Hot Dog! Chicago-Based Portillo's Leads TripAdvisor's List of Best Fast Casual Restaurants

TripAdvisor named Chicago-based hot dog chain Portillo’s as its #1 fast casual restaurant in the nation, according to ABC7Chicago .

Portillo’s, a beloved Windy City establishment since 1963, beat out casual dining front-runners like Shake Shack, Five Guys and Blaze Pizza, according to the article. Other Chicago-based restaurants including the Purple Pig and world-renowned Alinea lead in the everyday and fine dining categories, respectively, according to the article.

TripAdvisor’s rankings are determined by analyzing both the quantity and quality of customer reviews over a 12-month period, ABC7Chicago reports. The everyday dining and fast casual categories were new to the report this year, according to the article.

In addition to hot dogs, Portillo’s sells Italian beef, chocolate cake, shakes, ribs and sides.

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