TripAdvisor named Portillo's the nation's best fast casual restaurant in its annual restaurant rankings - beating out In-N-Out.
Portillo's hot dogs, Italian beef and chocolate cake overtook fast casual juggernauts like Shake Shack, Blaze Pizza and In-N-Out.
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TripAdvisor determined its "Travelers' Choice" rankings by analyzing the quantity and quality of reviews for each establishment over a 12-month period.
The everyday dining and fast casual categories were new additions this year.
These were the top five restaurants in each category:
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Fine dining
1. Gabriel Kreuther, New York
2. Daniel, New York
3. Café Monarch, Scottsdale, Arizona
4. Circa 1886 Restaurant, Charleston, South Carolina
5. Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar, Memphis, Tennessee
Everyday dining
1. Panne & Vino, Miami Beach, Florida
2. Mon Ami Gabi, Las Vegas
3. Hog Island Oyster Company, San Francisco
4. Phil's BBQ, San Diego
5. Spice Symphony, New York
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Fast casual
1. Portillo's Hot Dogs, Chicago
2. Earl of Sandwich, Las Vegas
3. Shake Shack, New York
4. Blaze Pizza, Orlando, Florida
5. In-N-Out Burger, Los Angeles
You can view the full list here.