Here is the Portillo's menu with USA prices for 2026—the Chicago board people want for portillo's menu: Italian beef, Chicago-style hot dogs, Maxwell Street Polish, fries, and the famous chocolate cake shake energy.
Most first-timers pick beef or a dog, then argue about sweet peppers vs hot giardiniera.
Price note: Portillo's prices vary by market (Chicago vs newer states). Sandwiches commonly land mid-to-high single digits; combos and cake push higher. Confirm in-app. See About Portillo's menu prices.
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- Italian beef
- Dogs & Polish
- Burgers, chicken & ribs
- Sides & desserts
- FAQ
- About Portillo's menu prices
Italian beef
The signature sandwich: thin-sliced beef, French roll, gravy dip options.
| Call | What it means |
|---|---|
| Dry | Less gravy on the bread |
| Wet / dipped | Roll dunked in gravy |
| Hot | Hot giardiniera |
| Sweet | Sweet peppers |
| Combo | Beef + Italian sausage |
Ask for a side of gravy if you want extra dip.
Dogs & Polish
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Chicago-style hot dog | Mustard, relish, onion, tomato, pickle, sport peppers, celery salt—no ketchup culture war optional |
| Maxwell Street Polish | Grilled Polish sausage + grilled onions |
| Char-dog variants | Where offered |
Burgers, chicken & ribs
| Lane | Role |
|---|---|
| Burgers / cheeseburgers | Secondary to beef for many locals |
| Chicken | Grilled or breaded options |
| Rib tips / BBQ | Chicago-adjacent smoked flavors where on board |
Sides & desserts
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fries | Classic side |
| Cheese fries / gravy fries | Loaded |
| Chocolate cake | Slice to-go or shake mix-in fame |
| Shakes | Cake shake is a destination order |
FAQ
What should I order at Portillo's first time?
Italian beef (hot + sweet if you like heat) or a Chicago dog, fries, and decide later if cake is worth it—it usually is.
How much is Portillo's Italian beef?
Typically mid-to-high single digits a la carte; combos cost more. Use your store’s app board.
Does Portillo's deliver cake?
Many locations sell whole cakes for pickup—call ahead for celebration sizes.
About Portillo's menu prices
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Market | United States (Portillo's markets) |
| Currency | USD |
| Price type | Category guidance—confirm in-app |
| Restaurant source | portillos.com |
| Pricing variation | New markets vs Chicagoland differ |
| Availability | Some BBQ/chicken items vary by store |
This portillo's menu page is beef-and-dogs first—the Chicago intent—then cake.