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    Portillo's Rolling Meadows

    3.5 (274 reviews)
    ModerateHot Dogs, Salad, Burgers
    Open 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chocolate cake
    Theresa C.

    Desserts amazing but chocolate cake slice definitely smaller than in my past experience. Burger was charred too much for me . Cheese fries were good

    Italian Beef Sandwich
    Frank L.

    4 stars for Portillo's overall. This is a nice location in Rolling Meadows next to a big Walmart. Portillo's is just your average Chicago area chain restaurant with Italian Beef's/Burgers/Hot Dogs/etc. I had the Italian Beef Sandwich juicy with hot peppers, it was good but certainly not as good as a mom and pop Italian beef restaurant. If you need something quick and easy and somewhat Chicago style, stop by Portillo's. Also, download their app - you can earn free food/discounts.

    Love the neon signage walking into the restaurant.
    Dan M.

    Nothing hits like a real Chicago dog from a Chicago legend. The hot Italian beef with sweet & hot peppers was also . We loved the vintage diner decor as well. Of course there's a choice of kiosk ordering or the counter with a real human, so that's up to you. Great experience while in town!

    that's a plain HOT DOG and CHEESE FRIES in the carrrrrr
    Sarah S.

    There's not a ton of foods I miss from Chicago...but Portillo's is one of them. And it's not even about the Italian beef or the mayo Chocolate Cake we all like to talk about. Not even the cheese fries or the aforementioned chocolate cake shoved & grinded into a creamy shake. Not even the unreplicable chopped salad. I mean, I love all those things. But what I crave here are their good freaking hot dogs. On my last trip home, my friend and I got hot dogs, cheese fries and ate like monsters in the car together. It was grand. At this location, as with all locations, there will be a line. The wait at Portillo's is similar to the wait I do now at In N Out in LA. You drive up, might pull down the block even to wait, but you wait for the drive thru until the staff takes your order. The staff is so friendly and the line moves pretty fast! Now back to the hot dog, nothing beats the Vienna Beef hot dogs they have at Portillo's. I could pretend I was a good Chicagoan for you and that I get my hot dog with mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, kosher pickle and sport peppers. However that is horrifying to me and I get my hot dog completely plain, just dog on slightly steamed poppy seed bun. It's so freaking good and why can I not find it in LA?! Curses! However, because I cannot, I will continue to patronize Portillo's when I roll back through town.

    Inside seating
    Bob K.

    Location looks quite different than the average Portillos has a 1950-60 era to it. Food is typical Portillos place is clean and I never ordered from a kiosk at Portillos so that was interesting to do .

    Leslie A.

    While I have been visiting Portillo's all over Illinois and Indiana for at least the last 18 years, this was my first visit to the Portillo's location in rolling Meadows. This place is a flashback in time and literally looks like a 1950s diner and it's absolutely incredible to see the decor and how well-maintained. The place happens to be. It is absolutely nostalgic. Of course this is Portillo's and so they have the standard menu, especially since the sale of the company. However, the quality is still there the speed and the great customer service. This is worth the visit.

    Single cheeseburger
    Kathy B.

    I don't know what happened here but today was the day I don't give them another dollar. Burger meat was burnt but so cold the cheese didn't melt. I had to microwave it when I got back to work and just tasteless. I did the drive thru

    Nice signage
    Smith Family O.

    Everything was great here. Service was great, food was delicious and ambience is casual and very nice. I enjoy visiting the different establishments because each one is unique and different. This is my second best favorite location and I have been to many. I can't wait until Katy, Texas gets theirs up and running but they need one on I-10 going towards the Eastside of Houston, preferably in the NorthShore and Woodforest area. I will definitely come back to this one when I'm in town. My only complaint is that they don't put enough hot peppers on it even though they charge you for them. Today I enjoyed the big beef and fries.

    The Leo and Hot Dog
    Mark W.

    Tried the new "the Leo" sandwich. They rebranded their Italian Beef. Its the same thing. Also had to get a Chicago dog.

    Italian Beef Sandwich
    Tricia S.

    Stopped here immediately after landing at O'Hare and on my way to my destination. Easy to find, right off I-90. Italian beef sandwich with cheese - tasty bite but the bread was a little soggy. Good flavor! Fries were salty so I'd likely order with no salt in the future. Crisp and goes perfectly with the sandwich. Chocolate Cake Shake - winner, winner! I enjoyed this the best - good chocolate flavor, bits of cake in every sip! There are a bunch of Portillos in the area so check one out, even if you only stop for the shake!

    Italian Beef Sandwich
    Mirella K.

    I mean, this has been my "home" Portillo's ever since I was a. kid. Can't even tell you how many times I've gone through that drive-thru! Portillos will always have a special place in my heart, and I don't think I could ever get sick of the food. I love their Italian beef, I always get it with both sweet and hot peppers. Their cheese sauce stays melty and is a must with their crinkle cut fries obvi. They also have a lot of lowkey items that don't get enough credit like their charbroiled chicken sandwich (I get it with honey mustard) and their Greek chicken salad which is my order 80% of the time. Oh, and the hot dogs here just hit different, too (Chicago style, of course!) The reason I docked a star is because of the cleanliness of this specific location. In all my years of coming year, I have vivid memories of lot of tables and seats, specifically the booths, being dirty. Same with the bathrooms. You can definitely tell they haven't gotten anything done in decades, but that kind of also goes with the retro charm and I kinda love it. Just wish it was cleaner sometimes! The service though has always been great and very quick. They're always on the hustle and bustle since it's usually always busy; I can count on one hand the amount of times I've seen it completely or close to being empty. Nonetheless, Portillo's rocks and you should get it!

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    Maria L.

    This is a quintessential spot to stop in when visiting Illinois. I usually grab a hot dog or two while I am in town. Upgrade to the jumbo dog and add a side of crinkle fries or onion rings. Lines are typically long but they are usually well staffed and have their drive thru system down to a science. Even when asked to park for our order, we never wait too long.

    Spicy chicken sandwich (meh) #basic

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    Great service. Clean and loved the retro vibe! The food was delicious and served quickly.

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    Used drive up. Went quickly and the food was great. Employee was friendly. Close to home. They have great menu options.

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    Not the best Portillos but it was still good! Love the Chicago dogs and the onion rings. It's a must stop for lunch when I'm in town!

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    Great food. Clean. Fun times with my kids! The cashier was good. To the point and no jokes.

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    The food is absolutely delicious, no matter what you order. I never got a bad meal here.

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    Excellent food in a diner setting. The Italian beef is great!! Burgers are huge!! We'll be back if we're in the area again!!

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    The epitome of a Chicago hot dog joint. It's got the old school feels and a simple yet tasty menu…read more There is inside seating, but it's best experienced on a warm summers night out on the patio. Tuesday nights are when I try to go because they have a little classic car meetup. French fries and muscle cars are an epic pairing. The dogs , while smaller, still pack a punch with that iconic Vienna Beef flavor. The fries are always hot and fresh. The shakes are pretty bangin' too. Cash only? Worth it. Rand's is definitely a must every summer for our family. Can't say I've ever had a bad time here. Sometimes parking is funky but it doesn't impact our experience. TIP: On Tuesday nights over the summer park on the side street so there's room for the muscle cars. :)

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