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    Portillo's Forest Park

    2.9 (503 reviews)
    ModerateHot Dogs, Salad, Burgers
    Open 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Rhonda S.

    My husband wanted to experience his first Chicago beefs sandwich so our friend brought us here. The person taking our order outside didn't hand us a menu until we had already placed our order. I ordered a Breaded Whitefish Sandwich and cheese fries already per my friend's suggestion. Then I saw the menu and and am pleased to see they now carry a plant based hot dog. Mental note to try the plant-based dog next time because I really want one! We got our food to go so we didn't see the inside of the establishment. My husband got his Italian beef sandwich "wet" dipped in the juice. He really liked it - he wolfed it down - and he described it as "hefty" meaning he didn't need to eat the rest of the day haha. My friends got double hot peppers on theirs. My fish sandwich was good, with a piece of melted cheese and lettuce on top. The French fries are crinkle cut and the sauce is a gooey nacho sauce. I was so hungry I barely tasted them. Overall a good fast food meal and met our expectations.

    HOT DOG and FRENCH FRIES WITH CHEESE!!!   Yummy....
    Joseph M.

    Check your order before you leave. My wife's burger was still in the counter when I got home. We had to split my beef.

    Chessy Beef?  Where's the cheese?
    Sherri R.

    After a long wait due to only one cashier, we were disappointed by the food. I asked for a cheesy beef on a crescent, the cheese was barely present, the beef was dry, and sweet pepper cost an extra $99 only to get one slice. The fries were extra hard. There is no consistently from store to store. I have never been disappointed with Portillos until today. I will say one positive note there was in the who I didn't want to bother with my complaint because she was working extra hard trying to keep things moving.

    Juli K.

    Portillos takes no nonsense from customers when ordering, so know what you want and how you want it. I always get a Big Beef, extra dipped, with hot peppers and fries. My son experienced the chocolate cake shake for the first time and he was shook. He said it was amazing but he was totally full.

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    Amber W.

    Speed team took my order as soon as I arrived. Pretty impressive considering it was a long line. I wanted a salad in addition to my order and they don't serve after 11 pm so don't make the same mistake I did. They are well known for their dogs and Italian beef. Didn't have a craving for either. However, I did order their bacon cheese burger with fried.

    Thomas G.

    I was thrilled to find that Portillo's Forest Park was right down the street from where I work. And it was only a matter of time before I made my way out to get a plant-based garden dog which I have grown to love. As a vegetarian, it makes me happy that Portillo's has the plant-based garden dog because it gives me a reason to visit. Its plant-based garden dog is made with 100% plant-based protein and crafted for Portillo's by Field Roast. I have ordered it a few times in the past at other locations and it appears and tastes just like a Chicago style hot dog. As for this location, there are ample parking spots available, and its parking lot is not even shared with any other businesses. Its outer exterior is very classy looking which was the first thing that caught my eye initially as I drove along Roosevelt Rd. Since this location is always congested like many other Portillo's locations, I ordered online with yelp which was very convenient because I was in-and-out after confirming with an employee my name, and what I ordered. I was inside long enough to admire its unique retro interior decoration. Atmosphere: 5 (Great); Service: 4 (Good) The plant-based garden dog was delicious as expected! Definitely what my taste buds desired and received! Now, the crinkle-cut fries are something I will always yearn for. Immediately after eating the plant-based garden dog, I could not resist eating those crinkle-cut fries before driving out of the parking lot. And I had the biggest smirk on my face after finishing my entire meal being that I got my Portillo's fix. Food: 4 (Good) As indicated in this review, I enjoyed my meal and would surely order from Portillo's Forest Park again not only because I work nearby but due to having a good ordering experience. Atmosphere: 5 | Service: 4 | Food: 4 ~ Imagine. Believe. Achieve. ~ Thomas G

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    Great food as always! Customer service is on point. Restaurant was clean. Nice experience

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    6 months ago

    Expect VERY long wait!!! Whether order app, kiosk or counter... will take 35 mins for a burger every time

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    Staff is excellent and very helpful. Thankful for the help they give. Keep up the great work.

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