Summary: Excellent TX style BBQ in a casual Chicago suburban restaurant.
I was visiting the college roommate and (since I always smoke up a bunch of bbq when he visits me) we decided to go hunting for some Texas style BBQ in CHicago. We settled on Smoque and the five of us ordered a pound of brisket (from the point), a slab of STL style ribs, a pound of pulled pork and all of the sides.
I asked for and got a nice tour of the facility (we had already checked the woodpile out back). They use four big Souther Pride units and a hot oven to glaze the ribs. I was impressed with the brisket which was moist and flavorful. I ordered mine all from the point yet it was not overly fatty. I noticed others with slices from the flat that seemed like the flat was pretty thin. I hate that when I cook, but the other patrons were happy with their results! The pulled pork was fine...they serve several types of sauces including Memphis and Carolina style along with a hot TX thin style for the brisket. The ribs were excellent with a nice texture and not falling off the bone. The cole slaw, chili, fries and mac n cheeses sides were excellent but the beans were less impressive.
We didn't get around to the desserts or chicken but I can say this....it was better than MANY MANY TX bbq joints. Clearly the best we have eaten in Illinois so I recommend it to you all when up there....It is on the Old Irving Park neighborhood and not far off I-94 so it is easy to get to. Plenty of people working so stuff got picked up promptly and a nice energy about the place.
I was visiting the college roommate and (since I always smoke up a bunch of bbq when he visits me) we decided to go hunting for some Texas style BBQ in CHicago. We settled on Smoque and the five of us ordered a pound of brisket (from the point), a slab of STL style ribs, a pound of pulled pork and all of the sides.
I asked for and got a nice tour of the facility (we had already checked the woodpile out back). They use four big Souther Pride units and a hot oven to glaze the ribs. I was impressed with the brisket which was moist and flavorful. I ordered mine all from the point yet it was not overly fatty. I noticed others with slices from the flat that seemed like the flat was pretty thin. I hate that when I cook, but the other patrons were happy with their results! The pulled pork was fine...they serve several types of sauces including Memphis and Carolina style along with a hot TX thin style for the brisket. The ribs were excellent with a nice texture and not falling off the bone. The cole slaw, chili, fries and mac n cheeses sides were excellent but the beans were less impressive.
We didn't get around to the desserts or chicken but I can say this....it was better than MANY MANY TX bbq joints. Clearly the best we have eaten in Illinois so I recommend it to you all when up there....It is on the Old Irving Park neighborhood and not far off I-94 so it is easy to get to. Plenty of people working so stuff got picked up promptly and a nice energy about the place.

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