Earls BBQ
Company Details
Tuesday: 11AM-9PM
Wednesday: 11AM-9PM
Thursday: 11AM-9PM
Friday: 11AM-10PM
Saturday: 10AM-10PM
Sunday: 10AM-8PM
Contact Information
Chicago, Illinois, 60630
United States
Earls BBQ Reviews
Submitted by Erika Arteaga on 09/02/2022
Erika Arteaga 5 stars rating.
I have been coming here for over two years, twice a month. Recipes have changed slightly so the Mac and cheese may not always be the same, but the food is still amazing. Recommend the brisket tacos!
Submitted by Debra Mittleman on 08/17/2022
Debra Mittleman 5 stars rating.
Found myself in this neighborhood at lunchtime so went through the drive thru. The person was so helpful and I ended up getting the brisket sandwich with the spicy BBQ sauce. So good!!! Highly recommend :)
Submitted by Greg Czaykowski on 07/19/2022
Greg Czaykowski 4 stars rating.
After my previous visit about two months ago and very negative review; today I have stop by to see if any improvements was made. Well…
As I was dining in today, I have noticed:
Driveway and parking lot was fixed up; (no more deep holes cutting tires)
Speaker at drive trough is working now
Soft drink machine also in working condition
Personnel energetic, enthusiastic and professional.
Overall, this establishment improved by a lot.
Thank you very much.
Now I can recommend your business to my friends and everyone else.
I wish you long time prosperity.
Submitted by Matt K. on 07/04/2022
Matt K. 4 stars rating.
Very good meats. Without any doubts, one of the best BBQ places in Illinois hence my review is very short since there's not muchore to say. Reason for 4 stars is service which needs to be improved by couple notches and also, homemade bbq sauces were good but too salty for my taste.
Submitted by Ben Talley on 06/24/2022
Ben Talley 2 stars rating.
Dry chunks of meat, not pulled. They did not include sauce in my to go order. Drink machine was broken, literally paid for water. Trying to eat the pulled chicken sandwich was like trying to chew and swallow a sponge. Flavorless cole slaw wasn't turnt, so that was is the only reason this gets two stars. I also had zero beef with the pickle.
Submitted by Lisa The Dog Lover on 05/24/2022
Lisa The dog lover 1 stars rating.
Yuk...This place is not worth a drive and really mediocre BBQ. It's also really dirty inside, I've been here 3 times and ordered for fairness in writing this review and I can honestly say. Skip it.
First it's unclean they really don't care about their customers or their restaurant. Their prices are really HIGH $$ for nothing special in the BBQ game. My food tasted like Open Pit BBQ sauce was poured on it.
My second visit for breakfast was worse. I couldn't even eat my Burrito it was so dry and poorly made. Seriously how can you screw up a Burrito?? The staff at the register don't even want to be there.
There are a lot of other BBQ places... pass on this one.
I'm sorry Earls we like to support local small places but you really need to clean up your act... literally!!
Submitted by Mario Givens on 05/16/2022
Mario Givens 1 stars rating.
Today i ordered A Nashville chicken sandwich and when the door dash person came i open My food and it was some chicken tenders. I called The restaurant back and i even Recheck my receipt to make sure i order The sandwich. When i talk To one of the people at the restaurant they have me thinking my situation would be fix. I was told I would get a refund and a phone call but nobody returned my call or fix my order. I always Eat at this establishment but after this situation I will not eat again or recommend nobody as well. The establishment was wrong but the customer was treated wrong. I will Never order here again.
Submitted by Hadeel Alz on 05/11/2022
Hadeel Alz 5 stars rating.
I recommend their Ribs. It is so good and tasty
Submitted by Nancy Medina on 05/07/2022
Nancy Medina 5 stars rating.
Was craving rib tips. Ive drive by this establishment all the time. Im pretty picky about my tips so never went in. Thought Id try it out today. The tips were nice, tasty, and tender. The order came w fries, a piece bread and a pickle slice. It was all so good. Will be back again.
Submitted by Karl Dusenbery on 04/13/2022
Karl Dusenbery 2 stars rating.
I got priced out and didn't end up becoming a customer.
I drove all the way over there thinking that the prices were going to be what came up on Google Maps where it would be $24.95 for 4 meat platter items where those 4 meat items would be 2 orders of brisket and 2 orders of salmon: and the sides were going to be $2.95 each. However, when I arrived, the prices were all a lot higher! $27.95 for the 4-meats platter and $4.25 per side. Also, at the same time, they said that I could not even order it this way and that I'd have to opt for two 2-meat platter orders at $17.95 each! (The menu online saying $16.95 for the 2-meat platter). So, instead of expecting to pay (($24.95+$2.95+$2.95)x10.25% sales tax)=$34.01, it would be (($17.95+17.95+$4.25+$4.25)x10.25% sales tax)=$48.95!! That's $14.94 extra! (or 44% more!)
Submitted by Dario Jara (D.J.) on 04/03/2022
Dario Jara (D.J.) 4 stars rating.
Very fresh and flavorful. 4 piece platter fed 2.5 adults. Brisket and pulled pork was my favorite.
Submitted by David Smith on 03/17/2022
David Smith 1 stars rating.
Ordering a barbecue pulled pork sandwich make sure you buy your own barbecue sauce or have some in your home if you order for delivery because there is none on the sandwich. I just feel it's inedible for me to eat I have a weird thing about food and there's white and and black pieces of stuff all in it and I'm not sure what it is I wanted to love it and I can't I can't even eat any of it the fries are delicious
Submitted by Riad Sweilem on 01/31/2021
Riad Sweilem 5 stars rating.
I was in the mood for bbq and found this place with so many good reviews. My first time I ordered the brisket and salmon. Strange choice but I didn't feel like chicken. I wish the grubhub app allowed for the same meat to be ordered twice. Anyways, the brisket was so tender and the salmon was surprisingly amazing. To top it off, the fries are freshly cut... just awesome. There was plenty of food for one person. I will definitely do here again!
Submitted by Jackie Elmaazawi on 07/22/2020
Jackie Elmaazawi 5 stars rating.
We ordered a half slab of ribs and a large brisket sandwich. Mac and cheese and fries for our sides. Chicago hot and Carolina sauces. Neither were spicy, which was disappointing but it didn't take away from how delicious the rest of the meal was. I read some reviews that said the service was bad, but I thought the service was great. There's a couple patio tables but only 2 with umbrellas. 10/10 would recommend
