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DeeTee · 15 January 2017, 07:33 AM

Went fat boy today!

Italian Beef (Dipped and Hot Peppers)
2x Portillos Chicago Dog
Fries & Onion Rings

Last bit not least.... The Cake Milkshake.
They actually drop a slice of cake into the blender to make it!

Charlie_pace · 15 January 2017, 07:45 AM

Portillos rocks.

Sent from Chicago

TheRolexKingofLV · 15 January 2017, 07:49 AM

Mmmmm that looks good

And a cake shake!? Yes please

sco · 15 January 2017, 07:59 AM

It's good. There's one right by my house so I'm a little burnt out. Also some things seem like they have changed, and not for the better since the sale.

.brian. · 15 January 2017, 08:05 AM

I miss Portillo's. It was either always Italian Beef or Beef N Cheddar croissant for me.

TheVTCGuy · 15 January 2017, 09:18 AM

I'm hungry

superstarmar · 15 January 2017, 09:35 AM

So where is it if not in Chicago ...??
They opened up in LA now?
I love their food ... mmmmm looking good

gates · 15 January 2017, 09:38 AM

We have one in Scottsdale, the food is okay but I don't see the big deal - I'm not from Chicago though:-)

singe89 · 15 January 2017, 09:47 AM

Love Portillos! Always hit up the one in Buena Park after taking the kids to knotts.

Danny83 · 15 January 2017, 09:52 AM

Very nice man

rr-nyc · 15 January 2017, 11:24 AM

I used to fly to Chicago twice a month. Always stopped at Portillos for an Italian beef on one trip and Portillos cheeseburger on the other.

I don't travel to Chicago much anymore but have ordered the Italian Beef kit delivered to my door. While it's not as good as eating it there, its pretty damn good

As for a Chicago dog, I'm from NY so its a no go

DeeTee · 15 January 2017, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

I used to fly to Chicago twice a month. Always stopped at Portillos for an Italian beef on one trip and Portillos cheeseburger on the other.

I don't travel to Chicago much anymore but have ordered the Italian Beef kit delivered to my door. While it's not as good as eating it there, its pretty damn good

As for a Chicago dog, I'm from NY so its a no go

I prefer the NY style dog with sauerkraut and grilled onions more too.

T. Ferguson · 15 January 2017, 11:56 AM

There's one north of me in range County but the one I hit most frequently is in Moreno Valley, when I come and go from Palm Desert.

Italian Beef, fries, and a cake shake!

azguy · 16 January 2017, 05:22 AM

we have two in phoenix

RW16610 · 16 January 2017, 10:17 AM

I would love to try some of that!

Bruin Watch · 16 January 2017, 02:38 PM

Mmmm. Chocolate cake shake.

aczaja10 · 16 January 2017, 02:57 PM

For anyone from Chicagon, go on YouTube and search Serengeti "Dennehy" it's a song and it's hysterical.

Hairdude1 · 16 January 2017, 03:42 PM

Love that place. I used to work by the one on Ontario in Chicago. Mmmm big beef with cheese.

bdex75 · 16 January 2017, 04:42 PM

Damn shame to put that cake in a blender. But it is delicious. Anyone know what the secret ingredient to the chocolate cake is??

I didn't know about California but did hear that they were expanding into central illinois and they are opening one on the North side of Indy.

If it is half as good as the original it will still be better than most.

Grew up on the south side of Chicago, eaten my fair share of Poritllos beef.

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sco · 17 January 2017, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdex75

Damn shame to put that cake in a blender. But it is delicious. Anyone know what the secret ingredient to the chocolate cake is??

I didn't know about California but did hear that they were expanding into central illinois and they are opening one on the North side of Indy.

If it is half as good as the original it will still be better than most.

Grew up on the south side of Chicago, eaten my fair share of Poritllos beef.

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Yep, mayonnaise!!

bdex75 · 17 January 2017, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sco

Yep, mayonnaise!!

About threw up the first time I saw this as I hate mayonnaise. But then I got over it. Still hate mayo, but love the cake.

Will be interesting to see how the food changes now that they sold.

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sco · 17 January 2017, 12:32 AM

I read a pretty good article on the sale and about Portillo himself. Things are supposed to stay the same, but you know that won't happen. Right away the chicken in the chop salad is rubbery and just not good. I called and they told me their "chicken product" had indeed changed....

Side note, a good Portillo store will generate 7-8 million dollars a year!

77T · 17 January 2017, 12:39 AM

They sold back in mid-2014 so I expect any downside is already baked-in. Hopefully the "system" of good buying and good training will keep each franchise's food prep up to par.

BTW, the founder is holding the real estate for each new property that the new owners open. So he is still involved in helping the franchisee's succeed.

Wish they'd come here - they've opened 2 in Tampa area.

Another Midwest fast foodie chain named Culver's has opened a couple of spots here. Butter Burgers are one thing I missed when we raced at Road America a couple of times each year.

sco · 17 January 2017, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

They sold back in mid-2014 so I expect any downside is already baked-in. Hopefully the "system" of good buying and good training will keep each franchise's food prep up to par.

BTW, the founder is holding the real estate for each new property that the new owners open. So he is still involved in helping the franchisee's succeed.

Wish they'd come here - they've opened 2 in Tampa area.

Another Midwest fast foodie chain named Culver's has opened a couple of spots here. Butter Burgers are one thing I missed when we raced at Road America a couple of times each year.

Funny, Culver's is on the same road as Portillos! Also one of my quick goto lunch places. If it has to be fast food, they are the best choice.

sea-dweller · 17 January 2017, 02:37 AM

Looks great!

Chitownss · 17 January 2017, 05:02 PM

Impressive order, i eat at portillo's weekly!

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T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	There's one north of me in range County but the one I hit most frequently is in Moreno Valley, when I come and go from Palm Desert. Italian Beef, fries, and a cake shake! __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

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Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Love that place. I used to work by the one on Ontario in Chicago. Mmmm big beef with cheese. __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

17 January 2017, 12:39 AM	#23
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,708	They sold back in mid-2014 so I expect any downside is already baked-in. Hopefully the "system" of good buying and good training will keep each franchise's food prep up to par. BTW, the founder is holding the real estate for each new property that the new owners open. So he is still involved in helping the franchisee's succeed. Wish they'd come here - they've opened 2 in Tampa area. Another Midwest fast foodie chain named Culver's has opened a couple of spots here. Butter Burgers are one thing I missed when we raced at Road America a couple of times each year. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

15 January 2017, 07:45 AM	#2
Charlie_pace "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: N/A Watch: Sub 16610 Posts: 514	Portillos rocks. Sent from Chicago

15 January 2017, 07:59 AM	#4
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	It's good. There's one right by my house so I'm a little burnt out. Also some things seem like they have changed, and not for the better since the sale.

15 January 2017, 08:05 AM	#5
.brian. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Bad things happen Watch: in Philadelphia Posts: 495	I miss Portillo's. It was either always Italian Beef or Beef N Cheddar croissant for me.

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TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I'm hungry

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superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	So where is it if not in Chicago ...?? They opened up in LA now? I love their food ... mmmmm looking good

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gates "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: az Watch: LVc Posts: 184	We have one in Scottsdale, the food is okay but I don't see the big deal - I'm not from Chicago though:-)

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singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,722	Love Portillos! Always hit up the one in Buena Park after taking the kids to knotts.

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Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,164	Very nice man

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rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	I used to fly to Chicago twice a month. Always stopped at Portillos for an Italian beef on one trip and Portillos cheeseburger on the other. I don't travel to Chicago much anymore but have ordered the Italian Beef kit delivered to my door. While it's not as good as eating it there, its pretty damn good As for a Chicago dog, I'm from NY so its a no go

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RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,967	I would love to try some of that!

16 January 2017, 02:38 PM	#16
Bruin Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LAX DFW Watch: RolexOmegaCartier Posts: 812	Mmmm. Chocolate cake shake.

16 January 2017, 02:57 PM	#17
aczaja10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 932	For anyone from Chicagon, go on YouTube and search Serengeti "Dennehy" it's a song and it's hysterical.

16 January 2017, 04:42 PM	#19
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Damn shame to put that cake in a blender. But it is delicious. Anyone know what the secret ingredient to the chocolate cake is?? I didn't know about California but did hear that they were expanding into central illinois and they are opening one on the North side of Indy. If it is half as good as the original it will still be better than most. Grew up on the south side of Chicago, eaten my fair share of Poritllos beef. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 January 2017, 12:32 AM	#22
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I read a pretty good article on the sale and about Portillo himself. Things are supposed to stay the same, but you know that won't happen. Right away the chicken in the chop salad is rubbery and just not good. I called and they told me their "chicken product" had indeed changed.... Side note, a good Portillo store will generate 7-8 million dollars a year!

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Chitownss "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Spencer Location: Chicago Watch: Sub 114060 Posts: 9	Impressive order, i eat at portillo's weekly!

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