Here’s where the next Portillo’s, famous for Chicago dogs, will open in Tarrant County

Bud Kennedy
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Illinois-based Portillo’s, a cult favorite Chicago hot dog chain, will open its fourth Tarrant County restaurant on Texas 114 in Grapevine, according to state and city applications.

After years of begging from local fans, Portillo’s started adding Texas locations last year. Restaurants are open in north Fort Worth and Arlington, with another planned in Mansfield.

A new Portillo’s also just opened on Interstate 35 in Denton.

The Grapevine restaurant will be at 460 Texas 114 West, on a restaurant row that also includes Firebirds, Rock N Brews, Son of a Butcher and Velvet Taco.

Portillo’s, known for Chicago dogs but also for Italian beef and Italian sausage sandwiches, shakes and desserts, opened its first Tarrant County location last year at 4200 S. Cooper St., Arlington.

A Chicago dog (from top), Italian beef and a plant-based Chicago dog with fries at Portillo’s in Arlington.
A Chicago dog (from top), Italian beef and a plant-based Chicago dog with fries at Portillo’s in Arlington.

A north Fort Worth location is open at 8789 Tehama Ridge Parkway. The Denton location is at 3330 Interstate 35 North.

Portillo’s has not announced the Grapevine restaurant but has filed applications with the city of Grapevine and the state.

Portillo’s all-beef Chicago hot dog is a 60-year legacy, topped with tomatoes, onions, sport peppers, pickle, mustard and relish. There’s also a plant-based version with a frank made of peas.

Portillo’s also serves desserts such as strawberry shortcake or chocolate cake, which also can be made into a chocolate cake shake. The restaurant also offers burgers, fried chicken or fish sandwiches, a broiled chicken sandwich and salads.

The first Portillo’s in Texas opened in January 2023 to long lines at 5752 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony.

The Arlington location of Illinois-based Portillo’s backs up to South Cooper Street across from The Parks mall.
The Arlington location of Illinois-based Portillo’s backs up to South Cooper Street across from The Parks mall.
The dining room at Portillo’s, known for Chicago hot dogs and Italian beef, in south Arlington.
The dining room at Portillo’s, known for Chicago hot dogs and Italian beef, in south Arlington.
An Italian beef sandwich at Portillo’s on July 9, 2014.
An Italian beef sandwich at Portillo’s on July 9, 2014.