MICHELIN Guide Chicago
Smoque BBQ
- 3800 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, 60641, United States
- 15 - 25 USD • Barbecue
Take Away
Sandwiches and platters, not to mention their famous Texas-style brisket, to-go. Call directly for info and hours.
MICHELIN Guide Chicago
Smoque BBQ
- 3800 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, 60641, United States
- 15 - 25 USD • Barbecue
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View

Shortly after doors open at 11:00 A.M., the room fills with patrons eager to dig into smoking plates of 'cue. Once inside, peruse the chalkboard menu; then order cafeteria-style before staking your claim among the communal seating.The half-and-half sandwich, piled with pulled pork and brisket, is the best of both worlds, with chunky shreds of tender pork and spice-rubbed slices of pink-rimmed beef spooned with vinegary barbecue sauce. The usual side dish suspects like zingy, crisp coleslaw and deeply smoky baked beans are anything but standard here, complementing the ‘cue as they should. For a sweet finish, look no further than pecan bread pudding drizzled with salted caramel-Bourbon sauce.
- = Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking
- ò Simple restaurant
Speciality
- Cornbread
- Beef brisket platter
- Pecan bread pudding
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