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    hot dogs for Houston

    Favorite Chicago hot dog shop Portillo's reveals 2 more Houston outposts

    Eric Sandler
    Jun 26, 2024 | 2:00 pm
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    Portillo's will open four locations across Greater Houston by the end of 2024.

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    Houstonians may still be waiting for their first taste of Portillo’s, but the restaurant devoted to Chicago-style street food is making sure that it will soon reach as many people as possible.

    The company announced that it will open two more locations in Stafford and Katy as well as one in the Dallas suburb of Grapevine. They join Portillo’s previously announced plans to open locations in Richmond and Willowbrook. All five new locations are expected to open by the end of the year.

    The Stafford location will open at The Grid, where it joins a number of restaurants including Whiskey Cake and In-N-Out Burger. Described in press materials as one of Portillo’s “Restaurant of the Future” designs, the 6,200-square-foot restaurant will seat 160 and offer a double drive-thru lane for efficient to-go orders.

    Part of the Katy Grand development at the corner of the Katy Fwy and the Grand Parkway, the Katy location will utilize Portillo’s traditional, more expansive footprint. In this case, the 7,700-square-foot restaurant will seat 170 inside and 50 more on an outdoor patio. Designed with a retro, automotive garage theme, it will also offer a double drive-thru.

    Like Stafford, the Grapevine location will also be a slightly smaller “Restaurant of the Future” with indoor seating for approximately 125, a 40-seat patio, and double drive-thru lanes. Located on Highway 114 near South Main Street, it will have a “rustic Southwest garage theme,” according to press materials.

    Known for its Chicago-inspired fare, Portillo’s signature menu items include Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and chocolate cake. The hot dog is a beef frank topped with mustard, relish, chopped onions, tomato, celery salt, kosher pickle, and sport peppers on a steamed poppy seed bun.

    Their Italian beef features thinly sliced roast beef served on French bread, with the option to have it dry or dipped in gravy, and the double-layer chocolate cake is iced with chocolate frosting. Burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, sides, and shakes are also available.

    “With the opening of these three new restaurants in the Lone Star State, Texas will become our largest market outside our home state of Illinois,” CEO Michael Osanloo said. “Since arriving in Texas, we have been greeted with open arms and empty stomachs, so we are thrilled to be able to continue expanding our footprint in Dallas-Fort Worth and officially bring our unrivaled Chicago street food to the Houston area later this year.”

    Portillo’s fans can follow along with each location’s progress by visiting Portillos.com/TXExpansion.

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    it takes a village

    Iconic Houston Tex-Mex restaurant will reopen in new Third Ward project

    Eric Sandler
    Feb 11, 2026 | 10:30 am
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    An iconic Houston Tex-Mex restaurant that closed in 2023 will return to service next year. Spanish Village will reopen as part of a new development on its former site on Almeda Rd.

    The restaurant will occupy the second floor of a new, three-story building at 4720 Almeda Rd., owner Steven Rogers announced. Retail tenants will occupy the first floor, while the third floor will be devoted to an events space with a view of the downtown skyline.

    Demolition on the site will begin this Wednesday, February 11. Construction will follow once it is fully funded. In the meantime, the site will serve as a parking lot. Work is expected to be completed in 2027.

    “We’re thrilled with the opportunity to reimagine this legendary space for the Almeda community, where traditions and celebrations can be honored,” Rogers said in a statement. “With space for local artisans to open shop, an expansive event venue with one-of-a-kind views and a restaurant that attracts the greater Houston community, Almeda Road will see a rejuvenation.”

    Founded by the Medina family in 1953, Spanish Village was a staple of Third Ward for 70 years. Known for its retro dining room that was adorned with Christmas lights as well as classic Tex-Mex fare such as cheese enchiladas the signature fried chicken, it was a go-to restaurant for generations of Houstonians. The potent margaritas were also a fan favorite.

    Rogers is no stranger to the Almeda corridor. In addition to Spanish Village, he also owns Bar 5015, a patio concept that’s known for its lively Sunday service and live music performances. Rogers is also a partner in Winsome Prime, the Southern-inspired, Galleria-area steakhouse.

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