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Hot dog restaurant Dog Haus cases out 2 locations in Dallas-Fort Worth

One of their signatures is their use of soft Hawaiian rolls.

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The cozy neighborhood of Lake Highlands is in line to get its own restaurant dedicated entirely to hot dogs. Dog Haus, a chain known for gourmet all beef hot dogs, along with sausages, Black Angus beef burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and local beers on tap, is opening a Dog Haus Biergarten at Lake Highlands Town Center in Dallas.

According to a release, it will open in late 2019.

It'll be the third location from DFW franchisee Ron Ryan, and the first ground-up project. Ryan opened the first Dog Haus in Texas two years ago with Dog Haus Biergarten Richardson, at 744 S. Central Expy., where the concept has been well received.

"Our Richardson location has been a huge hit, so expanding in Dallas-Fort Worth was a no-brainer," Ryan says. "We couldn't be more excited to introduce our chef-driven gourmet creations to everyone in Arlington and beyond. I have no doubt that the community will love Dog Haus’ all beef hot dogs, handcrafted sausages and burgers made with never-ever meat from Creekstone Farms, as well as our plant-based proteins from Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, all served in an energetic and fun environment where guests can enjoy their favorite local craft beers.”

Dog Haus was founded in 2010 by three friends in Pasadena, California. One of its cool signatures is its use of grilled King's Hawaiian rolls, which are soft and sweet.

Offering plant-based burger and sausage proteins is another signature, and their Richardson location has been embraced by local vegetarians and vegans. Their list of beers on tap emphasizes local favorites. They also serve premium shakes.

Additional locations are planned throughout Dallas-Fort Worth including a third Dog Haus Biergarten location at Arlington Highlands, at 4000 Bagpiper Way, which will be one of the national brand's largest locations, with a full bar, 24 beers on tap, multiple high-definition big screen televisions, and a covered patio with outdoor bar space — giving DFW area residents yet another destination for experiencing The Absolute Würst.

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Chicago hot-dog chain Portillo's to open first location in Dallas

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The Portillo's Beef Bus will kick off a North Texas tour this week.

A hot dog chain is expanding its DFW footprint and that includes two high-profile locations: Portillo’s, the fast-casual restaurant concept known for Chicago-style street food, will open three DFW locations including its very first in Dallas proper, and another in Fort Worth.

The Dallas location will be at Galleria Dallas, while the Fort Worth will be at Tanger Outlets Fort Worth.

But first: The chain opens a previously-announced location in Grand Prairie on Thursday August 21 at 10 am, following a ribbon cutting at 9:30 am. It's at 3102 SH-161, where it offers seating for 160 and features the brand’s “Restaurant of the Future” design — a smaller footprint and boasting a rustic garage theme.

It will feature a double drive-thru, Pick Up shelves, and a grab-and-go area for people ordering takeout.

Once open, it'll be the eighth in the DFW market.

The two other locations still in the works will also feature the smaller Restaurant of the Future design:

Portillo’s new location at Tanger Outlets Fort Worth will be located near the East parking lot on North Freeway Boulevard
The Galleria Dallas location will be located at the intersection of Dallas North Tollway and Southern Boulevard.

Both restaurants will offer seating for about 120 guests inside and approximately 40 outside.

They're also opening a location at DFW Airport — the first such location, featuring a new small, dine-in only format — in 2026.

Portillo’s is known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, crinkle-cut fries, salads, and chocolate cake.

Hot dogs come in regular, chili cheese, Polish sausage, and Maxwell Street Polish sausage which has mustard and grilled onions.
Their Italian beef sandwich features thinly sliced roast beef served on French bread, which is then dipped in hot gravy. You can order it dipped with sweet or hot peppers and mozzarella.

Portillo's first entered the Dallas market with a location at the Grandscape development in The Colony in January 2023. They have six other locations in DFW, in Allen, Arlington, Denton, Fort Worth, Grapevine, and Mansfield. They're also opening a location at DFW Airport — the first such location, featuring a new small, dine-in only format — in 2026.

“We’re thrilled to continue bringing the Portillo’s experience of iconic, craveworthy food and friendly hospitality to more communities across Texas,” says Portillo’s CEO Michael Osanloo. “These upcoming openings mark an exciting step in sharing what makes Portillo’s special with even more guests throughout the state.”

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