Something’s blowing into Florida from the Windy City, and we’re not just talking ’bout the cooler weather!
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You midwesterners will know how exciting this news is, as the beloved Chicago-style restaurant chain has just announced it will be opening its third location in Florida right next to Disney World!
Portillo’s is a household name in the north, famous for its Italian Vienna beef sandwiches, char-broiled burgers, and Chicago-style Vienna beef hot dogs served with the traditional poppy seed bun, neon green relish, celery salt, tomato, onion, with or without sport peppers, and mustard…BUT NO KETCHUP!! (Well, since we’re not in Chicago, they’ll make an exception and give you some ketchup if you’re reeaaally nice!)
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Even though their grilled offerings are usually the star of the show, Portillo’s also has some amazing freshly prepared salads, like the delicious Chopped Salad which has tiny ditalini noodles, crispy bacon, gorgonzola crumbles, and giant hunks of roasted chicken! It’s so good that you wouldn’t even know it’s healthy, well moderately…
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The biggest draw to Portillo’s though has to be its Chocolate Cake, which you can buy whole or by the slice at their restaurants!
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And under the category of things you didn’t know you needed in your life until this moment, file away the Chocolate Cake Milkshake, because, um, yeah, it’s seriously one of the most delicious milkshakes on the planet! It’s literally like drinking a piece of their moist, chocolatey cake through a straw!
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The new Portillo’s will be located on the intersection of Palm Parkway and Daryl Carter Blvd in Lake Buena Vista — about a 10-minute drive from Disney Springs! So, not too far away!
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Yesssss!!!!!!! This Illinois girl is stoked about this news! If you’ve never had Portillo’s you’re in for an AMAZING surprise!!!
Yes Portillos! It’s like In and Out iconic here in Chicagoland.
I am super excited about this!! I love me some beef, no hots (sorry Chicago natives!), extra gravy. I hope this one will be better than the one in Brandon, FL. I miss eating at Portillos! My old boss in Cali took me to the one there all the time. He was from Chicago & would tell me stories of eating at the original Portillos . Good times!!!
I am so glad Portillos is coming to Florida Orlando. Tampa has been spoiled and everyone loves it over there. Living in Chicago area for 20+ years it was a staple restaurant for us. The best Italian beef you can find as well as tons of other menu items and a great value
As a Chicago girl and a Disney junkie, I am so excited that I can have my Disney and my Portillos too! They are a match made in Heaven!
Wonderful news. But where and when would be great info!
I’m from Chicago and have been living in orlando going on 18 years and what I missed the most has been the Italian beefs. I’m really excited that I don’t have to drive to Tampa.
Great news just need to know when still waiting for the Grand Opening Date!!!!!
When are you coming to north Texas? There are a ton of transplanted people from all over the United States. We want Portillo’s!
Will we ever get a Portillo’s in Georgia? We have many people here from the Chicago area and we miss Portillo’s greatly!!!! The only thing we have down here is the Varsity” mush dogs” and they just don’t cut it.