Check out the updated Portillo’s menu with prices, last verified in October 2026, for Italian beef, hot dogs, burgers, and shakes. Portillo’s is a Chicago-born fast-casual chain founded in 1963, known for slow-roasted Italian beef, char-broiled burgers, and its signature Chocolate Cake Shake.
This guide covers the full Portillo’s menu, from Italian beef and hot dogs to burgers, sides, and desserts, along with current prices, so you know what to order before you go.
Portillo’s Menu With Prices
Featured Items
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Italian Beef Sandwich | $10.15 |
| Hot Dog | $5.00 |
| Cheeseburger | $8.75 |
| Chili Cheese Dog | $6.70 |
| Cheese Fries | $3.85 |
| Onion Rings | $5.15 |
| Chocolate Cake Shake | $6.20 |
| Fries | $3.85 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | $10.80 |
| Chocolate Cake Slice | $5.00 |
| Chicken Tenders | $7.45 |
| Chocolate Éclair Cake | $6.30 |
| Cheese Sauce | $1.30 |
| Cup of Chili | $5.90 |
| Strawberry Shortcake | $6.30 |
| Hamburger | $7.70 |
| Beef & Cheddar Croissant | $10.80 |
Famous Five Meals
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Famous Meal #1: Italian Beef Sandwich | $17.60 |
| Famous Meal #2: Two Hot Dogs | $17.05 |
| Famous Meal #3: Cheeseburger | $16.05 |
| Famous Meal #4: Spicy Chicken Sandwich | $16.85 |
Hot Dogs
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hot Dog | $5.00 |
| Chili Cheese Dog | $6.70 |
Italian Beef & Sausage
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Italian Beef Sandwich | $10.55 |
| Beef & Cheddar Croissant | $11.20 |
| Gravy Bread | $3.10 |
| Hot Peppers | $1.00 |
| Sweet Peppers | $1.00 |
| Classic Beef Bowl | $10.80 |
Char-Broiled Burgers
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cheeseburger | $9.00 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | $11.20 |
| Rodeo Burger | $11.85 |
| Hamburger | $8.00 |
| Bacon Hamburger | $10.15 |
Chicken & Fish
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chicken Tenders | $7.70 |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | $9.80 |
| Breaded Chicken Sandwich | $9.25 |
| Char-Broiled Chicken Sandwich | $9.25 |
Sides & Soup
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fries | $3.85 |
| Cheese Fries | $3.85 |
| Onion Rings | $5.15 |
| Side of Gravy | $0.40 |
| Cup of Chili | $5.90 |
| Cheese Sauce | $1.30 |
| Chicken Noodle Soup | $6.05 |
| Hot Peppers | $1.00 |
| Gravy Bread | $3.10 |
| Giardiniera Sauce | $1.15 |
| French Bread | $1.55 |
| Sweet Peppers | $1.00 |
| Croissant | $1.80 |
Shareables
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Jumbo Chicken Tenders | $33.40 |
| Jumbo French Fries | $25.70 |
| Jumbo Onion Rings | $29.55 |
| Drinks for a Group | $11.20 |
Kids’ Favorites
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hot Dog | $5.00 |
| Chicken Tenders | $7.70 |
Desserts
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chocolate Cake Slice | $5.00 |
| Strawberry Shortcake | $6.30 |
| Chocolate Éclair Cake | $6.30 |
| Whole Chocolate Cake | $37.30 |
| Birthday Cake Kit | $37.30 |
Drinks
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Soft Drinks | $3.20 |
| Bottle of San Pellegrino | $3.75 |
| Milk | $2.85 |
| Bottle of Water | $2.85 |
| Drinks for a Group | $11.20 |
Shakes & Malts
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Shakes and Malts | $5.15 |
| Chocolate Cake Shake | $6.20 |
| Large Chocolate Cake Shake | $7.60 |
Dipping Sauces & Dressings
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Ketchup | Free |
| Cheese Sauce | $1.30 |
| Side of Gravy | $0.40 |
| Honey Mustard | $0.65 |
| Mayonnaise | Free |
| Giardiniera Sauce | $1.15 |
| House Dressing | $0.65 |
| Ranch Dressing | $0.65 |
| BBQ Sauce | $0.65 |
| Mustard | Free |
| Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette | $0.65 |
| Caesar Dressing | $0.65 |
| Hot Oil | $0.65 |
| Honey Peppercorn Dressing | $0.65 |
Disclaimer: Menu items and prices on this website are for reference only and may not reflect current offerings. Please check with the restaurant for the latest updates.
Best Value Picks on the Menu
If you’re watching your budget, here’s where Portillo’s gives you the most for your money:
Side of Gravy ($0.40). The cheapest item on the entire menu.
Hot Dog ($5.00). A classic, low-cost way to try Portillo’s Chicago-style hot dog.
Fries or Cheese Fries ($3.85). A cheap, reliable side to pair with any sandwich.
Famous Meal #3: Cheeseburger ($16.05). The most affordable of the Famous Five combo meals.
How Portillo’s Compares
Portillo’s sits in the fast-casual category alongside chains like Culver’s and Chick-fil-A, but with pricing closer to a sit-down restaurant for its signature items like the Italian Beef Sandwich. Its main point of difference is its Chicago-specific menu: Italian beef, Chicago-style hot dogs, and the Chocolate Cake Shake items that few national competitors offer at all.
About Portillo’s
Portillo’s was founded on April 9, 1963, when Dick Portillo spent $1,100 to open a tiny hot dog stand called “The Dog House” in Villa Park, Illinois. With no running water on site, he used a 250-foot garden hose to keep the operation going while serving Chicago-style hot dogs. The business turned a profit and was rebranded in 1967.
Double drive-thru lanes were introduced at a Downers Grove location by 1983, a setup that became a model for fast-casual speed across the industry. The brand expanded throughout the Chicago area, and its flagship downtown Chicago restaurant opened in 1994 with a nostalgic sports-themed design. Berkshire Partners acquired the company in 2014, fueling national expansion into Florida, Texas, and Arizona, and Portillo’s went public on NASDAQ under the ticker PTLO in October 2021. The company now operates more than 90 locations and is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Why Portillo’s Is Famous
Slow-roasted Italian beef. Marinated for hours, thinly sliced, and served on a French roll, dipped in gravy with giardiniera or sweet peppers.
Chicago-style hot dogs. A classic all-beef hot dog loaded with the traditional Chicago toppings.
Chocolate Cake Shake. A signature dessert-drink hybrid that’s become one of the brand’s most recognizable items.
Double drive-thru lanes. An early innovation in fast-casual speed that Portillo’s helped popularize.
FAQs
The Italian Beef (best ordered “dipped” with hot giardiniera), Chicago-Style Hot Dog, and Chocolate Cake Shake are longtime signatures.
Members earn points and badges through the app, including rewards for visiting new locations, plus a free slice of chocolate cake on their birthday, half-birthday, and sign-up anniversary.
No, the crinkle-cut fries and onion rings are cooked in a blend of vegetable oil and beef tallow.
Yes, Portillo’s offers a shipping service that delivers DIY kits for Italian Beef and Chicago Dogs across the country.
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Official Links
- Portillo’s Official Website
- Corporate Office: 2001 Spring Rd, Suite 400, Oak Brook, IL 60523
- Phone: (630) 954-3773
Have you visited Portillo’s recently? Prices and menu items can vary by location, so let us know in the comments if you spotted something different, and we’ll update this page.
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