Portillo’s celebrates its birthday with 56-cent chocolate cake promotion

Deal is available at all locations

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Maija Inveiss The combo beef and char-grilled Italian sausage combines Italian pork sausage with slow-roasted Italian beef.

Maija Inveiss The Portillo's hot dog with everything has mustard, relish, celery salt, freshly chopped onions, sliced tomatoes, a kosher pickle and sport peppers on a steamed poppy seed bun.

Maija Inveiss The walls are filled with vintage memorabilia to echo the 1950s and 1960s theme.

Maija Inveiss Among the desserts is the chocolate cake, one of Portillo's signatures.

Maija Inveiss The restaurant is 9,000-square-feet with seating for more than 200 guests.



Maija Inveiss The Badger Brat is only available in Wisconsin. This specialty item features a Usinger's fresh bratwurst with stone-ground German mustard and sauerkraut.

Maija Inveiss Portillo's is known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and chocolate cake.

Maija Inveiss One of the pieces of décor is a race car featuring Madison, Wisconsin.

Maija Inveiss The first Portillo's opened in 1963. Now the chain has more than 55 locations in 7 states.

Maija Inveiss The entire location draws inspiration from the 1960s and 1970s.



Maija Inveiss The Madison location features a diner-themed interior.

Maija Inveiss Portillo's is opening at 4505 E. Towne Blvd. on March 4.

























To celebrate 56 years of Portillo’s, the restaurant is offering a 56-cent chocolate cake promotion April 9.

Guests can receive a slice of its famous chocolate cake for 56 cents with the purchase of a sandwich, entree salad, pasta or ribs, a release said. The offer will be available only on April 9 while supplies last.

“Every year, we look forward to celebrating our special day with this one-of-a-kind treat as a way to say ‘thank you’ to our fans for their continued support,” Portillo’s CEO Michael Osanloo said.

In addition to the cake discount, Wisconsin guests who order in the drive-thru throughout April can get a surprise offer. Some of the offers include a free large fry, $1 hot dogs with entree purchase and $5 off a $15 online order.

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