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Portillo's Elgin

2.8 (270 reviews)
ModerateHot Dogs, Salad, Burgers
Closed • 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Italian beef with hot peppers. TINY AMOUNT OF BEEF! Bread looks smaller as well. Not the first time this happened either. Disappointing.

Used to LOVE Portillos. Would go few times a month. Until the last few times we went. My husband always gets the Italian beef sandwich. It has SHRUNK significantly but prices keep rising. The meat inside the bread does NOT look like the professional photos here on Yelp. The small amount of beef that you now get is ridiculous!!!! We are done paying for a piece of bread. Even photos from customers on here from 3+ years ago look much bigger with a lot more beef overflowing the bread. We are so disappointed that Portillo's will not be our place to eat anymore. Not worth the price.

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.

Last time I got a cheeseburger it was still partially raw. This time I ordered a cheeseburger, the just left out the BURGER all together. After a 25min round trip I get home to buns, cheese, mustard and lettuce...nothing else. I called and did receive a refund, but just for the burger and fries. Nothing else for my inconvenience, nothing above and beyond. A completely underwhelming response from a restaurant that has completely gone downhill. Im done with this location.

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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1 year ago

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

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Spacious restaurant both inside and out. Fast service and the food was delicious! We highly recommend this location!

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I would give them no stars. Last few times dining at various Portillo's our orders wrong! Service has been bad since they were sold!

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Good is awesome I always have like portillos so far no bad experience in this place so far

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Why couldn't I get the senior discount at this location? I get it at others. My brother got it here last week. What's going on?

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Ask the Community - Portillo's Elgin

Jester's Fast Food - Gyro meal

Jester's Fast Food

4.4(159 reviews)
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I was looking for a quick place in Elgin because I was going to see a play downtown. Wasn't sure…read morewhat I wanted either, but I generally like Greek fast food places. Stopped in for dinner with my wife. I got the cheeseburger special (fries and a drink). I will say it was good, but a bit heavy on the added mustard. Most places go heavier on the ketchup side, but this was mustard heavy. Fries were good. Wife got the Greek chicken. She never finishes her meal so I always get to comment on both dishes. I have to say the Greek chicken was outstanding. Really flavorful. I had her wing, leg and part of the breast. The rice was tender and yummy. Small piece of garlic bread but was also good. Greek potatoes were really good too. I made a mistake. I should have ordered what she had. It was that good. I wish I took a photo, but the food was devoured so quickly. The service was long, but Thats to be expected when you order chicken dishes. Only two other people in the restaurant and both had the Greek chicken as well. I want to go back, but it's too far unless I decide to take on another play in the area. Workers in the restaurant were very nice and friendly. They thanked us for dining with them. I like that.

Fast service. Food was always hot and trash. I mainly go for the hotdog specials which is two dogs…read morefries and drink. Their burgers are good especially the mushroom burger. There is a service charge if you use the card but if pay cash you do not have the Cc surcharge. Service very friendly fast and I am very happy with my meals I eaten there. Also they have inside tables. Highly recommend.

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