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Top 10 Barbecue Restaurants in Chicago

From smokehouse to hoghouse and roadhouse, we've rounded up the best in barbecue. Sure, preferences abound when it comes to matters of the grill. So maybe it's a pulled pork sandwich on squishy white bread you crave or Texas brisket with a side of coleslaw and sweet tea. One day you might like your ribs slathered and glazed in tomato sauce; the next day rubbed with special spices; and the next marinated and drenched in tangy vinegar. Whatever your pleasure, try one of these Top 10 spots, presented in alphabetical order, for the best barbecue around.

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Austin BBQ

Barbecue

Quick Bite

226 W. Front St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-690-0526

Authentic Texan pit proffering slow-cooked, smoky meat in a come-as-you-are, no-frills space. More...

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