Chicago’s Portillo’s is now open in DFW, selling its famous hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches and chocolate cake shakes


Chicago’s Portillo’s restaurant has finally opened for business in DFW, debuting their first area location at The Colony. The newest Portillo’s can seat 260 guests and offers a double-lane drive-through.

The Windy City fast casual darling is best known for its Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs and chocolate shakes.

In an email, Portillo’s tells Escape Hatch that their official grand opening day is Jan. 18, to be marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:00 a.m. The restaurant  is located at 4560 Destination Drive in the Grandscape development. Portillo’s now operates more than 70 restaurants throughout nine states.