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Long-awaited Portillo's opens its doors in Surprise

Mayor Skip Hall, right, was one of the first customers at the new Portillo's in Prasada North in Surprise.

Courtesy city of Surprise

During a ribbon cutting event, Portillo’s in Surprise donated $5,000 each to Dysart Education Foundation and the St. Mary’s Food Bank.

Courtesy city of Surprise

The long wait for Portillo’s in Surprise is over.

The hot dog shop held its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on May 7 in the Prasada North area of the city.

During the event, Portillo’s donated $5,000 each to Dysart Education Foundation and the St. Mary’s Food Bank.

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Long-awaited Portillo's opens its doors in Surprise

Courtesy city of Surprise

Mayor Skip Hall, right, was one of the first customers at the new Portillo's in Prasada North in Surprise.

Courtesy city of Surprise

During a ribbon cutting event, Portillo’s in Surprise donated $5,000 each to Dysart Education Foundation and the St. Mary’s Food Bank.

Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2024 10:13 am

By Jason Stone
Mail | X: @thestonecave

The long wait for Portillo’s in Surprise is over.

The hot dog shop held its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on May 7 in the Prasada North area of the city.

During the event, Portillo’s donated $5,000 each to Dysart Education Foundation and the St. Mary’s Food Bank.

Among those who spoke at the ceremony were Vice President Restaurant Support Michael R. Portillo, Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Raoul Sada and Surprise Mayor Skip Hall.

The restaurant is open daily at 16320 W. Waddell Road.

Jason Stone
Senior News Editor | Surprise

jstone@iniusa.com

Meet Jason
Jason Stone joined Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA, in 2019, after a distinguished three decade media career that included stops at the Arizona Republic, iHeart Media/Clear Channel and Beckett Sports Card magazine. He remembers when airports sold newspapers.

Community: He is a big supporter of the Valley's original sports team: The Phoenix Suns.

Education: Northern Arizona University with a BS in broadcast journalism and a minor in sports coaching.

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