. "1"^^ . "2017-09-14T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "0"^^ . "4"^^ . . "I had 0 experience with Portillo's before they came to Champaign. But I found out I truly enjoy Chicago-style hot dogs, and the prices are very reasonable. \n\nI have yet to try the chocolate cake shake but have heard it's THE thing to try there. The chocolate cake on its own is pretty good. Edit: I have tried the chocolate cake shake and did not enjoy it -- WAY too sickeningly sweet.\n\nThe fries are just okay for me--they're helped if you get the cheese to dip them into. \n\nOnce or twice, I've attempted to get into the drive-thru and it's either wrapped around the building with a line out the parking lot nearby, or I've shown up when an 18-wheeler was blocking the entire drive-thru, presumably stocking the establishment. \n\nIt's an *incredibly* noisy establishment, mostly from the staff blaring into a microphone for the hundreds of orders going out. If you can tolerate that, then you're probably fine. But I've gone with a family member who is incredibly sensitive to noise and it was not a pleasant experience. \n\nAll in all, good food (when you brace yourself for the experience)."^^ . .