Portillo’s fans in Central Florida have something new to look forward to! The Chicago-style restaurant chain has officially signed a lease to open a 4,300-square-foot location in Middleton Town Center at The Villages, near the charter school campus, the company confirmed in a press release Monday, May 7, 2025.
Unlike Portillo’s larger drive-thru model, this new venue introduces a smaller dine-in format, offering indoor and outdoor seating, a Grab & Go retail area, and shelves for online order pickup—though notably, no drive-thru. The menu will feature the chain’s favorites: Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, and the iconic chocolate cake.…