Beloved Fast Casual Chain Announces New Location - With Major Change

Portillo's, the popular fast-casual restaurant chain known for its Chicago-style hotdogs and Italian beef sandwiches, is opening its first-ever Portillo’s airport location in Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

The airport diner will be located in Terminal B of the Dallas international airport and is one of two new restaurants opening next year, along with another set to open in The Villages, Florida, according to the company's website.

"Our first-ever airport location ... will feature our new small dine-in only format, keeping efficiency and comfort for travelers in mind," the website states. "Unlike our traditional restaurants, the restaurant will feature a smaller, walk-up accessible footprint with multiple ordering touchpoints – including at the register, self-order kiosks and order ahead for pick up."

The airport diner will also feature a "Portillo’s Grab & Go area," along with a variety of seating options that can comfortably seat 50 guests, per the announcement. "This new location is the perfect way to cater to travelers seeking quick bites or leisurely meals—in true Chicago-style fashion," the website states.

The store will offer the same menu items at the airport location, including their mouth-watering, Chicago-style hotdogs, the fan-favorite Italian beef sandwiches and Char-Grilled burgers, and last but not least, the Portillo's Famous Chocolate Cake.

“We’re excited to introduce these new restaurant formats as a key step in Portillo’s growth,” Michael Osanloo, Portillo’s president and CEO, said in a statement. “Our first airport location at DFW and our inline-style walk-up in The Villages are milestones in expanding our reach and bringing the Portillo’s experience to even more people.

“These smaller-scale concepts are great for high-traffic areas," Osanloo added. "We’re eager to see how they’ll connect us with guests while delivering the craveable food and fun atmosphere our fans love."