We were so glad to find a Portillo's on our vacation. We had visited them in Florida a few years back and really liked the food. This one in Champaign was just as good. I got the Italian beef with sweet & hot peppers with the gravy on the side (I don't like my sandwich falling apart on me) and french fries. My husband got the hot dogs, which came dressed with a dill pickle, tomatoes, and hot peppers, and a side of onion rings. We also splurged with the yummy-looking desserts (strawberry shortcake and lemon cake) in the cooler near the register. Everything was so good. The beef (which there was plenty of!) had so much flavor even without the gravy. The bun it was on was hearty enough to hold it. The hot dogs tasted good quality. The fries were good (not at all greasy), and the onion rings had such a good flavor, not overly breaded. The desserts were a perfect ending. The restaurant was very clean (including the bathrooms). There was someone cleaning something (including the walls) the entire time we were there. I wish we had one closer to where we live here in Ohio! read more

While looking up restaurants once I got settled in at my hotel, I was surprised to find that there was a Portillo's restaurant in the city of Champaign, Illinois. With it being one of my favorite restaurants back in Chicago, it completed my search for a restaurant. I ended up ordering online via Uber Eats delivery being that I was comfortably settled in for the day, plus watching college football. Portillo's Champaign had a 4.4 rating out of (1,500+) which was the assurance I needed that I would have a quality experience. On the menu, I was interested in ordering either the Plant-based Garden Dog, or the Breaded Whitefish Sandwich. Out of both, I ended up choosing the Plant-based Garden Dog, which is highly a favorite of mine at Portillo's. Whether it be Grubhub or now Uber Eats, I love ordering online because it is convenient. Much praise to the Uber Eats delivery driver, Alexis, for arriving with my order in a reasonable time, as well as meeting me in front of the hotel as requested. And Alexis also confirmed that it was me grabbing the order, which I cannot thank him so much for. My mouth salivated as I took pictures of my order to share on yelp. The Crinkle-cut French Fries were the first item I started with eating and oh my they did not disappoint! While my eyes were peeled to the Georgia Bulldogs vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets college football game on television, my fingers were grabbing French Fries by the second to eat. As a lover of the Plant-based Garden Dog, these eyes of mine lit up prior to taking my first bite. A bite that left me satisfied as my tastebuds were met with the delicious garden dog and its toppings while at the same time poppy seeds fell from the bun. I swear! I can eat a Plant-based Garden Dog each week and still be satisfied with it like I never had it before, tehehe. Now for dessert, the Chocolate Cake Slice was the cherry on top to a satisfying dinner ordered from Portillo's. I would be lying if I said that my mouth was not salivating prior to sticking my fork inside of it. And each forkful of that moist chocolatey piece of heaven left my mouth salivating along with a devilish grin on my face; there was no chocolate left behind, I swear. Being that I had a great ordering experience, I would surely order from Portillo's Champaign again when in the city of Champaign whether it be Uber Eats delivery or takeout. Service: 5 | Ambiance: N/A | Food: 5 ~ Good vibes coming your way ~ Thomas G read more

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Time and time again I order Portillos through DoorDash and there is ALWAYS SOMETHING MISSING! I don't understand it. The order is clear, the receipt is correct yet there is food missing from the order. It's ridiculous and if you can't read the screen and add that food to a bag I'm not sure what's left for you. It doesn't get much easier. read more

I was excited to try out Portillo's for the first time, as all my Chicago-area friends were raving about it. I got one classic hot dog and a chili cheese dog, both of which were great. Service was quick, as my order came out about 5-10 minutes after I put it in. The environment is great, as the restaurant has a vintage vibe that really adds to the experience. Definitely recommend if you're in Illinois, 5/5. read more

Portillo's Champaign - Chili cheese dog and classic hot dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

The Italian beef was flavorful and moist. The addition of the hot and sweet peppers made it perfect. The onion rings were really underwhelming but the cheese sauce was pretty good. Inside was clean and plenty of seating options. read more

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We met some friends and family here for lunch. I had the chicken sandwich - the worst chicken sandwich I've ever had anywhere! The VERY thin slice of chicken was covered by so much hard-cooked breading you couldn't taste any chicken. Fries were limp. Husband had Italian beed and it was just "ok". Will likely never go again. read more

Great double cheeseburger with grilled onions! Service thru the drive thru was fast and easy! Ambiance, haha.. Well, the drive thru was very clean! read more

Portillo's Champaign - Great food! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Always love my Chicago dogs from Portillos! Love that Portillos has restaurants in Florida, now I just need to convince them to open a place in Myrtle Beach or somewhere in the Carolinas. read more

Portillo's Champaign - Exterior - Hot Dogs Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Absolutely disgusting behavior from the entire staff, took them 20 mins to make 3 simple hotdogs all the while 5 cars behind us were given their food, and then when we're given our food the order was completely wrong, their attitudes were absolutely rude read more

I had a burger with fries while my wife had a salad. The burger was fantastic--the meat was juicy and the cheese was melted thoroughly. My only complaint was that the bun got a bit soggy, but I'm sure it would have been fine if we had eaten at the restaurant instead of taking it to go. According to my wife, the salad was fantastic as well. read more

My chicken sandwich was a life saver! I was so hungry i could eat a cow. This chicken sandwich had nothing wrong with it, the sauce, the chicken, the bread, it was all perfect. I ate it so fast and the fries too! The service was so good they were singing and laughing while working! The ambiance was so cool i loved all the decorations and i love that each portillos has different themes! I will def be frequenting portillos!! read more

Portillo's Champaign - Spicy Chicken Sandwich and chicken sandwiches and Chocolate Cake Shake - Hot Dogs Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

This place knows how to make a good burger. The patty was thick and packed with flavor, and the toppings were fresh and tasty. The bun had a slight toast to it, which added a nice crunch. The overall experience was great, from the food to the friendly service. read more

Portillo's Champaign - Hot Dogs Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Very fast, very clean. The food sadly was pretty bad when I visited. It was great they got everything out fast, but the fries were cold and the hot dog was just ok. What's the point if they can't make it fresh especially during lunch time when they should be flying through stuff. read more

Food was good and hot! I love the cheese sauce with fries. I would definitely come back again when I'm visiting read more

Portillo's Champaign - Italian Beef Sandwich - Hot Dogs Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

I was the second person in line. I ordered a chili cheese dog and a Coke. People with multiple component orders are served well before me. It took nearly 14 minutes to get my hotdog and a Coke. Next time maybe I should just go to Costco and save $8.50? read more

Portillo's Champaign - Messy but oh so good! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

In the area for a volleyball tournament and staying at a local hotel. Due to a lack of parking, I decided to order my first GrubHub order at Portillos rather than going back out and not being able to park at the hotel. I was nervous about the order to begin with assuming the odds are that I would have a problem, and sure enough.... I ordered a small cheese fries to round out the healthiness of the chopped salad and received burnt fries and chunky cheese. It was disgusting and completely inedible. The fact that this was allowed to go to a customer makes me think there are other issues going on in that kitchen. Avoid at all costs!! read more

Portillo's Champaign - Cheese Fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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This food was AMAAAAZZING!!! I loved all of it aside from the BIG jalapeños they put on the Italian Beef. The sandwich was good but there were so many peppers my lips were on fire lol. But I would definitely order again just minus so many jalapeños. The Chicago dog, no complaints! Now on the other hand I went through the drive through and they had someone standing out there to take the orders for some reason? She wasn't helpful and didn't make recommendations like "You should make it a meal, instead of ordering separately." Or anything for that matter that would assist with ordering and getting everyone through the line faster. Then when we got up to the window to pay, we pay and then we are sitting there for another 10 mins or so. The staff is leaned over talking to others inside through the drive thru window. She didn't seem to want to be bothered. read more

Portillo's Champaign - Italian Beef Sandwich - Hot Dogs Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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Waited 30 minutes for 2 hot dogs & a small fry. 3 cars ahead of me when I pulled up in drive thru, well over a dozen when I left. I understand its lunch. However, I've been to Portillos during lunch before. This location wins for the longest time to make 2 hot dogs & a small fry. Congrats Champaign Portillos! RIP Dick Portillo. read more

Absolutely the worst italian beef I have ever had.. dry messy flavorless crap..no pepperonchinis no au jus no spice.. Hell even salt would have helped or a little pepper, you would think after being in business so long they could invest in a spice rack or something. I know Chicago has good food but this ain't it $16.00 to feed my dog.. Waste of money. 2 sips out my drink and its gone all ICE..I wanted a drink not a f*****g snow cone. Fries no salt and had a chem taste to them.. Oh but thanks for the stomach upset.. Fells like I have covid. Again. Way better Italian beef here in Champaign so take your Chi-town Crap back to the windy city because the hype about portillos is all hot air. read more

Portillo's Champaign - Trash that's what it is... - Hot Dogs Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

OMG I've heard SOOOOOOOOO much about this chain and since the time I wanted to try it finally yesterday for dinner I've been able to try it .Especially known for their Cake shake which obviously was the main reason I went there was sooooo delicious that almost should be illegal to serve such god giving food.Also got a chicken sandwich with fries and all was simply delicious and amazing . People who serves us behind the counter were all very sweet and knew their stuff very well. Food got prepared real quick and they know how to do good and proper work. When you arrive from the outside it seems pretty small but it is huge inside . Also with the design they did inside you ouldn't feel more America and i did love it definitely gonna return to Portillo's that for sure . read more

Isn't it illegal for a business to not accept legal US tender? This store will not accept cash in the drive-thru. How damn stupid is that? I've been to that place probably 11 times. I've gone inside and waited no less than 15 to 20 minutes EVERY SINGLE TIME! I've been in the drive through and spent less than 10 minutes for the entire process. I refuse to go inside of that place. DO BETTER! Stop bringing that shicago mentality down here. read more

I've been here 2x and was not impressed either time. They take forever to make the food. The prices are in line with a place that a waiter comes to your table not the order at the counter cattle herding method they have here. The burger I had was dry. The Italian beef was flavorless and dry. Way better places to eat. read more

So excited to be able to order delivery for a belated Christmas gift! When I called the way from Chicago, this location picked up and I spoke to Tim about this delivery for my brother in law. He's a Kiwi(New Zealand fella) and needs to have this hot dog experience now for a holiday gift. I just wish I could have added a gift card to my online order, then he could order it again next time. Maybe I can be the one who makes my brother in laws evening a little better with this meal. He was alone on Christmas and this is just my way of letting him know he is in my thoughts this holiday season. He received the delivery and all is well on this Sunday eve. Just need to find a way to send him a gift certificate for another day. read more

First Portillios I've been too where it would be considered messy/dirty . It was not crowded yet the raw where the napkins, ketchup and utensils are was littered with ketchup cups, napkins straws. The bathroom looked like it had not been cleaned in awhile. Whoever is managing this Portillios is not doing a very good job on his quality control. read more

Portillo's Champaign - Hot Dogs Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Portillo's has a fun atmosphere. We've always enjoyed the food and even though it was busy, the service was great.

Shocked at some of the bad reviews on here! My experience was pretty good and was like any other Portillo's in the Chicago area. That said, we stopped here on the way to Chicago for Italian beefs. I got my normal, italian beef, with hot peppers, cheese, and most importantly, dipped. I also did a strawberry check as there's never disappoints. Before we even got in we were greeted by someone who I actually think was on break, then again by someone inside. They asked if we wanted to be indoors or outdoors, guessing because of COVID because most locations are self seating. While walking to the line, there are dots in place so you can practice social distancing. Stopped by the bathrooms, and although the stalls were extremely small/mapped funny, they were clean. Food was good, as well as the service. I'd stop by if traveling to Chicago via car again. read more

Portillo's Champaign - Italian beef dipped with fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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I recommend Portillo's because of the great food. I would have given 5 stars but the staff was a little bit unfriendly, maybe because of the holiday rush, (I may have been unfriendly too), but great restaurant and great food! I really enjoyed it. read more

I've been to this Portillo's three times now. The place building and food for the most part is what you expect. But the service is really lacking. Each time the order takes much longer than it should. This most recent visit is a perfect example. There was no one in line. The I ordered a couple of Chicago dogs with no onions or peppers, and a drink. I walked down to the pickup window where there were no customers waiting for food. Ten minutes later they delivered my dogs...with onions and peppers. This isn't the first time they've messed up the order. They just don't care at this location. read more

I like the early 1960s and even some 1950s references at this Portillos. Food is Chicago grade and experience is Champaign approved. .

Heard a lot of good things about this place. The dining area was larger than I was led to believe. We had the old standards cheeseburger and Portillo dog. Both were good however, the fries were cold and soggy, obviously not made fresh. Our order was prepared quickly and delivered by a very nice lady who was cleaning the floors. Usually you pick up your order when your number is called. This may sound weird in a restaurant review but give credit where due. This lady never stopped cleaning the whole time we were there. There were only two tables with customers so not busy at all. But she continued to wipe and sweep and mop! If I had a restaurant I would love to have employees like her. read more

Good as before, the meat is too salty and greasy, i need to put it in water and take out then can eat, the hotdog is also salty read more

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Great way to get a Chicago-style hot dog hours away of Chicago! Also a great atmosphere inside. read more

Portillo's Champaign - As you walk in... - Hot Dogs Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Great place to eat chesse beefs and the chocolate shake, its amazing. You guys need to try this place if our in Illinois. read more

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ok.long story,,,long time Portillo's fan . many times in the past rode motorcycles to Chicago 120 miles one way to eat there. Now ,,,Champaign, IL store until lately? Until the sell-out, it was fine. Few months ago, late afternoon, placed an order. A man meets us at pickup, tells us where we have to sit, leads us to booth in the middle of a bunch of folks in the center of the restaurant and seats us. This is not our thing as we normally like,to do our own seating by a window. No reason Or rhyme to do this. Then he brings our food. Checks on us? I like window seating as far from people as we can get . Fixed income so are we expected to tip this person or what? left angry and confused. Last week, wanted lunch with wife again . Line to order stalled with about 12-14 people . One cashier having a problem. Employees milling around in that area, no one even looking at her. We waited about 5 minutes, line didn't budge. We left, went down the street and ate. Immediate service. Yes, we are older and are on a fixed income. We love Portillo's but where the hell is the manager? if you fail I guess that's up to you. read more

We made it back twice before we had to head back to the south. Delicious, consistent and I appreciate how wonderfully we were treated. The first time we stopped, the lady (I can't remember her name) who was attending to the cafe, gave my daughter Frozen coloring pages, crayons and a small slice of chocolate cake. The second time we went in, Tim set aside a booth for us and hooked us up with ketchup, napkins, utensils, a Portillo's hat, and crayons and paper. I wasn't expecting that at all. Portillo's hasn't lost its charm and in fact, they've upped the ante. Midwest wins, hands down for friendly service! Thank you! My hubby and I are from Illinois but we've been living a life of food depravity since we've been living outside of the Midwest. On our recent trip back home we were so pumped to stop at Portillo's....it's been at least 5 years. Now I don't know about you, but often I tend to "romanticize" places that remind me of home and when I revisit them later, it isn't always the same. I'm very pleased to say Portillo's is still amazingly delicious! Each location has a theme, this one is very Americana with a military theme. The music is a cross between ragtime and hot jazz, harkening back to a simpler time where a good meal and conversation could solve anything (told you I romanticized things). It's definitely a fun environment, the food servers create a rhyme that corresponds to your order number, "Number 39, it's your time to dine." I certainly appreciate how clean everything is too, especially the bathrooms. This is consistent in all the locations I've been to and that's saying a lot. The food is fantastic, it's classic Chicago-style food. You have everything from hot dogs, burgers, Italian beef, fries, salads, cake, shakes, etc. Go inside to experience it (versus the drive thru) and talk to your people instead of staring at your phone. You too can feel connected to a simpler time...(putting on my rosy-colored sunglasses currently)!!! read more

Portillo's Champaign - Hot Dogs Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Wow ... just as good as the Chicago original location ... of course I'm an out of towner so I keep it easy ... either the classic dog loaded or the spiced beef - wish I lived closer to try more ... it's really 4.5 star place and a 5 star hot dog - damn that's good! read more

I truly think this place is overhyped! I was so excited to finally try this place, and was expecting to be blown away. I ordered the Italian beef (of course) with a side of fries. The Italian beef was good, but was somewhat bland. The best part about the sandwich was the peppers. I did enjoy the tenderness of the meat, too. The fries were way too salty! I don't usually complain of something having too much salt (usually it's the other way around and I complain of lack of flavor), but they definitely went overboard with the salt. My friend got the same thing, but she also ordered the chocolate cake. Now THAT was divine. It was so rich, moist, and decadent. I regret not ordering a whole slice for myself! All in all, don't always follow the hype. Food was good, not amazing. read more

Portillo's Champaign - Italian beef with side of fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

We went during the Golden Ticket giveaway to try the meals here. I've been to Portillo's before and had their italian beef so that was what I was aiming to have this time around. I got the italian beef with sausage and cheese fries. We got chocolate cake as well. The italian beef with the gravy has a great amount of seasoning and worked really well with the italian beef! My bun wasn't too soggy. It was great :). I loved the sausage in it too (It had a nice kick to it) but it was a lot for me lol. I ended up removing the sausage midway through the sandwich and found there was a substantial amount of beef left! So yummy! The cheese fries were delicious. Perfectly crisp fries and yummy cheese sauce. The chocolate cake, I heard, has mayo in it...this cake was so moist! I liked the frosting. Overall, the staff did a great job because it was SUPER busy and they were very friendly. Seems like it'll be a hit. I tried the random tamale that they also serve as well and this was yummy. Would make a great snack. read more

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I had Italian beef had no taste, tasted like water. My wife had a hamburger she said it tasted good. Service wasn't very good. They had to remake her cheeseburger because she asked for no salt it was loaded with salt. They looked at her like it was her fault. The ambiance was nice and the restaurant was clean. read more

Apparently no one knows what good Italian beef sandwiches are. Portillo's beef and sausage are incredibly bland and tasteless....I suggest someone in this corporate chain make a trip to Johnny's beef stand in Elmwood Park or Arlington Heights, IL You'll never return to Portillo's read more