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| - As a Chicago native, I'm reviewing with that standard in mind. While not bad, this place does fall short a bit. My usual order (for years) has been a hotdog with no tomato and no pepper, a bowl of chili, and fries.
Moving out to AZ, I was sad that I'd only get my Portillo's fix when I flew back to visit family. So when one opened in Scottsdale, I was all over it.
I've been quite a few times at this point.
Hot dog - pretty much as expected. Hasn't let me down.
Chili - gross. I seriously don't know what happened, but it's thicker somehow and lacking something. I tested on my last trip to IL, and it hadn't changed there. It's just bad here.
Fries - hard to mess up. My go-to side.
Onion rings - gross. Super hard, oddly sweet, nothing special.
I use to love the strawberry smoothie, but that's not served here. I did try the chocolate cake shake for the very first time a few days ago and was mightily impressed. I'd never had it before, so I can't compare to IL. While it falls short in a few things, my kids and I have made this our after-zoo spot.
Question though...when on earth did the relish turn neon green? I'm certain it wasn't that color before...?
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