Portillo’s made official on Monday morning what has been reported for months: The Chicagoland fast-casual restaurant is coming to Peoria. The company made the announcement in a full-page advertisement in the Journal Star as well as a news release confirming the site of the location at 4412 N. Rockwood Drive.
The chain, known for its Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, will operate a 9,000-square-foot restaurant. Plans already submitted to the city contemplate seating for 204 patrons indoors, with seating for an additional 50 in a seasonal, outdoor area. Vehicle entrances and exits are proposed on Rockwood Drive at the edge of the Westlake shopping center.
