What's the big friggin' deal about Portillos? \n\nStopped by for lunch after picking up my sister's birthday gift at Tempe Marketplace hoping to find out, especially with many of my friends singing its praises.\n\nBlech, that's what.\n\nSoggy bun, tasteless relish, meh hot dog.\n\nAlso split a dipped Italian beef with Dude, and it was like chewing on grease. No, and not just because it was ordered dipped. \n\nI've had better at another local eatery ran by a native Chicagoan.\n\nFreezer-aisle esque crinkle cut fries. Charging for *pre-packaged ranch* as Andrea S. already mentioned.\n \nThis type of food by its nature isn't the most wholesome, but it left me nauseous as all get out for the rest of the day. \n\nNot a big hot dog fan to begin with, so maybe I'm not the most reliable reviewer ... But there's definitely better dogs to be found in the Phoenix area. \n\nPerhaps this was an off day for Portillos; however, not sure if I'll be back for a round two.