Smoque BBQ

I’m happy to write this review and confidently say this is still the best BBQ joint in Chicago. And I don’t say that lightly, I’m from Texas and take my BBQ very seriously. We ordered takeout on a Sunday night, and the dining room was surprisingly busy. The staff asked whether we preferred to wait inside or in our car and even took our vehicle information so they could bring the food out to us. Truly above and beyond. I’m gluten and dairy free, and both the order taker and the manager took this very seriously. They walked through the entire menu with me in detail to make sure I could order safely without compromising my preferences or restrictions. The staff was incredibly accommodating and completely nonjudgmental about my allergies, which, unfortunately, is not always the case. Too often I’m met with eye rolls or uncertainty about ingredients, but that was absolutely not the experience here. The process was quick and seamless. We had our food within 10–15 minutes, and when we got home everything was clearly labeled for allergies. Most importantly, the food was so good. I can’t express how much I love this place. Every visit makes me feel right at home, and I’ll continue coming back without hesitation.

I’m happy to write this review and confidently say this is still the best BBQ joint in Chicago. And I don’t say that lightly, I’m from Texas and take my BBQ very seriously. We ordered takeout on a Sunday night, and the dining room was surprisingly busy. The staff asked whether we preferred to wait inside or in our car and even took our vehicle information so they could bring the food out to us. Truly above and beyond. I’m gluten and dairy free, and both the order taker and the manager took this very seriously. They walked through the entire menu with me in detail to make sure I could order safely without compromising my preferences or restrictions. The staff was incredibly accommodating and completely nonjudgmental about my allergies, which, unfortunately, is not always the case. Too often I’m met with eye rolls or uncertainty about ingredients, but that was absolutely not the experience here. The process was quick and seamless. We had our food within 10–15 minutes, and when we got home everything was clearly labeled for allergies. Most importantly, the food was so good. I can’t express how much I love this place. Every visit makes me feel right at home, and I’ll continue coming back without hesitation.

Overall good experience every visit. Dining area is small and can be busy. Food is always good, I get brisket tacos a lot and they always need a little sauce or something but delicious always. Not a big fan of some of the sides but the proteins are good. It's a good concept to order before sitting but sometimes it gums up the works.

Overall good experience every visit. Dining area is small and can be busy. Food is always good, I get brisket tacos a lot and they always need a little sauce or something but delicious always. Not a big fan of some of the sides but the proteins are good. It's a good concept to order before sitting but sometimes it gums up the works.

Smoque BBQ hits the mark every time. Great smoke, great flavor, great portions. The brisket and ribs are standouts, and the sides make the meal feel complete. Simple, satisfying, and absolutely worth the trip.