Portillo’s Hot Dogs

Tuesday October 11, 2005 at 2:19 pm | Filed under General

I’m in a big ole lunch coma right now, courtesty of Orange County’s newest restaurant. Portillo’s Hot Dogs is an authentic Chicago eatery that has made its way out west. In fact, this Portillo’s is the only one that isn’t in Illinois. Anwyay, the Grand Opening today and a friend at work, who is from Chicago, insisted we go. I’m glad he did!

For those of you that have been to The Hat and had the great pastrami sandwiches, you’ll be right at home at Portillo’s. The food is very hearty and there’s plenty of chicago style food to choose from. I had a chili dog and half of a “Big Beef” sandwich with sweet peppers. Yum! The price is right too… 3 of us ate on $26 and we ordered enough for 5.

It’s located on the North side (ha!) of Buena Park Mall in, you guessed it, Buena Park. There’s a drive-thru as well if you wanna skip the ambiance.

Check out the photos of our lunch on flickr.

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  1. Shana Says:
    October 11th, 2005 at 4:38 pm

    Are they Mexican hotdogs? Do they have soydogs? I had to ask! Ha-ha!! The restaurant looks really fun!

  2. Joe Says:
    October 11th, 2005 at 11:16 pm

    You would have to ask! Naw, nothing soy at this place. Although they had a really nice salad bar (although I didn’t actually see anyone eat from it) where you can get something called a “Garbage Salad” that is apparently “a Chicago thing.”

    Mexican? what?

  3. Shana Says:
    October 12th, 2005 at 8:51 am

    Boy – do I feel like a complete idiot!. I read the first line saw the word ole and somehow got it in my mind that there was a Mexican bent to the restaurant. Of course, a bit of critical thinking would have led me in the direction of – Mexican hot dogs in Chicago? I don’t think so! Glad to know about the salad bar, although I must say – a garbage salad has a funny ring to it..

  4. Dianne Says:
    October 13th, 2005 at 12:37 pm

    I don’t know Joe, you also like McDonald’s McRib.

  5. Shana Says:
    October 13th, 2005 at 1:23 pm

    Wow - I can’t wait for his response. I believe he covets them!

  6. Joe Says:
    October 13th, 2005 at 9:08 pm

    Oh yeah, the McRib is a treasure. Say, that reminds me. I haven’t had the pleasure of a McRib in a time. I do hope it comes back soon!

  7. Danny Says:
    October 14th, 2005 at 1:36 am

    Once or twice a month I play at a church in Buena Park. Last time I was over there I happened to drive by the mall and saw the place under construction. I’ll have to stop by next time I’m in the neighborhood.

  8. Heather Says:
    October 16th, 2005 at 8:04 pm

    Rich and I had lunch at Portillo’s on Friday. We both had the Italian Beef sandwich. And, I’ve got to admit, it was one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. I’m usually one for all of the trimmings when it comes to sandwiches (lettuce, tomatoes, etc…), but honestly this meat and bread simplicity was something to cheer about. And as far as salads go, the ladies next to me were both having one and they looked amazing!!!

  9. Joe Says:
    October 16th, 2005 at 9:55 pm

    Did that sandwich have the sweet peppers in it? Yum!

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