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    Portillo's Rolling Meadows

    3.5 (274 reviews)
    ModerateHot Dogs, Salad, Burgers
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Italian Beef & Sausage Combo w/ sweet peppers
    Dick K.

    Classic Portillo's, good food, atmosphere. Had the Beef/Sausage Combo, thought the sausage was a little dry, first time for one of those. Should maybe have gotten some beef gravy added. Beef flavor great as always but a little dry too. Had fries and onion rings too. I really like their crinkle fries. Service was prompt.

    Chocolate cake
    Theresa C.

    Desserts amazing but chocolate cake slice definitely smaller than in my past experience. Burger was charred too much for me . Cheese fries were good

    Love the neon signage walking into the restaurant.
    Dan M.

    Nothing hits like a real Chicago dog from a Chicago legend. The hot Italian beef with sweet & hot peppers was also . We loved the vintage diner decor as well. Of course there's a choice of kiosk ordering or the counter with a real human, so that's up to you. Great experience while in town!

    that's a plain HOT DOG and CHEESE FRIES in the carrrrrr
    Sarah S.

    There's not a ton of foods I miss from Chicago...but Portillo's is one of them. And it's not even about the Italian beef or the mayo Chocolate Cake we all like to talk about. Not even the cheese fries or the aforementioned chocolate cake shoved & grinded into a creamy shake. Not even the unreplicable chopped salad. I mean, I love all those things. But what I crave here are their good freaking hot dogs. On my last trip home, my friend and I got hot dogs, cheese fries and ate like monsters in the car together. It was grand. At this location, as with all locations, there will be a line. The wait at Portillo's is similar to the wait I do now at In N Out in LA. You drive up, might pull down the block even to wait, but you wait for the drive thru until the staff takes your order. The staff is so friendly and the line moves pretty fast! Now back to the hot dog, nothing beats the Vienna Beef hot dogs they have at Portillo's. I could pretend I was a good Chicagoan for you and that I get my hot dog with mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle and sport peppers. However that is horrifying to me and I get my hot dog completely plain, just dog on slightly steamed poppy seed bun. It's so freaking good and why can I not find it in LA?! Curses! However, because I cannot, I will continue to patronize Portillo's when I roll back through town.

    Inside seating
    Bob K.

    Location looks quite different than the average Portillos has a 1950-60 era to it. Food is typical Portillos place is clean and I never ordered from a kiosk at Portillos so that was interesting to do .

    Leslie A.

    While I have been visiting Portillo's all over Illinois and Indiana for at least the last 18 years, this was my first visit to the Portillo's location in rolling Meadows. This place is a flashback in time and literally looks like a 1950s diner and it's absolutely incredible to see the decor and how well-maintained. The place happens to be. It is absolutely nostalgic. Of course this is Portillo's and so they have the standard menu, especially since the sale of the company. However, the quality is still there the speed and the great customer service. This is worth the visit.

    Single cheeseburger
    Kathy B.

    I don't know what happened here but today was the day I don't give them another dollar. Burger meat was burnt but so cold the cheese didn't melt. I had to microwave it when I got back to work and just tasteless. I did the drive thru

    Nice signage
    Smith Family O.

    Everything was great here. Service was great, food was delicious and ambience is casual and very nice. I enjoy visiting the different establishments because each one is unique and different. This is my second best favorite location and I have been to many. I can't wait until Katy, Texas gets theirs up and running but they need one on I-10 going towards the Eastside of Houston, preferably in the NorthShore and Woodforest area. I will definitely come back to this one when I'm in town. My only complaint is that they don't put enough hot peppers on it even though they charge you for them. Today I enjoyed the big beef and fries.

    The Leo and Hot Dog
    Mark W.

    Tried the new "the Leo" sandwich. They rebranded their Italian Beef. Its the same thing. Also had to get a Chicago dog.

    Italian Beef Sandwich
    Tricia S.

    Stopped here immediately after landing at O'Hare and on my way to my destination. Easy to find, right off I-90. Italian beef sandwich with cheese - tasty bite but the bread was a little soggy. Good flavor! Fries were salty so I'd likely order with no salt in the future. Crisp and goes perfectly with the sandwich. Chocolate Cake Shake - winner, winner! I enjoyed this the best - good chocolate flavor, bits of cake in every sip! There are a bunch of Portillos in the area so check one out, even if you only stop for the shake!

    Italian Beef Sandwich
    Mirella K.

    I mean, this has been my "home" Portillo's ever since I was a. kid. Can't even tell you how many times I've gone through that drive-thru! Portillos will always have a special place in my heart, and I don't think I could ever get sick of the food. I love their Italian beef, I always get it with both sweet and hot peppers. Their cheese sauce stays melty and is a must with their crinkle cut fries obvi. They also have a lot of lowkey items that don't get enough credit like their charbroiled chicken sandwich (I get it with honey mustard) and their Greek chicken salad which is my order 80% of the time. Oh, and the hot dogs here just hit different, too (Chicago style, of course!) The reason I docked a star is because of the cleanliness of this specific location. In all my years of coming year, I have vivid memories of lot of tables and seats, specifically the booths, being dirty. Same with the bathrooms. You can definitely tell they haven't gotten anything done in decades, but that kind of also goes with the retro charm and I kinda love it. Just wish it was cleaner sometimes! The service though has always been great and very quick. They're always on the hustle and bustle since it's usually always busy; I can count on one hand the amount of times I've seen it completely or close to being empty. Nonetheless, Portillo's rocks and you should get it!

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    Maria L.

    This is a quintessential spot to stop in when visiting Illinois. I usually grab a hot dog or two while I am in town. Upgrade to the jumbo dog and add a side of crinkle fries or onion rings. Lines are typically long but they are usually well staffed and have their drive thru system down to a science. Even when asked to park for our order, we never wait too long.

    Spicy chicken sandwich (meh) #basic

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    Great service. Clean and loved the retro vibe! The food was delicious and served quickly.

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    Used drive up. Went quickly and the food was great. Employee was friendly. Close to home. They have great menu options.

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    Not the best Portillos but it was still good! Love the Chicago dogs and the onion rings. It's a must stop for lunch when I'm in town!

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    Great food. Clean. Fun times with my kids! The cashier was good. To the point and no jokes.

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    The food is absolutely delicious, no matter what you order. I never got a bad meal here.

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    Excellent food in a diner setting. The Italian beef is great!! Burgers are huge!! We'll be back if we're in the area again!!

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    Phoenix Flame - 8oz Argentinian style NY Steak with potatoes and veggies

    Phoenix Flame

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    There were five of us and we had a reservation. I highly recommend having one as the place is a…read morelittle on the small side with a small amount of tables, two to three counter height rounds, and a bar with about five to six seats. We ordered some drinks (no one got alcohol) and some appetizers. We got the Low Carb Yuka Fries and while that is not my bag, they were good. I was pleasantly surprised. We also had the roasted red pepper spread, which everyone enjoyed. Two of us ordered the Ultimate Steak Sandwich. I opted to removed the caramelized onions. The other person let them on. I also removed the garlic herb sauce but replaced it with a chimichurri sauce. That really kicked it up a notch and was good for dipping the fries in. They're fresh cut fries, so they were good on their own, but the chimichurri again kicked it up a notch. We also ordered the chicken bowl, the avocado salad, and the Greek style lamb chops. We all loved our food and were too full for dessert. It's a quaint little place, cozy for intimate conversation or a night out with family and friends. I think the night was made a little more fun when a couple came in and was seated at a counter height table and were making out all night. It was a lot and gratuitous. The table next to them were visibly uncomfortable and that made it all the more enjoyable to witness. Dinner and a show. Who knew?

    Are you looking for a magical find in a location that's out of the usual? If so, this is that…read moreplace. Phoenix Flame was a fantastic find. We had fantastic boa boa sliders that you will regret not ordering. The octopus and maduros were great as well. For dinner, I had lamb chops with chimichurri that was delicious and tender. My colleague had the short ribs were tender. The Argentinian steak was "delicious " with not too much chimichurri and excellent vegetables. Should you come here? Yes!!

    Big Ange's Eatery - The main entrance off of Northwest highway

    Big Ange's Eatery

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    You better be hungry because the food isn't only fantastic it's plentiful…read more I had a pork burrito and boy it was big enough to fly a license plate in it. Along with the burrito I had a hand full of onion rings which were good. Owner was walking around with a pan of bbq ribs which melted in your mouth Small dining area and even tougher parking but once you get past those little inconveniences the food is very good. We drove out from Chi which really only took 40 mins and it was well worth the trip If you like this kind of food do your taste buds a solid and take a ride. You'll be glad you did

    Had amazing brisket, fries, and ice cream at Big Ange's and every one of those things was…read morecompletely spectacular. The brisket was sliced thick, had a fab smoke flavor. It was moist and near perfection IMO. BA's offers their sandwiches in two sizes: BIGS & SMALLS. The large one is truly HUGE and packed with a lot of meat. The grilled bun was like a fluffy pillow. I spied another customer with a BIGS thick cut pastrami (smoked corned beef). The guy caught me looking and said it's the best pastrami in the tri state area. Best fries in the area as well! Perfect! They also have yummy homemade ice cream. A week later. I had the same meal at Smoque. The brisket there was delish and was a little more moist. But any smoke flavor was very very light. And Smoque's fries were just ok. So I give it to Big Ange's for BEST brisket, BEST fries!

    Jimmy D's District

    Jimmy D's District

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    Our Burger Club finally made it's way to Jimmy D's back in December of 2025. It was a Monday night,…read moreand kinda cold outside. There were seven of us and we all converged from Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills. Jimmy D's doesn't come up on your normal burger place lists in and around the area, but we saw a post somewhere and knew we had to check this place out, especially if it ended up being across from the future home of the Chicago Bears. We'd probably end up hanging out there and wanted to make sure it was a good enough place to hang and be a part of the action, whilst not paying for said action. Anyhoo, we all pulled up to find a nice parking lot next to/behind the restaurant. It's a cool place with a couple entrances (one in the lot and the other from the street). It's a nicely adorned building and has the requisite sports decor on the inside with plenty of televisions to watch many games at once. There was plenty of seating for our group as it was quite empty on a Monday night and there wasn't any game of note when we were there. We called ahead letting them know our numbers and they accommodated us with a reserved table. They were attentive and constantly refilled out waters and sodas and brought more beer when needed/requested. The service was friendly and attentive. We were there for the burgers of which there are four options: the House burger, the Fried Egg Burger, the Mac Daddy, and a Black Bean burger. However, stipulations for being in our club is that you can only order a red meat-based burger. We did order the buffalo sauced wings as an appetizer to share. They were sauced nicely, not too hot, and quite good. I would definitely recommend getting them if you visit. I also ordered the cream of chicken soup. It was a perfect option for the cold night and I rank it among one of the better cream of chicken soup options in the suburbs. While not a sommelier of cream of chicken soup, I do rank it quite well: I think it matches Jameson's Char House for quality, thickness, and flavor. Mama clearly knows what she's doing with her soup. I opted for the Mac Daddy burger. It's prepared with: black angus beef, boom boom sauce, house mac n' cheese, bacon, fried onions, sliced jalapeños, toasted brioche. I normally don't opt for the special/signature house sauces as I've been burned before by these so-called "recommended" house sauces (I'm looking at you, Lucky Burger, with your terrible "dijonnaise" sauce - ugh, don't get me started on THAT sauce). However, I was told it's a hot sauce for the burger and figured it wouldn't overpower everything else on the burger. The mac n' cheese was a tad creamy, but so what, the bacon, fried onions, jalapenos, and boom boom sauce cut into the creaminess a bit and it worked. And it didn't overpower the flavor of the burger, which I thought it would, but somehow didn't. I really liked this burger, the bun held up, the bacon stayed crispy, and jalapenos and sauce added a nice kick but not overwhelmingly so. I would get this again. The sandwiches come with housemade fries or tots, but I know that if tots are offered, you can (generally) never go wrong with tots (I'd point out Puck's Pub but they closed and did the world a favor in doing so). Everyone generally liked their burgers and would return again. In our 5 point scale, Jimmy D's District got a 4.25. They have a nice brunch menu and drinks to match and I want to try them out someday. Let me know if you're going and I'll meet ya there if available.

    At the bar, during the 4-6pm hours, they reserve 25% of their bar seats for regulars. They didn't…read morehave anyone show up until 5:15, a cute lady who I believe ordered a water. Nobody else showed up between 4-5:30. I asked what the policy was, the bartender didn't want to engage in this conversation. It's rather insulting that others can't sit in the reserved seats and then they don't show up. Horrible policy! Needs to change.

    Eddie's of Arlington - Quesadilla with a side of chips

    Eddie's of Arlington

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    Hands down my favorite pub in Arlington Heights! The atmosphere is exactly what a local spot should…read morebe. A huge shout-out to Dan and Mikaela behind the bar--they are fast, friendly, and always make you feel welcome the second you walk in. Our waitress Kelsey was also fantastic; she's incredibly attentive and kept the drinks and food coming without a hitch. If you want great service and a chill vibe, this is the place. Even when the place is slammed, Dan and Mikaela never let a glass go empty, and Kelsey is incredible at managing the floor without ever making you feel rushed.

    Our first visit to Eddies (spoilers alert) and we are not ever coming back!…read moreOn to the review Our family heard how wonderful the fish was on Fridays at Eddie's. So we had out of state guests coming in and we all decided on a Friday fish dinner. We call early in the week for reservations for eight plus a child. We called again at 3 pm to confirm our 4pm reservation. They said to get in early about 4 pm because it gets wild at 430. So we arrived at 4 and the bar tender told us of the side room of the bar area. We went into the side room and nothing was set up for a table for eight plus a child. What I presumed an employee came in and set the table up. Several minutes later the bartender came in and said the server was on the way in and should arrive shortly. OK (not) the manager comes in and said you guys don't belong in here and need to leave. She asked who set up the table and the bartender is in tears. I said 1st of we did not set up the table your male employee did. She said we do not have any make employees. Ok I can't do anything about the bartender crying so why are you telling us this. So the eight of us got up only to find not one table for eight was set up in the bar area. Sad ...... So Our out of town guest one a foot surgical foot boot and me carrying my young grandchild walk out is total disbelief. (SHOCKER) We walked a quarter of a mile and had an excellent meal at Mago Grill at 115 Campell Street. The manager at Mago said thanks for coming and I said thank the manager at Eddie's. I highly suggest if you make reservations at Eddie's have a back up plan. The only reason they got a one star rating is because 0 or less was not an option.

    Cortland's Garage Arlington Heights

    Cortland's Garage Arlington Heights

    (322 reviews)

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    We went for the Iowa/Illinois March Madness game (It's an Iowa bar and we are Iowa fans). People…read morefrom an upstairs private Illini party were throwing food at us and yelling slurs directly at us. My two young nephews were with us as well. It was clear they were pretty drunk, however there was no security to manage the private party. We spoke with the waitress about it who said that the manager would address the issue. We never received any response. We won't be returning to this establishment. I would give this zero stars if I could.

    A friend and I decided to grab a drink from here around 3pm yesterday. Boy was that a mistake…read more First off, we waited about 15 minutes before the server came to our table and the place was not even busy yet. Next we order a dirty martini and a mule. The martini which is advertised on their menus was totally disgusting, it was ALL olive juice, barely even a martinis. No olive garnish. The mule was ALL ginger beer and tasted horrible. Not sure what the bartender did to those drinks but they were completely disgusting and poorly made, coming from a former bartender. On top of having to choke down those horrible tasting drinks, they were almost $20 a drink! Completely outrageously priced. So then we go to pay for the two drinks which was $34.50, we put in two cards for the waitress to obviously split the tab down the middle. What does she do? Runs it entirely on one card. Multiple complaints about this places. Very upsetting. Do NOT come here. Save your money. I will never ever be back here

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