Portillo’s Vegan Food & Drink Options (2023 Menu)

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Ordering vegan at Portillo’s can be easy using this guide! Scroll down to see our top vegan food and drink recommendations, or use the search box below to search the full Portillo’s menu.

Food Sections: How to Order Vegan Food | Best Vegan Food | Full Portillo’s Food Menu
Drink Sections: How to Order Vegan Drinks | Best Vegan Drinks | Full Portillo’s Drink Menu
Also See: Portillo’s Ingredients To Avoid

Icon Key:

✅ – Vegan when ordered directly off the menu.
⚠ – Not Vegan, but can be customized to be vegan.
🛑 – Not Vegan, cannot be customized to be vegan.

💡 We regularly update these pages to ensure accuracy, however, menus change seasonally and ingredient usage may also change over time. We recommend verifying the ingredients of menu items before ordering if you have strict dietary needs. Our guide is based upon U.S. menu items – international items may vary.


How To Order Vegan Food At Portillo’s

  • When ordering food, avoid options with butter, cheese, cream, eggs, honey, meat and milk.
  • Most items on the menu are a no-go because they contain non-vegan ingredients!
  • Portillo’s does have one solid vegan option, and that is their Plant-Based Garden Dog!
  • Be aware – the bread used for croutons is vegan. However, some brands may contain dairy or eggs to add flavor. To be safe, we recommend opting out for croutons on your salad.

Best Portillo’s Vegan Food Options

  1. Plant-Based Garden Dog – Plant-based and the only solid vegan item on their menu!
  2. Salad – Any of the salads can be customized to be vegan, by simply leaving off the non-vegan ingredients like cheese! Pair with either vegan house dressing or lite Italian!

Browse The Full Portillo’s Food Menu:

Jump To Menu Section:
Hot Dogs | Beef & Sausage Sandwiches | Chicken | Char-Broiled Burgers | Sandwiches & Ribs | Salads | Barnelli’s Pasta | Sides & Soup | Desserts & Shakes

How To Order Vegan Drinks At Portillo’s

  • When ordering, avoid options that contain cream and milk.
  • You’ll want to avoid the shakes as they contain milk.
  • All other drinks on the menu are vegan friendly!

Best Portillo’s Vegan Drink Options

  1. Soft Drinks – Classic bubbly beverage that pairs well with any meal!
  2. Iced Tea – Add some sweet layers to your meal with every sip.
  3. Sweet Tea – Send your tastebuds on a adventure with something sweet!
  4. Minute Maid Lemonade – Simply, refreshing lemonade!

Browse The Full Portillo’s Drink Menu:

Jump To Menu Section:
Soft Drinks | Juices & Teas

Non-Vegan Ingredients And Items To Avoid

Aside from the more obvious items like meat, cheese, milk, and eggs, here are some specific non-vegan items on the Portillo’s menu that you’ll want to avoid:

  • Tamale – It’s filled with ground beef.
  • Bowl of Chili – Contains small chunks of meat.
  • Garlic Bread – Contains butter.

Vegan Portillo’s Food Menu

Hot Dogs

Hot Dogs

Beef & Sausage Sandwiches

Beef & Sausage Sandwiches

Chicken

Chicken

Char-Broiled Burgers

Char-Broiled Burgers

Sandwiches & Ribs

Sandwiches & Ribs

Salads

Salads

Barnelli’s Pasta

Barnelli’s Pasta

Sides & Soup

Sides & Soup

Desserts & Shakes

Desserts & Shakes

Vegan Portillo’s Drink Menu

Beverages

Soft Drinks

Juices & Teas

All branded menu item names are trademarks of Portillo’s unless otherwise mentioned. Eat Drink Better is not affiliated with Portillo’s and this guide has not been authorized or reviewed by Portillo’s. The information provided is based on our own research and experience, and is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

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