Why can't I find a big beef? Click on Italian Beef sandwich and you will see Big Beef as your option. Ordering
What is a Jumbo Cheese Sauce? Our famous cheese sauce served family-style. Enough for the French Fry Fast Pack or Onion Ring Fast Pack order. Ordering
Does Portillo's franchise? We love that you're a fan of Portillo's! However, all of our restaurants are managed by Portillo's - we do not franchise. Our Restaurants
When did Portillo's open? We opened our first location in 1963 in Villa Park, IL. Want to learn more about our history, check it out here: https://www.portillos.com/our-history/ Our Restaurants
Who are the people you have on the walls? These are a few of our famous friends! Our Restaurants
Do you have any locations outside of the Chicago area? Yes! We currently have restaurants in 9 others states - California, Florida, Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa and Minnesota and Texas. Our Restaurants
I wanted to purchase an item that was hanging in one of your locations, can I? Sorry, we don't sell any of the items that are on our walls. Everything you see in our locations was carefully picked out for each location. Our Restaurants
Do you have curbside pickup? Sorry no, we do not offer curbside pickup. Ordering
Where do I pick up my food inside? Find the large red "PICK UP" shelves located inside the restaurant. Your food will be displayed alphabetically by your first initial. Ordering
When will the Lemon cake be available? Lemon Cakes, Lemon Cake Shakes and Strawberry Lemon Cake Shakes are available from April 1, 2025 - August 31st, 2025. Lemon Cake
Can I get the Lemon Cake shipped? Sorry no, the Lemon Cake is too delicate to make the shipping journey. Lemon Cake
How do I access free Wi-Fi at Portillo’s? To access free Wi-Fi at Portillo’s, you need to sign up for a Portillo’s Perks account. Once logged into your account, you can connect to the restaurant’s Wi-Fi. Our Restaurants