Portillo’s Brings Its Iconic Beef Bus to Allen, TX, as they Prepare to Open its Next Location in the Lone Star State
Beginning July 25, Portillo’s will conduct interviews with job applicants interested in joining the Portillo’s family; those who complete an interview will receive a voucher for complimentary Portillo’s meal from the Beef Bus food truck
The Beef Bus will also vend Portillo’s most iconic menu items to give locals the chance to experience its famed Chicago-style street food ahead of opening the restaurant’s doors
WHO: Portillo’s, the legendary fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of Chicago-style Hot Dogs, Italian Beef Sandwiches, Chocolate Cake, Shakes and more.
WHAT: Portillo’s will be bringing its iconic Beef Bus to the Lone Star State once again from July 25-August 12 to give locals the chance to experience its Chicago-style street food ahead of opening the new restaurant’s doors. In addition, the Beef Bus will support the hiring center for Portillo’s newest Texas location.
Over the course of its three-week stay, the 32-foot Beef Bus food truck will be located at The Hampton Inn (located at 830 West Stacy Road). It will be open for service Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 7pm to serve up Chicago-style Hot Dogs with all the fixings, a mini version of its famous Italian Beef Sandwich, Char-Grilled Italian or Maxwell Street Polish Sausages, and crispy crinkle-cut French Fries.
Those seeking employment from the award-winning restaurant brand will receive a voucher for a complimentary meal from the Beef Bus upon completing an interview with the hiring team.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 25 – Saturday, August 12
·Open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 11AM – 7PM
Interviews for employment available Monday through Saturday, 10AM – 6PM
WHERE: The Hampton Inn
830 West Stacy Road Allen, Texas 75013
MORE: In 1963, Dick Portillo invested $1,100 into a small trailer to open the first Portillo’s Hot Dog Stand in Villa Park, IL, which he called “The Dog House.” Years later, Portillo’s has grown to include restaurants in more than 75 locations across 10 states. The Chicago-based restaurant is best known for its Chicago-style Hot Dogs, Italian Beef sandwiches, Char-Grilled Burgers, fresh Salads and famous Chocolate cake.
Portillo’s Chicago-style Hot Dogs features a Beef Frank served with Mustard, Relish, freshly chopped Onions, sliced red ripe Tomatoes, celery Salt, Kosher Pickle and sport Peppers piled onto a perfectly steamed Poppy Seed Bun. Chicagoans refer to this as “dragging the dog through the garden.”
Another iconic menu offering is Portillo’s Italian Beef, which is slow-roasted for four hours before being thinly sliced and served on freshly baked French Bread. Guests can then opt to have it “dipped” in hot Gravy made with Portillo’s homemade blend of Seasonings that they have been perfecting for more than 50 years, or have it served “dry” with just a hint of Gravy. Of course, Portillo’s Italian Beef tastes best topped with its homemade, oven-roasted sweet Peppers or hot Giardiniera Peppers.
In addition, Portillo’s famous homemade, fluffy Chocolate Cake is a true crowd pleaser. Baked fresh each morning in restaurant, each double-layer Chocolate Cake is generously iced with two pounds of rich, Chocolate frosting. This decadent Cake also serves as the key ingredient for the company’s a one-of-a-kind Chocolate Cake Shake that combines its delicious, thick Shakes with an entire slice of its decadent Chocolate Cake.
Finally, Portillo’s Home Kitchen is the company’s fast-growing catering business and allows the company to Portillo’s ships food to all 50 States via
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
