Portillo's Algonquin

3.7
873 reviews

About

Fast Food RestaurantHot Dog RestaurantPortillo's Hot Dogs
Welcome to Portillo’s at 1801 S Randall Road! Dive into the authentic taste of Chicago Street food at our Midwest Garage themed restaurant, just 0.6 miles, 2.5 miles from Algonquin Commons, Randall Oaks Park. Savor our char-broiled burgers, Italian Beef Sandwiches, iconic Chicago-style hot dogs, and fresh chopped salad. Don’t miss out on our famous chocolate cake shake to top off your meal. Open late and designed for family-friendly dining, Portillo’s is the ultimate spot for delicious fast food in a fun atmosphere. Plus, we offer convenient delivery and catering options to bring our Chicago favorites right to your door. We look forward to seeing you!

Location

Portillo's Algonquin
1801 S. Randall Road, Algonquin, IL
60102, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.7
873 reviews
5 stars
427
4 stars
134
3 stars
82
2 stars
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1 star
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Many customers reported frequent order mistakes, slow service, and unresponsive staff, particularly in the drive-thru.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, there were numerous complaints about cold, overcooked, or improperly prepared items.

Atmosphere

The restaurant was noted for its cleanliness and pleasant atmosphere, although some customers preferred the previous design.

Pricing Concerns

Several reviews mentioned that prices have increased while portion sizes and food quality have declined, leading to dissatisfaction.
  • DB
    Deb Brooks
    Jan 3, 2026
    3.0
    The beef is becoming more like where is the beef. And I just filled out a free fry survey and they want name email phone an last name, nope you know it will be sold.very cheap on portillo's part
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    Anthony Budka
    Jan 2, 2026
    4.0
    As a word of caution, I tried using their app to order my food and it gave a 50 minute window for pickup. Much easier to go to the restaurant and place an order inside. Outside of that complaint, the food was good.
  • JS
    Jerrick Simbol
    Dec 30, 2025
    5.0
    If you’re a fan of hearty, loaded salads that feel more like a full meal than a side dish, Portillo’s Chopped Salad is an absolute standout. This iconic offering from the Chicago-based chain has been a menu staple for decades, and for good reason—it’s packed with bold flavors, satisfying textures, and just the right balance of fresh and indulgent elements. Highly recommended if you’re near a Portillo’s—it’s a flavorful, textured masterpiece that proves salads don’t have to be boring.
  • V1
    Vortex 1096
    Dec 30, 2025
    1.0
    Worst Portillo’s I’ve ever visited. Burger was overdone and burnt on the edges. Black char was staining the box they served it in. The fries were overdone and under salted. My friend who was with me ordered two plain hotdogs and onion ended up on one of them somehow. Won’t be coming back will stick to Crystal lake location.
  • AF
    Allyson French
    Dec 29, 2025
    3.0
    I love me some Portillo’s don’t get me wrong but the fact they got people outside in below freezing weather to take orders is insane to me, you guys literally have the machine to take orders over the mic?? Very sad to do that to your employees, the girl that took my order looked absolutely miserable and frozen, makes me never wanna get food from here again, gross.

Frequently Asked Questions About Portillo's Algonquin

Where is Portillo's Algonquin located?

Portillo's Algonquin is located at 1801 S. Randall Road, Algonquin, IL 60102, USA.

What are the operating hours of Portillo's Algonquin?

Portillo's Algonquin is open from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.