How to Unlock Portillo’s Secret Menu in Illinois

Secret menus are everywhere at fast food restaurants; you need to know where to look. For example, have you tried to figure out the latest secret menu thing that people have been talking about? At Portillo's, they are rolling out low-key chili cheese fries and a monster triple cheeseburger that sounds like an instant guilty pleasure upgrade to me. I mean, that burger is so big I am sure it's for two. This isn't just a secret menu; this is a fan-favorite gone nuclear.

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How to Unlock Portillo’s Secret Menu

There is an angle to the whole thing, though, with Portillo's. As I mentioned, it's on the secret menu, and the only way to obtain it is by using the in-store kiosks. That's not all, though. You need to find Pokey, their dachshund mascot, and pat her on the head, and only after doing that will you find the hidden goods, AKA the chili cheese fries and triple cheese burger.

Why You Need Portillo’s Perks Access

The whole idea is playful and interactive, making grabbing lunch feel like joining a club. Actually, you need to be a member of the Portillo's Perks loyalty program. This isn't one of those accrue points to get this kind of thing; it's an access to cool stuff kind of thing instead. It's essentially a bouncer letting you in the club because you're already on the guest list.

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What’s Next on the Hidden Menu?

If the chili cheese fries and triple cheese burger were the only two things on the hidden menu forever, that would be lame. Thankfully, Portillo's is aware of this, and they are considering adding more, referring to this release as just the first wave of hidden menu foods. What do you think is next? Some Italian beef or hot dog mashup or secret dessert? Hit us up and tell us what you'd like to see on the secret menu in the future.