Burger King vs Portillo's: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Burger King is the cheaper of the two. Of the 5 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Burger King is cheaper on 5 of them, by an average of $4.56 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Burger King
- The BK app runs near-permanent BOGO Whopper and 2-for-$10 offers; paying board price for a Whopper is close to a mistake.
- The $5 Your Way Meal covers a Whopper Jr., nuggets, fries and a drink for less than a Whopper alone.
- Onion rings cost the same as fries at $3.39 medium and are the more distinctive side — Burger King is one of the few national chains to carry them.
Portillo's
- Ordering the beef dipped, wet or dry costs nothing extra — the preparation is free, so ask for what you actually want.
- Italian Beef family packs at $59.99 feed four to six for roughly the price of five individual sandwiches with sides.
- Portillo's ships nationwide, so the chocolate cake and Italian beef kits are available outside the chain's footprint.
Burger King vs Portillo's — FAQ
Is Burger King cheaper than Portillo's in 2026?
Burger King is cheaper on most matched items — 5 of 5. Across the whole menu Burger King is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.29 for a typical item against $9.29 at Portillo's.
What is the price difference between Burger King and Portillo's?
On matched items the average difference is $4.56, or about 64% overall. Burger King averages $5.13 across 45 priced items; Portillo's averages $14.10 across 40.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Burger King or Portillo's?
Burger King starts at $1.79 (Soft Serve Cone) and Portillo's at $3.79 (Fries (regular)).
Are these prices the same at every location?
No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.