With two locations coming soon, Portillo's has reportedly secured a third site in metro Atlanta, according to a real estate source familiar with the restaurant's plans.
Macaroni Grill, once a chain with several locations across metro Atlanta, is now entirely gone from the state. Its Buford site, 3207 Buford Drive, was located in front of the Mall of Georgia.
Chicago-based Portillo's is expected to open its first Atlanta area location later this fall in Kennesaw where the company is under construction with a their new restaurant on the site of a former On The Border. ToNeTo Atlanta exclusively reported May 7 that the company is also expected to open a new restaurant in Cumming as part of a new Fuqua Development project near the Collection at Forsyth.
Portillo's will likely demolish the current Romano's building to construct one of their new "restaurants of the future," which measure about 6,000 square feet.
The new Portillo's comes on the heels of news that Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chao is also opening in Buford. ToNeTo Atlanta exclusively reported May 29 that Fogo is replacing the former On The Border at 3206 Buford Drive with a new restaurant.
Are you excited about the opening of Portillo's in Buford? Where else in metro Atlanta would you like to see Portillo's open? What other restaurants would you like to see open in metro Atlanta?
Please share your thoughts below.
33 comments:
How about opening a restaurant actually within driving distance of inside 285? Some of us actually live within the Atlanta border or Decatur and actually have money to spend.
Finally!!! Buford is starting to attract top dining spots! Keep them coming!
So excited
As a former Chicagoan in the area I hope this information is accurate. We have been waiting for quite awhile for toss to happen.
Uhhh...how can Iwe be excited about a new Portillo's, wnen the article makes absolutely no reference to the kind of restaurant that is Portillo's?
NO WAY!!!!! As a transplant from Chicago, this is the best news! Every time we go back to Chicago we get Portillo’s; we even have it shipped here to ATL sometimes! 😁 It is the best. Can’t wait!!!!!
Loved the Italian Beef at Portillo's when I was living in Chicago during the mid 70's. Would like to see a location in the Snellville/Loganville area. OH YEAH! ITALIAN BEEF!
Because all the transplants who like meat live north otp and rent is cheaper for restaurants. You also get better employees and have to deal with fewer lowlifes in the area.
Italian Beef is the best. Hot and juicy and when you bite in it bursts in your mouth with juicy meaty goodness. Can’t wait.
Nope. Crime ...
Google it, duh
You can toss at home
Why don’t you google it? This is 2025
Yes!!!!!! Chicago dogs and cheese fries!
You guys just got a brand new chicken place last week.
Agreed. I'm from Chicago and this restaurant is about to create Traffic. The good kind of traffic. Portillos is awesome. You'll love it!!!
Hey, neighbor. Yes in from Matteson, Illinois. I go home for Portillos. I'm hoping for Lou Malnatis and real Chinese Food (egg foo young). I even miss White castle. The new Pete's Produce. It's so hard to find good food. And they close to early around here. VIENNA Hot dogs, Maxwell Street polish sausages. GEORGIA would Glow Up!!! Tfox
Lolol, Italian. Best known for Italian Beef. Vienna hot dogs, salad. Shakes, ribs, dessert.. You'll love it!!
I know right? I moved her from Matteson, 4 years ago. I just got Back 2 weeks ago. And yes a Big beef, while on a diet. Lololol. Hey neighbor. Traycee Fox
Finally!! The best approval ever for Georgia. Move over Canes and Chick Fila. IT'S TIME TO EAT!! GOOD FOOD!!
As a Chicagoian, its true.
Oh Alex! You meant to say you just choked your chicken last week.
Come to Peachtree City area. South of Airport 30 mins!!! Lots of Chicagoans. Major need of this type of food. I’ll invest!!
And bring back Dominicks. Best $ales on food. Out of business now. :(
Yes there's more crime in the city, by which I mean price gouging on rent from corporate landlords that see more of an opportunity to strangle all of us to death, and many of us can't afford to eat out because we're suffering under their boot as well. Can't blame a restaurant for not wanting to open here and pay millions of dollars in rent, and have to pay employees enough to afford the insane cost of living, just to have to charge more for food than anyone can afford.
Open one in Statesboro. College kids like the hot dog.
Agree 100% from the north Portillos is the "Chic filet" for northeners!
none of those things are italian but ok
PEACTREE CITY !!!!
Woodstock, GA would be great!
Alpharetta please!
I agree! Portillo is a great place! Not affiliated with crime! Definitely an upgrade from Romanos!!
It’s accurate!
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