Dallasites Are Standing in Line for an Hour to Eat Chicago Dogs at Portillo’s. Is It Worth the Wait? | Eater Dallas

"Open less than a month at Grandscape, this location still draws lines out the door and around the block — wait times were reported at about an hour from the end of the patio to the service counter plus roughly 20 minutes for the order, and the two drive-thru lanes moved only slightly faster. The Chicago-style hot dog (yellow mustard, relish, celery salt, chopped onions, sliced tomatoes, a kosher pickle and peppers) is enjoyable: fresh toppings and a snappy casing make for a fun, if not extraordinary, experience; the two-dog combo includes crinkle fries, a drink, and cheese on the side. The char-grilled Maxwell Street Polish (kielbasa) is the standout — fragrant, spicy and excellent with aromatic grilled onions — though it’s served only with yellow mustard and would benefit from a brown, seedy option; when crowds die down it’s a must-order. The cheeseburger is solid and In-N-Out–style but not unique to the area. Less impressive were the chili cheese dog (cold with thin, watery chili) and the fries (crispy crinkles but overly salty); the onion rings, by contrast, looked very appealing. Overall it delivers typical fast-food satisfaction in places but isn’t worth a long drive or an hour-long wait." - Courtney E. Smith