Reviews for Smoque BBQ in Chicago, IL
I enjoyed the brisket,flavor was on point meat was so tender a nice portion was given with the sandwich. The Mac and cheese was... awesome the crumble on top made it extra tasty. I'm not a big fan of cole slaw but this one was good. The cornbread was on thedry side not the best. I would have like for the sides to have been a little larger. There are three sauces you can choose fromI choose a sweet one it was good but too sweet for my liking so next time I'll try a different one. The dining area was cleanand the staff was friendly especially the lady who took my order. This is a BYOB establishment. A must try if you like BBQ Read more
Had the Pulled Pork, Brisket and the Ribs that were recommended by the staff. Came from a recommendation and it sure did not... fall on my expectation for the food. Brisket and pulled pork under the option to choose between Lean or Juicy, it was very muchjuicy when i chose that. There's a subtle flavor from the BBQ and the sauce further enhances it. It was delicious and worthy ofmy visit across the globe. Ribs were tender and meaty, not overly greasy and definitely not dry from the BBQ. However, do notethat it can get crowded and be very hot waiting just to place your order which is in the air conditioned indoors. Tentagewaiting area has no air circulation and it was very hot just waiting out for your turn. So be prepared to be "BBQ" before yourorder if you're making a visit during the summer. Other than that, i think the food's great. Read more
Great bbq spot on the north side. Our lean brisket was delicious, ribs were flavorful and the side were generous in size... especially the fries. Cornbread was not as moist as I like but was still yummy. The dinning area is fairly small but they dohave a decent size outdoor patio. Parking is a bit of an issue since this place doesn?t have its own parking lot but we had noproblem finding a spot just a block away during dinner time. Everyone in the restaurant area is very friendly and quicklyassisted us with any requests. Read more
Love the brisket and pulled pork here. I recommend the combos sandwiches because they come with a side of fries and a side half... pound protein. For our first time we ordered everything separately 1 pound of each protein and tried all the sauces the sauceswere all good. And for dessert we had the peach cob and the pecan Carmel bread pudding they were both to die for. I did feelthat the sides should be a bit bigger if there was 1 con but overall everything was tasty I will be back. Read more
This place was awesome. A small menu but done really well. The pulled pork sandwich was one of the best I?ve had. They do NOT... skimp on the meat. They say it?s 6oz for a sandwich but it sounds way smaller than what you really get. Both the Carolina andspicy mesquite were really good sauces, and they give you quite a bit. I really like that they give you a full side of sauce todrizzle over the sandwich, allows you to put on as much as you want. The brisket was also good, but not nearly as good as thepulled pork. They also give you a generous amount and it was very soft and fatty. The mac and cheese was good, but not worth$3.50. You?re only given about two or 3 spoonfuls. The fries, however, are very worth it. They give you a lot for your money. Read more
PHENOMENAL.! We live in the Suburbs and I needed a taste from Texas. We ordered a lot Sliced Brisket, Sausage, Brisket Chili,... Coke Slaw, and so important Cornbread & Peach Cobbler. (All the extras in the insulated package) Peggy- whoever you are atSmoque- you were Amazing! We picked it up and unwrapped it like a gift Beautiful Presentation, Beautiful Brisket Sliced PerfectNice Bark Lean, Very Generous on the portions. It was really impressive. Peggy, you said ?eat it when you get it or sameday? Well, 2 days later - beautiful chopped brisket sandwiches!!! Thank you so much for a Texas dinner since we could not gohome (Order Perkins) Read more
I'm kind of picky when it comes to barbecue, but Smoque was the absolute best I've had in Chicago! Their pulled pork with the... Memphis sauce was amazing any their chili was great too. We enjoyed everything we tried (and we tried a lot). Come here for anamazing night of BBQ and great service! Read more
We visited Smoque BBQ while in Chicago over the weekend. Man, oh man, is it good! Our family tends to order different things and... then share so that everyone gets to sample everything. So, during our visit to Smoque BBQ I was able to enjoy brisket, pulledpork, Texas sausage, baby back ribs, barbecue beans, slaw, fresh cut fries, and cornbread. First, let's talk about the meat.The baby back ribs were the best I've ever eaten. The rub was so good and flavorful that I didn't bother to use any sauce onthem. They were lean, moist, and meaty. The brisket was smoky, moist, and flavorful. The pulled pork was pulled perfectlywithout a hint of fat and the flavor was on point. The Texas sausage was a nicely seasoned mild sausage link. Every meat Itasted was impressive. Now for the sides: The slaw was tangy, fresh, and crisp. The barbecue beans contained hunks of meat andonion for flavor and tasted like they had been simmering all day. The cornbread had a perfect homemade taste and texture. But mysurprise was the fries. They were outstanding! They tasted fresh, had a nice crunchy exterior and were seasoned perfectly withsalt and pepper. So simple, but so good! (And they give you a generous portion!) The staff was very friendly and helpful. Therestaurant was clean and inviting. This is a place that appears to really care about the product and the people they serve. Itwas a great dining experience - my kind of food and my kind of place! Read more