Portillo’s, famous for Chicago hot dogs, ready to build in Fort Worth, Arlington
Portillo’s, the Chicago-based chain known for hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, has filed a new application to start work on a north Fort Worth location as construction continues on an Arlington restaurant.
Portillo’s has officially applied to start work on a $790,000 location at 2491 North Tarrant Parkway, west of Interstate 35W.
That opening will follow the expected fall opening for Portillo’s at 4200 S. Cooper St. in Arlington. Graders are moving dirt on that site at Interstate 20 near The Parks mall.
The first Portillo’s in Texas opened in January to long lines at 5752 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony.
Neither Tarrant County location has been officially announced by Portillo’s.
Portillo’s “Beef Bus” food truck made stops including Arlington in September, serving Italian beef sandwiches; hot dogs Chicago-style, with celery salt and sport peppers; Polish sausage; and “Maxwell Street” sausages.
Portillo’s began as a Villa Park, Illinois, hot dog stand in 1963 but has grown to a major restaurant chain.
The new restaurant in The Colony has a 180-seat dining room plus 80 seats on two patios.
This story was originally published May 23, 2023 at 5:30 AM.
