Here for second time and again, the service excellent, food delicious and atmosphere perfect. I brought my mother and each of our dogs this time so we sat on patio. Went in with order and waited in line that went rather quickly, while mom was on patio with both leashed dogs. The cashier was as friendly as another I had last week and just smiled her way throughout. We both had the delicious Chicago style dogs , shared French fries and I had ice tea to drink. My mom had the chocolate eclair cake and I, the chocolate cake. Everything delicious- and yes dogs shared her fries! The cakes? My goodness, frosting on both super good and cakes textures both soft and delicious. Highly recommend all of it! My mom went to fill her drink and check out decor- which she loved and spoke to gentleman in carry out section on way out saying she would take our order as it was ready but he had tray in hand already. He followed her out and was so kind when I remembered I needed to order a couple hotdogs only got our "kids" and he brought those out when ready as well. He pet my dog and was so kind. We had patio to ourselves and it was just the best weather and place to be for the visit we needed. read more

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Food was fresh and out quickly with barely a wait in the drive through during lunch on a weekday! The Chicago dog kept me full for a few hours and was bursting with flavor. The neon blue relish took me aback but everything tasted delicious and staff and manager always give a smile. read more

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February 2026: This most recent visit I tried the Italian Beef sandwich with hot peppers and mozz cheese I may get that everytime from now on. It was so tasty! The peppers were Nice and crunchy and had a little heat. just right. The bread soaked up all the juiciness and held together perfectly. I signed up for their perks club and got free fries coming with my next visit. read more

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Tasty spot for a quick lunch! The beef is really good and has a nice flavor. The onion rings were really delicious and super crispy! Fun 50s vibe inside. read more

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I wanna just say first off.This place is amazing. As we went there, we were immediately wowed by the cool pictures and awesome memorabilia. It has. We were served immediately, and the food was enormous. And so good. The manager ray was a character to say the least. Hooten and holler, when we made our orders it was the best experience I've had in a long time. I highly recommend it 5 stars.(teen challenge.) read more

Portillo's Tucson - This is a double rodeo burger. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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One thing I love about Portillos is my food is always fresh. Stopped through the drive through for some onion rings. I typically dine in, but it was awesome to see the service was still fantastic. Ring ding ding ding, they totally hit the spot. A real sliced onion and crispy panko type breading, you can't go wrong. I ordered the Maxwell St. as well, but no way to eat and drive. That one you have to sit and savor it. Lol read more

Portillo's Tucson - Hot Dogs Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My last stop in Tucson before heading back to Sierra Vista was at this new Portillo's by Reid Park. I'm from Chicagoland but never have been to Portillo's. My friend lived in the Chicago area for many years and enjoys Italian Beef sandwiches. I wanted him to take one home for himself. I'm not a fan of Italian Beef sandwiches, but I do like chicken. I ordered a spicy chicken sandwich to eat for lunch the next day. We went inside to order as this was my first time inside and wanted to become familiar with the menu. My first impression was how cheerful the interior was. The red-white checkered tiles reminded me vaguely of Freddy's custard. There were computers to order from, but also humans at registers to order from. We ordered from a friendly human and a few minutes later our food was ready. I enjoyed the many photographs of historic places and celebrities. My sandwich was good, but too heavy on the jalapeno. I'd come back here again to try other non-beef items. read more

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When I'm ready to cheat on diabetes, Portillo's is one of the usual and favorite suspects! They won't take extra bread out like Jimmy does, but they will hand the sandwich over to you as the individual ingredients. So I do that and absolutely pull as much bread out of it as I can, down to the crust. My blood sugar still spikes but falls quickly as well. But man, the deliciousness of Chicago makes it all the way to Tucson, can close my eyes and feels like the Chicago burbs. I do have a few fries, although they are absolutely forbidden, and one time I got the banana cake. I was a BAD boy, had to walk for miles! Food is always delicious, the restaurant is always clean, peeps are always friendly and helpful! 5 Stars! read more

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Always enjoy a little piece of Chicago in the desert. Nice location, clean facilty and efficient drive thru. Love the cheese sauce! read more

Portillo's Tucson - Hot Dogs Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We were really surprised by Portillo's. There was a Yelp Elite event here and my family came with me and ordered food too, which of course we shared after realizing it was delicious! This is the review of the meal they paid for (and were nice enough to let me taste)! We purchased a bacon cheeseburger and a single rodeo burger along with an order of fries and an order of onion rings. The burgers were delicious (fluffy bread, perfectly sized patties, cooked to perfection). Our rodeo burger was actually missing the bacon which was a bummer but the bacon cheeseburger had so much bacon we were able to share! The patties had great flavor and weren't greasy. Those onion rings; so so good! Will definitely be back for more! Fries were solid but nothing memorable. We also ordered a strawberry shortcake and a vanilla shake, both delicious. Shake was a bit too sweet but the texture was wonderful; super creamy and delicious. The shortcake was incredibly good. Service was fine; staff was pleasant. The location itself is really cute, with some great artwork. We will definitely stop in again when we're in the neighborhood again! read more

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Ordered the beef and cheddar on croissant. It definitely did not look like the picture. It was dry and there was barely any cheese and not much meat. When I asked an employee about this, I thought she offered some cheese sauce but she brought me some cold shredded cheese. Not a great experience. The chocolate cake was absolutely amazing though. read more

Portillo's Tucson - Beef & Cheddar Croissant - Hot Dogs Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Portillo's will always be my favorite spot! I was introduced to their amazing food by my boyfriend, who's from Chicago, and I've been hooked ever since. They offer a wide variety from hot dogs and burgers to salads and chicken tenders and I've tried it all. Every item easily earns a 10/10! Don't forget to add a cheese cup for your fries it's a must. And whatever you do, do not skip the chocolate cake shake. It's legendary. Calories don't count at Portillo's; you just eat and enjoy! You can even take home a slice of their famous chocolate cake or go all out and get the whole cake! A big shoutout to the wonderful staff, who are always friendly and welcoming. On my last visit, Liz (also from Chicago!) helped us out and she was fantastic. The inside of the restaurant is super cool too. There's so much to look at on the walls, and the fun decor adds to the whole experience. If you haven't tried Portillo's yet, you're seriously missing out. Trust me you won't regret it! read more

Portillo's Tucson - Hot Dogs Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My first time in and I had such a delicious experience at Portillo's! I ordered the Maxwell Street Polish Dog on French bread, fries with cheese sauce, and the chocolate eclair cake--everything was absolutely amazing! The food was ready fast and the dining room was decorated so cool and everything was very clean. The Polish Dog had the perfect snap and the bun was perfectly made and held the generous grilled onions and yellow mustard through the whole meal. The fries were crispy and golden, and dipping them in that creamy cheese sauce? Next level. But the real star of the show might have been the chocolate eclair cake--light, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweet. You have to get dessert - they are sinfully delicious! A big shoutout to Jon at the counter--he was super helpful, took the time to walk me through the menu, and made a spot-on recommendation. His friendly attitude and patience made the experience even better. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! read more

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Portillos offers Chicago-based fare such as Chicago dogs, burgers, sandwiches, etc. It seems like many other fast food places with rushed preparation of food and lower quality. I had the bacon cheese burger and onion rings, along with an Eclair cake for dessert. The onion rings were good as was the cake. However the burger tasted a bit weird to me. My boyfriend's order didn't come as he ordered it. He ordered a large Italian beef sandwich with cheese sauce and a root beer. What arrived was a regular Italian beef sandwich, no cheese sauce and no root beer. Portions are decent. Overall it wasn't anything that I would probably get again. Or if I do I'll try something else on the menu. We ordered takeout so I can't speak to atmosphere or ambiance. read more

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Came here for the sandwich deal, Spend a dollar get free sandwich this week only. The manager was super friendly and helpful and actually gave me the deal because my app wasn't downloaded yet. So I had the fish sandwiches. It's really good. My husband got the Italian sub, which was really good as well. Everything was very tasty. Restaurant very clean. Food was awesome. Will definitely be back read more

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Went back because I was craving a Italian beef sandwich. It hit the spot. Service was quick and the staff friendly. I'll be bag when the need for an Italian beef returns. read more

Loved the ambience of this place but flavor was lacking. Ordered charbroiled burger that only had a hint of charbroiled flavor. All of the ingredients were fresh however. The restaurant was very busy but the food was served relatively quickly. read more

Portillo's Tucson - Charbroiled burger with fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

They have a vegan plant based dog. It's so delicious and perfect as a quick meal or a late night snack. They are friendly and quick and

First of all walking into this place is like going through a portal to Chicago with all the memorabilia decorating the place. Staff were very friendly. It's one of the best beef sandwiches I've had. Definitely need to go back for the chocolate cake. read more

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Love the hot dogs and beef sandwiches. My dad had a fish sandwich and liked that too. Nice patio that's dog friendly - makes this place a true delight for myself and the family. read more

Portillo's is a reliable spot for Chicago-style eats. They have a big menu with options for most palates, but my go-to items that I rotate between are the Italian beef (slightly wet with hot peppers), jumbo Chicago hot dog, barbecue burger, and crispy chicken salad. The onion rings or fries (don't forget the cheese sauce!) are a must, as is the chocolate shake or even a cake shake. I never would've thought to put a slice of cake at the bottom of a milkshake, but I'm glad someone did! The service here has always been solid and friendly. Bathrooms and seating areas are clean. There's even a little bar area where you can grab a beer or glass of wine while you eat. And of course, I can't leave without going through the revolving door at the front. Portillo's is a great addition to Tucson's fast casual scene. read more

Upon moving to Tucson, seeing a Portillos is one of the last things I would expect. It's truly a little slice of Chicago right here in Arizona! We got the plant based dogs (which were one of the best veggie dogs I've ever had) and of course fries and a chocolate cake shake! Absolutely delicious for anyone looking to jazz up their usual fast food run with a little blast from the Midwests past! Quick service, kind staff & the coolest ambiance and decor inside! read more

Normally this place is spot on, not tonight though. My charger dog was a little too charred. read more

Portillo's Tucson - Char dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place is great. I wondered if a hot dog place would be able to make it here, but my money's on Portillo's to make it here, there's nothing like that in Tucson otherwise. Good food, fast service, clean dining area, and what looks to be some awesome desserts. BTW, their fries are delightful! read more

If you are looking for a great Chicago dog and Italian beef this is your place! A little piece of home back in IL brought here to the desert. The GM is such a bright light and his staff reflects this! It is meticulously clean, the food is consistently delicious, and friendly faces everywhere! We love it here! We do have a bit of a drive, but it is always worth it. Please bring a new location to Marana! You will also have to clone your GM and staff because the are amazing!!! Thank you; keep shining! read more

One of the best chili cheese dogs I've had in a long time, so goo in fact I forgot to get a photo lol, the food was hot fresh and delicious. Love the set up it was very roomy clean and inviting inside. The employees were friendly and very helpful as it being my first time here. At the suggestion of the cashier, I also got a piece of the chocolate cake and it was amazing that I did get a photo read more

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I have gone here so many times over the past 6 months and my food has been delicious every time!!! The atmosphere is great, the tables and restrooms are clean, the prices are reasonable, and the staff are awesome!!! Today I came in with some friends and mentioned that yesterday was my birthday and the manager gave me a piece of their DELICIOUS chocolate cake! Even though it is a 30 minute drive from our home, my husband and I come in weekly - and I don't see that changing in the near future!!! read more

Had been waiting for them to open, and went when able, which was February 24, 2024 BIG place, they have a drive in and sitdown. If you have the time, I recommend dine in. Ambiance/Cleanliness-The ambiance is fire, it's got a very well curated selection of decorations that feel like diner 1950's. Really had a good time checking out the decor. Super clean. 4 stars Service-The staff member stationed at the front of the house ignored me, leaving me standing there for more than 5 minutes. In house orders are taken at the BACK of the restaurant...having never been here before, I didn't know. Once I got sorted out, it was "ok". 2 stars Food. Got a Big Beef combo, crinkle cut fries and a Coke. The sandwich was delish, char grilled sausage cooked perfectly, great flavor, beef on French bread with peppers, onions and giardenera...jus dip. 12 bucks for the sandwich. Fries were good, Coke is coke....but it was all together a bit expensive for a slightly above average Chicago style meal. 3 stars read more

Portillo's Tucson - Big Beef Combo - Hot Dogs Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Got a spicy chicken sandwich. Lettuce was sopping wet, with water. Guess it's good to shave washed the lettuce but I've never seen lettuce be so wet on a sandwich, like it was pulled out of water and applied immediately to hot food. It was dripping everywhere and I had to remove it. Too bad it had already made the chicken breading soggy. Soda was flat. Fries are not well salted, and not crispy at all. Completely soft, really. I've heard people like Portillo's? Food just isn't good? read more

Bomb service! And bomb good! Ayyye! Definitely coming again! Thank you AMBER for your outstanding customer service And your smile lit up the place! The vegan hot dog was good and the beef sandwich was tasty! read more

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Super cute! Love the decor and comfortable seating. It's a little confusing for a first timer because there is a lot going on but everyone was very friendly and helpful. I ordered the beef sandwich with peppers. Super messy but delicious. The onion rings were well made too. Looking forward to trying other menu items. read more

I've always said that the next time I go to Chicago, I will visit Portillo's. What luck that there should be a Tucson location! The restaurant has its beginnings in the 1960s just outside of Chicago. The restaurant, which started as a stand, became famously known for its hot dogs. Today, Portillo's serves Chicago-style hot dogs along with burgers, chicken sandwiches and chicken strips, among other things, and is also known for its chocolate cake, which you can also get mashed into a shake. Yes, an entire slice of doubled up chocolate cake in a shake. Goodness gracious. Now, we live in Tucson, and the Sonoran Dog is supreme here. Portillo's simply can't compete. But this place is very popular and keeps a steady stream of families and large groups even. On this visit, there was a group of 12 people blissfully enjoying a dinner. The dining room is large and spacious, with no table service. The team is attentive, but there were some quality control issues. The fries are entirely too salty. You can see the salt and taste it before the potato flavor. The bread is a bit bland. The cheeseburger is an absolute sloppy mess and doesn't hold together very well. And even though I requested that Giardiniera be added (at 85 cents), it went missing. The ambiance is loud and fast, and there is so much to look at with all the photos and dispalys on the wall. My favorite is the photo of Tina Turner. That was a sweet treat. read more

I really liked the inside of Portillo's. It's huge/spacious with lots of booths (which makes solo dining during weekdays nice). Their kitchen is set up like In and Out, that is to say, open and glass-lined so you can see all of the cooking going on as you stroll from the ordering area at one end, down to the pickup area at the other. I'm happy to say that their Italian beef sandwich is just like I remember from my Chicago days - sopping wet from being flash-dipped in a clear beef gravy and covered with mozzarella and stewed green and hot peppers (99 cents extra for each). That does bring the price up a bit to almost $12 for the regular sub but it's the only way to go. Needless to say, I love that you can order all entrees a la cart AND you can opt for a side salad instead of fries if you're choosing one of their meals (sandwich/dog + side + drink). Starting at around $13-15 the meals are very reasonably priced. A cool little feature is that THEY refill your fountain (or water) drinks at the pickup counter. They offer the basic sodas, a juice, and an ice tea as well as a couple of standard beer options. Bathrooms are clean, modern, spacious, and gender specific. Parking is plentiful and free. Note: their app leads you to a decent loyalty program that sends out offers several times a month! (Indeed I'm back here again because of an app bogo :) read more

Portillo's Tucson - Menu 5/29/25 - Hot Dogs Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Whose bright idea was it to add macaroni to a chopped salad and then when asked if it was gluten free, had no idea what gluten was.?

Was out shopping and was craving Portillo's Chopped Chicken salad. To my surprise, Portillo's was sampling items from their catering menu when I arrived. I enjoyed half my salad (saved the other half for lunch the next day), and sample of pasta, Italian beef, meatballs and cake. I never knew they had meatballs! They are only on the catering menu but NEED to be on their regular menu, they are soooo good! The pasta and beef were yummy. I tried the salted Carmel spiced cake. The cake it self was really good but the frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste. Amber and Mark did a great job of serving the samples and answering any questions about catering. read more

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Visiting from Virginia, tried out this local spot. Nice old school feel. Kind of a 50s shake and burger vibe going on. The food selection was pretty simple. Enough selection for kids and adults. I got the spicy chicken sandwich with onion rings. I would say fair prices for what you get. The cheese sauce was awesome. Wasn't overly impressed, but I'd rate the sandwich a 6 out of 10. Onion rings 8 out of 10. Pretty quick service for a party of 6. I would come back. read more

Portillo's Tucson - Spicy chicken sandwich with onion rings and cheese sauce/ sweet tea ( pretty good sweet tea) - Hot Dogs Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Italian beef. Amazing. Onion rings. Terrible. French frys. Good! Clean. Fairly efficient. Cool decor. Many food options. read more

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Oh this place is cute! I don't know if it's a this place thing, or a this guy thing, or a chain thing... but the little rhymes when your order number is called is just delightful! Tim really liked his hotdogs! The fries were SO. DANG. GOOD! The cheeseburger was fine. The holiday special papermint cake milkshake was a great treat! I'd honestly go back just for the fries... read more

Portillo's Tucson - FRIES! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The chocolate cake! The chocolate cake! Ok ok yeah they have good burgers and dogs too. Haha. This place has the most awesome decor. Straight from Chicago all the way to Tucson. We are so lucky. I love the Chicago style dogs. You can get sweet or hot peppers, ketchup, mustard, onion. The burgers are amazing. Full of that juicy beefy flavor. I love the old school fries. Crinkle cut. The Chicago style beef sandwich is my favorite. I get it dry with the sauce on the side. You can get sweet or hot peppers. Very fresh bread and just the best of flavor like it came right out of the oven. You can also get the beef to go and make it at home! But you must leave with some chocolate cake! read more

Food was good. Been twice. Got a chili cheese dog first time. Got the Italian beef sandwich today. Both times I got the onion rings and cake shake. I love the cake shakes! Service is self serve so no real comments there other than I did great . Throw back 60's music to set the vibe for ambiance. Yelp on and get ya some! read more