Portillo's · Updated Aug 6, 2026
Real community hacks, off-menu builds, and how to order them — with estimated US-average prices
These Portillo's orders are built from standard menu items — not a printed secret sheet. Each card includes what to say, difficulty, and an estimated price range.
Official hidden item. Perks members only, in-store kiosk via Pokey — crinkle-cut fries loaded with warm cheddar cheese sauce and chili
Say: “Can I get Chili Cheese Fries (Kiosk Secret Menu) with Official hidden item. Perks members only, in-store kiosk via Pokey — crinkle-cut fries loaded with warm cheddar cheese sauce and chili?”
Most locations recognize this customization routinely.
Est. $6.29 · verify at checkout
Order an Italian Beef "dipped" (whole roll submerged in au jus) and ask to add melted mozzarella or cheddar — spec hot giardiniera or sweet peppers to finish
Say: “Can I get Cheesy Italian Beef, Baptized (Dipped + Cheese) with Order an Italian Beef "dipped" (whole roll submerged in au jus) and ask to add melted mozzarella or cheddar — spec hot giardiniera or sweet peppers to finish?”
Most locations recognize this customization routinely.
Est. $10.99 · verify at checkout
Ask for the Beef & Sausage Combo "wet" or fully dipped in au jus — Italian beef and a split grilled sausage on one roll, add giardiniera
Say: “Can I get The Combo, Dipped (Beef & Sausage in Jus) with Ask for the Beef & Sausage Combo "wet" or fully dipped in au jus — Italian beef and a split grilled sausage on one roll, add giardiniera?”
Staff may need a moment to build this — order during off-peak if possible.
Est. $13.23 · verify at checkout
Order it "dragged through the garden" (mustard, relish, onion, tomato, pickle, celery salt — never ketchup) and ask for extra sport peppers; bite the tip and baste the dog with the pepper juice
Say: “Can I get Chicago Dog, Extra Sport Peppers with Order it "dragged through the garden" (mustard, relish, onion, tomato, pickle, celery salt — never ketchup) and ask for extra sport peppers; bite the tip and baste the dog with the pepper juice?”
Extra modifications may add to wait time and price.
Est. $4.29 · verify at checkout
Order crinkle-cut fries and ask for warm cheddar cheese sauce poured over the top instead of the standard shredded-cheese "Cheese Fries"
Say: “Can I get Cheddar Cheese Sauce Fries with Order crinkle-cut fries and ask for warm cheddar cheese sauce poured over the top instead of the standard shredded-cheese "Cheese Fries"?”
Most locations recognize this customization routinely.
Est. $5.29 · verify at checkout
Ask for an Italian Beef with BOTH sweet peppers and hot giardiniera loaded on — best dipped for the full mess
Say: “Can I get Sweet & Hot Beef with Ask for an Italian Beef with BOTH sweet peppers and hot giardiniera loaded on — best dipped for the full mess?”
Most locations recognize this customization routinely.
Est. $10.49 · verify at checkout
Order the beef in a tub (no bun — gluten-conscious pick), add giardiniera and a side of extra au jus for dipping; ask for cheese to make it a cheesy beef bowl
Say: “Can I get Italian Beef in a Tub, Loaded (No Bun) with Order the beef in a tub (no bun — gluten-conscious pick), add giardiniera and a side of extra au jus for dipping; ask for cheese to make it a cheesy beef bowl?”
Extra modifications may add to wait time and price.
Est. $9.49 · verify at checkout
Order the Chopped Salad, ask to leave off the ditalini pasta and add grilled chicken — lower-carb build with salami, gorgonzola, pepperoncini and house dressing
Say: “Can I get Chopped Salad, No Ditalini + Grilled Chicken with Order the Chopped Salad, ask to leave off the ditalini pasta and add grilled chicken — lower-carb build with salami, gorgonzola, pepperoncini and house dressing?”
Most locations recognize this customization routinely.
Est. $12.99 · verify at checkout
Ask for a char-broiled chicken breast on a bun and add the grilled vegetables from the veggie options — an off-menu build regulars swear by
Say: “Can I get Char-Broiled Chicken & Grilled Veggie Sando with Ask for a char-broiled chicken breast on a bun and add the grilled vegetables from the veggie options — an off-menu build regulars swear by?”
Most locations recognize this customization routinely.
Est. $8.99 · verify at checkout
Ask nicely to swap the standard bun on a hot dog or Italian beef for buttery garlic bread — location-dependent and only when they have it; price shown is the approx. upcharge
Say: “Can I get Garlic Bread Bun Swap with Ask nicely to swap the standard bun on a hot dog or Italian beef for buttery garlic bread — location-dependent and only when they have it; price shown is the approx. upcharge?”
Most locations recognize this customization routinely.
Est. $1.50 · verify at checkout
Order the Chocolate Cake Shake and ask to blend in an extra slice of chocolate cake (or get a slice on the side to spoon in) — ask for a wide straw or spoon; it's spoon-thick
Say: “Can I get Chocolate Cake Shake, Extra Cake with Order the Chocolate Cake Shake and ask to blend in an extra slice of chocolate cake (or get a slice on the side to spoon in) — ask for a wide straw or spoon; it's spoon-thick?”
Extra modifications may add to wait time and price.
Est. $9.99 · verify at checkout
Order a slice of the signature chocolate cake and ask for extra chocolate buttercream, or a small cup of frosting on the side
Say: “Can I get Chocolate Cake, Extra Frosting with Order a slice of the signature chocolate cake and ask for extra chocolate buttercream, or a small cup of frosting on the side?”
Extra modifications may add to wait time and price.
Est. $6.49 · verify at checkout
Fan "scumbag" combo pieced together at the counter: a hamburger, cheese sauce, fries, a Chocolate Cake Shake, and a side cup of beef gravy for dipping — order each item, assemble yourself
Say: “Can I get The Garbage Plate (Reddit Fan Build) with Fan "scumbag" combo pieced together at the counter: a hamburger, cheese sauce, fries, a Chocolate Cake Shake, and a side cup of beef gravy for dipping — order each item, assemble yourself?”
Staff may need a moment to build this — order during off-peak if possible.
Est. $22.49 · verify at checkout
Start from the regular Portillo's menu — entree, combo, or side.
Read the phrase on each card, or enter the same modifiers in the mobile app.
Extras change price and prep time. Verify the total at checkout or the window.
Most Portillo's locations do not publish a formal secret menu. The orders below are community-built customizations staff typically know how to make.
Franchise policies vary. If one store declines, try the mobile app where customization is built in, or reorder with simpler modifications.
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