The iconic Chicago restaurant "Portillo's" is opening its doors in Wisconsin

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The iconic Chicago restaurant “Portillo`s” is opening its doors in Wisconsin

The iconic Chicago restaurant "Portillo`s" is opening its doors in Wisconsin



BROOKFIELD -- The iconic Chicago restaurant "Portillo's" is opening its doors in Wisconsin. Carl Deffenbaugh spent the morning at the new location in Brookfield.

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Carl checks out the new Portillo`s location in Brookfield

Carl checks out the new Portillo`s location in Brookfield



For years, Wisconsin Portillo’s fans have made their way across the border into Illinois to get their hands on a Portillo’s hot dog — but no more!

According to the Milwaukee Business Journal, Portillo’s is in the midst of a slow but steady expansion beyond the Chicago area, and the Brookfield restaurant is part of that expansion.

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Carl checks out delicious menu items at Portillo`s

Carl checks out delicious menu items at Portillo`s



Portillo’s launched in 1963 as a hot dog stand in Chicago.

The bulk of Portillo’s restaurants are in Illinois, and the chain also has eateries in Arizona, California and Indiana.