Popular Chicago chain eyes site near DIA for first Colorado restaurant

A Chicago hot dog and beef sandwich chain is looking to touch down near DIA as it expands into Colorado.

Portillo’s submitted plans to the city last week proposing a 6,250-square-foot restaurant on nearly 2 acres of land at the northwest corner of 57th Avenue and Tower Road in Green Valley Ranch.

The site is currently a vacant lot across the street from Sprouts and apartment buildings.

It’s the first known Colorado location where Portillo’s has proposed operating. The company teased last year that it wanted to expand to Colorado.

A spokeswoman for Portillo’s declined to comment on the plans.

The plans call for 98 parking spots and a two-lane drive-thru. Outside, there would be a 500-square-foot patio to enjoy a taste of Chicago.

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