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Portillo's Tampa

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2102 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612, United States

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Paul Verrilli

Simple, straightforward, american cuisine! Everything was made to perfection. I had the Chicago dog, which I believe is a must try for any adventurous eater in their life. I have to say it is the most unique preparation of a dog I've eaten and in a good way. We also had the cheese fries, I tried the onion rings, and had a chocolate malt shake which was one of the best I've had. The order was on time, correct, and everything you'd need for to go was in the bag (napkins. Utensils, etc.) Absolutely loved the food and the environment, although I took the food to go. Only thing I'd say is their large is quite large so the portion sizes were a little big for me, especially the shake so keep in mind it'll be more than enough, even for some heavier eaters out there like myself.

J V

1st time at Portillo's. All I can say is wow. The Portillo hot dog was awesome. The Maxwell Street Polish sausage was amazing. The chocolate eclair cake was out of this world. Everything had great taste, price is reasonable and great customer service. Joey V says, "I'll be back "

Gerry Horton

Fast to order, got the order right. Italian beef and cheese with sauce. Chili dog was great. Kids food perfect. Nice clean restaurant and no complaints! Thank you.

Kevin Aldrich

It's like going to Disney but with much better food. Gorgeous interior and incredible sandwiches. You have to try the Big Italian with peppers, it's the best! Honestly eat that thing.

Omar Fleifel

Portillo’s straight from Chicago. Quick service, the cheeseburger is awesome! The only downfall is that you cannot get a combo, just order sides seperately that bumps up the price.

Rajyalakshmi Yellajosyula

Great spot for hot dogs and sandwiches. Also have great shakes. Good place to try if you are around USF area.

Lanash Lath (Dezignstar)

Authentic Chicago dogs and Italian beef sandwiches. This has become one of my new favorites in Tampa, the food is delicious plenty of seating and the prices are reasonable. Great place for families, make sure to get hot peppers on ur Italian beef 🔥 and try a slice of their chocolate cake to finish the meal experience. …

Netmoe

I was in Tampa for a few days and to my surprise….. Portillo’s!!! This place is like no other. I had the pleasure of enjoying the location in Chicago. This was a high standard to meet and the Tampa location didn’t disappoint. I enjoyed the fully loaded hotdog and I was instantly taken back to Chicago. Excellent service and everything the Portillo’s is known for. Enjoy!

Rudy Gonzalez

Wow. This place is amazing. Great food at great prices, and the Chicago Prohibition-era theme was great talking point to teach my kids. They visited Alcatraz and Al Capone's spot, and it made for great fodder, but the dogs, rings, and fries blew me away. It was really good and very well run, clean. Top notch

Fatina A

Grabbed lunch with the kids. It was pretty empty and we ordered right away. Staff was very friendly and it all came out quick. The portions were pretty small though. We had to go back and order more because we didn't get full. Other than that it would have got a 4/5 rating.

Diana Mcdonald

Hot dogs are unique and delicious! Hamburgers juice and great flavor. Fries done perfectly. Strawberry shortcake very tasty and enough for 2.Fast and friendly service. The interior of restaurant is wonderful! Don't miss this place!

Alejandro De Quesada

Great place for a Chicago style hot dog. Great fries. I would go back.

M & M Lowe

Enjoyed our first visit to Portillo's. Food was really good and it was plentiful. We only wish they would offer combo meals for a more reasonable price instead of pricing everything separately. As we looked over a paper copy of a to-go menu ( with no prices) it looked like they offered combos but after ordering we were charged for each individual item. $33 was a little more than we expected for lunch for the two of us, especially for sandwiches and fries. Live & learn. We will return but pay more attention to the prices.

Gia Williams

Delicious Italian beef sandwiches that melt in your mouth. Crispy onion rings and great fries. All the food is just so good and reminds me of the delicious Chicago food. Live the decor and atmosphere also. Food is consistently good.

Jason Ballard

FANTASTIC! Love the food & service! Everything from Chicago hot dogs, beef sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, cheese French fries, etc... it’s all great! Their ice-tea is awesome! During COVID times you must ask for ketchup when you pickup your food at the counter. Pro tips: do the survey on your receipt for free fries on next visit! Just take a screenshot on your phone for the code! Also, sign up on their email distribution for a free dessert during your birthday month! You CANNOT go wrong with Portillo’s. 😋

Kris

4yrs ago I gave this place a 5 star! It was flavorful & they offered the tamales. Update: 9/4/22 Italian beef was flavor less & I paid $40 for my entire order. The hotdogs were decent but come on don't do Chicago like this! Add some flavor to that beef!

Sarah Lulu

Kind drive-through staff! They accommodated our last minute changes with a smile. Ordered the plant-based dog and eclair cake. Everything came out quick and fresh. Staff provided extra napkins and utensils for everyone without us asking. There are a lot of veggies on the hotdog, almost like a burger, but it somehow works. Surprisingly satisfying.

Marc Marin

Amazing place! Hot dogs 🌭 perfect. A must go!!!

Trisha Miller

Delicious hot dogs! Fun spot for ribs, Italian beef, chopped salad and burgers. Plenty of parking. Update 7/27/22 - Still amazing!

Amber Wikstrom

Love all the food but the burgers and shakes are phenomenal. My husband always gets the beef sandwich with hot peppers. We stop here on our special date nights and on way to concerts every time.

Matthew Price

I’ve enjoyed Portillos from my childhood in Illinois ware this chain began. A lot fancier than the good old hot dog place I used to enjoy but brings back so many memories every time I walk in to get a couple Chicago hot dogs.

Ray Stratton

Got the dipped sausage and beef sandwich. It was awesome. Clean place. Good food. Great shakes! You can't go wrong here.

Brian Tampa

Best hot sliced beef sandwiches, Hot Dog's, Burgers, fries in town and you can get just about any toppings you want from hot peppers to sweet peppers and the peppers come sliced long, aju sauce, different cheeses, relish you can also have your beef sandwich dipped whole in aju. Pending on what you get it may be a little pricey. It was $35 and change for me and my dad to eat but we also got a piece of Chocolate cake. They also have really good Strawberry Short Cake and other deserts that are out of this world.

Hugo Toledo

Tasty as always! Helped stave off my ache to visit Chicago, which is where I lived for 15 years as I put on 3 times as many pounds, most thanks to many a Portillo’s shake, chicken sandwich and/or dipped sausage sandwiches with peppers. :-)

Brian Tulinski

Food was amazing, the chocolate cake shake exceeded expectations. The lady who tour order wasn't the best, I ordered a combo but she rang up individually so it came out a little more expensive, and when we ordered a shake, she rang up a small shake and never asked if I wanted to upsize. Probably just as well for my calorie count, but next time I will make sure to get a large. Will go back for sure when in the area next.

Greg Troy

Food was great, I was surprised to find one outside of the Chicago area, that is the only place I have seen them on the past. The only reason for the 3 star was because of the girl at the pick up counter. I went back up to the counter to get a refill on my drink and waited until I was acknowledged. She looked at me and said with a very short tone "if you want a refill you have to go to the drink station " I said I was sorry I thought this is where I was supposed to go and ask where it was. She point to her right and I thought she was pointing at another counter so I went there and the gentleman there said it was over there pointing where I had just come from. Not seeing anything in between the two counters I decided to just leave. I started to walk away when the girl at the first counter called out and said do you want a refill or not. I go back and she takes my cup and moves to the end of the pickup counter and fills my cup. I was literally 3 steps away from the soda machine when she pointed and said you have to go to the drink station. I hope she was just having a bad day and is not like this to customers all the time.

Henry C

First time in there very awesome food excellent

Rodrigo Martinez

Family oriented, best hot dogs in town, but they have burgers, salads and more. Service is excellent.

Scott Jordan

Food great as always. Not busy but clerk seemed as though she neededto get me out of her sight as quickly as possible with only 1 person behind me. A cheerier attitude would have been nice. Very business like but not warm and inviting.

Andy Mathieu

When we were driving by my wife screamed PORTILLOS so loud that it startled me. We then visited 3 separate times during our trip to Tampa. Great location. Hope they expand into Tennessee as well. Italian beef dipped with cheese fries and a chocolate cake shake. #chefskiss

James

One of my favorite lunch spots. Italian beef dry with gravy on the side. Onion rings with cheese sauce. Tastes the same everytime, delicious!

Brian McMenemy

We ordered the hotdog combo all was great but the dogs was just warm to touch. all the toppings was fresh, fries hot and cooked well service was great 👍 will be back when in town

Rei Sega

The burger was very runny. Not very enjoyable. Atmosphere is very weird with the layout of the tables and seats. Personally I prefer the orlando location. More upbeat

MITCH W

Nice place to grab a lunch, or lite dinner, I eat there often

Scotty Brown

I grew up with Portillo in Addison Illinois. They had a little stand with wheels Mrs. Portillo used to bring us hotdogs at lunchtime in first grade. So good. I usually get the beef combo with sweet and hot peppers but everything is good here.

Lauren Montagne

Casual fun Chicago Worlds Fair decor with fair style menu offerings. My group enjoyed delicious grilled burgers, fries and crunchy onion rings.

Sally Allison

They're still insisting you wear masks here. Dining room is not nearly as awesome as the Buena Park, CA., restaurant, but has a lot of the same decor. No tommy guns or mob mans. A disappointment, after frequenting the BP establishment from the beginning. However, the dining room is bigger, and has 6 booths.

eric webb

Glad to see they have locations other than Chicago. Love the Italian beefs and Chicago dogs, hard to get authentic ones outside Chicago and you can get then here. Although the place gives you the feel of Chicago, the food almost compares with ones you get from visiting Chicago. Dipped should be dipped, soaking wet not little wet. Also itailain beef hot, should be spicy and not mild. Other than that reminds me of Chicago, glad I was able to visit here. Staff and food were great.

John Love

Probably the closes way I’ll get to a taste of Chicago lol. Extremely different experience that I loved, food was well prepared and just delicious! The fries with the cheese were out of this world! I got an Italian beef sandwich dipped with hot peppers, it was sloppy and just tasted great! Also got a Chicago stile hot dog which was the best hot dog I’ve ever had! I had to come back here because I tried this place a for the first time when they first opened and didn’t know what to order so I had got a cheese burger then my friend looked at me crazy and told me to get the beef sandwich, Chicago style dog with cheese fries. Was money well spent will be coming here more often!

Justin Clarke

Omg the food is amazing. First time here won't be the last time. Beef and sausage sandwich with peppers is delicious

Danette Stille

We visited Tampa on vacation, we live in DFW but are from the Midwest and love Chicago food and so when I saw Portillos was in the area we had to make a stop. Just as amazing as we remembered! We were a bit short on time so did an online order and it was ready on time and everything was excellent - cannot wait until y'all come to the DFW area! :)

Edward Harrison

Great food and unique atmosphere.

Sam Zeno

I'm from Chicago area so I was excited to go to Portillo's in Tampa. Store atmosphere was good but sad to say food was not up to par.

naty lugo

I love the burguers, the beer, the service and the atmosphere. The bathrooms are clean, the servers are polite. The only downside it's the shakes , the quality it's poor, it's better a frosty or a sonic than one from here. The Italian beef sandwich is soggy, wet and the beef is dry . They need to drenched the meat in meat juice to give it a flavor and hydrated again the beef... never again the Italian sandwich. The chicken sandwiches are good, the tomatoes are fresh, not grainy, if you know what I mean. They haven't mess up my order so far since I have gone there. The beer it the right temperature, glass are clean and tables too.

Lisa Ann

Enjoyed the seasonal salad Apple Walnut with raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Tons of gorgonzola cheese, apple squares, baby spinach...all fresh & delish. The burgers were flame broiled & huge. The side of Ciabatta bread & butter was plentiful & again, fresh as can be. As I was leaving, a young man asked how everything was & left a BOGO on the table! Great food, cool atmosphere & nice folks. Def recommend. They also do catering & check out the "gift card offer" in my photos! 😉

Stephanie Robinson

Portillo’s was recommended to us by a friend and now we will definitely be recommending it to others! The atmosphere was fun and the food was so good! Best hot dog and the cheese sauce and friends, YUM!!

Google User

Great hordogs, great Polish dogs even the Polish won't be offended. Good beer, fast service, cool Chicago vibe in Florida!

Fish

Awesome food, good prices, tons of options (including vegetarian and vegan), kind staff, cool atmosphere, drive through available, quick, easy and fun. Food was seriously good yet still cheap. If I am ever in the area again I will definitely come back!! :)

Kenneth Buzzie

Fast, best customer service and excellent food. Tried this for the first time, Don't see many of these in Florida. When you pull up to the building it looks like your back in time, really cool decorated outside, clean and neat. When you walk in the inside is really cool and easy to find the register. Now ordering is a different story, there's so much on the menu to choose from and they have so many different ways that the food is fixed it might be hard to figure out what to eat. The Chile is amazing with the hotdogs, the sweet sausage with beef topped with peppers and onions was excellent. You can also get it without the bread, which really gives you a great flavor. You will enjoy the shakes and cake's too.

Tom Rosenow

Awesome food but I've had "mixed" experiences here. First time visiting was perfect and we got everything in our order correct. Second time they forgot half of it (a salad that never got made) then handed it to me without bread....and everything just took a while. I'm guessing this was a training day :-P Either way, I still highly recommend this spot! Great Chicago style hotdogs and their chopped salad is AMAZING. Get em both.

Ang Deane

I love love this place!! Food is always good and service fast. The ambiance inside makes me feel like I’m in the 1930s

Christi xx

Just like Chicago without the large lines!! I was surprised at how dead it was at 1130am. In Chicago the lines are wrapped around the building and out of the parking lot with 2 lanes open and people outside taking orders. Beef and Burgers are just as good as they are in Chicago! Highly recommended!!

Theressa Jirka

Great place for a Chicago dog for displaced Chicagoans. Can't beat their strawberry shortcake or their chocolate cake!

Raysa Ortiz

Great service! Clean place. Employees are all decently satisfied, it seems. They all smile. They quickly notice you and ask if you need anything or a refill despite being super busy. Very polite. I didn’t like how flimsy the chili dog packaging was (we dined in but I mean what the chili dog came in). However, their good attitudes make up for it. Great service!

Ronald Schwabel

Food was very good, especially the malts. It was fun looking at all the signs they had on the walls.

Kimberly Baughman (ACynicalSloth)

Brothers birthday pick, happy 46 to him. I've been here before, the quality is always good. Lots of clearance for wheelchairs. You go through a corral to order, they give you a pickup number no loudspeaker interrupting your meal, it's just a human calling your number. Ate a fabulous Italian sausage smothered with Italian meat. Crinkle cut fries and an upgrade to a milkshake rounded out my standard order. As a sidenote, ordering an Italian sausage without the meat topping is more expensive. Don't ask me, I don't make the rules. Their salads used to taste like rotten lettuce 🥬, but the quality has improved immediately in the last year. Also have a perfect Chicago dog. I guess since that's where they started, they darn well better!! No pictures this time, great selections of desserts. That's a wrap, err a bun... Either way, this review is done. Post note, bathroom's are wheelchair accessible, if you can get the employees on their phone's out of the singular stall in each gender.

Taylor McKnight

I literally jumped for joy when I saw this place. I felt like I was in Chicago again. The Chicago dogs and hot beef sammich both tasted divine.

Shane O'Mack

So overall the is pretty dang good here. Solid burgers but the wait for food was a bit long. 18 minutes on hotdogs seemed weird

Larry Kilroy

So much yes. Got the Italian sausage with Italian beef combo. The sandwich was on point, the onion rings were phenomenal. It aas a loud but over all pleasant experience. I can't wait to go back!

Chris Foster

Great hot dogs. Large sandwiches. Wonderful vibe

Jason Champagne

This is extremely average, over-priced, cafeteria food jazzed up with a nice atmosphere. The cake shake saved it from only getting 2 stars, and the employees were pretty pleasant too.

Laur Pearson

Good first experience. Burger was tasty for someone who usually prefers a medium patty to a char-grilled well one. The cashier was really friendly and funny, and food was prepared pretty quickly. While more expensive for a burger combo than your run of the mill fast food at a place that doesn't offer wait service, the burger and fries were better than average in portion size and taste. Next time definitely going to downsize the meal and try a shake or dessert option. Overall, I'd go again, but for $17/person for a lunch meal after upsizing charges and taxes, there are definitely better options for lunch specials nearby that offer better value for the money and more exciting/tasty options. For dinner, where specials are less common, Portillo's is a solid pick.

John Clifford

We got a chili dog, burger, fries and a shake. All the food was absolutely amazing. Literally every single item. The burger meat was not greasy at all. The inside is large and beautiful. Seat yourself. The staff is friendly. A+ experience. Unequivocally the highest tier in fast food without a single doubt.

Terry Donald

My Italian beef was very good. My wife got the guns sandwich, it was kinda chewy but ok. The onion rings were good, but I like battered rather than breaded. The staff there is excellent, super friendly, very helpful. Overall a very good place to eat, next time I go for hot dogs!!

Cathy Whitaker

Great atmosphere, unfortunately the service and food was terrible. When we finally got our orders they looked like they were thrown together (couldn't eat as a sandwich they were so messy. The ice had completely melted in drinks before getting order, and everything tasted like it had been dipped in liquid smoke! $50 was too pricey for a couple of hot dogs ad and a hamburger and 2 small drinks. I really wanted my money back!!

Eleanor Glofka

I was so amazed how helpful the manager(I think) he was who helped me! I'm from Pa. not familiar with Portillo's, but after having one it is my favorite!!! He helped me choose from the catering menu, to take more home for supper. I will be back this week to take some back to Mt. Top Pa. Please come to Pa. Florida is too far away! YUM YUM!

Daniel Marriott

I had a double bacon burger and a strawberry lemon cake shake, with a side of onion rings, my girlfriend had a cheeseburger with a chocolate cake shake. The burgers were good, onion rings ok. But the cake shakes... O.M.G!!! Delish!!!!

Andi Sinclair

Outstanding! Spectacular customer service. Our first time visiting and we will go back before we leave. Wow! A must try ! Their dessert were steller also. Jay was great. She made us feel so at home. We tried a few things from the menu all were great. Our favorite was the sausage dog with sweet peppers.

TRAY C

Great Chicago hot dogs! I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere here. They had some great jazz music playing & it felt like a carnival.

Chamaine Gibbs

They make the best burgers but their fries was way to salty

Mason Flynn

Portillos is awesome! Easily one of my favorite restaurants to go to for a Chicago dog or an Italian beef sandwich. I wish there was one closer to me, I'd go all the time.

Erik Deckers

A taste of Chicago comes to Tampa! I got the chili cheese dog and a Chicago dog and pretended I was in Chicago again. Crinkle-cut fries and a Coke make it a classic!

Violet Gustafson

First time trying and it was very good

Teresa Obediente

I went to Portillos in Chicago and the Tampa is exactly the same quality. Very good

Brandy DOdd

Great customer service, soggy bread bc they put wet beef on bread, crinkle fries were fantastic, drinks are premade so no free refills, the price is very high esp considering quality. Pretty disappointed

Cheryl Rushing

Im from Chicago and Portillo's is a little piece of home. Never disappoints!!

Alex Mcdonald

If you’re looking for something other than a burger 🍔, but still want some beef on a bun, give Portillo’s a try. The Big Beef is awesome, and you must try it dipped. Another great menu it is the Chicago style hot dog 🌭. Go ahead. Give them a try, you can thank me later! …

Stephen Marquez

And this is the other location in Florida. I hope they are looking to open more around the state to make access to their products better. My preferred meal is a beef dipped with hot Giardiniera, fries and a coke but everything is good given the chance. They even have beer available at the dessert counter. They make really good, ribs and pasta and I have even enjoyed a salad. Something for the whole family and any Chicagoan's looking for a taste of home. Take the time and enjoy the decor while you are here, and it is different in every location.

Chris Jones

Great food, fast service and good prices!

Tim Miller

I can't tell you how happy i am to have a Portillios close to my home. Food and service are great and restaurant is always clean

Gina King

Everytime we visit Florida, we always stop and eat here. My husband is from Illinois and Portillo's was his favorite place to eat. They always have great good, a good atmosphere, and professional people.

Morgan Jarman

Awesome food served fast. Best hot dogs and burgers in the area and the chocolate cake shake is worth a stop on it's own.

Laura J

Very good!!! I loved the atmosphere!! Very neat!!!

Daniel McCarrin

Walking in with high expectations since growing up in the Chicago area with a Portillos around town, I’d say I’m a fanatic. Well the store met and personally surprised my expectations on how perfect the beef sandwich was. Greedily I returned twice more in the same week! 💖 so much love for the friendly staff too …

China Doll Travels

Was driving pass this place on the way home so decided to give this place a try since I was craving a hot dog! Orders the Portillo hot dog all the way with cheese fries and sweet tea! Service was good and food came out quick and the food was delish! Would def come here again if I’m on this side of town

Carmen Jones

I'm from Chicago so when I found out about Portillos.... I had to visit. I felt like I was home when I entered the restaurant. The food was fantastic just as I remembered. I ordered the beef sandwich and it was a treat. I came on my birthday and I will definitely be back! ( It was empty because we were the first ones there as they opened)

Ronald Voigts

Best Italian beef sandwich on the world. When we visit the Tampa area, we always make a trip to Portillo's. Great decor. Old time Chicago. Tamales, fries, and hot dogd are great too.

Windy C

Was very pleased to find out the food and customer service is exactly as it is in their Chicago locations. We drove 3.5hours from So.FL just for a taste!

McGuirk

The food here is absolutely fantastic. I grew up eating portillos in Chicago, and I am really happy that this Tampa location kept the consistency going. The only reason for 4/5 is because there was quite a long wait for the food during the dinner rush. Besides that this is a great restaurant and I will be coming back for sure!

Brian & Nicole Love

Love this place! Brings a touch of home to Florida. Tastes just like it does in Chicago. Great service and Excellent food.

Jon Howe

This place is amazing. Reminds of my days back in villa park at the original Portillo’s. Staff and vibe are doing great! Keep it up!!

Jason Silva

Only bought the Chocolate Cake shake on my first ever visit to a Portillo's location. I absolutely loved it and enjoyed every second of devouring it. I can't wait to visit again in the future and I hope a location opens up in NYC soon! And thank you FLUFFY for the recommendation!

Samantha Eddins

Love love this place so much. The beef is on point and the chocolate cake yum 🤌 Its definitely worth the drive...i live in Wesley Chapel lol

S S (Pelican)

I’m from Chicago so I’m familiar with Portillos. Decided to try this one yesterday. Ordered online thru Google. Besides a little confusion with my order, my order was complete, which I much appreciate, and the Italian beef sandwiches were outstanding. I drove 30 min each way. Worth it!

Phil

Came for a late lunch. Grilled chicken salad for the Mrs and a Maxwell and fries for me. Both were excellent as always. Not at all crowded and there were some tables and floor that needed some attention. Cashier was friendly and the rest of the place was great. Also glad to see they haven't caved to the paper straw hysteria. Recommend Portillos all the time. Simply great.

Quynh Tran

Cutest place with great vibes! Hotdogs taste great! Awesome customer service and everyone looks like they love working there, which says a lot about the place. I'm already coming back for more!

Erasmo Torrez

This place is GREAT. Every time I come it's always amazing service and food.

Juanita Bauer

Food is always tasty. I usually get the jumbo chilli dog and onion rings. Extremely good onion rings. The large milkshake is big enough to split. Service is usually slower than other fast food places, BUT your food is cooked when ordered. So your food is always hot.

Josh the scrub

Great place with great food that reminds me of Chicago. Their hotdogs were phenomenal along with their Italian beef sandwiches. And their chicken sandwiches aren't half bad. they also had amazing milkshakes and cake but no actual ice cream unfortunately. Loved the decor though. I do wish there were more of these then there currently is in the world.

Brigette Ramey

I'm from the Chicagoland area and was so excited when I seen a Portillos her in Tampa. The food is great just like back home!!

Rei Ocasio

Good food, and great service.

kiki lover20089

First time eating dinner and was very surprised with the service! The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was that of late Chicago, it was welcoming and am exciting place to eat at! I would recommend going after Bush Gardens! It's a little hidden but worth it! I would recommend going with Family or friends and enjoying the night or day out!

Talicia Suzarte

I loved it. Went in for something quick and the front end cashier let us know if we do the survey then we could bring it back up and we'd get an free small 🍟 fries so we did that and we also got a strawberry shortcake that was really yummy. It was an enjoyable experience. …

Precious Malloy

I have lived in Chicago for several years prior to moving to Tampa. My husband is your typical suburban Chicago guy who enjoys his beef sandwich. So yes, we indulged like fat people eating Al's, Portillo's and (insert famous Chicago beef sandwich places here) when we feel like we earned it, which is usually after we walked 5km with the dog. So when I aced my US citizenship interview in Tampa, what did we do? Celebrate at Portillo's like fat Americans that we are (ha, I am now an American!), ordered grand chocolate cake milk shakes that are around 1500 calories per drink, onion rings, fries, and beef sandwiches. It's just the price of freedom. Everything in this Portillo's is the same as with Chicago, even the onion rings and the yummy shake. But, I have to say, the beef sandwiches are too dry. In Chicago, no matter which branch you go to, if you order a dry beef sandwich, it will still be soggy enough to wet the bread. You bite into it and the sauce will explode in your mouth and melt with the beef. However, in Tampa's Portillo's, the beef sandwich is so dry, you taste the iron in the beef. It's sad. I certainly felt less American as there's less oil, less fat, and less calories enveloping my mouth in this particular Portillo's. I hope they improve it to Chicago's standard because I am willing to gain 30 pounds to get to eat those great sandwiches again.

Stephan Roman

I've been here quite a few times and I've yet to have one of their famous hot dogs. I always get the big beef sandwich dipped! This is an amazing sandwich, the next time I'll probably definitely try the hot dog. I also hear the chocolate cake shake is off the chain. I'll definitely be back soon

The Crawl Space Colorado

First time to this Midwest based restaurant chain and it did not disappoint. They were quick with food and when the fries came out cold they served fresh ones right on the spot with no issues.

Bender B Rodriguez

First time here heard A lot about this place from friends. Food was tasty fries were nice and crispy. Cook Time was good, place was well kept up.

Lydia Pecina

The best.Customer service...outstanding. Food ...the best. Chicago should know, Florida,s Portillo,s honors Chicago well.....I should know. I am a born and raised Chicagoan. And, Portillo,s has been my Go to Birthday dinner place.For years... My favorite....Italian Beef, Hit dog and Triple Chocolate Cake.

James C Taylor

Travelled into Tampa from Jacksonville to enjoy a day riding awesome roller coasters at Busch Gardens. Afterwards, we stopped at Portillo's for the first time and really enjoyed cheeseburgers, krinkle fries, and chocolate shakes!

Michael Copp

I was soooo happy when they opened down here! I lived up in Chicago for two years and loved Portillos.

Jeff Osiel

Food with a Chicago flair. Counter service. Fun doodads everywhere for decor.

Jon Harsanje

Good food, like a little taste of Chicago. Very reminiscent of the original...no second story seating though. You need to try a fully dressed dog and the chocolate cake shake was awesome. Everything is pricey for counter service, but then again, you're paying for the experience.

Buddy Mountcastle

This is a great place to get a variety of things, from Italian dishes to creamy milk shakes. The Italian beef is awesome! Great atmosphere too. Loved going to this place in Chicago. Now it's great to enjoy it in Florida too.

Chris Kibitlewski

Being from Chicago, love going to the original one. This one did not disappoint. Such great food and really wonderful customer service. Thanks for making my Mom's first time great.

Christian Kai

The dogs, burgers and Fry's were good 7/10. However the chocolate cake shake... 10/10 WOW!! Delicious!! I don't typically like chocolate shakes all too much but this shake is delicious!

H and L Landscape

Authentic Chicago food, The grilled onions were perfectly layered on a char grilled Polish sausage on the Maxwell Street. I order it on there wonderful Gonnella French rolls as you can see and add an "Ever" Chicag Dog on the side. Great joint, thank you Dick for coming down here!

loujirizarry77

Love Portillos. Second time at the Tampa location. Service was fast and friendly. Something about the food just doesn't taste the same as the restaurants in the Chicago area. Something is missing. Could just be in my head. But it's worth stopping by and getting that delicious Italian beef sausage combo. 😋

Jason Hyde

The very best Italian beef brought straight to Florida from Chicago!

Ron Smith

Always good food. I had the Italian beef and the Italian sausage

Steph S

Went there for my birthday supper and it was incredible as always my favorite place to eat in Tampa

Vangie Cvz

Bring back the portillo burger, best vegetarian sandwich everrr. Also don't do what we did, order a family cheese cup and dunk your burgers in. A normal cup is okay. I'm warning you (unless you got 3 to 4 people to share)

Kimberly Leaf

Disappointed. Hot dog was good but the milkshake didn't taste like ice cream. Tasted like it had alot of sugar added. Ragtime was good but that is all I heard. Enjoyed looking at all the pictures. Probably won't go there again.

Jennifer Mercado

Sooooo good! As a Chicago native, Italian beef sandwiches are one of the things I miss from back home. Thanks to Portillos, I can satisfy my craving. Just wish there was one in Orlando; I'd def go more often ❤ I usually get an Italian beef/sausage combo, lightly dipped with hot and sweet peppers. The cheese sauce is fire too and last but not least, the chocolate cake shake seals the deal. Thank me later ✌🏽

chuckling charlie

This is a must ... you have to stop in & try the Chicago dog. I do not like onions, let alone tomatoes, pickles, peppers & some green sauce. I like a plain dog but I LOVE these & can eat my weight in them.... oh & don't forget to try the chocolate cake shake.

M.greenetcove Greene

I love the Chicago dogs and their Italian beefs are great just wish they would have french fries like I'm used to in Chicago hand cut thrown in a bag spiced and soggy I miss that but everything else was great

John Warren Jr

Must say every time I eat at Portillos I am never disappointed!! Love the decor of all of their restaurants and the service and staff were excellent. The food was fresh and tasty as well!

WALLY WOOD EATS

Great hotdogs,sausages & beef sandwiches. Definitely get cheese for your fries & try the chocolate cake shake.

Jimmie Scott, Jr.

Had Portillo's for the first time in Chicago a few years back, and must say this one lives up to the standard. Great service all around, and the food came in a timely manner. The cashier even offered recommendations to my order. By far my favorite Portillo's restaurant to date. A++

Omar Aboul-Nasr

As someone who has visited Portillos in Chicago, IL and in Phoenix, AZ. It was nice to be able to enjoy it while in Tampa, FL. Highly recommend the big beef combo with a chocolate cake shake.

Janna Rolfe

This place is very average. The food was just ok. There is another place with hot dogs I like better than this place. There were not many people there.

Kyle

Really impressive natural casing beef franks. If you love hotdogs you should definitely take a bite of one from here! The snap* to die for!

Peggy Reed

We always have the Italian beef. Gravy on the side & hot peppers. We are addicted! When we come to Tampa this is our go to place for lunch. Want to try some of the other things on the menu but keep getting the same thing with fries & onion rings. Just yum.

Edelyn Martinez

Came here for the first time . I love how the building looks . Any who I had a salad and it was pretty good. I underestimated the size thinking it wouldn't fill me up but it was pretty fulfilling. It wasn't something out of this world and I'd probably not get it again since it felt like I was having a McDonald's southwest salad but I'd definitely be back and try their other salad options .

Rich Michalik

Always a treat. Bugers are awesome and I love the maxwell street polish.

Craig Mogg

Absolutely the best ever.... The Italian beef is to die for... Especially if the whole roll is dunked in the broth.... Great everything

Daniel Southers

Excellent food & service! Even happen to see a few UF ball players come in to eat as well

John Bartolomei

Great beef. I knocked 1 star off because your cashiers all have a bad attitude. If this were my business, I'd hire people that have people and communicating skills. Do you want someone to represent your multi million dollar business like that?

Offshore Sniper

Used to live in nw subs of Chicago. This place is legendary around those parts. As a FL native I was skeptical at first but once you try the cheddar beef croissant you’ll quickly change your mind. The chocolate cake is on point too!

Carbide Tungsten

Amazing beef sandwich with cheese. Not a big fan of the onion rings though. Very crispy but bland

Robert Addante

I grew up in Illinois and have eaten at Portillo's many times. It has always been one of my favorite restaurants, so imagine how excited I was to find one in Florida. Unfortunately, the Italian beef was missing something and did not taste as good as the Illinois version. The onion rings were okay, but they were mostly just breading. The prices were very high for the quality of food. The restaurant looked like Portillo's on the inside but, unfortunately, the food was lacking. In illinois, Portillo's is always jam-packed with customers. This place was almost completely empty. That should tell you something right there...

Brian Edwards

This is one of the coolest looking places I have ever dined at, and I was blown away the moment I walked in. Food is classic Chicago fare: beef sandwiches, sausage, hot dogs - all made the way it's meant to be. But really, the star of the show? That chocolate cake shake. Dear lord, what an experience. Just... heavenly. You owe to yourself coming here just to try that.

Mia Clark

Always amazing! Please bring one to the east side of Florida!!! I drive 3 hours to have a piece of my sweet hometown Chicago! ❤️

Angela Fierro

Absolutely delicious we can't wait to return..

Tom Iovino

A Chicago legend right here in Tampa. Try the beef and sausage combo. Great stuff

John Ambrosino

Not a huge fan of Portillo's, but their customer service is good. They have plenty of options for food, and the burgers aren't bad but they are too greasy for me. Make sure you prepare with a bunch of napkins, it will make a mess

Gene Fisher

All your chicago favorites Hot dogs Italian beef Burgers Pasta, salads, ribs Great food, atmosphere and service. And they have patio and drive thru.

Lynne Jasinski

As for my sandwich to be wet both with dry as hell. Ordered a combo with large fries, get that, but register ads large onion rings. Never wanted. Took 40 minutes to get manager to do a credit. Very disappointed. So my take out we should have been quick turned into almost an hour what a waste. Won't be back.

Masen Mickalis

Traveling into Florida and found this place by passing. Food was absolutely amazing food experience. One of the staff was kind enough to share some of the history of the founder of Portillos and I was pretty intrigued and love hearing success stories such as this restaurant. Founded in the 60’s as a hot dog stand! The food was incredible and very well priced for the quality. Would definitely recommend. Music and atmosphere were applauded as well.

Dawn DeLaney

It was my mom’s birthday and this is where she wanted to go, food was excellent as always and the staff was friendly

Kelsey King

Pretty good place! I've only been there once, and it was very unique. They call everything over a speaker, and it's pretty impressive. The staff was friendly, but seemed to need a little more training before being put in front of a busy crowd. She was unable to answer any questions and had to go find someone to help. Burgers were delicious, and I'll be back!

Dana L

Nice clean restaurant. Look the prohibition theme. Food was great and was ready in reasonable time. Restaurant is a nice size and plenty of seating. We went at a busy time but had no trouble finding a table. Staff was friendly on the floor and we promptly cleaning tables as others were leaving.

kat nat

Always a wonderful place to go with family. Me and my partner visited the day before Christmas eve, and we got some complimentary chocolate cake because our order was a tad tardy. Wonderful service and always a fun, inviting place to eat at. Polish street dog is A+ and great sides.

Kathryn Dean

Everything tasted so great. My family is from Chicago and we moved down to Florida a while ago. Where we moved to there is no Portillos nearby. We made a trip down to Tampa and decided to stop here for dinner. It was filling and the prices were good. And the chocolate cake shake was as chocolatey and cakey as I remember.

Richard S

The taste of authentic Chicago food is in this place. The food brings back memories from being back in the Chi. The food is fantastic and probably one of the only places I get milk shakes from. Definitely is a go to place for me.

Gustavo Piloto

Freaking excellent and amazing. Can't believe we waited this long to come in and try a lil something. We were definitely satisfied. Can't wait to come back and try their milkshakes. Yummy!!!

239 ifix4u

If you miss Chicago, this is a perfect taste of home. I can't describe it, you just have to there and experience it.

Glenn Jones

Hot dogs excellent but fries, not so much. Onion rings are better.

Brandon Howard

Absolutely fantastic hot dog restaurant. Also had great fries, onion rings, and shakes! Highly recommend this place.

Marisa H

I wish I had pictures to share the experience. The place is unique in it's "to go" style eatery. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The burger was tasty, chili cheese dog looks awesome, and the Italian beef made me regret not getting it instead. Would definitely recommend if you need something quick to eat.

Pewter Pirate45

Pretty damn good. You folks in Chicago always get lucky with the food! Lol

Sweet Sour

We drove by and saw this place from the road. From a distance, I suspected it might be an Italian place but then I saw the sign said they server burgers, so we pulled in. I kind of thought at that point it was like a typical American style bar and grille but was pleasantly surprised when I got inside and saw it wasn't. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the whole vibe of the place. Even the music gave it a sort of old timey Americana fun feel. It makes me sort of think of boardwalks and fairs from old movies or movies that are supposed to depict old times. I even like the little touches like the star neons on the high black ceiling. The service was quick and friendly and the food was good and there are a lot of choices like burgers, ribs, fish, salads, pastas, malts, shakes, etc. considering it basically is a grown up hot dog stand. Highly recommend for American faire.

Deanna Duarte

Went on opening day and then back that night for more lol

Sandy Kruk

One of the best top rated for traditional Chicago Style food. There is none like it. We really need a Portillos in South Florida!

Daniel Williamson

First time, got a hot dog, a polish dog, and a double hamburger. Wow, I was in a world of flavor after a long day at work. I would recommend to have a meal here, plenty of food options.

Lorethia Grigsby

The Greatest Hot Dog Polishes. Beef In Town I should know because I'm from Chicago and so glad you came to Florida. Thank you.

Val Stelmach

You absolutely have to try the big beef with hot peppers and cheese fry. Maxwell sausage is excellent as well.

Haley Hartmann

Cat-erin! Absoslulty loved it!

V Brooks

Stopped in after taking my car in for service at a nearby dealer. One of my favorite Portillo locations! Had the Italian beef (dry & sweet) with fries and an iced tea. Yum!

Rob “boR” P

I grew up near Chicago, and after I moved away I always had to take time to visit a Portillo's when I'd come home. Now I don't have to go far to get my fix! Get a chili cheese dog and a chocolate cake shake.

Lenna Thomas

Not a huge fan. First time after having heard such good things about their entire menu. Ordered the Italian beef sandwich with sweet pepper and aus jus on the side. Definitely won't be running back anytime soon.

Christopher Pitcher

Delicious food! And... gotta get a cake shake they are amazing!!!

Tana

The Food n Service ..Great !! I Can't Wait for the Next Visit !! Great Place to Take Ur Family...n Friends👍👌 …

Tara Stormoen

Good Chicago dogs, tasty burgers, delicious malts, cakes made in store, wish we were hungry enough to try them.

This and That Projects

This is a mixed bag review. First visit to our neighborhood Potrillo's, used drive thru due to time constraints. Service was incredibly fast, prices meet the market standards and cashier was friendly. We ordered the Italian Beef (dipped) added onions and sweet peppers. Meat is flavorful and tender, onions and peppers nicely grilled, gravy on point. I did enjoy this sandwich. Also, we ordered the Jumbo Chili Cheese (no onion). Let me start with saying that we FIRST eat with our eyes...appearance "fail". More chili on the paper and coffee filter than the dog. I don't recall ordering chili paper...but that's what we received. Secondly the entire dog was smashed inside of the coffee filter. Portillo's, even Circle K has hot dog boxes, and they cost less?? Regarding flavor, there was none except "odd". Seriously hoping we won't regret eating any of it as the dog itself was funky. Chili was just a watery paste with 2 beans. Epic Fail Portillos! Fries were good, you can tell oil was clean and not broke down as they didn't have taste of other foods that you get so many times. Coleslaw was "ok", very basic. Not much effort put into it.

Jeanna McDonald

Best roast beef sandwich and cheese fried. Sometimes, I drive the 30 mins because I love it so much! Hot dogs are wonderful too. My inlaws tried the chicken sandwich and that was way too greasy. Everything else so far so good

Sabella Neal

Can’t go wrong with a Chicago dog. Taste of home!

Kevin Peck

Had Dinner with family awesome atmosphere, wonderful experience. Would definitely go back again.

Gregory Gauthier

Was in Tampa and stopped in around 10:30 am to pick up a large cold pack of Italian Beef ( comes with a very large container of gravy), to heat up for dinner, and some yummy cake slices for dessert. For those like me, from Chicago, the beef brings back fond memories. The desserts do not disappoint either.

Jack Khoury

The beef with sausage is out of this world. Add a side of fries and their onion rings and you won't need dinner.

Brigitte Crandall

Always great to visit Tampa and go have these Chicago style hot dogs

Paul Joiner

Can’t believe that there is a Portillos here. A Chicago favorite. Got to get a beef sandwich double dipped - so good. Fast service. Friendly staff. Just like I was transported to Chitown - but’s it sunny and 65 here.

michael wurmser

Food was good. We had double burgers, 2 regular burgers and a salad. Several of the kids behind the counter busy acting foolish and not paying attention. Had to go back for a burger they missed and a salad. The one young man I think his job was to actually cook the meat seemed on top of his game, others were busy on their phones or yelling across the store at their friends.

Michael Kelly

Love this place. Food us always hot and service is quick.

TampaRestaurantGuide DotCom

If you've never been here before come and try an Italian beef sandwich and a hotdog. I usually get a regular sized sandwich and two hot dogs. An overall fantastic meal every time.

Matthew Cice

If all fast food places were like Portillos there would be world peace

Untame Ment

So amazing if I had to eat anything for the rest of my life with no negative effects this is my go to place.:)

Cynthia Jacobson

Best Italian Beef and Hot Dogs!! Don't forget the milkshakes and dessert!!

Stephanie B

I think the Italian beef sammy got smaller. No more spaghetti and ribs. Prices higher. Last visit had no ready desserts except lemon Cake. I usually love this place given the fact that I made the trip from St.Pete!! This time read a fail!!!

Richard Barreto

Good beef sandwich Chicago style with au jus and giardiniere. Good burgers.

Angel Marrero

Portillo's doesn't disappoint with their Chicago beef, Chicago dog, or Italian sausage.

David Stitt

If you are in need of a juicy burger go here. I was and it didn't disappoint 😁. …

kim Chapman

Best Chicago dogs and fries. Very nice menu

Violetta g

Always heard about this place and the hot dog did not disappoint. Had a jumbo hot dog with everything and it was awesome! So if you’re craving some hot dogs, this is the place to go visit.

Jerry Cupples

I'm from Chicago so you know I love my beef/sausage combo dipped.

Flying Phoenix

The staff was friendly and the food was good. My friend ordered a hotdog and said it was the best she'd ever eaten. Will come back again.

Steven Lopez

There’s nothing wrong with the food, we ordered a curbside pick up and I waited 30 minutes with two other cars that were in the spots and I decided to come in to see what was the hold up. The worker stated oh we are not doing curbside pickup due to short staff. Our food was sitting there for a bit and luckily it was still warm. Right before we got there someone was working curbside because I watched the guy bring out food to the car. They should put a note on the curbside pick up sign for us to come in.

Ric Rini

It your better than average hotdog and burger joint. The service is fast (you order up a the register then wait for your number to be called). Prices are average/reasonable and it will not break the bank. There is plenty of seating in the dinning area and they can accommodate large parties. For a quick bite to eat (especially if time is a factor) this place does a pretty good job.

Jackie Bravo

Love your food I came from Ocala just to eat Portillos. You need to open a location in Ocala.!!!

Kenneth Wilkinson

Probably a aboration, but beef wasn't too good, lost our orders. Wrong sandwich. Freezing cold. Had gift cards to use was looking forward to a nice meal. Disappointed. Excellent in the past.

Marc Cohen

Good Chicago style food. Hot dogs, fries, and italian beef were excellent and plentiful. Service was not good. Cashiers were confused, order was not correct, although they resolved quickly. Would still go back as it is only place for Chicago food fix.

D Jaimes

Went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and had the double burger and fries. It was pretty good for fast food. Tasty and fresh.

Wilson Lozano

They have really good Hamburgers. I have been looking for god places to eat good Hamburgers in Tampa and Portillo's is in my top 3 so far. Great product and not expensive. Just make sure that they give you fresh fries. My only disappointment was with fluffy fries in a to-go order. Besides that, good price, great taste.

LARRY WEISS

Had their big hot dog and onion rings.food was fine for a fast food place. Clean. Not too busy. Most employees seemed indifferent. No warm friendly employees here.. Everything seemed like a big chore. Reminds me of asking my 15 year old granddaughter to do anything. Had Strawberry 🍓 🍰 shortcake for desert. Really good. Friend had sausage. Said it was the best.

Eli White

The best Italian beef sandwich ever. The gravy puts it over the top. I also prefer the ordering procedure without having to deal with inexperienced servers.

Barret Alexander

Almost as good as Chicago’s the Italian beef is too dry, should be mandated to dip it.

Kevin Hartwig

Fantastic place for Chicago style hotdogs!!

Chris Hobday

In Tampa for USF Women’s BB game, asked local at arena for good place to try b4 traveling home afterwards- he sent me here and WOW!! This place is ridiculously good!! You GOTTA try the Italian meat & sausage sandwich (dipped)!! Kelly’s got a Great crew and bubbly personality as well!!

Amy

I love this place! The best Chicago dogs and beef sandwiches. I love the cheese fries!

Vanessa Varandas

Always delicious, we drive out of our way to go here. The cheeseburger, chocolate cake, & of course Chicago dog are favorites and make sure you get the cheese dip for your fries.

Bogdan K

Always nice to visit when we vacation at Florida. Get Italian beef combo, you can't go wrong.

L AP

Hit dogs and crinkle fries were perfect. Reminded me of my last visit to Chicago. We sat outdoors and it needed to be cleaned up a but. Also, homeless came by a couple of times so we fed them too!

Dion Sarita Acevedo

Great place for American-style fair food.

Walter Miller

Sandwich was a little soggy but a good experience overall.

Carol R

Í placed an order online for delivery of 4 Italian Beef sandwiches with extra sauce (gravy). When it was delivered by Door Dash I took the order inside only to discover the extra sauce was not included. I called the store on Fowler and expressed my disappointment of not receiving the extra sauce. The female who said she was the manager told me I can come by to pick it up. I already paid the fee plus tip for delivery why would I drive there to pick up sauce. She said that there was sauce on the sandwiches. The sandwiches were dry! . She said there's nothing she can do, she wasn't going to send anyone to deliver the sauce!! I'm very disappointed and not sure that I will order from them again.

P Mata

Haven't had a Chicago dog in about 10 years, was so happy to meet up with friends from Chicago and have a little taste of home. Oh, and the shake!

Yana Cross

It was okay, the chilidog was pretty good. Not sure what all the hype is about the cheese sauce - I normally love cheese sauce but this one I ended up tossing after trying to give it 3 dip chances...

Joshua Lindsay

I think I've decided I like their Beef-N-Sausage sandwiches Extra Gravy. This time I got the Combo Beef and Char-Grilled Sausage sandwich, which I think I might like more than just the Italian Beef sandwich. I recommend either of those two sandwiches. I also got the (I believe limited edition) strawberry lemon Cake Shake. It was good at first, but it was way too much frosting and sugar and was hard to finish. The Chocolate Cake Shake is much better and much more balanced. – A note I always forget: for their drink sizes, think Checkers. Usually with shakes, places do a small and a regular, with the latter being like a medium. Their "small" is a medium, and their "large" is definitely large. Separate from this visit, I have had their Flounder Sandwich (without the tartar sauce), which I would not order again. I didn't find a difference of worth to distinguish it from McDonald's Fillet-O-Fish.

Julisa Luciano-Alvarez

The maxwell street polish sausage definitely hits the spot !

Caspian Kritsings

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!! My boyfriend always raves about this place but this was the first time I tried it. I got a chili cheese dog and a polish sausage and some fries. The chili cheese dog was very yummy and tasted a little better than every chili dog I've ever had--the fries were perfectly salted-- but the polish sausage was AMAZING. It's been four days and I'm still thinking about it. We don't live anywhere near one so this itll be a very rare trip for us but definitely a place we will stop whenever we leave the state and pass by!!

jessie kirkland

It was ok same as in Illinois but surprisingly slow here. Fries were really cold

Charlie Maki

Surprised for a chain, fun interior. Kids loved the burger, hot beef w sausage, dipped, and great krinkle fries. Big ol col beer for pops w a tasty, messy, chili dog and a simple, tasty dipped hot beef w sausage. Will add peppers and onions next time. We'll be back before our next Busch gardens trip.

Nickolas Wilkerson

Everything was good and pretty quick. Even when you order a lot

Jonathan Fotis

Always a common go-to for lunch. Staff is efficient and professional for what it is, food is generally delicious!

Alex Davidson

I always love yalls Italian beef sandwich with the hot pepper mix! Your fries some of the best around too, especially with a side of cheese sauce. I stopped by on Halloween and everyone was festive and smiling.

Suzanne Wilson

Very popular place around lunch time. The line was a little long and they only had one cashier doing his best. We weren't in a hurry so it didn't bother us; but I bet people on their lunch hour might get a little frustrated. We were in the mood for hotdogs and the Char-grilled Maxwell Street Polish sausage and the Chicago-style Beef dog didn't disappoint us! The fries and malt shakes were also yummy! We had to clean our table before sitting down. Don't know if that is normal or they were short staffed or staff didn't care.

Todd Jezierski

Awesome atmosphere and music! The food was pretty good although I played it safe with a burger... I should've gotten their signature sandwich. The wait was a little long but not a deal breaker and their prices weren't too bad either. Next time I'm in Florida I'll be back.

Mark Van Patten

When we're in the area this is a must-go location. Wish you had a location in SWFL.

Veronica Botts

Cute decor but very loud. Food was okay, fries crinkle cut like you buy in grocery. Prices better than some.

Anthony Fortugno

I love the nostalgic feel of this place but like every busy popular place it has its issues. I have been here several times and the food is good but my only complaint is that no matter what you order something is always cold by the time you get it whether it be a burger, hot dog or fries at least one of them is always cold and I can't understand that because they are making right there in front of you. However, I will continue to go back because the food whether hot or not does taste great.

Ashley Duncan

Im from Chicago so I love the hot dogs! Italian beef was good too!!! Service was great and sat outside loved the view! Only part of our Tampa trip I enjoyed 🤷‍♀️🤗 …

Mia Larson

Tampa is so lucky to have a Portillo’s in town! The hot dogs are EXCELLENT, everything is made fresh to order. You really cannot go wrong. Fries and onion rings are crispy and delicious. The service is excellent and fast. Prices are more than reasonable. I highly recommend the strawberry malt. It’s one of the best milkshakes I’ve ever had. If you haven’t made Portillo’s part of your regular life, you really are missing out.

Shawn Emery

Glad to see portillos in Florida. They have the best burgers, hot dogs and beef sandwiches. On this visit we ordered the beef. It was really good. I like it dipped meaning they dunk the whole sandwich in beef juice. Its so good but messy the juice will run down your arm. Have napkins on hand.

sweet3kak

OMG...1st visit there....The Italian beef was AMAZING. Staff very helpful and friendly! Most DEFINATELY will be back!

Mark Mahaffey

One of the best burgers I've had in Tampa double bacon cheese burger

Lisa Howitt

Wish I had one at home. I had a chicken salad and their signature hot dog. I was not disappointed.

Skyler Hawken

This place was freakishly good! I've never been to any of their establishments before so this was new and fun! I loved the styling and the layout. The staff were very friendly and patient while I struggled to pick something since everything looked and sounded so good. I choose the double bacon cheese burger and I would recommend it to anyone who's having their first visit. I recommend this place in general for what its worth. 10 outta 10 I would do again!

Kim Granata-Clark

The inside of the building is amazing. The food is OK. The hot dogs were good; the skin was a bit tough. The salads are ok.

Diane Batalsky

The food is amazing. Everything we ordered was delicious but the customer service is even better. First the gentleman that took our order was so friendly and on top of all our special requests. Secondly the General Manager (wish I could remember her name but I'm bad with names) was above amazing. We had one issue with our order, the door dasher never showed up with our order. 😆 The GM immediately told me they are making our order again and she is personally driving it over to us at our hotel. Less than half an hour she brought us our fresh and hot food. Not only did she go above and beyond personally delivering to us, she threw in a piece of the most delicious lemon cake (my boyfriend's fave btw). Next time we are back in Tampa we will be ordering from them again. Love this place!

Bump2rf fitzj

Really good Italian beef sandwiches. At this location I had to ask for extra peppers. In Chicago, Springfield, IL & Phoenix we received plenty of peppers.

Joseph Churon

Great Chicago style food in the Tampa/Orlando area a must try place. If you know portillos from Chicago we'll the same food.

Estelle Farias

I went with a friend for dessert. I think it would be better for the traditional meals they are known for.

John Carson

Good hot dogs and diner food. Cool old fashioned atmosphere and delicious milk shakes and desserts.

Robert Goins

Perfect dog, remembered the review and could have eaten my fingers with that number 2 classic all day with a palmer to chill! Best frys I have had yet.

Disney Chuck

Great food and service. Take a look at the nostalgic chicago theme decor interior.

Tawn Standiford

Great variety of food . Would recommend the chocolate cake shake.

Donna Dickey

Great hot dogs and fries!! The chocolate cake looks Awesome too!

Alicia Moon

We stopped on our way home from vacation. My friends fiancé is from Chicago and we wanted to bring him a one of his favorite meals. The staff went above and beyond packing everything for our drive so that it would arrive without being soggy mess. So grateful they went above and beyond!!

Peter Yi

This place is great! Food's good, wait time was excellent (Got food for a party of 7 in about 5-10 minutes on a busy Friday lunchtime). Plenty of seating, decor (1930s Chicago to be exact) is spot-on, with vintage photos and old newspaper adverts. The staff are very friendly. In the two times I've visited, one of the waitresses had a short conversation with my party, and the food deliverer was very enthusiastic (he shouted out order numbers in little rhymes and had a good attitude, he had glasses, and a ponytail, great worker!). If any of the managers read this, give the guy a raise! If you're ever in the area, need a quick bite, even if you're just staying the night on a road trip, you should definitely visit this restaurant! Checks all the boxes, you won't regret visiting!

James Cromer

Awesome, great food and I tried the famous CHOCOLATE CAKE SHAKE that Gabriel Iglesias talked about in his special. Did NOT disappoint.

Major Harris

The food was good & they have nice employees if you know what I mean. 😉 …

cessane sapp

Phenomenal Experience!!!! This is a must try. We had the beef & sausage combo, burgers and the famous Chicago style hotdogs It was worth the hour drive. The food was amazing. We can't forget about Blane the Manager, he overheard it was our first time and he treated us like royalty. We are your new customers for life !!!!!!!!

Sam Quantock

This is the only reason my wife can convince me to drive to Tampa. Having left Chicago behind years ago, I cried after taking my first bite of the italian combo. Childhood memories achieved

Francine and Gerald Brown

This was my first time doing takeout here.. I have to be gluten free and they were able to accommodate.. the burger was amazing.. a d the fries delish.. also the service was amazing.. I ordered online and did curbside pickup. The young lady was so personable and accommodating.. breath of fresh air.. looking forward to coming back.. thank you.. only suggestion allow for notes on our orders so we don't have to call to make you aware of gluten free or other things we may need adjusted

Vincent Teune

5 stars for service, cleanliness, atmosphere, and convenience. 4.5 stars for food in its category, the burger was delicious but I would have used a bigger bun, fries were fresh out of the fryer and not overcooked. All the staff had masks and face shields, cleaned the tables before and after we sat down, and maintained social distancing the entire time we were there.

keith hatfield

Always have a good experience at Portillo's. Sometimes I'll go for a dog, but my favorite is the Italian Beef, extra wet, with hot peppers. Add a cold beer and, occasionally, one of the wonderful desserts and it's a perfect experience. Definitely recommend for a quick, casual meal that is sure to leave you satisfied.

Oleg Tielushko

The food is of a solid quality, the staff is very friendly to you. Interior and music are pleasing and bring the jazz mood. Especially liked their burger. The meat was very nice and chewy, sauce was A-1. But, for the price/quality the place definitely loses to its competitors. Wouldn't be my regular visit for that reason. Chocolate cake shake is 4 bucks but definitely worth the try!

N W

We received great service at the counter with excellent recommendations for new visitors. We ordered a Hot Italian with sweet peppers, a cheeseburger all the way, and fries with a side a cheese sauce. Everything was great. I expected fast-food quality, but was pleasantly surprised to be wrong. The decor inside is very "old Chicago" with great attention to detail. Will be back.

Judy Seidl

This was a large catering order for their wonderful Italian beef sandwiches. I highly recommend Portillo's not only for their Italian beef also their hot dogs which I enjoyed when I went to pick up my order

Cherice Nicole

Portillos is awesome!! I love their beef and sausage combo sandwich. Very tasty and a chill remote spot for me to work from.

Galen Rydzik

The theming is incredible if you've never been! The burgers are pretty good and the menu is pretty big.

Justin DelMonico

I never remembered Italian beef sandwiches in Illinois tasting great but I ate the entire one in front of me today. My dad from Chicago, he also ate the whole thing. I’d say pretty good.

Melissa Cummings

Great food from Chicago! Worth the ride!

Ron Rampersad

Really good Italian beef sandwich & much more!!!

N

So, my wife and I are from Chicago (where portillos originated) and coming here is a little slice of home. It was like walking in to any of the numerous other locations in and around Chicago. The sights, the sounds, the smells all the same. My only grip was with the speed of service. For any of you who have been to one of the Chicago locations knows the incredible speed and amounts of business they deal with. This location however didn't seem to have the same precision, but maybe it's just my high standard I've been lucky enough to experience. All in all, I'm so happy to have a little slice of home away from home.

christina wall

So I am not rating on the good since we didn't eat because I wanted a cocktail and they don't sell liquor there. Having said that this place seemed pretty cool almost like a cafeteria. And the Italian food smelled amazing. They also have other things as well.. including hot dogs🤗. I will definitely be checking this out the next time I am in Tampa.

Robert Markham

The food is great but if there's a line inside do yourself a favor, go through the drive thru or order online. The past two times I've gone (9:30 pm) it's taken over 20 min to order and receive one Big Beef and nothing else. Each person in front of you in line adds another 5-10 minutes to your order. I love the place but it seems to take longer & longer every visit.

Lisa Ann

Usually 5☆☆☆☆☆ all the way, but on my Friday early evening visit, the fries were cold...and the portion much smaller than usual, as were the onion rings. A bit disappointing, we drive 30+minutes to enjoy the BEST charbroiled burger in the Bay. The strawberry shortcake did not disappoint, it never does. Please consider taking orders for a full sized cake. Great holiday treat.

Leslie Williams

I'm sure this place is great for people who are not vegan. I was with a group that decided to eat here. I tried the portobello sandwich. Not a fan... and it may just be that I'm not a fan of that type of sandwich. The fries were ok, though.

J SCH

Always quick, always good food. Love the Chicago hot dog and Iitalian beef sandwich too. Even the salads are top shelf.

Erin K

I am from Chicago originally so I have grown up with Portillo's. However the food here just wasn't great. It was okay, but definitely not like I've had it in the past. The other people with me got hot dogs and they where happy. I got a beef and cheddar croissant it had very little beef. I also felt the flavor of the beef was lacking.

Riccardo Aiello

Great Italian beef! Can't wait to go again and try the hot dogs!

Krizzia Preston

This Chicago suburb native will always have heart eyes for Portillos and don't let them fool you, ketchup absolutely belong in chidogs. Do you sis, live your truth.

Candy Soucek

The food is amazing and freshly made. The sandwiches are FULL of meats. The place looks like an old warehouse and it's fun here. The decor is breathtaking. Guy Fiere eats here!! Great place.

Jennifer Taylor

Italian beef sandwich is so good. Fries were hot and crisp. Burger was also extremely tasty and cooked really well.

K Rodriguez

Services was great and food is amazing! If you're not familiar with this place they are very famous in Chicago mostly for the Italian beef sandwich. I always add mozzarella cheese on mine and do the medium juice, so it's juicy but not falling apart. The spicy peppers have quite a kick so if you're sensitive go with sweet. Can't wait to come back!

Ken Kupferman

Not a fan. I have been here several times and tried different items but that's my opinion. Others love it.

Leslie Mikell

Quick, friendly staff. Expect a lot of movement and talking. Food was served quickly and staff was continually checking the tables and cleaning between customers. Food was Delicious! Portillo dog wasmade perfectly and krinkle fries were crispy. Sweet Tea was a good amount of sweet. Chocolate Cake Shake tastes like you are literally drinkng a cake! Will be going back soon.

Peter Strauss

Best place in ALL of Tampa area for Chicago style Dogs and the BEST Italian Beef (get it Wet or Dipped)

Jonathan Widergren

Portillo's is always a must-visit when in the area. Hope they expand more towards Orlando!

Brian McCoy

Love the older atmosphere and vintage decorations here. Very clean inside, wait staff are polite and kept tables sanitized, and the food was prompt and delicious. Would love to come back again - I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!

Treca Clinton

Love this place I'm from Chicago so going to portillo's remind me so much of home if you go there make sure you get a Italian beef well dip with sweet and hot peppers & cheese sauce that's the way to go😋

Maria S

I wish I would have gotten our cashier's name, she went above and beyond helping us with our order. I have eaten at the original in Chicago and have to say my experience here in Tampa was much better.

William Hager

You want real Chicago beef and dog's they have the real deal.

Reenie Schmoldt

Felt like I was back in Chi-town. Drove 1.5 hours for an Italian beef sandwich. It was worth it. Even got a free piece of cake because it was my birthday the day before. Best restaurant in Florida, in my opinion.

Lisa Monaco

My bf & I stopped in about 2 weeks ago & had lunch. He had the Italian sausage & Italian beef combo and I had the Italian sausage, pepper & onion...both were DELICIOUS!! Our experience was so good that I just had to speak to the manager & let him know. I told him everyone we came into contact with were great. They had smiles on their faces & went above & beyond for each customer. I also told him that I’ve been in Florida for over 16 years (from Jersey) & this was the very 1st time I had an authentic sausage, pepper & onion sandwich! I told him how I’ve had everything from a sausage crumble (yes, sausage crumble!!) sandwich to slices of some sort of sausage thrown on a roll. The sausage I had at Portillo’s was the real deal & was served as a whole link & grilled along with the peppers & onions. The bread was also some of the best I’ve had since moving here. If you’re looking for authentic Italian sausage & beef, this is the place to go!

Jay Howell

Long time Portillo's fan from years in Chicago. The beef was seasoned perfectly which can be problematic when visiting after the dinner rush. Dog had that crisp snap that makes it worth the special trip, but what's with the hideous green relish? You know your roots - stick with the brown! Chopped salad is always a winner,, but I have to say I miss the lemon poppyseed muffin they had prior to switching to bread. Finally, the strawberry lemonade shake is a winner of an addition for a tasty summertime treat to wrap fabulous meal. When ever we are in Tampa in the future, we WILL be back!

Patrick Newman

Staff is friendly but inefficient. Food is perfect when that's what you are looking for. The floors and bathrooms are always dirty

Angie Shin

I got a Hotdog and an Italian Beef sandwich. The hotdog was good and had all the makings of a Chicago style hotdog but the sausage itself left a bit to be desired. The Italian Beef was decent but the beef didn't taste fresh.

Sharon Almand

Food is delicious and great selection. The salad was excellent. If you like sweets, the cake milkshake is a must.

Belinda Mendoza

I was there on Sunday May 16th. Had some issues getting my order right but a young lady named Missy took over and gave me GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! She was AMAZING, CARING by knowing I was traveling to Orlando and said have a safe trip!!! Those little things are the strawberry on my strawberry short cake which was delicious!!! Thank you Missy!!! Belinda from Orlando

Brian Lindley

Nothing to write Chicago about. Very lack luster. Underwhelming italian beef. Not great compared to the Midwest. Not enough beef to bread ratio.

Taj Mnat

This place is amazing!! We originally found this place in Chicago and fell in love. We were so excited to see that Tampa had one. Whenever we go to Busch gardens we have to come here. We get the “portillos dog” which is a hot dog with a pickle, onions, sweet relish, tomato, and a pepper. And then we order the beef sandwich dipped with American cheese and hot peppers. AMAZING!! As I’m writing this review I want it again. Lol. Original and tasty!

Amanda Weston, PhD, LMHC

4.5 stars. We have been visiting this Portillo's for years and have had many pleasant experiences! I highly recommend the Italian Beef sandwich (add the cheese of your choice with gravy on the side)! I have had their other sandwiches such as their grilled chicken sandwich and cheeseburger but am really impressed by how juicy, tender, and filling the Italian Beef sandwich is. During the time of COVID, they do a good job of adhering to social distancing guidelines and enforcing masks which makes the experience less anxiety provoking for picking up or dining in the restaurant. Make sure to try their cheese fries and their cake shakes (but just know you will be super full by the end of your meal). Thank you for great experiences over the years!

Mark H, Stevens,CMS

Excellent food & Service, Going to miss the ribs & other stuff dropped off the menu after Covid.

Erin Esmay

Great experience. No kids menu but they made my daughter a grilled cheese "just for her". Laid back atmosphere. Plenty of cashiers so no wait. Pick up window was full of energy and very entertaining. Best strawberry milkshake we've had in a long time. Size, price and taste are 2 thumbs up!!

mark barnum

Just how it should be- One of the few places that serves something that looks like the menu. But not just dogs and fries. Italian beef, ice cream and other.

Lita Hession

The best italian beefs, polish sausage and hot dogs. Don't forget to take some home for the freezer. I missed this great chicago food. So glad they are close to me again. I happily make this 30 minute trip for a great back home lunch and to stock up till my next Portillos outing.

Jsential asdf

Good but better in Chicago? I ate at Portillo's for years in Chicago area when I would visit, and couldn't wait til they came to Florida.Just seems that the food was better there than here in my hometown Tampa, even though they may use the same exact ingredients. Not sure why maybe it's in my head.. It's still good here but I just don't go to this location as much as l would in the City of Big Shoulders, it seems to taste better there

Chris Lewis

I'm a Chicagoan & was thrilled when they opened this so close to my house. Saturday, they goofed my family's take out order real bad. I was able to talk to the manager (Calvin), explain the situation & get the order corrected on my next visit. People make mistakes, but I was very satisfied with his earnest apology and the steps he took to square away the issue... thus its still my fav burger joint. 3yrs later & customer service is still above reproach. They messed up part of the order. Apologized with a smile, corrected my order & gave me a piece of 🥮 for the inconvenience.

Raymond Lane

We love Portillo's! My wife, son, and I went there last night and ate dinner. The food is always good and we love how it feels old fashioned in there. I always get the jumbo dog but have ventured into trying their burgers. They are very good too!

richard ruble

Have been eating at Portillo's for over 45 years. Obviously I'm from Chicago. I was thrilled when they finally came here. I drive over 25 miles at least every 3 weeks or so to get my fix. As many years that I've been eating there I think the only thing I eat are Itialian beef sandwiches or beef and sausage combo or Chicago dogs. The food is great just like home, but my complaint is two fold. The service is terrible, and lately their beef sandwiches have shrunk in size. There is no doubt in my mind they are cutting back on the amount of beef they are using. I have been going there with several of my friends ever since they have opened and they have all noticed the big difference. I would eat a beef sandwich, fries and a drink and be totally stuffed. Now I usually go back and get a dog as I'm still hungry. The food is still great, but less portions and mediocre service is a negative. None of the many areas in the Chicago have bad service. NONE!

Dora Perez

I enjoyed the Orlando location, it looks cleaner and well managed.

Shahab Nabavi

Great experience overall. I've had the beef sandwiches shipped in (frozen and do it yourself ) which was great but really wonderful to get the real deal at an actual restaurant. The Italian beef with extra gravy was excellent. The juice from the gravy soaked in the bread, combined with the spicy pickled peppers were delicious! My wife got the chili cheese dog which was pretty tasty as well. Only complaint was the chili was pretty sloppy, but this is the kinda food you gotta use your hands! Highly recommend this joint!

Terry Q

Excellent....got into Tampa after dinnertime and took a look on Google and this place sounded good. Had a really good Italian Beef sandwich with fries..ya gotta get at least the extra gravy on the beef. I'm not sure how it would go down as a dry sandwich. Wife got a really good burger with onion rings. Real rings here, no processed onion pieces. Will stop again if back in town, but it is a chain so may catch it somewhere else.

Michelle Tobar Perez

Delicious and a neat place to eat at. The atmosphere is fun as well. Delicious fast food that is made with care. Sometimes there is a longer wait, but it is worth it. I've never had burgers this tasty in the South until I tried Portillo's. Our new monthly addiction!

Ashley Powell

Love the food, but unfortunately the drive thru continues to underperform. This is the third time in about 3 months I have been there, asked for something on the side and didn't receive it.

Monica CARPENTER

I like this place. Most times I've been to the franchise I've enjoyed my food. I came here about a month ago and bought the steak croissant and it was soggy. It tasted like the steak and been on the croissant for a while. I couldn't eat half of the croissant. I was really disappointed. But the cake was awesome

Taylor Cady

As close as possible to the orginal only without snow. Everything on the menu is delicious and served fast. The Italian beef and bread are worth the drive and traffic. Staff and the managers are better than Chicago's best. Power went out once while there and everyone left with a smile as they did their best. Great job and cant wait to go back!

Sean Stiller

The food is expensive for cheap food but it's a cool environment.

Ed Reich

Grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. Portillo's was a staple growing up. Love that it is closer than Illinois now. Everything was great, service was slower than the Portillo's up north. They were struggling to keep up with a small portion of the patrons of the northern stores.

James Ross

It had been a long time since me a my wife had gone. Everytime go it's always delicious

Dianne Anderson

My fav. Always get the beef with sweet peppers, extra gravy and the best tasting coke anywhere! Just the right blend of syrup and seltzer. Please never change!

CaptainNutella67

Interesting northern chain to find in South Florida. Sausage and beef sandwiches were very good. Premium fast-food, similar in feel to 5 Guys.

Al Fortunatti

Okay the best burgers from a fast food type restaurant period. The strawberry shortcakes are worth jailtime honestly. They’re so good. Cheese fries are superb. Friends like the salads but I don’t eat the food that my food eats so can’t personally judge them. The wait is not bad the service is quick and they have never gotten my order wrong. The staff are good, place is clean, and has outdoor seating. Overall great place.

Brandy Purdon

The next best thing to the Chicago restaurant. In my opinion, it didn't taste exactly the same. But we were happy to eat our Italian beef sandwiches. I ordered some frozen to go, and they gave me ice to put in the cooler with it. All in all we were happy we got our fix while we were in Tampa.

The Rideshare Foodie

This place is definitely my third state location trying out and so far, very consistent with the original! I take vacation and find out I'm minutes from a Portillo's and brung a friend to turn them on to the spot. Danielle the manager was very delightful and had the place running smoothly during the rush. I absolutely love the Italian beef and chocolate cake, yum!! I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this location. Thank you for my great experience!!

floridian citizen

Went several times with family and never walked out disappointed. I love how the place is set up. I have fallen in love with their burgers and their pastas. Their big beef sandwich and fries are too sinfully delicious, at least to my taste. If you have cravings for delicious meal at fair price and good service, portillo's is the place for you.

Nathalia Taylor

Great atmosphere. No need to dress up, very relaxed social vibe. Food was great. Prices were also good ! Service was quick. Bacon cheeseburger is good and the chili was delicious and came in a bigger portion than expected. Definitely somewhere I’d revisit when in town.

maureen mcphee

Great Food Fast, they take care and concern to make sure your order is correct. If a mistake is made the efficiently correct it. They keep dining room clean and socially distanced. You never have to worry if your table is clean. Bathrooms are alway in clean working order.

Arvin a

Late review....I wen to Chicago for the first time a couple of years ago since my wife was from there. It was during my visit that I had my very first dipped sandwich of goodness. We probably ate there every other day during our visit. I was really bummed that back home in Florida. There's no place like Portillo's. A a couple of weeks later, I decided to google Portillo's to see if there's one in Florida and low and behold there a Portillo's opened in Tampa. This is now are go to spot when we visit the near by amusement parks.

El Matador

Love, Love, LOVE THIS PLACE!!! If you ever want to try the best Hot Dogs, Polish, or Beef Sandwiches in the world, do yourself a huge favor and stop in. Crinkle cut fries are amazing. Been eating here since the originals opened in Chicago. When they finally opened one in Florida I knew it was sent from the Gods.

Allan Cruz

Great experience and the food was good. Nice atmosphere and not too crowded.

Christopher Lee Jones

Ehh, it's menu is limited. Food was decent but it's not inexpensive. First time I ever visited one and really seemed like an expensive fast food place. Had 3 beers on tap, 2 IPAs and a domestic large name. I'm not from Chicago so I guess I don't see the fascination with an expensive hot dog.

Gloria Anderson

We just moved down to Florida from the Chicago area and I couldn't wait to visit Portillo's here, and I was not disappointed! Everything was as delicious as back home, especially the delicious Italian beef and Chicago dogs, and of course I couldn't leave without a piece of their awesome chocolate cake! Service was great and the staff was excellent. It was like a little piece of home and we will definitely be back for more!!

rita Kalina

Taste like the sweet Chicago I know and love. Bother the Italian Beef or Italian Sausage are like no other anywhere, unfortunately especially here in Florida. Also have large delicious hamburgers and Chicago Hot Dogs like no other., Meat Ball sandwiches are very good too. Great salads of all kinds, just can never seem to get past the wonderful aroma of their Hot sandwiches. AND they have the most delicious chocolate cake you’ve EVER had plus a luscious Lemon Cake when in season.

Brandee Beadel

First time there and it was very good. I had the bacon burger and fries and my husband had chicken sandwich and onion rings. His onion rings were not the best but everything else was excellent.

babylobe92

Cheese fries are AMAZING!!!! I love them sooo much. Their chocolate cake is just as delicious. Anytime I crave cheese fries this is the place I love to go to. I wish they had one open up in Wesley chapel though. I have to drive for it.

Julie Hink

A definite taste of home - always visit when we are in the area! You can't beat the beefs and they make the best onion rings - yum! Tommy loves their tamales but I am a fan of the bacon burger. Don't think I've had something there I didn't like.

Matthew Brock

Food is always great! Employees are nice and the atmosphere is great. Get a number 5 and add a Chocolate Cake Shake. I'm hungry again just thinking about it.

Doreen Munoz

Loved the atmosphere & menu. Love their salads, vegetarian lovers! The menu has something for everyone. As a treat I tried the hot dog. It was great with peppers, tomatoes, bunch of veggies on it. You've got try Portillo's! Their prices are great as well.

que paso

Really fast service, Amazing chocolate cake shake. The food was alright about what'd you expect for burgers, hot dogs and fries. You can seat yourself anywhere you'd like after ordering and getting your food.

Robert Perry

Great jumbo Chicago dog with all the trimmings. Nice cold beer in a frosted mug and great outdoor seating as well!

Jon Whitton

Better than most fast food. I found the chili dog to be pretty tasteless but we had a steak sandwich that was really good and we like their fries. Not quite sure what all the excitement about it is but it's a decent place for fast food and a beer.

mark malanowski

From Chicago and when I miss the food from back home portillo's never fails me. Tho you guys should bring chocolate malts and pizza puffs down like you guys have up north (Update) Found out that they actually have chocolate malts shakes exactly like back home all thanks to the branch manager Tarplin in which we had a great discussion about back home. Thank you ! Anyone looking for Chicago style pizza puffs they can be found at marathon's gas station on 40th.

Robert U

Back in the 90's my career relocated me to the Chicago area. I lived in Naperville. I was looking for a great rib place and several mentioned Portillo's. I left behind one in Michigan. Not only is their ribs great but so much more. I was so pleased when two opened here. Recently the Tampa and Brandon locations stopped serving ribs. So not happy as I found that out when I went to one. I see they are back on the menu so will call my local one to ensure they are back.

Kimberly Childester

Burgers and fries were really good but customer service really stunk. The young woman who took our order was not polite at all and after messing up our order we were treated like WE had made the mistake. Really infuriating. Atmosphere was hip and the decor was really cool, however, we don't plan on going back.

Sammie Hildreth

I got a chicken sandwich and it was very tasty. The lemon cake isn’t on the menu but is a summer treat that was delicious! Very generous portion and I will get again soon. The staff was very helpful and friendly. I loved the atmosphere

Daphne “DC” Carter

Drove 30 miles, back and forth, for an Italian beef, was craving. I don't regret the ride. My extra dipped, hot and sweet peppers, big beef was perfect. I encourage you to try Portillo's, they're are a franchise out of the Chicago, Il area. They sale great salads and ribs, along with burgers and an assortment of other delicious comfort foods!!

Adam Maternowski (NerfHerders)

Have heard about this place for a while and decided to try it out. Walk in and order and wait briefly for food to be prepped and delivered to pick up area. Got the Maxwell dog and combo beef and sausage sandwich. Both were delicious. My wife got the baked mostaciolli and was happy. Cheese fries are crinkle cut with a cup of hot cheese to dip in. Really enjoyed our experience and definitely will return.

Courtney Taylor

Great place to eat. Food was delicious and the staff was really nice. The cashier was fantastic. The inside was so cool old pictures and memorabilia. The outside was nice to and I liked the outside seating options.It was fantastic.

Mo Chips

The food was delish. I tried the chili cheese dog which was kind of on the small side, but great tasting. The fried chicken sandwich on croissant was very good. I didn't care much for the tamales but my friend thought they were good (not great). The strawberry shortcake was also great. I would go back again!

Alex Dominguez

I was an over the road truck driver for 10 years so I've been all around the US more times that I remember. I tried portillo's before in Chicago and now in the Tampa area and I have to say there was no difference between them same flavor you going to get in Chicago you're going to get in Tampa. Had some lunch and of course I couldn't pass the chocolate cake. If you don't eat anything else from portillo's definitely try the chocolate cake and order another one to go you will crave it later. The staff was great the food was phenomenal and like every portillo's store the decor was excellent. Next time you are in Tampa or Chicago you should stop and try it believe me you will not regret it. Did I mention the chocolate cake?

Aujia Ivory

I literally just left and the food was great! I moved to Orlando last year from Chicago and was just craving a Italian Beef dipped with hot peppers and cheese.. it was just like home! Also, my trip was really special because of the hospitality that Sammie gave my boyfriend and I... he was so nice and sweet! Perfect FOH person! He should be recognized!!!

Rick Sinars

Da Best Chicago hot dogs and Italian beef in Tampa.

Jason Davis

Portillos is the best! Their hot dogs are super authentic Chicago style. Onion rings are so crispy.

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