Food & Beverage

Portillo's, Vienna Beef launch hot dog for America's 250th birthday

Source: Portillo's

June 30, 2026

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Portillo's has partnered with longtime supplier Vienna Beef to launch the Char'diniera Dog to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The hot dog will be available for a limited time beginning June 30, according to a company press release.

The Char'diniera Dog features a char-grilled beef hot dog topped with giardiniera and provolone cheese. Customers may order it Maxwell style, with mustard and grilled onions, or Chicago style, with mustard, relish, onion, tomato, celery salt, sport peppers and a pickle. It also can be ordered with or without a steamed poppy seed bun or customized with additional toppings, including ketchup.

Members of the Portillo's Perks loyalty program may receive a $1 hot dog with a purchase of $5 or more during National Hot Dog Week from July 14-16. The offer is limited to one discounted hot dog per qualifying transaction.

Based in Oak Brook, Illinois, Portillo's operates over 100 restaurants across 11 states.