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Chicago’s cult comfort food just rolled into Grand Prairie. On August 21, 2025, per Dallas Express, Portillo’s opened at 3102 S. State Highway 161 in the Epic West corridor, debuting a Texas‑tuned “Restaurant of the Future.” Here’s what locals need to know—from the speed‑focused layout and late hours to ordering tricks that shave minutes off your visit.
What makes this location different: it’s one of Portillo’s newer Restaurant of the Future builds—about 6,200–6,250 sq. ft., roughly 160 seats, and a layout engineered for speed. Think double drive‑thru, order‑ahead pickup shelves, a grab‑and‑go area, self‑serve drinks, indoor pickup stations, and kiosks to move lines faster, all wrapped in a Southwest garage theme…