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Portillo's Arlington

3.8 (190 reviews)
ModerateHot Dogs, Salad, Burgers
Closed • 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Sutona S.

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!

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Mary B.

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!

Crissy H.

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.

Italian Beef Sandwich, extra gravy, and hot peppers.
Mimi L.

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.

Chili Cheese Dog with Onion Rings
Ashley A.

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

Chili Cheese Dog
Julisa P.

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

Chili cheese dog.
Xav Q.

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.

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Thomas P.

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

Christina R.

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.

Dipped Italian Beef Sandwich
Marva R.

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.

Kam H.

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.

thienly n.

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!!!

Charlie D.

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!

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A great chain. I love Portillo's. The customer service here is top tier. The food is great. Fast and fresh

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3.9(295 reviews)
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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.

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4.2(64 reviews)
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I've been trying to find a burger spot since mine closed shop. The bacon cheeseburger tasted ok, on…read morethe verge of being too salty. I went back for the original chop house burger "pop up" and it didn't do it justice. Service was nice and friendly. The inside is clean and well kept.

3.8 rating. Saturday…read more September 2023 1:20/30 pm Parking is right outside of the establishment. Maybe 10-15 parking spaces? Inside seating maybe seats 20? 25 ? We took it to go. Cashier was very soft spoken. It was hard to hear her over the background noise of the restaurant. Ordered: Cheeseburger + tater tot (combo) $11.77 Bacon cheeseburger + onion ring (combo) $11.79 That price difference is a bit odd. Combos only come with the burger and side. Drinks are a la carte. $4.02 for both drinks. The strawberry lemonade option was terrible. Tasted like water. We think it was out- but it was a rich color. Got sprite instead, which was good. Food came out in like 5 minutes. ------- Burgers were mid. Not in my top ten. I wouldn't return for burgers, but maybe to try the hot dogs. Lacked seasoning. The taste of the tomato on the burger overpowered the meat, since it didn't have much flavor. Cheese was nicely melted on the burger. It was an ok size. The tater tots were some of the best I've had. Couldn't finish them all. The size tater tot could be split between two people. The Onion rings can't though.... They were good too. Spicy ketchup wasn't good imo. Some of the Ketchup packets were sticky. . I believe you get charged If you use your card for purchase. My friend used cash and it was a different price. The owner takes feedback well and I only knew about this restaurant because he posted in a foodie group on Facebook. I stated I would come out and try it, and I did. If the burgers get a diff season blend, and/or hand formed Patties (these were perfectly circular) I would come back and try them again.

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