Why Is Portillos Italian Beef Sandwich So Good to Eat
SOoooo GOOD!!!!! 
Apr 13, 2011 | Posted By Alexandra from NJ United States
I just got mine in the mail on Friday and ate it Monday. Soooooo good! I felt like I was back home in Chicago again. It was really easy to make, too.
Portillo's Beef
May 28, 2011 | Posted By Ken from seminole, FL United States
Excellent. The real thing. Will buy again.
birthday goodies for daughter in Florida
May 30, 2011 | Posted By CAROL from barington, IL United States
my daughter and her husband so miss the Chicago food..so I usually send them SOMETHING from "TASTE OF CHICAGO" catalogue...it is fast and easy and shipping is included in the price...what a deal for all!!
Just Like Home 
Jun 1, 2011 | Posted By Keith from Memphis, TN United States
I am originally from Chicago. I moved to Memphis back in 1989 and have longed for the delights of hometown food. I was really pleased with the quality of Portillo's Beef. The food was fresh as if I purchased it from the restaurant here in town. Thank you for the memories!!
Long time Dick Portillo Fan
Sep 29, 2011 | Posted By Nick Nicholson from Fort Worth, TX United States
I first became familiar with Dick Portillo's offerings back in the '60's when he started out in the wagon parked in the Zayre's parking lot on North Avenue in Addison. I took my boys there after little league games and it was the highlight of their day, even more than their game. Now they are all grown and send me the Portillo's Beef kit here in Texas on a regular basis. I am very grateful for the service and find the product just as good as if served in one of the restaurants. Keep up the good work! Nick N. Fort Worth, TX
BEEF BEEF BABY
Apr 10, 2012 | Posted By LISY from
I was born and raised in chicago and moved to georgia a few years ago. What I miss the most is the food.It is great to be able to go online and order my favorite italian beefs..TASTES LIKE I'M BACK HOME AGAIN...LOVE THEM!!!!
just like home
Aug 10, 2013 | Posted By Terry from
Ex-Chicagoan who enjoys the great pan pizza, Chicago style beef and of course the Chicago dog. A day after craving these foods they arrive at our home on the west coast, and I feel I'm back home in sweet Chicago.
Yum!
Aug 14, 2013 | Posted By Diane from
The kind of meal you dream of when you've been away from Chicago awhile.
loved it
Aug 26, 2013 | Posted By Kim from
My husband is from Indiana and loves your food so much
More than satisfied!
Aug 29, 2013 | Posted By Carol from
Delivery was so speedy. My friend cried when she got it! Her family was thrilled and said it tasted as good as they remembered.
Italian beef
Sep 3, 2013 | Posted By Stan from
Fantastic Italian beef. Great service.
like I remember
Sep 3, 2013 | Posted By Bill from
This kit brings a bit of my home town flavor to me in Pittsburgh, can't get beef sandwiches like the kit provides here....
Always delicious!!
Sep 15, 2013 | Posted By David from
This product was delivered not only on-time, but actually one day early. And it's always delicious for a family of four. Never stop ordering this!
Portillo's Italian Beef
Sep 16, 2013 | Posted By Craig from
Beef is exceptional, much like good pizza, Italian Beef is virtually non-existent here in Alabama. I would like to request that you offer the ability to purchase extra rolls for the beef, as 4 per tub is just not quite enough.... 6 or 8 per tub would be perfect. Thanks - Craig
Discounts please
Sep 18, 2013 | Posted By Cindy from
I would buy more if there was a loyalty, frequent buyer, or referral discount.
Excellent gift for new parents
Sep 19, 2013 | Posted By Kathy from
Sent to help celebrate a new addition to the family. A much appreciated gift by mom and dad as they embark on their new roles. Portillo's not available in Michigan and the kids enjoyed having a special treat.
Excellant!!
Oct 3, 2013 | Posted By Kathy from
My husband and I LOVE Italian beef. Unfortunately we live in Florida. When we come home we pig out on the food and it's fantastic to know that I can still get the product shipped to me. Helps keep me from getting to home sick.
Tastes of Chicago always delivers!
Nov 4, 2013 | Posted By Lonnie from
We use Tastes of Chicago 4 or 5 times a year. Shipment always arrives on time and in great condition.
Yummy!
Dec 19, 2013 | Posted By Barb from Chicago, IL
Beef sandwiches
Portillo's Italian Beef Kit
Dec 20, 2013 | Posted By DAMON from chicago, IL
5lb of great italian beef with all the fixings
Portillo's Beef Kit
Dec 20, 2013 | Posted By Karen from
Italian beef with gravy, peppers and rolls
BEST MEAL PLUS FAB CUSTOMER SERVICE!
Dec 20, 2013 | Posted By Jen from CO
I always love ordering my portillo's beef, it feeds a lot and everyone always raves about it. This year I bought it for a client Christmas present and he loved it, too! It's great for gift giving or treating yourself...as often as possible because it's affordable and delicious!
Our delivery
Dec 21, 2013 | Posted By Kevin from Coral Springs, FL
My Yuletide order of the Portillo's Italian beef kit arrived in a timely manner, however it seemed that the bag with the dry ice had popped and small pieces of the ice were all through the box. The top of one of the gravy containers was broken, but as it was still frozen nothing had come out. I think that maybe the kit needs a little more padding or something as this happened last year or the year before as well. Still, really looking forward to enjoying it on Christmas Eve. It has become a tradition.
Out of state Family wanted Portillos
Dec 22, 2013 | Posted By RF from Joliet, IL
My brother lives in Kansas and loves Portillos; so for his birthday I sent him an order. He was estatic over his gift! I heard about this on the Eric & Kathy Show 101.9 FM--I never knew this was an option! I ended up sending this to my older brother in California as well...they love Portillos, but who doesn't really?
Christmas present
Dec 22, 2013 | Posted By Judy from
This is the 2nd year I ordered beef for my son in law in Co. He loves it and my daughter enjoys a taste of home
Great taste of Chicago!
Dec 23, 2013 | Posted By Linda from Palatine, IL
Friends moved to Texas and were happy to receive a little bit of Fiends moved to Texas and I was able to send them a little bit of Chicago. They loved it!
The Classic Italian Beef Sandwich
Dec 23, 2013 | Posted By Gregory H. from St. Louis, MO
The sandwich was outstanding. The beef was tender and all was very tasty to include the buns.
Portillo's Beef Kit
Dec 24, 2013 | Posted By Pam from Kingwood, TX
Best Tasting Beef Sandwiches
Italian beef nostalgia
Dec 24, 2013 | Posted By Dennis from Vancouver, WA
Yumm!
Portillo's is THE BEST
Dec 25, 2013 | Posted By Jack from The Villages , FL
The beef, peppers and buns were outstanding and absolutely authentic. I would say that 2 more buns would make this package perfect.
Failed Delivery
Dec 25, 2013 | Posted By Douglas from Rockton, IL
Italian Beef Kit was shipped on Monday 23rd next day air. It is now Christmas morning and package is still in route with Thursday scheduled delivery.
Never a bad meal!
Dec 26, 2013 | Posted By Janet from Wauconda , IL
Although I didn't eat any the recipients did ! And they always want more !
Better than I remembered!!
Dec 26, 2013 | Posted By Michelle from Jacksonville , FL
Bought these beef kits for my family and sent none to my mom who was born and raised in Chicago! We both loved them!! I was just in Chicago last summer and had a beef sandwich at one of the Portillos and though it was good I swear these were better with the fresh out of the oven rolls!! Great Christmas gift for that person who has everything especially if they re from Chicago!!!
Delivery of product
Dec 27, 2013 | Posted By Richard from Tinley Park, IL
Delivery was supposed to take 2 days. It got there after 6 days. Package was severely damaged and food was spoiled. Package was reordered and shipped for delivery today (27th).
Love these Beef's
Dec 27, 2013 | Posted By JT from Gypsum, CO
We love the Portillo's Italian Beef's. They travel very well!!
Better packaging needed
Dec 28, 2013 | Posted By Debbie from
The taste of the Italian beef was excellent. Easy to make, but more rolls should be included. The only issue we had was that one of the gravy tubs was cracked from the top down. Thankfully the gravy was still frozen, so we didn't have any spillage.
Happy Minnesota Family
Dec 28, 2013 | Posted By Roz from Chicago, IL
My relatives who relocated to MN from Chicago, were very excited to receive the Portillos Beef kit! To quote their thank you: "Yes ma'am, that's some plate-licking perfection :-)"
Just Okay
Dec 29, 2013 | Posted By Lisa from Savannah, GA
Portillos Beef Hoagie Package
Great gift
Dec 29, 2013 | Posted By Dallas from Culver City, CA,
We love to order from these guys. As ex-pats from Chicago we get homesick for pizza, hot dogs, and Italian beef. There is no shortage of incredible food in Los Angeles, but whenever we go to Chicago we tend to plan our visits around our favorite foods. Being able to order from here we have introduced so many people to what real good food tastes like. We order for ourselves and for gifts. The food always arrives at the right time, is perfectly packaged, has directions are easy and accurate, and best of all- tastes so delicious! When you open your door and the UPS guy has that box from Lou Malnati's it just makes you feel super happy and not quite so homesick.
I feel sorry for vegetarians
Dec 29, 2013 | Posted By Jim from Hagerstown, MD
everyone has an ultimate food, the one they'd demand before the firing squad. If yours isn't a portillos italian beef sandwich, they should just shoot you now
Best Italian beef
Dec 29, 2013 | Posted By Bonni from Frisco, CO
Ordered the Italian Beef kit for wonderful friends in Oklahoma City. They were so grateful & thoughtful enough to share it with me. Felt like we were all sitting in Chicago.
Perfect Holiday Gift
Dec 31, 2013 | Posted By Donna from Land O Lakes, FL
The Portillo'sItalian Beef Kit
Portillo's Italian Beef
Dec 31, 2013 | Posted By Linda from
Wonderful, just wonderful
Delivered!
Jan 1, 2014 | Posted By Brian from Palatine, IL
Made it on time as described.
Italian Beef
Jan 2, 2014 | Posted By Sherri from TX
The Italian Beef kit was fantastic. Can't get Italian Beef like that here in TX. Thanks for shipping it next day air in time for Christmas since UPS messed up the initial shipment.
On time delivery
Jan 4, 2014 | Posted By Amanda from Mokena, IL
Ordered a christmas gift for family out of town, enjoyed how convenient it was. Did not like that to have it delivered around christmas I had to pay more money.
Portillo's 2lb Italian Beef Package
Jan 4, 2014 | Posted By Steve from OR
Amazing taste and quality. We will continue to order in the future. Cannot find beef like this on the West Coast! Reminds me of my childhood growing up in the suburbs of Chicago. Thanks!
Great food Great service
Jan 7, 2014 | Posted By Art from Green Bay, WI
Thanks for the speedy delivery! My parents in Texas former Chicagoins loved it.
Wonderful Italian beef
Jan 8, 2014 | Posted By Jane from Kiel, WI
Portillo's Italian beef
Yum Yum Yum
Jan 13, 2014 | Posted By Lonnie from IL
Italian beef with the works
Italian beef
Jan 17, 2014 | Posted By Yolanda from Algonquin, IL
Italian beef, rolls etc.
Italian beef
Jan 17, 2014 | Posted By Yolanda from Algonquin, IL
I send Italian beef and all that goes with it to my daughter and her husband every year on their wedding anniversary. It never disappoints and they look forward to it every year.
Portillo's Italian Beef
Jan 27, 2014 | Posted By Paul from Galveston, TX
Italian Beef Kit
Very Happy Boy
Jan 27, 2014 | Posted By Suzy from Franktown, CO
BEEFS! My husband is so happy! Finally getting some authentic Chicago beefs! Thanks so much!
THE BEST ANYWHERE!
Jan 28, 2014 | Posted By Kimberly from Cullowhee, NC
The bread you can't beat! The flavorful beef & au jus is just to die for! Add some Mozzarella Cheese & you have yourself a perfect sandwich! Mmmmmmmmmmm! I used to live across the street from Portillo's (Tinley Park, IL) & I was there at least once per week - maybe twice! Since we've moved....I'M HAVING WITHDRAWS!!!! Thanks to Tastes Of Chicago now we can still get it!
DMC-Colorado
Feb 3, 2014 | Posted By Dan from Highlands Ranch, CO
Italian Beef was excellent however, buns did not turn out well and green peppers were mushy. Had to run to store and get fresh bread and green peppers to salvage meal.
Excellent
Feb 4, 2014 | Posted By Ellen from Hayward, WI
We were very pleased with the quality, price and delivery of the Portillo's italian beef kit we ordered. Everything arrived perfectly packaged, labeled with easy to follow directions and came out perfectly. There was more than enough meat for 8 sandwiches, the rolls were baked up very nicely, the peppers and giardiniera delicious. Will definitely order again. Moved away from Chicago 18 years ago and miss Portillo's! This is the next best thing to being there!
Super fine,
Feb 5, 2014 | Posted By Bonnie from Estes park, CO
Even though our team lost, the dinner was a winner!
Italian Beef at Its Best
Feb 8, 2014 | Posted By robert from
Great package as always
Not as good as it use to be
Feb 12, 2014 | Posted By S from
The rolls are smaller and the jar of guardianera is also smaller
Beyond great!
Feb 15, 2014 | Posted By Melissa from Hartsville , SC
My shipment was delayed due to a winter storm here in South Carolina. I was sure the Italian beef would be ruined. When my husbands gift arrived, it was so well packed for shipment everything was in perfect condition. My husband is a native of Chicago and was so pleased and surprised to have a taste of home. We will purchase again!
DELIVERY NOTIFICATION
Feb 21, 2014 | Posted By LISA from
DISAPPOINTED SINCE HE WAS NOTIFIED A WEEK BEFORE THE DELIVERY AND IT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE DELIVERED AS A SURPRISE FOR HIS BIRTHDAY!! KIND OF RUINED THE MOMENTUM
Great Service
Feb 27, 2014 | Posted By Belita from
Ordered a Portillo Beef kit and had an issue with first shipment. Notified customer service and they fixed the issue by sending me another kit in the mail.
Portillo's Italian Beef Kit
Mar 3, 2014 | Posted By Mary from
8 servings includes Beef Bread Gravy Sweet Peppers & Hot Gardiniera
Tastes like home!
Mar 6, 2014 | Posted By Elisha from OH
We ordered the Italian Beef and it was amazing. Tasted just like it did when I was growing up in Chicago.
Italian Beef
Mar 24, 2014 | Posted By Joe from Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Seemed expensive at first but ended up a decent value. Could have used an extra roll or two but overall was terrific.
LOVE IT!!!!
Mar 29, 2014 | Posted By Kimberly from Cullowhee, NC
We kept telling our friends here in NC about it. We finally got them some & prepared it for them. They loved it as well.
Portillos Italian Beef
Mar 31, 2014 | Posted By Matt from Hinsdale, IL
Italian Beef Sandwiches
Delicious beef just like I used to buy when I lived there
Apr 4, 2014 | Posted By Jim from Miami, FL
But there were not enough hot peppers and too many sweet peppers
Italian Beef Sandwiches
Apr 5, 2014 | Posted By lydia bibiloni from waterbury, CT
I lived in Chicago all my life moved to the east coast a few years ago, miss my Italian Beef Sandwiches, your company is awesome for having Taste of Chicago offer what I miss so much..The best in Chicago...Thanks!!!!!
Italian Beef Kit
Apr 18, 2014 | Posted By Angela Bacon from GA
The Italian beef kit is perfect for 8 sandwiches. It tasted very authentic just like I remember eating Italian beef in Chicago growing up.
Portillo's beef
May 9, 2014 | Posted By Terri from Kent, WA
Excellent service and great beef sandwiches
PORTILLOS BEEF
May 19, 2014 | Posted By JAMES from Centreville, VA
PORTILLO'S BEEF PACKAGE
Love the Portillo's beef!
May 23, 2014 | Posted By John from Gypsum, CO
These are Great! They travel VERY well! Can't get these buns out West.
Great
May 23, 2014 | Posted By Marcia from Smyrna, GA
Italian beef it was great had it for our daughters birthday
BEEF
May 25, 2014 | Posted By Ashley from Columbus, GA
Beef in a bucket is the most wonderfull thing in the world. My husband and I wait all year to get it!!!! We order for our anniversary in April and it's always perfict. I can picture in my head eating this sandwich back home and it makes me so happy!!!
It was good
Jun 13, 2014 | Posted By Christina from CA
The flavor was good. It was nice to get a taste of Portillo's without being in Chicago but nothing like eating at the restaurant.
italian roast beef sandwiches
Jun 15, 2014 | Posted By . Andrea Klein from ALISO VIEJO, CA
I got this order on Friday for Fathers Day Today when I served it meat was definitely off. I was unable to serve it and conenquently had nothing to give my guests for lunch I would appreciate at least a partial refund on my order
Italian Beef
Jun 16, 2014 | Posted By Daniella from Houston, TX
The food was absolutely delicious and there is more than enough of beef! The only down side was one of our buckets of gravy was broken when delivered.
Yum-Yum
Jun 16, 2014 | Posted By Toby from S'port, LA
Portillo's Italian Beef Kit is my favorite item to order. It is so yummy!
Best Beef Sandwiches
Jun 17, 2014 | Posted By Amy from
Portillos Italian Beef Sandwiches - almost as good as being back in Chicago!! They were delicious - we will definitely order them again!
Italian Beef
Jun 17, 2014 | Posted By Donna from Clayton, NC
Beef, peppers, juice and rolls everything was just the way we remembered it from our years living outside Chicago, you can't find beef like that in the south. It was fantastic and enough for not 8 sandwiches but 12 to 14 . It was my father's day gift to my husband and son.
Great Gift
Jun 19, 2014 | Posted By KES from Atlanta, GA
I sent a shipment of Portillo's beefs to my Dad for Father's Day (a native of Chicago now living in South Florida). He was so excited when he opened he box. Great gift idea!
Father's Day Gift
Jun 20, 2014 | Posted By Dawn from FL
I sent this to my Father for Father's Day and it was a huge hit. He grew up in Chicago and loves the Italian Beef. It was great. It came when it said it would, was packaged great and tasted great.
Fabulous gift
Jun 20, 2014 | Posted By Laurie from Snellville, GA
This package arrived on stated date in good condition. The Italian beef was delicious according to my AZ parents. Excellent company!
Better than the Memory!
Jun 20, 2014 | Posted By Karen from GULF BREEZE, FL
My daughter had a birthday delivery of Portillo's Italian Beef to her Boston home. She willingly shared it with several friends who now appreciate and understand her excitement. I can't believe that she shared her prize package, nor can I believe that one guy had lived and schooled in Chicago for a year and never had even tried Italian Beef! OMG!
Just as Expected!
Jun 24, 2014 | Posted By Rho from Chico, CA
Happy Father's Day from home
Jul 3, 2014 | Posted By chuck from tinley park, IL
sent Dad some Portillo's beef for Fathers Day in Alabama.Made his month.
Delicious
Jul 6, 2014 | Posted By tim from Prescott Valley, AZ
It was great, I just needed more giardiniera, I loved the roast beef, and my wife couldn't have picked a better birthday present!
Great gift
Jul 8, 2014 | Posted By Ashley from
I ordered this for my son for Father's Day. He and his family enjoyed it and reminded him of his trip to Chicago a few years back.
italian beef
Jul 9, 2014 | Posted By Daniel Grace from Bradenton, FL
although the beef wasn't dry and tasteing like cardboard, like the last order, it just isn't like any I.B. sandwichs we had growing up in Chicago. The bread although tasty, becomes mush when gravy is added. We will eventually try your pizza and see if that brings back any memories? Thank you for making our 1st order correct!
Just like the real thing
Jul 11, 2014 | Posted By Jen from Windsor, CO
Tastes just like the real thing!I feel like I'm in Chicago! I wish they offered good customer coupons, I ordered 3 beef kits last week and couldn't get a coupon code, when spending $240 at one time it would be nice for some little customer appreciation discount. But, the food is fantastic!
Great choice.
Jul 12, 2014 | Posted By Jim from Denver, CO
Delivered promptly and in good condition. The guests loved it.
Great service!!
Jul 13, 2014 | Posted By John from Homer, AK
Excellent beef.
Italian Beef Review
Jul 22, 2014 | Posted By Bradford from Charleston, SC
EXCELLENT
Italian Beef Kit
Aug 10, 2014 | Posted By Kannithia from Lafayette, TN
The entire family enjoyed the Italian beef sandwiches! We had the opportunity to eat at Portillo's while vacationing in Chicago.
Fabulous!
Aug 16, 2014 | Posted By Keli from Alto, NM
The food arrived beautifully and it was all so easy to prepare and eat, YUM!
Portillo's Italian Beef
Aug 22, 2014 | Posted By Leann from Orlando, FL
Italian Beef
It's not average
Aug 25, 2014 | Posted By John from Granbury, TX
It's one of the best beef sandwiches I ever had. I bought friends from Texas there two weeks ago and the first thing they wanted to eat was portillo's Italian beef and hot dogs. I just sent them a beef kit for their anniversary gift.
Yum!
Sep 1, 2014 | Posted By Rae from Baton Rouge, LA
Exactly like they serve in Portillo's in Chicago. Love the bread too!
AMAZING!
Sep 16, 2014 | Posted By Tonia Stevens from Addison, TX
Tastes just like home :) I order every month!
Just like home!
Oct 1, 2014 | Posted By Sandy from Elizabeth, CO
I was raised in Chicago area and I miss all of the food. This italian beef was just like I had when I lived there. This is my second order and I will keep buying it.
Portillo's Italian Beef
Oct 7, 2014 | Posted By Linda from
Fabulous, fabulous
Can't beat this Italian Beef
Oct 25, 2014 | Posted By Jon from IA
We order it regularly, impossible to mess up and impossible to not enjoy.
Nailed it
Oct 26, 2014 | Posted By Deb from MN
Italian Beef Sandwiches
Portillo's Beef
Nov 17, 2014 | Posted By Margaret from Laguna Vista, TX
Delicious as always
Home for Christmas
Dec 9, 2014 | Posted By Martha from New Braunfels, TX
Closest thing to being home, in Chicago, for the Christmas holidays... who needs ham when you have Portillo's Beef?
Portillos Italian Beef
Dec 15, 2014 | Posted By Kathy from UT
Awesome Beef arrived right on schedule. It sure was great having a taste of home. I am so glad I found this website and can now order my favorite (quality) foods.
Survey for Italian Beef
Dec 16, 2014 | Posted By Tammy from Lilburn, GA
Best we have ever had, one of our favorites
Happy Holidays
Dec 17, 2014 | Posted By Scott from Chicago , IL
Perfect gift to send to my retired parents in Florida. Just a little taste of Chicago for the Holidays. My parents were delighted. It easy to order and it perfectly on time.. I will do it again next year!
Italian Beef
Dec 18, 2014 | Posted By Kathleen from Milton, FL
Ordered 2 kits, the first one was excellant
U R ROCK STARS
Dec 19, 2014 | Posted By Kristi from Denver, CO
Italian Beef
Italian beef
Dec 21, 2014 | Posted By Rosemary Prisock from Tuscaloosa,
Was very good, always enjoy Chicago beef
Keeping The Ties to Home
Dec 22, 2014 | Posted By Michael from WHEATON, IL
I purchased this gift again this year, for former Chicagoans living in Nevada. They enjoyed it so much, I had to do it again this year.
Great Chicago beef
Dec 25, 2014 | Posted By Brigitte from FL
Chicago beef meal has become a tradition in our family.
So Good!
Dec 26, 2014 | Posted By Michelle from
You forget how good an authentic Italian beef is, delicious!! We can't wait for leftovers!
Great treat for Christmas Eve!
Dec 29, 2014 | Posted By Bill from Clarksville, MD
We had the Portillos Beef kit for Christmas Eve - what a wonderful treat. Great food and limited time spent on cooking. Will definitely do it again!!
Delicious!!
Dec 30, 2014 | Posted By Tammi from West Bloomfield, MI
The Italian beef is easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. This is the second time we bought it, and both times we loved it!
Terrific Gift!
Jan 1, 2015 | Posted By Lexine from ME
I just sent a message to the little blue box on the webiste...
Awesome
Jan 2, 2015 | Posted By Arthur Johnson from Irving, TX
The turnout was so Awesome I thank you for filling my stomach. All My God Thank... I was born and raised in Chicago...
Ultimate New Year present!
Jan 3, 2015 | Posted By Judy from Tempe, AZ
Italian beef set
Excellent
Jan 3, 2015 | Posted By Jan from Winfield, IL
Sent this Portillo's Beef to a cousin who now lives in a small town in TN and misses Chicago food. She was a happy camper and it was good for several meals for her and her husband.
Italian Beef
Jan 4, 2015 | Posted By Irene from Navarre, FL
Delicious as always
Taste of home
Jan 6, 2015 | Posted By Manette from
I sent Italien beef for friends that just moved to Oregon from Chicago. We always would have Portillos for football games. They said it was yummy!
Taste of Home
Jan 6, 2015 | Posted By Beth from Broken Arrow, OK
Bought this for my parents who live in Texas for Christmas. The really enjoyed it and the fact it was from Chicago.
Italian Beef
Jan 7, 2015 | Posted By Patricia from Midlothian , IL
Portillo Italian beef kit
Awesome
Jan 19, 2015 | Posted By Nancy from Dallas, TX
Awesome
As Tasty as Ever
Jan 19, 2015 | Posted By John from Rifle, CO
Not the first time we've had the Italian Beef, which is why we keep ordering it! Wonderful lean beef, great broth and the peppers just add to the whole experience. Rolls hold up well to the broth and get nice and chewy when soaked.
portillos beef kit
Jan 20, 2015 | Posted By Ronald Spiess from Ellijay, GA
The kit had enough of everything, no skimping on anything. Taste was very good
Sweet Home Chicago
Jan 23, 2015 | Posted By Wayne from Oak Harbor, WA
Really enjoyed this Chicago beef. I live near a Navy base and most of the sailors were trained at Great Lakes and the ones I've spoken with really miss Chicago food as a whole and Portillos beef specifically. How about a franchise out here on the left coast. Everything was great, thanks.
Missing Chicago Food
Jan 29, 2015 | Posted By Mike from Chino Valley, AZ
Vienna Hotdog stand beef I remember as a child.
outstanding
Feb 2, 2015 | Posted By Chuck from salt lake city, UT
We had wanted to try these for a couple of months. So ordered them for the super bowl party we had. They were a fan favorite. Everyone asked where we ordered them from. I will order again and again. Makes me want to order the year of goodies from them. Thank you!
Nice surprise!
Feb 3, 2015 | Posted By nina from
Thought this would be more difficult but pleasantly surprised-easy to make and delicious
The Super Bowl party everyone wants to be at!
Feb 7, 2015 | Posted By Nate from Bay City, MI
My wife and I started ordering this for last year's Super Bowl and it was a huge hit. All our friends had been talking about it all year so we had to do it again. So good and such a crowd pleasure! It is officially our annual tradition for the big game!
portillo's italion beef kit
Feb 7, 2015 | Posted By Harvey from Cadiz, KY
Those whom I sent it to loved it!!
Italian beef
Feb 25, 2015 | Posted By Larry from FL
Just like we remember.
Portillo's Beef
Mar 4, 2015 | Posted By Patricia Nagy from Fairfield Glade, TN
This is the best Italian Beef, in the U.S. Love it and miss it, thank goodness for Tastes of Chicgo
Oh So Tasty!
Mar 9, 2015 | Posted By Karen from Nashville, TN
Italian Beef kit
Loved it! A1 customer service!
Mar 13, 2015 | Posted By MI Keesha from Riverdale, GA
The weather delayed delivery but customer service was really understanding and made sure I was taken care of. When I finally got my shipment I was elated that the meal was well worth the weight. I will definitely be back for more.
ENJOY PORTILLO'S IN HAWAII
Mar 13, 2015 | Posted By WENDY from Kapolei, HI
Best Valentines gift for my boyfriend who is from Chicago & LOVES Portello Beef Sandwiches!!! Now I Love it too!!! Also love the shipping discount offers!
Mama Mia
Mar 16, 2015 | Posted By Robert from Des Moines, IA
The taste of Chicago in Des Moines. Thank God for Portillo's Beef & Sweet Peppers.
Fabulous Italian Beef!
Mar 29, 2015 | Posted By Robert from Lynchburg, TN
Portillios Italian Beef with all the fixings was my choice for my birthday dinner and it was fabulous!!!
Disappointing
Apr 3, 2015 | Posted By Emmett from
We've been fans of Portillo's Italian beef sandwiches for a long time, and looked forward to enjoying them again. However, the quality of the beef in our order was very disappointing. It was fatty, full of gristle, and reminded us of low-quality fast food chain meat. The gravy, bread, and peppers were all good, but the beef was not up to their usual standards.
Taste of home for Nephew away at college
Apr 7, 2015 | Posted By Tony from Downers Grove, IL
He loves the beef sandwiches, so I sent him some. He and his roommate loved it. Thanks!!
gift for Jennifer
Apr 27, 2015 | Posted By Ann Cole from Chicago , IL
Treat
My favorite thing
May 3, 2015 | Posted By denise from Lake orion, MI
DELICIOUS Italian beef sandwiches.
So happy for this website!!!
May 8, 2015 | Posted By Dana from Cibolo, TX
I grew up in the burbs of Chicago. Then joined the military when I was 22 and left home. Then married a soldier, we've been all over the U.S. ever since. So when my parents found this site. I got all my favorite foods for my birthday. Now I order it when ever we want!!!
Italian Beef
May 11, 2015 | Posted By Lexine from
It was all great--the beef, the rolls, the juice, the peppers...just like we remembered getting in Chicago on Grand Avenue. My son wondered if we could get some for his wedding!
portillos italian beef kit
May 19, 2015 | Posted By julia from ellicott city, MD
very, very good. my family loved these sandwiches
Mmmmmm Good !!
May 26, 2015 | Posted By Larry from The Villages, FL
Absolutely, incredibly, hands down perfection. We left Chicago 35 years ago and sorely miss the food. No longer.
Best Beef Ever
Jun 17, 2015 | Posted By Royleen from
We look forward to this treat. It is a great beef sandwich. Well worth the value.
Sarah and jon
Jun 17, 2015 | Posted By Ann Cole from Chicago , IL
Most people send adorable baby gift for a newborn and I chose to send a quick and easy and delicious few meals and they loved every bite.
Best Vinenna beef ever
Jul 17, 2015 | Posted By John from FL
I live in FL no and always come here for my beef I would only change one thing a 16 oz bottle of gardinara to replace the 6 oz it comes with now
Portillos Beef
Jul 18, 2015 | Posted By Sue from IL
Portillos Italian beef kit was a taste of home for my daughter and son in law!
Chicago Italian beef
Jul 19, 2015 | Posted By Gina from grand junction, CO
Fabulous
Chicago Italian Beef
Aug 8, 2015 | Posted By Suzanne from Charlton, MA
Delicious!
Delicious!
Aug 12, 2015 | Posted By Pat from
I've ordered this many times and it's always a hit with our guests. So good!
So good!!
Aug 18, 2015 | Posted By Kate from CHesapeake, VA
Excellent beef sandwich! I loved the peppers, beef, bread and hot pickled vegetables. It was so good!I was pleasantly surprised how great it tasted!!! I'm in love with food from Tastes of Chicago. Thanks, great job also shipping .
Portillo's Italian Beef Kit
Aug 19, 2015 | Posted By Richard Williams from Cumming, GA
The best Italian beef and kit for 8 generous sandwiches ever .
Great reminder of home
Aug 21, 2015 | Posted By Kendra from MS
I was watching the travel channel and suddenly became home sick. I realized how much I missed the variety of food that Chicago has. As a native south sider, I thought about how much I missed foods like gyros and Italian beef. Needless to say, I purchased the pizza and beef combo. I was so excited, when it arrived, I went to work immediately. I followed the cooking instructions listed online for the beef and everything came out perfect. I immediately went back to my days of visiting Portillo's in Alsip and Oaklawn. I would definitely recommend this pack to anyone that gets a littl home sick. You will not be disappointed. Now if I can only get Portillo's chopped salad and lemon poppyseed muffin delivered!
My favorite from home!
Aug 23, 2015 | Posted By Stephen from Lakeland, FL
Chicago Italian Beef
Chicago Italian Beef is the Best!
Sep 1, 2015 | Posted By Bibby from Cary, IL
Always a nice surprise for those that don't live in Chicago
Chicago Italian Beef
Sep 3, 2015 | Posted By Vicki from Tullahoma, TN
We enjoyed our Italian Beef so much. We try and order it 3-4 times a year. Thanks
So glad they ship!
Sep 12, 2015 | Posted By Cindy from Vero Beach, FL
Have received several of the kits as a care package from my mom and we were very impressed with the quality. Followed the directions exactly - almost like a ritual. We can't get anything like this in Florida - certainly not the beef, but not even the bread or Giardinara.
Italian beef
Sep 26, 2015 | Posted By Myra from san Francisco, CA
Reminds me of growing up in Chicago. Delicious!
Great
Oct 23, 2015 | Posted By Donna Weiss from Addison, IL
O live here in Illinois so I get Porttio's all the time, but my daughter snd family moved to Akron Iowa. The last time I was there in Sept. My son in law kissed me hello and asked if I brought Porttio's. I said no but I ordered it to be delivered. What a treat for them. For all of us !!!!!!!
Italian Beef
Oct 23, 2015 | Posted By Del from AR
Love love this beef. Use to get it when living in IL so I'm glad I can get a taste of back home delivered right to my door & can have it whenever we want!!
Fantastic!
Nov 26, 2015 | Posted By Sandy from KS
Delicious, easy to put together, fast shipping. They were a big hit with everybody!! They don't skimp on anything.
My childhood
Jul 1, 2016 | Posted By Ann from OR
We had the Italian beef at an friend from Chicago. My wife started crying. The snadwiches reminded her of her childhood in Niagara Falls NY. Even the rools were as she remembered them. Needless to say we are now fans and sending kits to her sisters.
Portillo's Beef Kit
Oct 11, 2016 | Posted By Rick & Sharon from Lynchburg , VA
We bought this & it's absolutely amazing! It includes so much meat! We will definitely order this again!
Awesome
Dec 7, 2016 | Posted By Nancy from Dallas, TX
This is a great gift or treat for anyone!!
Pay up!
Jan 20, 2018 | Posted By Gerry from NC
Every year I beat my boss beefs for cheesesteaks, and every year I pay up. One of these years the bears are going to have a better season than the Eagles! At least I know my boss is getting delicious beefs!
Amazing
Apr 13, 2019 | Posted By Will from NY
I live in NY where there is no shortage of good food. The Portillo's sandwiches are amazing. You can't get something like this just anywhere. I love that you can mail order food. If in your travels you find something you like, if it's popular enough there's a good chance you can find it online. There pizzas are pretty good too. I ordered two with the sandwiches. I still prefer getting a fresh pie here in NY. If you live somewhere that doesn't have good pizza these are great.
just like when I was a kid..
May 23, 2019 | Posted By Keith from Harker Heights, TX
I've ordered from here several times and sent it to my brother in Colorado. This time I was visiting from Texas and was able to share in the feast. I just closed my eyes and we were back home again at my Ma's house eating off TV trays with her! Thanks guys..I'll be back!
Italian Beef
Dec 18, 2019 | Posted By Jeffery from Columbia , SC
I purchased an Italian Beef kit and it was delicious my family really enjoyed it. I was born and raised in Chicago. I join the MILTARY and have been moving around a lot but there's one thing I miss and will never forget and that's Portillo Italian Beefs I only wish we had one in Columbia Sc, until we do I just have to order another kit. Keep up the good work!!
Just like being at home in Chicago
Jul 8, 2020 | Posted By Alexis from Mount Pleasant, SC
Portillos Italian Beef sandwich "kit" exceeded my expectations. The sandwiches tasted exactly as they do in the restaurant. My only complaint is the sweet peppers sent were not split into 2 packages like everything else. The 2nd pound of beef in my freezer will be topped with my attempt at pepper recreation. I ordered this as a Surprise for my husband for Father's Day, but truth be told, it was really for me.
Beef is good, additives were too hot
Sep 7, 2020 | Posted By Steve from Suffolk, VA
I like hot spicy foods - I use jalapenos on a lot of different foods. But I ordered this without realizing it was "hot", and when we made it, was a bit disappointed that it was like that. I was thinking more along the lines of Philly Cheesesteak style. But I've never had the original, so this is all I had to go on.
Family favorite
Sep 28, 2020 | Posted By Tonia from CA
Born and raised in Chicago and Northwest Burbs, Enjoyed the greatest foods our Cities had to offer, and I and my family can still enjoy all the best tastes. Thank you for Tastes of Chicago
Great value.
Dec 31, 2020 | Posted By chris from Rossville, IL
Item was as described and shipped timely. Well worth the money for the amount of meals received!
Best Sandwich Ever!!
Jan 29, 2021 | Posted By Sara from Apollo Beach, FL
We have ordered these sandwiches 3 times now. Two times for ourselves and once as a gift. LOVE them! All four of us agree that this is the best sandwich we have ever eaten. We had half of the sandwiches last weekend during the Bucs game and are saving the other 4 for the SuperBowl as another special treat. Great product. Will order again and again.
Rating for Portillo Beef sandwich.
Aug 23, 2021 | Posted By Ticina from Converse, TX
I have purchased Portillo Beef several times since I moved to Sn Antonio Texas. I really miss Chicago food. I have not found a beef sandwich as good as Portillo in Texas Period. Keep up the good work and I will continue to buy Portillos Beef sandwiches!!!
Birthday sandwiches
Dec 19, 2021 | Posted By Linda from IL
We send portillos and Lou's out to our daughters family for birthdays. One day my six year old granddaughter asked her mom for birthday sandwiches. My daughter was puzzled about what she wanted. Finally she figured out she wanted portillos beef. They have become a request to get a taste of Chicago.
Birthday sandwiches
Dec 19, 2021 | Posted By Linda from IL
We send portillos and Lou's out to our daughters family for birthdays. One day my six year old granddaughter asked her mom for birthday sandwiches. My daughter was puzzled about what she wanted. Finally she figured out she wanted portillos beef. They have become a request to get a taste of Chicago.
Like being in Chicago!
Feb 2, 2022 | Posted By Philip Sheldon from Laguna Niguel, California, CA
Product arrived on time and I confess, it was so delicious, I ate four of the 8 sandwiches (froze the ingredients for the other 4) within 36 hours! Was like being at Portillo's, the taste was superb. I just defrosted the other half of the order (only a week later) and I am sure the next four will be gone in two days. All items, even the bread exceptional. Highly recommend.
Source: https://www.tastesofchicago.com/view_reviews/407/Chicago_Italian_Beef
Post a Comment for "Why Is Portillos Italian Beef Sandwich So Good to Eat"