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    Portillo's Tucson

    4.1 (267 reviews)
    ModerateHot Dogs, Salad, Burgers
    Open 10:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    PORTILLO'S TUCSON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Richard H.

    February 2026: This most recent visit I tried the Italian Beef sandwich with hot peppers and mozz cheese I may get that everytime from now on. It was so tasty! The peppers were Nice and crunchy and had a little heat. just right. The bread soaked up all the juiciness and held together perfectly. I signed up for their perks club and got free fries coming with my next visit.

    Chanek H.

    One thing I love about Portillos is my food is always fresh. Stopped through the drive through for some onion rings. I typically dine in, but it was awesome to see the service was still fantastic. Ring ding ding ding, they totally hit the spot. A real sliced onion and crispy panko type breading, you can't go wrong. I ordered the Maxwell St. as well, but no way to eat and drive. That one you have to sit and savor it. Lol

    Chantel C.

    Always enjoy a little piece of Chicago in the desert. Nice location, clean facilty and efficient drive thru. Love the cheese sauce!

    Connie G.

    My last stop in Tucson before heading back to Sierra Vista was at this new Portillo's by Reid Park. I'm from Chicagoland but never have been to Portillo's. My friend lived in the Chicago area for many years and enjoys Italian Beef sandwiches. I wanted him to take one home for himself. I'm not a fan of Italian Beef sandwiches, but I do like chicken. I ordered a spicy chicken sandwich to eat for lunch the next day. We went inside to order as this was my first time inside and wanted to become familiar with the menu. My first impression was how cheerful the interior was. The red-white checkered tiles reminded me vaguely of Freddy's custard. There were computers to order from, but also humans at registers to order from. We ordered from a friendly human and a few minutes later our food was ready. I enjoyed the many photographs of historic places and celebrities. My sandwich was good, but too heavy on the jalapeno. I'd come back here again to try other non-beef items.

    Beef & Cheddar Croissant
    Katherine F.

    Ordered the beef and cheddar on croissant. It definitely did not look like the picture. It was dry and there was barely any cheese and not much meat. When I asked an employee about this, I thought she offered some cheese sauce but she brought me some cold shredded cheese. Not a great experience. The chocolate cake was absolutely amazing though.

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    Paul C.

    When I'm ready to cheat on diabetes, Portillo's is one of the usual and favorite suspects! They won't take extra bread out like Jimmy does, but they will hand the sandwich over to you as the individual ingredients. So I do that and absolutely pull as much bread out of it as I can, down to the crust. My blood sugar still spikes but falls quickly as well. But man, the deliciousness of Chicago makes it all the way to Tucson, can close my eyes and feels like the Chicago burbs. I do have a few fries, although they are absolutely forbidden, and one time I got the banana cake. I was a BAD boy, had to walk for miles! Food is always delicious, the restaurant is always clean, peeps are always friendly and helpful! 5 Stars!

    Grace S.

    We were really surprised by Portillo's. There was a Yelp Elite event here and my family came with me and ordered food too, which of course we shared after realizing it was delicious! This is the review of the meal they paid for (and were nice enough to let me taste)! We purchased a bacon cheeseburger and a single rodeo burger along with an order of fries and an order of onion rings. The burgers were delicious (fluffy bread, perfectly sized patties, cooked to perfection). Our rodeo burger was actually missing the bacon which was a bummer but the bacon cheeseburger had so much bacon we were able to share! The patties had great flavor and weren't greasy. Those onion rings; so so good! Will definitely be back for more! Fries were solid but nothing memorable. We also ordered a strawberry shortcake and a vanilla shake, both delicious. Shake was a bit too sweet but the texture was wonderful; super creamy and delicious. The shortcake was incredibly good. Service was fine; staff was pleasant. The location itself is really cute, with some great artwork. We will definitely stop in again when we're in the neighborhood again!

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    Jaime M.

    Came here for the sandwich deal, Spend a dollar get free sandwich this week only. The manager was super friendly and helpful and actually gave me the deal because my app wasn't downloaded yet. So I had the fish sandwiches. It's really good. My husband got the Italian sub, which was really good as well. Everything was very tasty. Restaurant very clean. Food was awesome. Will definitely be back

    Monica S.

    Portillo's will always be my favorite spot! I was introduced to their amazing food by my boyfriend, who's from Chicago, and I've been hooked ever since. They offer a wide variety from hot dogs and burgers to salads and chicken tenders and I've tried it all. Every item easily earns a 10/10! Don't forget to add a cheese cup for your fries it's a must. And whatever you do, do not skip the chocolate cake shake. It's legendary. Calories don't count at Portillo's; you just eat and enjoy! You can even take home a slice of their famous chocolate cake or go all out and get the whole cake! A big shoutout to the wonderful staff, who are always friendly and welcoming. On my last visit, Liz (also from Chicago!) helped us out and she was fantastic. The inside of the restaurant is super cool too. There's so much to look at on the walls, and the fun decor adds to the whole experience. If you haven't tried Portillo's yet, you're seriously missing out. Trust me you won't regret it!

    Inside the Char Grilled Maxwell Street Polish Sausage
    Sarah F.

    My first time in and I had such a delicious experience at Portillo's! I ordered the Maxwell Street Polish Dog on French bread, fries with cheese sauce, and the chocolate eclair cake--everything was absolutely amazing! The food was ready fast and the dining room was decorated so cool and everything was very clean. The Polish Dog had the perfect snap and the bun was perfectly made and held the generous grilled onions and yellow mustard through the whole meal. The fries were crispy and golden, and dipping them in that creamy cheese sauce? Next level. But the real star of the show might have been the chocolate eclair cake--light, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweet. You have to get dessert - they are sinfully delicious! A big shoutout to Jon at the counter--he was super helpful, took the time to walk me through the menu, and made a spot-on recommendation. His friendly attitude and patience made the experience even better. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!

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    Jessica B.

    Portillos offers Chicago-based fare such as Chicago dogs, burgers, sandwiches, etc. It seems like many other fast food places with rushed preparation of food and lower quality. I had the bacon cheese burger and onion rings, along with an Eclair cake for dessert. The onion rings were good as was the cake. However the burger tasted a bit weird to me. My boyfriend's order didn't come as he ordered it. He ordered a large Italian beef sandwich with cheese sauce and a root beer. What arrived was a regular Italian beef sandwich, no cheese sauce and no root beer. Portions are decent. Overall it wasn't anything that I would probably get again. Or if I do I'll try something else on the menu. We ordered takeout so I can't speak to atmosphere or ambiance.

    Charbroiled burger with fries
    Yelena R.

    Loved the ambience of this place but flavor was lacking. Ordered charbroiled burger that only had a hint of charbroiled flavor. All of the ingredients were fresh however. The restaurant was very busy but the food was served relatively quickly.

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