ORLANDO, Fla.— Portillo’s, the restaurant chain known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, has set a new opening date for its new restaurant near Disney World.


What You Need To Know

  • Portillo's pushes back opening of new Orlando restaurant

  • The restaurant was originally scheduled to open March 2

  • New Orlando location will now open Tuesday, March 23

  • Portillo's is known for Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches

The restaurant, located off Palm Parkway in the Village at O-Town West complex, was originally scheduled to open to the public on March 2.

It will now open Tuesday, March 23, Portillo's says in a news release, after a construction delay. 

"We cannot wait to see all our loyal Portillo's fans in Orlando, but as of today guests will have to wait a little bit longer," a spokesperson for Portillo's said in a statement. "We're finishing up construction of our new restaurant and need to postpone the original opening date of March 2nd. Portillo's thanks everyone for their patience and will be sure to share a new opening timeframe as soon as possible."

The new 7,800-square-foot restaurant, will have double drive-thru lanes and two large covered outdoor patios. Inside, the restaurant will feature a classic diner theme with rock ‘n’ roll décor.

In addition to hot dogs, the menu will include Italian beef sandwiches, burgers, fries and the chain’s Famous Chocolate Cake.

Portillo’s, which is based out of Illinois, has two other Florida locations: a restaurant in Tampa and one in Brandon.

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