Portillo's Menu Prices 2026
Quick answer
Portillo's is a Chicago street-food counter where most sandwiches cost about $7 to $13 and the menu runs from roughly $3.79 for regular fries to $99.99 for a party tray. An Italian Beef is typically about $9.99, a Chicago-Style Hot Dog about $5.29 and the Chocolate Cake Shake about $7.29.
Portillo's quick facts
| Founded | April 1963, Villa Park, Illinois (as The Dog House) |
|---|---|
| Founders | Dick Portillo |
| Headquarters | Oak Brook, Illinois |
| Parent company | Portillo's Inc., publicly traded on Nasdaq (PTLO) |
| U.S. locations | 109 restaurants in 11 states (company, June 2026) |
| Countries | 1 (United States) |
| Known for | Chicago-style Italian beef, hot dogs and chocolate cake |
| Estimated price range | $3.79–$99.99 (est.) |
| Menu items listed | 30 |
| Menu last checked | October 2026 |
The Portillo's menu at a glance
Dick Portillo opened a small hot dog trailer called The Dog House in Villa Park, Illinois, in 1963, and the business has grown into a chain of busy, themed restaurants with drive-thrus. The core menu is pure Chicago: Italian beef dipped in gravy, all-the-way hot dogs on poppy seed buns, char-grilled Polish sausage, burgers and a famous chocolate cake. You order at the counter or kiosk, and food comes out fast even when the line wraps around.
Prices here are estimated typical U.S. prices and will shift a bit by market. Portillo's said it raised select menu prices about 2% in April 2026. We compared the sheet's items with Portillo's nutrition guide and a current delivery menu and flagged items that no longer show up, such as the pulled pork sandwich. Calories come from Portillo's official nutrition and allergen guide. Delivery apps usually list higher prices than the restaurant counter.
Best value at Portillo's
- Chicago-Style Hot Dog$5.29 est. · 352 calAt about $5.29 it is the lowest-priced main item on the menu and very filling with fries.
- Italian Sausage$7.49 est. · 661 calAbout $7.49 gets a char-grilled sausage sandwich, about $2.50 less than an Italian Beef.
- Italian Beef Family Pack$59.99 est.At about $59.99 for four to six people, it works out to roughly $10 to $15 a person including a large side.
- Chocolate Cake Slice$4.99 est. · 718 calAbout $4.99 for a thick slice that is rich enough to share.
Popular orders at Portillo's
- Italian Beef$9.99 est. · 693 calIt is the sandwich Portillo's is built around, and ordering it dipped with hot peppers is the local move.
- Chicago-Style Hot Dog$5.29 est. · 352 calThe all-the-way dog is the original trailer item and still one of the quickest, cheapest meals here.
- Chocolate Cake Shake$7.29 est. · 846 calA slice of chocolate cake blended into a shake has become the chain's best-known dessert.
- Italian Beef Combo (with sausage)$12.99 est. · 858 calBeef plus a char-grilled Italian sausage on one roll is a favorite for big appetites.
Nutrition highlights on the Portillo's menu
Calories and protein on this page come only from Portillo's official nutrition information; the lowest-calorie pick leaves out drinks, sauces and add-ons. Items without an official figure show a dash. Where the official guide names an item a little differently, the note says which item the figures are for.
Portillo's allergen information
Portillo's posts a nutrition and allergen guide PDF on portillos.com/nutrition with ingredients and allergens for every item. The menu includes milk, egg, fish, peanut, tree nut, shellfish, soy, sesame and wheat. Fried fish and chicken share a fryer, shakes share equipment, and the chain says it has no separate allergen-free equipment.
Portillo's opening and breakfast hours
- Typical hours
- Most restaurants open at 10 a.m.; many close around 10 or 10:30 p.m., later on Friday and Saturday, and a few city locations stay open until 1 a.m.
- Breakfast hours
- Not served
- Holiday hours
- Portillo's location pages note that holiday hours may vary, so check your restaurant on locations.portillos.com before you go.
Ordering at Portillo's and rewards
- Official app
- Portillo's app
- Rewards program
- Portillo's Perks: a free, visit-based program stored as a digital wallet card that earns surprise rewards, free dessert slices a few times a year and a birthday cake.
- Delivery
- You can order delivery or pickup through portillos.com and the app, and Portillo's is also on major delivery apps, though delivery orders do not earn Perks visits and prices may be higher.
Portillo's ordering tips
- Order your Italian Beef dipped for the full experience, but ask for extra napkins or a fork.
- Add hot giardiniera to the beef if you like heat; sweet peppers are milder.
- Use the drive-thru or the kiosks when the counter line looks long; most locations offer both.
- Join Perks before your first order, since new members get a free large fry on a qualifying $5 purchase.
- For birthdays, a whole chocolate cake costs about $39.99; call or order ahead so it is ready.
Portillo's menu questions
How much is an Italian Beef at Portillo's?
An Italian Beef sandwich at Portillo's typically costs about $9.99, and the larger Big Beef runs about $12.49. The beef and sausage combo is about $12.99. Prices vary by location and are usually higher on delivery apps. According to Portillo's nutrition guide, the regular Italian Beef has about 693 calories.
What comes on a Portillo's Chicago-style hot dog?
A Portillo's Chicago-style hot dog comes on a poppy seed bun with yellow mustard, relish, chopped onions, tomato, a pickle spear, sport peppers and celery salt. It typically costs about $5.29 and has about 352 calories, per Portillo's nutrition guide. Ketchup is available, though Chicagoans traditionally skip it.
What time does Portillo's open and close?
Most Portillo's restaurants open at 10 a.m. The Villa Park, Illinois store closes at 10:30 p.m. most nights and 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, while the downtown Chicago location stays open until 1 a.m. daily. Hours vary by restaurant and on holidays, so check locations.portillos.com.
How does Portillo's Perks work?
Portillo's Perks is a free loyalty program based on visits rather than points. A visit counts when your order is at least $5 before tax. Members get a digital card for their phone wallet, a free large fry on the first qualifying order, free dessert slices a few times a year and birthday cake.
How many calories are in a Portillo's Chocolate Cake Shake?
Portillo's nutrition guide lists the Chocolate Cake Shake at about 846 calories for the standard size, and the larger size is much higher. A plain Chocolate Cake Slice has about 718 calories. The shake typically costs about $7.29, so many people split one between two.
Does Portillo's cater?
Yes. Portillo's sells family packs and catering, including an Italian Beef Family Pack for about $59.99 that feeds four to six, a hot dog family pack, sandwich party trays, large side pans and beef by the pound. Order ahead online or by phone, since big trays need prep time.
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Sources
Price note: Prices are estimated typical U.S. prices (October 2026) and vary by location. Official prices, where shown, are labeled with where they came from.
- Portillo's Inc. second quarter 2026 results (via Stock Titan) — used for restaurant count, state count, headquarters, April 2026 price increase
- Wikipedia: Portillo's Restaurants — used for founding date and place, founder, The Dog House name, public listing
- Portillo's Perks — used for loyalty program rules and perks
- Portillo's nutrition and allergen information page — used for location of the allergen guide
- Portillo's Nutrition & Allergen Information PDF (V17) — used for allergen list, shared fryer notes, calorie cross-check
- Portillo's classic menu PDF — used for menu categories
- Portillo's menu on DoorDash — used for current item names, discontinued items
- Portillo's Villa Park location page — used for sample hours, services, holiday note
- Portillo's Chicago (River North) location page — used for late-night hours example