this place is really unique, and they have a lot of stuff hanging on the walls like pictures and other knickknacks. There is a section for booths and then a section for tables, which I think is awesome. Now, the food: the food was great! I tried the chili cheese hotdog, and it tasted really good! The chili was not overpowering and not super salty, which you may or may not like, but it was still good regardless. It is definitely worth a try. I also tried the chocolate cake, and that was amazing!! I really love that cake and will be coming back for more of that. Overall, I was not disappointed, and I don't think you would be either. read more

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WHY TF do they have this girl outside in below 50 degree weather!!! It's not even that crowded!! I can today at 7:44pm and it's freezing and windy and they have her outside taking orders....like who is the manager!?!? It's 12/28/25 at 7:45. Yall are dead wrong for that! Food is okay I guess but I won't be coming back if that's how you guys treat your employees. read more

Service was quick Hot dog was very tasty and the toppings made it really good Chicken strip meal was generic but satisfying read more

Portillo's Arlington - Maxwell hot dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Arlington, Texas

It is loud here even when there are not a lot of customers. The food is okay. The big beef is large but without the gravy the flavor was bland. Ordering the peppers on a sandwich or bowl costs $1.50 more and you have to order the gravy if you want it. The onion rings were crunchy but had very little onion inside of them. read more

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I'm from Chicagoland. I patiently waited for the lines to go down after this joint opened, now it's our Sunday dinner favorite. The big beef, extra dipped with hot peppers is my favorite sandwich. Portillo's milkshakes are my favorite "if I have room" desert. Sorry that I have no picture to share. I always get so excited when I open the wrapper I forget to take a picture. I've also had their hot dogs and Maxwell street polish sausage and it's just like the ones i got when I was a kid on Maxwell street with my gramps. read more

I've been to this Portillo's twice at this point. One was my first time doing Portillos as a drive thru experience. That experience was really good, they had someone out with an ipad to make sure they were getting orders correct. Food was good even with the togo option. Next time we swung by to go inside. Things went much quicker than they ever had at the Colony location. The issue we had was when ordering was that I had gotten the dip sandwich which I hadn't ever had from here before, but had the same sandwiches elsewhere. When ordering they asked if I wanted sauce on the side, but not what sauce. So, I thought it was the sauce that tends to make the bread sometimes soggy not the cheese and they didn't mention that it was an upcharge. A bit of a surprise when I got my food. When I asked they were confused by my confusion ... So, I guess my bad for not understanding sauce meant cheese? Bread was indeed soggy at the bottom so it was hard to eat as an actual sandwich and wasn't as good as other similar sandwiches we've had in the past. I ended up not eating more than a bit or two and sticking with my onion rings. The rest of our food came out as expected, so when we do come back we just know to skip the Italian beef. read more

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Second time ordering the fish sandwich.. it's always fresh but a little bland in flavor however, the crisp of fish and perfection in the bun makes it worth it.. the staff are always pretty quick and personal.. read more

I had to wait awhile to try this place out as it was forever packed full of people every time I pass it, but I finally checked it out. They are known for their burgers, hotdogs, tenders cake and cake shakes! I can say I'm definitely a fan and especially of their tenders and variety of cake shakes. This place will be where I go about once a month at least! Lol read more

It's kind of hard to not enjoy Portillo's... Chicago style street food!! Hot dogs and burgers and fries. Apparently they're known for their chocolate cake. I like how clean it is and how good it smells! Having to eat gluten free means perhaps a bunless charbroiled burger, bunless chili cheese dog, or Caesar salad (no croutons) for me. Fortunately I like all of those things and I don't need a bun to have a great burger or dog. The food here is really good, it's affordable, and it comes out fast. read more

We love Portillos! Service is always fast and friendly. Inside has always been clean in my experience. One of the best items on the menu has gotta be the char grilled Maxwell street polish sausage. So good! If you've never had an Italian beef sandwich- theirs is okay. If you're from Chicago you already know; it's not the best but considering they really don't have Italian beef sandwiches down here; go ahead and try it if you've never had one before. Dipped is the way to go! Their desserts are amazing and definitely stand outs. In fact, when we're in the area it's not uncommon for us to swing by the drive thru just to get dessert here. Their strawberry shortcake and their chocolate eclair cake is the best dessert you can get in a drive thru in the DFW area IMO. Would highly recommend trying. read more