Is Smoque BBQ worth it on a budget?
Worth itOn a budget
Smoque BBQ earns the spend, even on a tight budget.
$$ — generous and affordable
Order at the counter, grab a paper-lined tray, and tuck into brisket and ribs in a plain, busy room. Zero pretense, serious smoke.
- Price
- $$ — generous and affordable
- Time
- 45 min–1 hour
- Last verified
- 2026-06-17
Is Smoque BBQ worth it…
How we verified
- Old Irving Park (Northwest Side) BBQ counter open since late 2006; ~50 seats, order-at-counter, known for Texas-style brisket and St. Louis ribs · smoquebbq.com
- Routinely ranked among Chicago's best barbecue · timeout.com
- Supporting source · choosechicago.com