Portillo's Menu Prices (2026)
Portillo's prices at a glance
| Italian Beef | $9.99 |
|---|---|
| Chicago-Style Hot Dog | $5.29 |
| Chocolate Cake Shake | $7.29 |
| Cheese Fries | $5.29 |
| Big Beef | $12.49 |
| Italian Beef Combo (with sausage) | $12.99 |
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Portillo's is the definitive Chicago fast-casual restaurant: Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches dipped in gravy, char-grilled burgers and chocolate cake shakes, served in themed dining rooms with an efficiency that keeps enormous queues moving.
The two orders that define the menu are the Italian beef — ordered dry, wet or dipped, with sweet or hot peppers — and the chocolate cake shake, which blends a slice of the house chocolate cake into a milkshake. Prices sit above standard fast food and below casual dining.
Portillo's Italian Beef & Sandwiches Prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Italian BeefThin-sliced beef on French bread — order it dipped.Chicago-style hot giardiniera — the topping for Italian beef — is sold by the jarCheck price on Amazon | $9.99 |
| Big Beef | $12.49 |
| Italian Beef Combo (with sausage) | $12.99 |
| Italian Sausage | $7.49 |
| Beef & Cheddar Croissant | $10.29 |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | $9.79 |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $9.99 |
| Pulled Pork Sandwich | $9.49 |
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How to Save Money at 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.
- The Portillo's Perks app runs frequent free-item offers, most reliably a free order of fries or a birthday reward.
Portillo's Menu — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is an Italian beef at Portillo's?
A standard Italian Beef is about $9.99 and the Big Beef roughly $12.49. The combo with Italian sausage runs about $12.99. Adding fries and a drink costs roughly $4.79 more.
What does dipped mean at Portillo's?
Dipped means the whole sandwich is submerged in the seasoned beef gravy before serving. Wet means extra gravy ladled on top, and dry means gravy on the side. All three cost the same.
What is a chocolate cake shake at Portillo's?
A milkshake blended with an actual slice of Portillo's chocolate cake, priced at about $7.29. It is the chain's most famous dessert and the reason many first-time visitors stop in.
Does Portillo's ship nationwide?
Yes. Portillo's ships Italian beef kits, hot dogs and whole chocolate cakes across the country, which is how the brand maintains a following well outside its restaurant footprint.
How much is a Chicago-style hot dog at Portillo's?
About $5.29. It comes with mustard, relish, chopped onion, tomato, a pickle spear, sport peppers and celery salt on a poppy seed bun — and by Chicago convention, without ketchup.
Where are Portillo's locations?
About 90 restaurants, concentrated in the Chicago area with growing numbers in Arizona, Texas, Florida, Indiana and Wisconsin as the chain expands across the Sun Belt.
How much are Cheese Fries at Portillo's?
Cheese Fries cost about $5.29 at Portillo's in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
How much is a Big Beef Combo at Portillo's?
A Big Beef Combo costs about $12.49 at Portillo's in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Beef sandwiches are served dry, wet or dipped in gravy at no extra charge, with sweet or hot giardiniera peppers. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
Portillo's Price Comparisons
Matched item by item against the chains Portillo's is most often weighed up against — same burger, same fries, same drink, side by side: