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    Portillo's the Colony

    3.4 (644 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Hot Dogs, Salad
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    PORTILLO'S THE COLONY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Aimee M.

    Let me start out by saying the atmosphere of this place was amazing. Wide open, well decorated, and plenty of space. The ordering system was nice with kiosks available that accommodated customizations to your food. Bf and I only waited maybe 5 minutes for our order to come out. Bf got the combo sandwich and I got the Chicago hot dogs. The sandwich was alright, I thought the roast beef tasted rather like a McAlister's French dip. My hot dogs were just... okay honestly. They weren't grilled, and most of what I could taste was just pickle and mustard. The fries were crinkle fries and thus were only okay, but inoffensive. We tried the chocolate cake after I had seen reviews of even people who didn't like the normal food enjoying it. It was pretty good, the cake itself had a very pleasant fluffy texture. The frosting was very obviously the chocolate dunkin heines you can get at the grocery store (which is still good, but, you know). Overall I don't think the food was enough for me to come back. The combo was $15 which is slightly more expensive than other fast food combos I would enjoy more. But it was definitely worth a try.

    Hot Dog
    Marva R.

    So, being from Illinois I often miss mild sauce, Italian Beef, Hot dogs and Jay's potato chips. I have been in Texas for over two decades and still nothing beats home. I am going to be honest I wouldn't normally eat Portillo's with so many other options in Illinois. But here I am missing home. I stopped by and got me an Italian Beef double dipped, a Chicago dog and cheese fries. I was happy! Like real happy. The service was so excellent and the young lady that called out our order had the best customer service I have had in a long time. She just seemed so happy to be at work.

    Strawberry Shortcake
    Michael L.

    First time to a Portillo's outside of Chicago and this place does not disappoint! walk in place your order at the kiosk wait for your food to be prepared and then pick it up! Simple and easy with good customer service! the Food was really good Italian Beef was juice and the spicy Giardiniera was really spicy! I'm Basic when I have toppings for Hot Dogs just relish and mustard but that dog hit it out of the park! ordered the Chocolate Eclair Cake and Strawberry Shortcake to go and they were delicious as well. its definitely a busy place but they are set up to handle the volume quit nicely I will say. No doubt Ill be back for more!

    Italian Beef Sandwich
    Shawn M.

    Atmosphere: Nice vibe. Big and roomy with plenty of space between tables and lots of open air above you. 1 Star Service: No service to speak of. Ordered from a kiosk and they called my number and placed it on the bar. No human interaction. Great place if you're an introvert. 0.5 Stars Food: I ordered the Italian Beef Sandwich with sweet and spicy peppers, half-dipped, with cheese sauce. Grab 10 napkins. Not a bad sandwich. They've been doing it for years. I personally could have had a tad bit more flavor but it was still tasty. Dipping the crinkle fries into the cheese sauce was euphoric however. 1.5 Stars Overall: Decent sandwich, good fries, great cheese sauce. I'd eat there again and probably get a dog. 3 Stars

    Melanie M.

    Just not quite the same as Portillo's we had in Chicago. In all fairness, the one thing we had in Chicago that we didn't have here was the beef sandwich. Out of curiosity, I tried the garden dog. I do not recommend. Everything else was fine. But the staff was friendly, the space was fun! Ordering on the screens was super easy and convenient.

    Grilled chicken sandwich
    Mary V.

    This isn't bad but don't take a Chicagoan here for a replacement of their Portillo's. The hotdogs and Polish sausages are ok even if it's a little too salty. This place has gotten more efficient and our food came out quickly despite 7 people in our party. There's also 3+ kiosks to order from to ease the business. The pastries are still amazing and I guess they rotate through seasonal stuff. Overall still a decent experience for those craving hotdogs.

    Maxwell Street Polish
    Gina V.

    We had a great experience at Portillo's in the Colony. The kiosk ordering was convenient and everything is customizable. Another thing we noticed is that the restaurant is very clean and there were 2-3 people just walking around cleaning. I ordered the Maxwell street polish with fries and a side of giardiniera and some comeback sauce for my fries. The comeback sauce reminded me of Canes sauce- it was zesty and creamy. I hate mayo so I was afraid it would have that same consistency but it luckily did not. I'm sure it probably has mayo in it but I'm choosing to be blissfully ignorant. The Polish dog was huge and I couldn't finish it. My husband got a regular hot dog and he said he enjoyed it. The manager also stopped by our table to see how we were doing which honestly doesn't happen that much anymore so that was nice to see. I saw pictures of the lemon cake all over the restaurant but I was too full to try it so maybe next time- bc it looked good.

    Spicy Chicken Sandwich
    Karima A.

    We had a pick up order of spicy chicken sandwich which came with fries and soda, and an Italian beef sandwich with hot peppers! The chicken sandwich was amazing, juicy and flavorful! However, we found the beef sandwich very mild to our taste, maybe it's supposed to be mild in nature, bot sure. But I really expected the beef sandwich to be great which it wasn't. We'll try again to see what we can add or change to make it more appetizing for us. It was a good experience overall.

    Italian Beef Sandwich with fries
    Cee Cee E.

    So let's just say everything is Not bigger in Texas. The old Chicago favorite that is finally in Texas is still good but the portions are smaller than what I am used to. I enjoyed my meal and that is the most important thing.

    Texas Flag
    Trenton L.

    Portillo's March 17, 2026 This was my second visit, this time on St. Patrick's Day. The food was okay -- not bad, but nothing particularly memorable. It didn't stand out compared to other similar places. The desserts, however, were the highlight. That's where this location really delivers and what I would come back for. Overall, an average experience with one strong category.

    Cup of Chili, chicago hot dog, beef sandwich, and Jumbo Onion Rings
    Connie H.

    Stopped by Portillo's in The Colony over the weekend and everything was very good. I ordered a Chicago hot dog, chili, and a roast beef sandwich, and all of it hit the spot. I've been to Portillo's in Chicago before, and it was interesting to see how closely they mimicked the decor and overall vibe. It wasn't that busy and food came out quick. However, our onion rings were clearly not recently fried and felt like they had definitely been sitting on a heater for a couple of hours. Otherwise, not a bad experience.

    Breaded Whitefish Sandwich
    Torrey S.

    I have serious doubts about returning. Ever. The beef & cheddar croissant was a mess & I'm fairly certain it wasn't on a croissant, but, rather, a regular bun with but a pinch of cheddar. Although it appears they have a register open for live orders, they now have a giant row of kiosks to remove what little human element remains. There is no sweetener near the drink station, and they only have Splenda. Most importantly, it seems like the "combos" are just adding each item at full menu price. I'm done with them

    Sital P.

    Newly moved to area and kept hearing about Portillos . Went in on a rainy day !! I ordered an Italian sausage Sandwich added hot and sweet pepper ! When I say it was beyond a delicious sandwich !! It was a gooooooddd! Just the right amount of spice ....The sausage was so tasty alone too ! And the bread was soft but to make it soggy ! The manager let us try the chocolate cake !! OHH MY GODDDD !!! Homemade and you feel the love that went into !! Has a nicely sweetened chocolate frosting !! The sweet girl at register was helpful us with the menu !! Everyone at the counter was so friendly !..Liked how the store manager came out from back and walked around to ask how customers are enjoying the food!! See yall soon !!

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    Great $4.00 hot dog Iced tea and fries made it a meal. Will definitely recommend it to my friends.

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    Ask the Community - Portillo's the Colony

    Do they have free refills on fountain drinks?

    Yes

    Do they have wifi?

    Don't know was at drive thru

    What is the grand opening date?

    It's open now. The grand opening was this past Monday on 1/9/23

    When ? Is this Opening I AM PREGNANT AND NEED MY PORTILLOS

    Head there now! It's open!

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    Portillo's the Colony - burgers - Updated May 2026

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