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The wait is over: Portillo’s is now open in Grand Prairie at 3102 State Highway 161, serving daily from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (midnight Friday–Saturday) with both dine‑in and drive‑thru. The Chicago-born brand—known for Italian beef, Chicago‑style hot dogs, and its chocolate cake shake—adds another DFW link while betting big on speed and convenience.
Set at Epic West just off SH‑161, this location is among the chain’s Texas “Restaurant of the Future” builds—smaller, faster, and tuned for off‑premise demand. Expect a Southwest garage design with seating for about 160, a double drive‑thru, an order‑ahead lane, and dedicated pickup shelves and grab‑and‑go areas, wrapped in mid‑century booths and nostalgic Americana…