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title: "Portillo’s Opens First Airport-Based Location"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/cfc00586-43e9-4565-9e67-a565a27f2a17
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/portillos-opens-first-airport-based-location/
author: "Ben Coley"
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-05-28T14:00:17.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T13:18:56.491Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568901346375-23c9450c58cd?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Portillo’s Opens First Airport-Based Location

**TL;DR:** Portillo's has opened its first airport-based location at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, featuring a small-format concept tailored for travelers. The location offers a convenient way for travelers to enjoy the brand's iconic menu while on the move.

*By Ben Coley, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-05-28. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/portillos-opens-first-airport-based-location/).*

## Story

Portillo’s – the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of unrivaled Chicago-style street food – today announced the opening of its first-ever airport location at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on May 27. Located in Terminal B, the restaurant marks an exciting milestone for the brand as it introduces a new small-format concept tailored specifically for travelers.

Designed with efficiency, accessibility and comfort in mind, the new Portillo’s location features a smaller dine-in and pick-up-only footprint that offers travelers a convenient way to enjoy the brand’s iconic menu while on the move. The airport location will include multiple ordering touchpoints – including register ordering, self-order kiosks and order-ahead pickup – as well as a dedicated Portillo’s Grab & Go area for travelers seeking quick and convenient meal options.

The restaurant will also feature a variety of seating options, accommodating more than 50 guests, making it an ideal stop for travelers looking for anything from a quick bite before boarding to a more leisurely meal before and between flights.

Guests can enjoy Portillo’s iconic menu for lunch and dinner, including craveable Italian Beef Sandwiches, Chicago-Style Hot Dogs, char-broiled Burgers, crispy crinkle cut French Fries and slices of Portillo’s famous Chocolate Cake, bringing an authentic taste of Chicago to one of the country’s busiest airports. Portillo’s airport location will also serve breakfast, including the Polish Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich and the Maple Sausage & Egg Croissant, from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. daily.

To celebrate the grand opening of its new airport location in Terminal B, Portillo’s will offer a free slice of its iconic Chocolate Cake to the first 200 guests who visit the new location on May 28,* giving travelers the opportunity to enjoy Portillo’s “cakes on a plane.”

Fans are also invited to join Portillo’s Perks, the brand’s loyalty program, to receive the latest offers, member exclusives and more. Fans who sign up for Perks will also receive a welcome reward of free French Fries.**

**Limit of one (1) redemption per transaction. While supplies last.* ***New Perks members only. Terms and exclusions apply. Limit 1. See Portillos.com/Perks for more offer details.*

## Entities

- QSR (sector)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- Ben Coley (person)
- location opening (topic)
- loyalty program (topic)
- restaurant concept (topic)
- menu options (topic)
- airport expansion (topic)
- Portillo's (company)
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (location)

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Originally reported by Ben Coley, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/portillos-opens-first-airport-based-location/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/cfc00586-43e9-4565-9e67-a565a27f2a17).