Five Guys vs Portillo's: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Portillo's is the cheaper of the two. Of the 8 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Portillo's is cheaper on 8 of them, by an average of $2.83 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Five Guys
- Order a 'little' burger unless you want two patties — it is a normal single-patty burger and saves about $2.30.
- A regular fries at $7.19 genuinely feeds two people; ordering one between two is the main way to make Five Guys affordable.
- All fifteen toppings and all milkshake mix-ins are free, so a fully loaded burger costs the same as a plain one.
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.
Five Guys vs Portillo's — FAQ
Is Five Guys cheaper than Portillo's in 2026?
Portillo's is cheaper on most matched items — 8 of 8. Across the whole menu Five Guys is the lower-priced of the two, at $8.69 for a typical item against $9.29 at Portillo's.
What is the price difference between Five Guys and Portillo's?
On matched items the average difference is $2.83, or about 37% overall. Five Guys averages $8.82 across 29 priced items; Portillo's averages $14.10 across 40.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Five Guys or Portillo's?
Five Guys starts at $2.69 (Bottled Water) 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.