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Portillo's Scottsdale

3.6 (1.3k reviews)
ModerateHot Dogs, Salad, Burgers
Closed • 10:00 am - 10:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Dave K.

I have to admit the Chili Dog was average. And in not sure if I like my Beef sandwich with spicy and sweet peppers wet. But it was an experience. One you have to try once in your life! And if you are a White Sox fan it's a must! There's Chicago pix everywhere. The workers were very nice. One told me a story about the Chocolate Cake and an ex-girlfriend. You will have to find out on your own.

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Cammi P.

Portillo's Scottsdale is a great, fast food option. The chopped salad is always a must order, as the little pasta pieces in it really encompass the whole salad. Going through the drive through is always quick and convenient. The beef and fries are always delicious and yummy to order and if you're craving a sweet treat, the cake shake is always a must. If you eat inside, you can expect retro, clean vibes. Portillo's is truly a staple in the Midwest and having a location out west is fun and comforting when a quick, delicious meal is needed and wanted.

Onion rings and Italian beef
Todd P.

As native Chicagoans, we've been going to Portillo's for many years. When they moved out here several years ago, we were really happy. Although it's not close to us, we go there a couple times a year. We both love Chicago favorites. Between us, weusually gets the Italian beef dipped or the Chicago dogs. But this time we both had the Italian beef. If I had one quibble, their gardiniera is not very spicy and they charge extra for it. But the quality of the beef and the gravy were still great and their onion rings were above average.

JUMBO DOG. all good, no waste no problem.
Cindy G.

Italian beef sandwiches and the hot dogs are always the best bet fast food in the area. Italian beef is a gourmet item better than most offerings in the surrounding fancy restaurants.

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Leah W.

After hearing about Portillo's, you know, the favorite Chicago restaurant where they put a whole piece of chocolate cake in their shakes, I was so excited to see one in Scottsdale! We planned ahead aka skipped lunch to go check this place out. The comedian "fluffy" also tells a story of this shake and we watched it to prepare for the experience. We ordered contactless inside but they had a drive through. We started with the shakes only just in case we got too full for food (which we did). But the shake itself was incredible if you love chocolate cake. It reminded me of having cake and ice cream at a birthday! The frosting was very present. The reason I'm not giving it 5 stars was the selection. They had a lemon cake and a lemon strawberry cake as options. I was hoping for a non-citrus fruit flavor. We didn't really interact with the staff so I can't rate that, but the ambiance was really cool! Not sure if I'd ever go back, but happy to have had the chance to finally try this shake. I got through about 1/3 of it when I had to throw in the towel. It was just tooooo much.

Big beef?

I got this big beef sandwich and it was pretty skimpy for the biggest sandwich they have on the menu. BUT I did ask this gentleman in a black shirt if this was how it was supposed to be. At first he said "yeah that's the big beef." I asked if it looked good and he said it could have a little more beef and he got me a side of beef. The gentleman working took care of it. Although this is not how much beef should be in a big beef sandwich and the cheese for the cheese fries is never filled past half a cup. Everything tasted great. This is the better Portillo imo of the couple around phoenix area, but they got to do better on proportions. Guy working 10/10

Steph G.

Oh please. What hasn't already been said about this location. I've always had a solid meal at any of the locations throughout the country whether it's a hotdog, beef sandwich, burger, or even a salad. I think they're tops in their industry as far as fries are concerned. I think the prices are reasonable. Overall service is friendly and the location is super clean. The manager came over to say hi and wish us a happy birthday. We always love to enjoy a piece of chocolate cake as well. Plenty of parking out front and drive-through.

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HoyMay P.

If you don't mind crowds, this Portillo's is constantly busy during the lunch hour. We met friends visiting the area for a bite. During the busy hour, it pays to find a table before ordering. We ordered the plant based dog with fries, 2 chopped salads with fries and a chicken salad and beverages. You order and pay at one end. Pick up your food at the marked area. You will find your order number on the receipt. Service is fairly quick although salads come up much faster than a dog. Salads are good sized. I cannot finish it in one sitting. The dog comes with a big pickle.pepperoncini, tomato, onion and relish. All were tasty and moderately priced. There is a drive through as well. Join their app club for a free almost famous chocolate cake on your birthday. Parking right outside.

Cashea S.

Delicious as all the Chicago locations. The interior is a little loud, both music and conversation wise. This time we are outside and it was much nicer. I love pretty much everything, but got my regular order of an Italian beef with cheese and extra cheese. Sweet and spicy peppers lightly wet is the way to go! Staff are friendly and quick to order. The wait isn't too long even on the busiest day.

London B.

I love the ambiance here and all the nostalgic decor. The jumbo dogs are "on point!" They are SO DELICIOUS it is difficult to deviate and enjoy other offerings on the menu. I have tried the Italian Beef Sandwich which is also good. I especially like it with the optional sweet peppers added. Their hamburgers are pretty good, too. The employees at the register are often short and they are not especially friendly. This is a shame. Also, I do not like the fact that the fan has been broken for a considerable amount of time that they have outside near the drive thru menu. This is intended to keep the employee standing outside taking orders in the AZ heat cooler. Now that temperatures are in excess of 100 degrees, daily, and we are going into our summer, this must be fixed immediately. Anything less is a disservice to your valued employees.

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Victor M.

My wife and I stopped at Portillo's Taste of Chicago, dedicated to bringing Chicago-Style hot dogs, Italian beef, and burgers to the Valley. They have a fun '50s diner-meets-Hard Rock Cafe atmosphere. The staff is friendly and eager to serve. We tried one of their Famous Five: their Chicago-style Italian beef and a large order of onion rings. Everything was great. I'll take a good Italian beef sandwich over a cheesesteak any day, and theirs is beefy and juicy--it's so good. They also serve beer and wine and are perfect for groups with ample seating and multiple locations.

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Food, Service, Chicago tradition and Atmosphere - all good. You get all of this and no snow or cold in Scottsdale.

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No malts or shakes! You have got to be kidding me! Please share why. Backup plans seeded

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4.5(656 reviews)
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A HIDDEN GEM IN A SEA OF OVERPRICED MEDIOCRITY…read more I genuinely do not understand why more people aren't talking about Karsen's Grill. Everything I've eaten here has been fantastic. The salt and pepper wings are TO DIE FOR. The burgers are excellent, the fries are awesome, the onion rings are phenomenal, and the cocktails never disappoint. Seriously, I have yet to order something here that hasn't made me think, Why isn't everyone eating here? And then there's the service. I've had the same servers every time I've visited, and they're consistently wonderful: friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and genuinely good at what they do. They know the menu, they can make recommendations, and they make you want to come back. Imagine that! This is a small, unassuming place with about six tables and a bar. It's not trying to be the hottest reservation in Scottsdale. There's no pretentious bullshit, no need to drop $200 on a steak just to tell people you ate somewhere expensive, and no relying on trendy vibes to distract you from mediocre food. And THAT is what I love about this place. Scottsdale has no shortage of restaurants where the prices are astronomical, the atmosphere is carefully curated for Instagram, and somehow the actual food ends up being the least memorable part of the experience. People will wait forever for an overhyped restaurant, pay a fortune for a meal that's just okay, and convince themselves it was amazing because the place was popular. Meanwhile, Karsen's Grill is over here serving food that is genuinely, legitimately GOOD. Give me great food, a well-made cocktail, and staff who actually care about the experience over another overpriced, overhyped dining destination any day of the week. Karsen's is the kind of place you stumble across and immediately want to keep coming back to. If you actually care about what's on your plate more than how much it costs or how impressive the restaurant looks on social media, go to Karsen's Grill. Your wallet will thank you, your taste buds will thank you, and you'll wonder why the hell you ever bothered with some of the other places in Scottsdale. Just please don't let the secret out too much. I still want to get a table.

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