I used to live in Chicago and loved Portillo's. We're visiting family in Champaign and we're delighted that a storefront has opened here, too.
I knew it would be crowded for lunch so we visited at about 11:15am and guess what? The place was packed.
The loud, crowded experience may initially frustrate newbies but once you're indoctrinated you'll be a forever fan.
Welcome Portillos!