Portillo's Menu with Prices
Portillo's is a fast casual chain with over 75 locations known for Chicago-Style Hot Dog, Italian Beef Sandwich, Chopped Salad. Our Portillo's menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including hot dogs, italian beef, burgers, salads. Current deals include Portillo's App — Free Item After 500 Points.
Updated September 2026
The Portillo's menu features 13 items across Hot Dogs, Italian Beef, Burgers, Salads, and more, with current prices, calories, and full nutrition facts — updated September 2026.
Portillo's Signature Items & Most Popular Menu Items
The most-ordered items at Portillo's — Chicago-style hot dog, Italian beef sandwich, chopped salad, chocolate cake, and combo sandwich.
Chicago-Style Hot Dog
Varies by locationAll-beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun with yellow mustard, relish, onion, tomato, sport pepper, celery salt, and a pickle spear
Italian Beef Sandwich
Varies by locationThin-sliced seasoned roast beef dipped in au jus on a French roll — Portillo's most famous sandwich
Chopped Salad
Varies by locationFinely chopped greens with salami, turkey, cheese, tomato, pasta, and vinaigrette — a Portillo's signature
Chocolate Cake
Varies by locationDouble-layer chocolate cake with chocolate frosting — a Portillo's legend since 1963
Combo Sandwich
Varies by locationItalian beef and Italian sausage combined on one French roll
Portillo's Nutrition Info — Calories & Allergens
Portillo's menu calories for every item — hot dogs, Italian beef, burgers, chopped salad, chocolate cake, and gluten-free options.
Allergen Notice: Menu items may contain or come into contact with common allergens including milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. Always check with the restaurant directly if you have specific dietary needs or severe allergies. This information is provided as a reference and may not be complete.
Official Allergen Menu: View full allergen & nutrition chart on Portillo's's website
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information — including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber — is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Compare calories and protein across all chains on our nutrition comparison page.
Best Value at Portillo's
Cheapest item: Chicago-Style Hot Dog at Varies by location (Hot Dogs)
Smart Ordering Tips at Portillo's
Real ways to save — calculated from the Portillo's menu, deals, and rewards.
Current deal: Portillo's App — Free Item After 500 Points
Earn points in the Portillo's app. Get a free menu item after 500 points. New users get a free hot dog on first order.
See all deals→2 secret menu items
Order off the secret menu to get more for your money — Big Beef is a favorite. Full ordering instructions included.
See secret menu→Order in the official app
Portillo's runs app-exclusive deals, rewards, and free-signup offers. Ordering through the app is usually cheaper than in person.
Visit the app→Check seasonal items
Portillo's currently has 2 limited-time seasonal items — these often offer the best new value on the menu.
See seasonal items→New & Seasonal Items
Limited-time offerings at Portillo's.
Chocolate Cake Shake
Varies by locationFamous chocolate cake blended into a milkshake
Italian Beef (seasonal specials)
Varies by locationLimited-time Italian beef variations with seasonal toppings
Portillo'sValue & Nutrition Guides
Ranked picks computed from our verified Portillo's menu data — best value, most protein, and lightest meals, with prices on every row.
Meal Price Calculator
Build a meal and see the total cost — tap + to add items.
Hot Dogs
Chicago-Style Hot Dog
Varies by location
Cheese Dog
Varies by location
Chili Cheese Dog
Varies by location
Polish Sausage
Varies by location
Italian Beef
Italian Beef Sandwich
Varies by location
Combo Sandwich
Varies by location
Big Italian Beef
Varies by location
Burgers
Portillo's Burger
Varies by location
Double Cheeseburger
Varies by location
Salads
Chopped Salad
Varies by location
Grilled Chicken Salad
Varies by location
Desserts
Chocolate Cake
Varies by location
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Varies by location
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Nutrition Calculator
Build a meal and see total calories, protein, carbs, and fat.
Hot Dogs
Chicago-Style Hot Dog
Cheese Dog
Chili Cheese Dog
Polish Sausage
Italian Beef
Italian Beef Sandwich
Combo Sandwich
Big Italian Beef
Burgers
Portillo's Burger
Double Cheeseburger
Salads
Chopped Salad
Grilled Chicken Salad
Desserts
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Chip Cookie
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Portillo's Deals, App Rewards & Catering 2026
Save at Portillo's — free item after 500 points, catering party trays, and birthday rewards.
Portillo's App — Free Item After 500 Points
Earn points in the Portillo's app. Get a free menu item after 500 points. New users get a free hot dog on first order.
Portillo's Catering
Portillo's catering includes party trays of Italian beef, hot dogs, salads, and desserts. Perfect for Chicago-style parties and events.
Coupons, Promo Codes & Rewards
Looking for the latest Portillo's deals and promo codes? Browse every verified coupon, promo code, and rewards program across all chains on our coupons page.
View all deals & coupons→Community Sentiment
What customers are saying across Reddit, Google Reviews, Yelp, and social media.
Above average — 0.6 points higher than the 4.0 average across all 109 chains we track.
Sentiment by Category
How customers rate 4 aspects of this chain, derived from the praise and complaints above.
Food Quality & Taste
5.0How customers rate the food itself — flavor, freshness, consistency, preparation.
Praise: Italian beef dipped in au jus — the definitive Chicago beef
Value & Price
4.6Perceived bang for the buck — prices, deals, value menus, portion size for cost.
Praise: Portillo's App — free item after 500 points
Complaint: Prices rising steadily in recent years
Convenience & Hours
4.4Location accessibility, hours, late-night availability, app ordering, payment quirks.
Praise: Chocolate cake and the legendary chocolate cake shake
Complaint: Limited locations outside the Midwest
Service & Speed
4.1Order accuracy, staff, speed, and overall experience at the counter or drive-thru.
Complaint: Famously long lines, especially at lunch and on weekends
Category scores are derived from the sentiment signals above: each praise point lifts a category, each complaint lowers it, starting from the overall score.
Score
4.6 / 5
Excellent rating
Ranking
#3 of 109
by customer sentiment
Top pick
Italian Beef Sandwich
Varies by location on the current menu
Portillo's is a genuine cult favorite, holding near-5-star ratings on Google and Yelp and an almost evangelistic following on Reddit for its Italian beef and Chicago-style hot dogs. The chocolate cake shake is routinely called one of the best desserts in fast food, and Midwestern transplants treat each location as a pilgrimage stop. Even its most famous drawback — the perpetually long lines — is often cited with affection rather than anger. Complaints are mostly practical: limited geographic footprint, climbing prices, and peak-hour chaos. For many reviewers, Portillo's is less a fast-food chain and more a regional institution worth waiting for.
People Love
- + Italian beef dipped in au jus — the definitive Chicago beef
- + Chicago-style hot dog with the full run-down of toppings
- + Chocolate cake and the legendary chocolate cake shake
- + Cheese fries and crinkle fries with cheese sauce
- + Polish sausage and genuine Midwest hospitality
Common Complaints
- - Famously long lines, especially at lunch and on weekends
- - Limited locations outside the Midwest
- - Prices rising steadily in recent years
- - Crowded parking lots and chaotic peak-hour ordering
- - Consistency issues at newer out-of-state locations
Most Recommended
Best Value
- $Portillo's App — free item after 500 points
- $Catering party trays for groups
- $The Classic Combo (beef and sausage) for a full meal
Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free Options
Menu items flagged with dietary labels at Portillo's.
Chocolate Cake
VegetarianDouble-layer chocolate cake with chocolate frosting
Desserts
Chocolate Chip Cookie
VegetarianFresh-baked chocolate chip cookie
Desserts
Locations
Where to find Portillo's near you.
Portillo's Menu Questions — Italian Beef, Hot Dogs & More
Answers to common questions about the Portillo's menu — Italian beef prices, Chicago-style hot dogs, chopped salad, and catering.
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Prices and nutrition data sourced from www.portillos.com and verified as of 2026-08-30. See our methodology for data collection details.