Portillo's
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HOT DOGS & CHILI
HOT DOG
With everything includes mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle and sport peppers piled onto a perfectly steamed poppy seed bun.
CHILI CHEESE DOG
Served with onions.
CHAR-GRILLED MAXWELL STREET STYLE POLISH
Grilled in the traditional way it was done on historic Maxwell Street and prepared with mustard and grilled onions
JUMBO HOT DOG
A thicker hot dog with mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle and sport peppers
JUMBO CHILI CHEESE DOG
Served with onions.
BOWL OF CHILI
Our homestyle chili served with cheese and onions.
BEEF-N-SAUSAGE SANDWICHES
ITALIAN BEEF
Our own famous recipe Chicago’s #1 Italian beef served on perfectly baked French bread
BIG BEEF
For the larger appetite.
CHAR-GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE
COMBO BEEF & CHAR-GRILLED SAUSAGE
BEEF-N-CHEDDAR CROISSANT
A perfect combination of our famous Italian beef layered with cheddar cheese and served on a toasted croissan
CHAR-BROILED BURGERS
BURGER
char-broiled 1/3 pound* of juicy beef with mayo, crisp lettuce, a red ripe tomato slice, sliced red onion, pickles and ketchup served on our freshly toasted old fashioned style bun.
DOUBLE BURGER
A burger lover’s dream! 2/3 pound* of char-broiled juicy beef with mayo, crisp lettuce, a red ripe tomato slice, sliced red onion, pickles, and ketchup served on our freshly toasted old fashioned style bun.
BACON BURGER
Includes mayo, lettuce and tomato.
DOUBLE BACON BURGER
Includes mayo, lettuce and tomato.
CHICKEN
CHAR-BROILED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Our char-broiled seasoned breast of chicken served tender and juicy on a toasted bun with mayo, tomato and lettuce
CHAR-BROILED CHICKEN CROISSANT
Our char-broiled chicken served on a perfectly baked buttery, golden brown, flaky croissant with mayo, tomato and lettuce.
BREADED CHICKEN SANDWICH
A lightly breaded, all-white breast filet, deep-fried in 100% vegetable oil and served on a toasted bun with mayo, tomato and lettuce.
BREADED CHICKEN CROISSANT
Deep-fried in 100% vegetable oil and served on a perfectly baked, flaky croissant with mayo, tomato and lettuce
CHICKEN TENDERS
Lightly breaded, deep-fried chicken tenders. Served with your choice of sauce; ask your order taker for options.
SIDE ORDERS
FRENCH FRIES
CHEESE FRIES
ONION RINGS
TAMALE
MEATBALL (EACH)
SIDE PASTA
FRESH BAKED HOUSE BREAD
HOME COOKED SWEET PEPPERS
HOT PEPPERS
SANDWICHES
CHICKEN CAESAR PITA
Shredded romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, with your choice of regular or Cajun chicken.
GRILLED FILET OF CHICKEN
One-half skinless chicken breast, grilled over an open flame and served on a toasted wheat and oat bran bun with lettuce, tomato, and Parmesan mayo.
CHICKEN PARMESAN SANDWICH
A lightly breaded skinless chicken breast served on a toasted Focaccia and topped with marinara, fresh Parmesan, and melted Mozzarella.
CHICKEN FOCACCIA
A lightly breaded skinless chicken breast served on a toasted Focaccia and topped with lettuce, tomato, American cheese, and Barnelli’s sauce.
MEATBALL SANDWICH
Hearty meatballs simmered in our special sauce, topped with real Mozzarella cheese on our fresh baked French roll.
GRILLED TUNA SANDWICH
Grilled yellow-fin tuna filet with lettuce, tomato, sliced onion, and sauce on a wheat and oat bran bun
GRILLED PORTOBELLO SANDWICH
Grilled marinated portobello mushroom caps, red onion, tomato and mozzarella cheese served with basil pesto sauce on toasted tomato focaccia.
CHICKEN CAPRESE PANINI
Grilled chicken breast tossed with pesto mayonnaise layered with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil. Grilled on our tomato focaccia
CHICKEN PORTOBELLO CIABATTA
Grilled chicken breast paired with balsamic marinated portobello mushrooms, topped with carmelized onions, cheddar cheese and Parmesan mayo, perfectly layered on a toasted fresh ciabatta roll.
TURKEY FLORENTINE PANINI
Thinly sliced turkey breast and smoked gouda are matched with sautéed spinach and carmelized onions dressed with sundried tomato mayo. Grilled on our tomato focaccia.
BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP
All the ingredients of the classic wrap in a soft tortilla. Chicken breast tossed in a rich buttery buffalo sauce with crunchy celery and carrots, crumbled Gorgonzola with blue cheese dressing and crisp lettuce.
CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP
Crispy chicken tossed in a Caesar salad, crunchy Romaine lettuce and our famous Caesar dressing then rolled with tomatoes in a fresh flour tortilla.
CHICKEN COBB WRAP
Grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, Gorgonzola cheese, green onions, hardboiled egg, tomato and a creamy ranch dressing wrapped in a tortilla.
CLASSIC COMBO
Upcharge per item
SALADS
CHOPPED SALAD
Chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce with red cabbage and diced chicken breast, ditalini pasta, bacon, diced tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese and green onion. Famously served with our House dressing.
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
A crispy bed of romaine lettuce topped with hardboiled egg, croutons and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Best served with our classic Caesar dressing.
DRESSINGS
Caesar Dressing
House Dressing
Ranch Dressing
Honey Mustard Dressing
AWARD WINNING RIBS
FULL SLAB ala Carte
includes coleslaw, fresh baked house bread and choice of fries, baked potato, onion rings, or side of pasta.
HALF SLAB ala Carte
includes coleslaw, fresh baked house bread and choice of fries, baked potato, onion rings, or side of pasta.
PASTA
SPAGHETTI, MOSTACCIOLI, FETTUCCINE
Choose your sauce Meat or Marinara: Our sauces are prepared fresh daily using secret family recipes. Enjoy!
KID’S PASTA (CHILDREN UNDER 10)
Spaghetti or mostaccioli with a meatball, freshly baked house bread and drink (12 oz. soft drink or milk).
SPECIALTY PASTA
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
A cheese lover’s delight. Our rich cream sauce is made with imported Romano and Parmesan cheese, butter and cream.
BAKED MOSTACCIOLI
Mostaccioli, with your choice of red sauce, baked with a combination of freshly grated Mozzarella and Asiago cheeses
RIGATONI ALA VODKA
A zesty tomato cream sauce tossed with rigatoni noodles. (Sauce contains meat.)
PENNE AL ARRABBIATA
Quill shaped pasta sautéed with Italian sausage in a spicy Marinara sauce
CHICKEN AL’ DIAVOLO
Sautéed chicken & sundried tomatoes tossed with our spicy cream sauce & farfalle pasta topped with fresh spinach.
SHAKES, MALTS & SMOOTHIES
CHOCOLATE, VANILLA, STRAWBERRY SHAKE
CHOCOLATE, VANILLA, STRAWBERRY MALT
CHOCOLATE CAKE SHAKE
MILK
BOTTLED WATER
DESSERTS
PORTILLO'S CHOCOLATE CAKE
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
CHOCOLATE ECLAIR CAKE
AVAILABLE AT SELECT LOCATIONS
SOFT DRINKS
COKE
DIET COKE
ROOT BEER
SPRITE
MINUTE MAID LEMONADE
ICED TEA
Famous Five Meals
Famous Meal #1: Italian Beef Sandwich
Chicago's #1 Italian Beef served on perfectly baked French bread with large fry and drink. *This picture shows optional sweet and hot peppers that must be added to the sandwich, as they do not come standard.
Famous Meal #2: Two Hot Dogs
Two hot dogs with everything includes mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers piled onto a steamed poppy seed bun. Includes large fry and drink.
Famous Meal #3: Cheeseburger
Everything includes mayo, crisp lettuce, a red ripe tomato slice, sliced red onion, pickles, and ketchup on our freshly toasted old-fashioned style bun. Includes large fry and drink.
Famous Meal #4: Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Spicy, breaded chicken breast served with hot giardiniera sauce, lettuce, and tomato on brioche bun. Includes large fry and drink.
Famous Meal #5: Chopped Salad
Everything includes chopped romaine, iceberg lettuce, & red cabbage with diced chicken breast, ditalini pasta, bacon, diced tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, and green onion. House dressing served on the side. Includes house bread and drink.
Italian Beef & Sausage
Italian Beef Sandwich
Our famous, homemade, Italian beef is slow-roasted for four hours, thinly sliced, and served on freshly baked Turano French bread. Best served with home-cooked sweet peppers and/or hot giardiniera peppers (pictured) for an extra charge. Served regular-sized or as a Big Beef (50% bigger).
Combo Beef & Char Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwich
This power couple consists of one char-grilled, flavorful Italian pork sausage topped with our homemade, slow-roasted Italian beef on freshly baked Turano French bread. Best served with home-cooked sweet peppers (pictured) and/or hot giardiniera peppers for an extra charge.
Char-Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwich
Our char-grilled, flavorful Italian pork sausage recipe has been around for over a decade. It was made just for Portillo’s using a secret blend of spices. Best served with home-cooked sweet peppers (pictured) and/or hot giardiniera peppers for an extra charge.
Beef & Cheddar Croissant
A combination of our famous Italian beef layered with cheddar cheese and served on a toasted croissant. Best served with home-cooked sweet peppers and/or hot giardiniera peppers for an extra charge.
Classic Beef Bowl
Our famous, homemade, Italian beef is slow-roasted for four hours, thinly sliced, and served in a bowl. Best served topped with Mozzarella (pictured) or Cheddar cheese, and your choice of sweet and/or hot giardiniera peppers (both pictured). * Cheese and peppers are an additional charge.
Chicago Combo Bowl
This power couple consists of one char-grilled, flavorful Italian pork sausage combined with our homemade, slow-roasted Italian beef, served in a bowl. Best served topped with Mozzarella (pictured) or Cheddar cheese, and your choice of sweet and/or hot giardiniera peppers (both pictured). * Cheese and peppers are an additional charge.
Italiano Bowl
Our famous, homemade, Italian beef is slow-roasted for four hours, thinly sliced, and served in a bowl alongside a Meatball, topped with Marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese. Best served topped with Mozzarella (pictured) or Cheddar cheese, and your choice of sweet (pictured) and/or hot giardiniera peppers. * Cheese and peppers are an additional charge.
Char Grilled Maxwell Street Polish Sausage
The Portillo’s Maxwell St. Polish is a Makowski’s Real Sausage, grilled to perfection, and topped with lots of yellow mustard and sliced grilled onions.
Char Grilled Polish Sausage Sandwich
Char grilled polish sausage, made like our Chicago Style Hot Dog everything includes mustard, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers piled onto a steamed poppy seed bun.
Gravy Bread
Freshly-baked and toasted French bread dunked in our homemade gravy.
Sweet Peppers
Our home-cooked sweet peppers. Enough to top one Italian beef sandwich.
Hot Peppers
Our house blend giardiniera. Enough to top one Italian beef sandwich.
Hot Dogs
Hot Dog
Chicago-style hot dog with everything, which includes mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle and sport peppers piled onto a perfectly steamed poppy seed bun. Chicagoans call this “dragging the dog through the garden." Served regular-sized or jumbo (pictured).
Chili Cheese Dog
Hot dog served with American cheese and topped with chili and chopped onions. Served regular-sized or jumbo (pictured).
Char Grilled Maxwell Street Polish Sausage
The Portillo’s Maxwell St. Polish is a Makowski’s Real Sausage, grilled to perfection, and topped with lots of yellow mustard and sliced grilled onions.
Char Grilled Polish Sausage
Char grilled polish sausage, made like our Chicago Style Hot Dog everything includes mustard, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers piled onto a steamed poppy seed bun.
Plant-based Garden Dog
Portillo's new plant-based hot dog made with 100% plant-based protein. It comes with everything, which includes mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle and sport peppers piled onto a perfectly steamed poppy seed bun. The Garden Dog is crafted for Portillo's by Field Roast.
Char-Broiled Burgers
Cheeseburger
Everything includes cheese, mayo, crisp lettuce, a red ripe tomato slice, sliced red onion, pickles, and ketchup on our freshly toasted old-fashioned style bun. It's a burger-lover's dream! Each juicy char-broiled burger patty weighs 1/3 pound before cooking. Served as a single or double (pictured).
Hamburger
Everything includes mayo, crisp lettuce, a red ripe tomato slice, sliced red onion, pickles, and ketchup on our freshly toasted old-fashioned style bun. Each juicy char-broiled burger patty weighs 1/3 pound before cooking. Served as a single or double (pictured).
Rodeo Burger
New! Portillo’s classic 1/3-pound char-broiled burger on a Brioche Bun, stacked with new thicker, crispier bacon, thinly-sliced red onion, onion rings, American cheese, and Portillo’s tangy BBQ sauce. Served as a single (pictured) or double.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Everything includes crisp bacon, cheese, mayo, crisp lettuce, and a red ripe tomato slice on our freshly toasted old-fashioned style bun. Each juicy char-broiled burger patty weighs 1/3 pound before cooking. Served as a single or double (pictured).
Bacon Hamburger
Everything includes crisp bacon, mayo, crisp lettuce, and a red ripe tomato slice on our freshly toasted old-fashioned style bun. Each juicy char-broiled burger patty weighs 1/3 pound before cooking. Served as a single or double (pictured).
Salads
Spicy Chicken Chopped Salad
Our famous Chopped Salad with breaded Spicy Chicken and hot Giardiniera peppers.
Greek Salad With Grilled Chicken
Everything includes chopped romaine topped with grilled chicken breast, Feta cheese, sliced tomatoes, red onions, Kalamata olives, and cucumber. Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette dressing served on the side.
Chopped Salad
Everything includes chopped romaine, iceberg lettuce, & red cabbage with diced chicken breast, ditalini pasta, bacon, diced tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, and green onion. House dressing served on the side.
Caesar Salad
Everything includes a crispy bed of romaine lettuce topped with a hardboiled egg, croutons, and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Caesar dressing served on the side.
Garden Side Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with shredded red cabbage, cucumbers, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and croutons. Served with your choice of dressing on the side.
Chicken & Fish
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Breaded spicy chicken breast served with lettuce, tomato and Portillo's Hot Giardiniera sauce on a brioche bun.
Char-Broiled Chicken Sandwich
A char-broiled chicken breast, seasoned with a blend of secret spices, and served tender and juicy. Topped with mayo, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted brioche bun.
Breaded Chicken Sandwich
A lightly breaded, all white chicken breast served on a toasted brioche bun. Everything includes mayo, tomato, and lettuce.
Chicken Tenders
Our tender, juicy chicken tenders available in 4 or 6 pieces.
Breaded Whitefish Sandwich
A breaded wild-caught whitefish filet on a brioche bun with American cheese, lettuce, and tartar sauce.
Sides & Soup
Fries
Portillo's famous salty, crinkle-cut French fries. Our fries taste best dipped in our drool-worthy smooth cheddar cheese sauce.
Cheese Fries
One of our most craveable menu items! Our drool-worthy, smooth cheddar cheese sauce tastes best as a dipping sauce for our salty, crinkle-cut French fries.
Onion Rings
Crisp, made-to-order onion rings.
Cheese Sauce
One of our most craveable menu items! Our drool-worthy, smooth cheddar cheese sauce tastes best as a dipping sauce for our salty, crinkle-cut French fries. Available in regular or jumbo cheese sauce.
Giardiniera Sauce
Our hot giardiniera relish mixed into a creamy, hot dipping sauce. Dip and dunk your chicken tenders, fries, and onion rings!
Hot Peppers
Our house blend hot pepper giardiniera. Enough to top one Italian beef sandwich.
Sweet Peppers
A side of our homemade, oven-roasted sweet peppers
Side of Gravy
A side of our Italian beef gravy. Made from our own own blend of unique spices.
Gravy Bread
Freshly-baked and toasted French bread dunked in our homemade gravy.
Garlic Bread
House Bread
One piece of Portillo’s freshly baked house bread.
French Bread
One piece of freshly baked French bread.
Croissant
Chicken Noodle Soup
Cup of Classic Chicken Noodle soup.
Cup of Chili
Everything includes cheese and raw onions.
Side of Pasta Sauce
One Meatball
Tamale
An original menu item served at “The Dog House” in 1963, the classic tamale is made from a tasty blend of cornmeal filled with ground beef, garlic, and seven secret spices.
Garden Side Salad
Everything includes chopped romaine lettuce topped with shredded red cabbage, cucumbers, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and croutons. Served with your choice of dressing on the side.
Italian Sausage
Char-grilled Italian sausage. Bread not included.
Side of Grilled Chicken
Shareables
Jumbo Chicken Tenders
Deep fried chicken tenders. Choice of sauce on the side. Serves 10 (20 pieces)
Jumbo French Fries
Serves 5. Crinkle-cut French fries, served hot. For an additional charge, add our famous cheese sauce on the side.
Jumbo Onion Rings
Deep fried, made-to-order Onion Rings, served hot in a container that can be heated to re-crisp the onion rings. Serves 5.
Small Catering Chopped Salad
Everything includes chopped romaine, iceberg lettuce and red cabbage with diced chicken breast, ditalini pasta, bacon, tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese and green onion. Served with our House Dressing on the side and includes serving utensils. Small serves 8-10 sides.
Drinks for a Group
Serves 5. Includes cups.
Ribs
Ribs
Portillo's famous ribs smothered in our homemade sweet BBQ sauce. Served as a full-slab (pictured) or half-slab.
Rib Dinner
Portillo's famous ribs smothered in our homemade sweet BBQ sauce. Served with choice of French fries or onion rings, a garden salad with your choice of dressing, and house bread. Served as a full-slab (pictured) or half-slab.
Barnelli's Entrees
Mostaccioli
An order of mostaccioli served with a choice between two homemade sauces. Choice of Small or Large.
Spaghetti
An order of spaghetti served with a choice between two homemade sauces. Choice of Small or Large.
Baked Mostaccioli
Mostaccioli, with your choice of homemade sauce, baked with a combination of freshly grated mozzarella and asiago cheeses.
Fettuccine Alfredo
A creamy roasted garlic Alfredo made simply with cream, butter and Parmesan cheese. Best ordered with grilled chicken.
Penne Diavolo
Spinach and sun dried tomatoes in a spicy cream sauce seasoned with garlic and red pepper flakes. Pasta comes plain. Add grilled chicken, a meatball, or a piece of Italian sausage.
Rigatoni ala Vodka
A zesty tomato cream sauce tossed with Rigatoni noodles. (Sauce contains meat.)
Penne All’Arrabbiata
Penne with spicy marinara sauce, basil and topped with Parmesan. Pasta comes plain. Add a meatball, grilled chicken, or a piece of Italian sausage.
Meatball Sandwich
Hearty meatballs simmered in our special sauce, topped with real Mozzarella cheese on our fresh-baked French roll.
Side of Pasta Sauce
Kids' Favorites
Hot Dog
Chicken Tenders
Desserts
Chocolate Cake Slice
Our famous, homemade, fluffy chocolate cake is baked with love every morning in each restaurant. Each double-layer chocolate cake is generously iced with two pounds of rich, chocolate frosting.
Salted Caramel Spice Cake Slice
Fall for our newest cake flavor in 20 years, the Salted Caramel Spice Cake! Sometimes you're craving something salty, other times something sweet, and occasionally you need a little spice. Our new cake is the perfect balance of all three. It's a decadent treat that will satisfy any craving and any mood. While supplies last.
Strawberry Shortcake
Our Strawberry Shortcake is a light, fluffy angel food cake layered with strawberries and topped with homemade mascarpone cheese whipped topping.
Chocolate Éclair Cake
Our homemade Chocolate Éclair Cake is a eight-layer cake topped with rich chocolate frosting.
Whole Chocolate Cake
Our famous, homemade, fluffy chocolate cake is baked with love every morning in each restaurant. Each double-layer chocolate cake is generously iced with two pounds of rich, chocolate frosting.
Birthday Cake Kit
Celebrate your birthday with Portillo’s homemade chocolate cake topped with Portillo’s candles! Kit includes one whole chocolate cake and one package of Portillo’s candles. Party decorations not included.
Whole Salted Caramel Spice Cake
Fall for our newest cake flavor in 20 years, the Salted Caramel Spice Cake! Sometimes you're craving something salty, other times something sweet, and occasionally you need a little spice. Our new cake is the perfect balance of all three. It's a decadent treat that will satisfy any craving and any mood. Serves 10
Drinks
Soft Drinks
Bottled Drinks
Bottle of Water
Bottle of San Pellegrino
Milk
1% Lowfat Milk or Chocolate Milk
Honest Apple Juice
Monster Energy Drink
Drinks for a Group
Serves 5. Includes cups.
Shakes & Malts
Shakes and Malts
Our hand-made shakes come in three flavors: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry (made with fresh-sliced strawberries!) Make any shake a malt for an additional charge.
Chocolate Cake Shake
Have you heard of our famous “cake shake?” Yes, we actually put a slice of chocolate cake into our blended milkshakes, making a truly unique, must-try dessert.
Salted Caramel Shake
*Available 09/01/2025 thru 12/1/2025.
Caramel Spice Cake Shake
Fall for our newest cake flavor in 20 years, the Salted Caramel Spice Cake! Sometimes you're craving something salty, other times something sweet, and occasionally you need a little spice. Our new cake is the perfect balance of all three. It's a decadent treat that will satisfy any craving and any mood.
Merchandise
Portillo's Cup Keychain
Add an iconic Portillo’s cup to your keychain!
Fry Stress Reliever
There’s no better way to reduce stress than with Portillo’s crinkle cut fries!
Cake Shake Air Freshener
Why make your car smell like new car when it could smell like a Chocolate Cake Shake from Portillo’s?
Dipping Sauces & Dressings
Cheese Sauce
One of our most craveable menu items! Our drool-worthy, smooth cheddar cheese sauce tastes best as a dipping sauce for our salty, crinkle-cut French fries. Available in regular or jumbo cheese sauce
Giardiniera Sauce
Our hot giardiniera relish mixed into a creamy, hot dipping sauce. Dip and dunk your chicken tenders, fries, and onion rings!
BBQ Sauce
Buffalo Sauce
House Dressing
Caesar Dressing
Ranch Dressing
Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Lite Italian Dressing
Honey Mustard
House-made honey mustard sauce.
Side of Gravy
A side of our Italian beef gravy. Made from our own blend of unique spices.
Hot Oil
A side of only the oil from our house blend giardiniera.