Getting a Portillo’s Italian beef or hot dog before boarding a flight is now an option at one of the nation’s busiest airports.
Suprisingly, it’s actually not in Chicago.
The iconic brand has landed at an airport hundreds of miles away – in a market where it has been steadily expanding.
Portillo’s recently opened its first in-airport restaurant inside Terminal B at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Your gate isn’t the only thing worth finding!
Portillo’s first-ever airport restaurant is now open at DFW Terminal B ✈️ pic.twitter.com/ObwmrnyTxA
— Portillo’s (@portilloshotdog) May 28, 2026
“Your gate isn’t the only thing worth finding!” the chain said in a social media post announcing the opening.
The space features artwork of a skyline and multiple planes, including one with an illustrated burger, fry and drink getting off an aircraft. The restaurant also pays homage to American Airlines, for which the airport serves as a hub, with historic images of aircraft, flight attendants and more.
Known for its Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, among other local favorites, Portillo’s has more than 90 locations nationwide, including a dozen in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
