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    Portillo's Elgin

    2.8 (266 reviews)
    ModerateHot Dogs, Salad, Burgers
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    PORTILLO'S ELGIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Annette M.

    We stopped in for lunch as my husband couldn't stop talking about the Big Burger Bundle deal. For $9.99 you get a burger, fries and drink. I had mine without the bun since Portillo's doesn't have gluten free buns. The burger was perfectly cooked with a nice char and all the fresh toppings were great although it needed to be eaten with a plastic knife and fork. The place has a 1950's diner vibe and the staff keeps it very clean. My only complaint is the design of the building that requires walking across the drive thru lane to get in from the parking lot.

    Supposedly a chopped salad. Not edible. Disgusting.
    Laura E.

    World's most pathetic chopped salad with wilted lettuce and no real lettuce involved. Do better.

    This location is terrible.. Their portions are half or a third of the other locations. This is the 3rd time [and last for sure] ordering from this place. The "big beef" is a $12+ sandwich with sweet peppers. There is no beef and only 2 sweet peppers? Wtf? Ever since Dick sold this place, the quality has sucked. I would suggest finding another beef spot. At least another Portillo's location. This one is garbage.

    Fries and my wrapped-up plant-based dog
    Hanna O.

    In an ever-changing world, Portillo's is a constant that delivers a solid meal EVERY time. It has been MONTHS since I last ate at Portillo's and I finally satisfied my craving for a plant-based dog and those iconic crinkle cut fries. For folks who are unfamiliar with this place, Portillo's is an iconic spot with 50's-esque retro decor. The mood in every restaurant is always pleasant, uplifting, and joyful. The folks working here are always so kind; from the crew members who take our orders, to the line cooks who prep our food, all the way to the folks who call out orders when they're ready. SOLID and iconic! My family and I ate in, each ordering our go-to orders; my sister - the chopped salad, my mom - the hamburger, myself - the plant-based dog. Although the vegetarian options are limited, the plant-based dog and its wholesome goodness are enough for me! Each of us enjoyed our order, leaving no crumbs behind. As always, Portillo's is a fast-casual dining spot I recommend to everyone whenever they are in town or are local/looking for a quick and delicious meal!

    What do you think?  Is this an $11 sandwich?

    Ordered a combo with sweet peppers. $11 sandwich. I keep trying to like Portillo's but it's just not the same as prior owner.

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    Food wasn't as good as it used to be. Bathrooms were disgusting, and the employees barely noticed I was there

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    Great food. The service was fast and friendly. I love the eclectic decor. Just a fun place to go too and eat.

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    Whoever is on the fries stop putting so much salt on the fries seriously every time i get my food in the drive thru my fries are super salty

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    2 years ago

    Food is well prepared although very busy service is relatively quick and if you eat indoors, it's a fun view with all the antiques

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    In the "I'll never order it again" category, had the pepper& egg sandwich for dinner. Dried up eggs, uncooked peppers.

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    Can never go wrong with a beef sandwich or a hot dog! Always busy which means they doing something right

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    Grumpy Goat Tavern is a hidden gem. The first time we went there, my husband and I were seated in…read morethe dining room. Although the view of the golf course was phenomenal, it felt old, worn out. Since the food was exceptional, we gave Grumpy Goat another try and went on a Thursday. This time we sat in the bar. The atmosphere was so much better. The views were the same as the dining room. The best part was that there was live music. About once a month, my husband and I go on a Thursday for dinner and the music. In the warmer weather, the music is on the terrace. We usually have the artichoke dip appetizer. I get the chicken saltimbocca, my husband gets the Jambalaya, and our daughters get the Lobster Mac and Cheese. One of our daughters and I get the Vina do Campo Ribeiro white wine, the other daughter drinks the lemon martini, and my husband gets a beer from their extensive list. I highly recommend this restaurant!

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    Was in the area today and thought we'd give this place a try…read more SO glad we did! VERY friendly owner, explained the different dishes to a noob like me...I ordered the chicken shawarma plate and every single bite was fantastic. My companion ordered the beef kebab plate and I thought the seasonings were amazing on both. The basmati rice, salad, garlic and cucumber sauces were fantastic. The pitas were insanely fresh. Quality of ingredients, friendliness of staff, made-to-order plates and overall experience made Pita BBQ an instant favorite. I can't wait to return and try more selections from their menu! Highly recommend!

    Heard good things but was pretty disappointed…read more First and biggest problem was an item missing from my order (baba ghanouj). Even if I bothered to drive all the way back to argue about it they would've been closed so no recourse. Food tasted like it would've been good but was mostly very dry. I did come an hour before closing but I don't think that means I should've been served mummified food. No sauces were included with my combination plate, don't know if that's nonsense protocol or another oversight as with my missing baba ghanouj. Part of the combination plate includes Spicy Chili Chicken which looks good on their website, red and well seasoned. But what I got was pale, bland and completely devoid of any spiciness. It's almost like they make their food in an unauthentic way to cater to white folks cuz they don't think we can handle the flavor ‍ I've used shawarma marinade packets from Jewel that tasted better than whatever they use. Also their pita bread is pretty low quality, like the difference between Turano and Butternut bread. Funny since that's their namesake. Won't be returning or recommending.

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