Chicago may be far from the South, but the pitmasters at Smoque BBQ know a thing or two about good ‘cue.
Since opening in Irving Park in 2006, Smoque BBQ has consistently ranked as one of Chicago’s be…
Unique & totally satisfying. The bbq chicken so tender and sophisticatedly seasoned. I alternated eating it off the bone with dabbing in sauce. Both ways, awesome. The Mac & cheese is richly cheesy & the toasted bread crumb topping makes it even better. The sauces, especially the Carolina, are top notch and such welcoming flavors. Candied jalopenos? Great balance of just enough spice to even out the sweetness. Need I go on?
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JESSICA L
Emerging Expert • 11 contributions
24/04/24
• DoorDash order
Love the pulled pork and the brisket! Large portions, THREE sides with the platter combos too. Cornbread was too dry and served without butter but literally everything else is fantastic. Pick up service brought food right to my car window too. Great all around.
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Maria W
Emerging Expert • 22 contributions
19/01/25
• DoorDash order
Each bite of Full Slab of Baby Back Ribs Combo is a mix of juicy flavorful meat. Pulled pork is wonderfully tender and delicious. There is a quality in the preparation that has me going back for more.
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Jasmine
Emerging Expert • 9 contributions
12/06/25
• DoorDash order
I ordered the 1/2 brisket and 1/2 pork platter with slaw, beans, and mac and cheese as my sides. The meat was tender, and the sauce had great flavor. The slaw and mac and cheese were a bit bland, and the beans were more tomato-forward than I’m used to—but still decent. The standout was the bread pudding, which was absolutely delicious. If I order from here again, I’d definitely go for different sides, but the meat and dessert were solid.
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Kohneesha G
Local Expert • 112 contributions
24/02/23
• DoorDash order
Ordered Off Doordash.. My 1 st Time And Won't Be My Last..Best BBQ I've Tasted From A Restaurant Here In Chicago Ever! Brisket So Damn Tender I Barely Had To Chew..Ribs Were On Point...Bread Pudding Is Out Of This World & Sides Are Spectacular! Best Money Ever Spent! You Have A Friend In Me😉😁
