Smoque BBQ

3800 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago
(773) 545-7427

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Chopped Brisket Sandwich with Slaw and Mac and Cheese
And 1 2 Sandwich a La Carte
BBQ Beans and Brisket Chili
Pecan Caramel Bread Pudding
Sliced Brisket Platter
Brisket Sandwich Meal
Macaroni \u0026 Cheese
Pecan Bread Pudding
Spicy Memphis Sauce
Brisket and Sausage

Menu

Drinks*
Bottled Water
Canned Soda
Premium Bottled Soda

Specials*
BBQ Gumbo
Gumbo made with rib meat, chicken and our Texas sausage, served over rice.
Brisket Tacos
Three crispy tacos with chopped and marinated brisket, cilantro, onion, queso fresco, and chile de arbol salsa.
Bottled Sauces
You asked for it and now we have it! Your choice of our Thick & Bold Memphis style BBQ Sauce or our Spicy Memphis BBQ Sauce in 18oz glass bottles. Or, have the best of both worlds and get one of each.GLUTEN FREE

Sides*
Coleslaw
A vinegar based slaw made with fresh cabbage, red onion, and a vinegar citrus dressing. It provides a refreshing contrast to the heavy meats.
BBQ Beans
A Kansas City style recipe made with onions, beef brisket, and flavored with a little bit of pork. They are smoked for 3 hours for additional depth and are on the sweet side and pretty rich.
Brisket Chili
A beefy and brothy chili with vegetables and beans and studded with chunks of our smoked brisket.
Fresh Cut Fries
A generous portion of fresh-cut, skin-on, double-cooked fries, seasoned with sea salt and black pepper. (Fried in Zero Trans Fat Corn and Canola Oil)
Mac N Cheese
A rich Mac n Cheese made with a sharp cheddar cheese sauce, topped with a parmesan and buttered bread crumb crust and baked to order.
Cornbread
Made from scratch and baked fresh every 30 minutes with a light sweetness to it.

Dessert*
Pecan Caramel Bread Pudding
A Smoque favorite. Chunks of brioche soaked in custard, topped with with a crunchy pecan glaze and finished with our salted bourbon caramel sauce.
Peach Cobbler
Made fresh daily with a crumble or crisp style crust with sliced almonds and served hot.

Kids Menu
Kid Brisket
A kid-sized portion of smoked brisket on a mini-bun served with your choice of one sauce. Includes a kid-sized order of fries, OR you can substitute a different side of your choice, instead of fries, for a small upcharge.
Kid Pork
A kid-sized portion of pulled pork on a mini-bun served with your choice of one sauce. Includes a kid-sized order of fries, OR you can substitute a different side of your choice, instead of fries, for a small upcharge.
Kid Mac n Cheese
A rich Mac n Cheese made with a sharp cheddar cheese sauce.

Brisket
Brisket Sandwich a la Carte
Approximately 6 ounces of our smoked brisket on a brioche pull bun served with your choice of two sauces.
Brisket Sandwich Meal
Approximately 6 ounces of our smoked brisket on a brioche pull bun served with your choice of two sauces. Includes Slaw and your choice of one small side.
Brisket Platter a la Carte
Approximately half a pound of our smoked brisket served with your choice of two sauces.
Brisket Platter Meal
Approximately half a pound of our smoked brisket served with your choice of two sauces. Includes Slaw and your choice of two small sides.
Add Brisket
Approximately a quarter pound of our smoked brisket served with your choice of one sauce.
Pound of Brisket
A pound of our smoked brisket served with your choice of two sauces.

Sauces*
Bottled Sauces
You asked for it and now we have it! Your choice of our Thick & Bold Memphis style BBQ Sauce or our Spicy Memphis BBQ Sauce in 18oz glass bottles. Or, have the best of both worlds and get one of each.GLUTEN FREE
Memphis BBQ Sauce
Our Thick & Bold Memphis style BBQ Sauce.
Spicy Memphis BBQ Sauce
Our Thick & Bold Memphis style BBQ sauce, but with a little spicy kick.
Carolina BBQ Sauce
Our Thin & Vinegary Carolina style BBQ sauce.

Extras*
Candied Jalapeños
Our house made candied jalapeños--the perfect marriage of sweet and heat and a great complement to our BBQ.

Salads and Bread
Full Bun
Our entree sandwich-sized brioche-like pull bun.
Salad
Fresh cut Green Leaf Lettuce, cucumber, red onion, slow roasted marinated tomatoes and sunflower seeds. Served with your choice of ranch or house vinaigrette dressing.
Salad with Chicken
Fresh cut Green Leaf Lettuce, cucumber, red onion, slow-roasted marinated tomatoes and sunflower seeds. Served with your choice of ranch or house vinaigrette dressing and topped with a sliced smoked chicken breast.
Mini Bun
Our 3" slider-sized brioche-like bun.

Pork
Pork Sandwich a la Carte
Approximately 6 ounces of our slow-smoked pork shoulder on a brioche pull bun served with your choice of two sauces.
Pork Sandwich Meal
Approximately 6 ounces of our slow-smoked pork shoulder on a brioche pull bun served with your choice of two sauces. Includes Slaw, your choice of one small side.
1/2 and 1/2 Sandwich a la Carte
Approximately 3 ounces of our smoked brisket and 3 ounces of our pulled pork side-by-side on a brioche pull bun served with your choice of two sauces.
1/2 and 1/2 Sandwich Meal
Approximately 3 ounces of our smoked brisket and 3 ounces of our pulled pork side-by-side on a brioche pull bun served with your choice of two sauces. Includes Slaw and your choice of one small side.
Pork Platter a la Carte
Approximately half a pound of our slow-smoked pork shoulder served with your choice of two sauces.
Pork Platter Meal
Approximately half a pound of our slow-smoked pork shoulder served with your choice of two sauces. Includes Slaw and your choice of two small sides.
1/2 and 1/2 Platter a la Carte
Approximately 4 ounces of our smoked brisket and 4 ounces of our pulled pork side-by-side. Served with your choice of two sauces.
1/2 and 1/2 Platter Meal
Approximately 4 ounces of our smoked brisket and 4 ounces of our pulled pork side-by-side served with your choice of two sauces. Includes Slaw and your choice of two small sides.
Add Pork
Approximately a quarter pound of our slow-smoked pulled pork served with your choice of one sauce.
Pound of Pork
One pound of our slow-smoked pork shoulder served with your choice of two sauces.

Baby Backs
Baby Back Full a la Carte
Baby Backs are the most popular of our ribs and are leaner and have a slightly drier texture than the St. Louis. We use a Memphis-style dry rub to form a savory crust, and smoke our slabs over oak and sweet applewood. Then we finish them with a tangy, semi-sweet BBQ sauce to complement the spicy rub and smoky meat.
Baby Back Full Meal
Baby Backs are the most popular of our ribs and are leaner and have a slightly drier texture than the St. Louis. We use a Memphis-style dry rub to form a savory crust, and smoke our slabs over oak and sweet applewood. Then we finish them with a tangy, semi-sweet BBQ sauce to complement the spicy rub and smoky meat. Includes Slaw and your choice of two small sides.
Baby Back 1/2 a la Carte
Baby Backs are the most popular of our ribs and are leaner and have a slightly drier texture than the St. Louis. We use a Memphis-style dry rub to form a savory crust, and smoke our slabs over oak and sweet applewood. Then we finish them with a tangy, semi-sweet BBQ sauce to complement the spicy rub and smoky meat.
Baby Back 1/2 Meal
Baby Backs are the most popular of our ribs and are leaner and have a slightly drier texture than the St. Louis. We use a Memphis-style dry rub to form a savory crust, and smoke our slabs over oak and sweet applewood. Then we finish them with a tangy, semi-sweet BBQ sauce to complement the spicy rub and smoky meat. Includes Slaw and your choice of two small sides.
Add Baby Back
A 1/4 slab tasting portion of our Baby Back Ribs for those that want to give them a try, but without the commitment of a larger portion. We use a Memphis-style dry rub to form a savory crust, and smoke our slabs over oak and sweet applewood. Then we finish them with a tangy, semi-sweet BBQ sauce to complement the spicy rub and smoky meat.

St. Louis
St. Louis Full a la Carte
St. Louis ribs are not as popular as Baby Backs, but don't let that scare you from trying these meatier and juicier trimmed down spare ribs. We use a Memphis-style dry rub to form a savory crust, and smoke our slabs over oak and sweet applewood. Then we finish them with a tangy, semi-sweet BBQ sauce to complement the spicy rub and smoky meat.
St. Louis 1/2 a la Carte
St. Louis ribs are not as popular as Baby Backs, but don't let that scare you from trying these meatier and juicier trimmed down spare ribs. We use a Memphis-style dry rub to form a savory crust, and smoke our slabs over oak and sweet applewood. Then we finish them with a tangy, semi-sweet BBQ sauce to complement the spicy rub and smoky meat.
St. Louis 1/2 Meal
St. Louis ribs are not as popular as Baby Backs, but don't let that scare you from trying these meatier and juicier trimmed down spare ribs. We use a Memphis-style dry rub to form a savory crust, and smoke our slabs over oak and sweet applewood. Then we finish them with a tangy, semi-sweet BBQ sauce to complement the spicy rub and smoky meat. Includes Slaw and your choice of two small sides.
St. Louis Full Meal
St. Louis ribs are not as popular as Baby Backs, but don't let that scare you from trying these meatier and juicier trimmed down spare ribs. We use a Memphis-style dry rub to form a savory crust, and smoke our slabs over oak and sweet applewood. Then we finish them with a tangy, semi-sweet BBQ sauce to complement the spicy rub and smoky meat. Includes Slaw and your choice of two small sides.
Add St. Louis
A 1/4 slab tasting portion of our St. Louis Spare Ribs for those that want to give them a try, but without the commitment of a larger portion. St. Louis ribs are not as popular as Baby Backs, but don't let that scare you from trying these meatier and juicier trimmed down spare ribs. We use a Memphis-style dry rub to form a savory crust, and smoke our slabs over oak and sweet applewood. Then we finish them with a tangy, semi-sweet BBQ sauce to complement the spicy rub and smoky meat.

Rib Combos
Rib Combo a la Carte
The best of both rib worlds! A half slab of the leaner Baby Backs and a half slab of the meatier and juicier St. Louis Ribs. We use a Memphis-style dry rub to form a savory crust, and smoke our slabs over oak and sweet applewood. Then we finish them with a tangy, semi-sweet BBQ sauce to complement the spicy rub and smoky meat.
Rib Combo Meal
The best of both rib worlds! A half slab of the leaner Baby Backs and a half slab of the meatier and juicier St. Louis Ribs. We use a Memphis-style dry rub to form a savory crust, and smoke our slabs over oak and sweet applewood. Then we finish them with a tangy, semi-sweet BBQ sauce to complement the spicy rub and smoky meat.Includes Slaw and your choice of two small sides.

Chicken
1/2 Chicken Meal
Don't let the pink, juicy meat scare you. We promise our chicken is fully cooked. These yardbirds have been smoked for nearly 3 hours, which gives the meat that color, flavor, and juiciness. Served as 1/2 a chicken on the bone, with Slaw and your choice of two small sides.
1/2 Chicken A La Carte
Don't let the pink, juicy meat scare you. We promise our chicken is fully cooked.These yardbirds have been smoked for nearly 3 hours, which gives the meat that color, flavor, and juiciness. Served as 1/2 a chicken on the bone.

Sausage
Add Texas Sausage
A single 1/5th pound link made for us by Rudy Mikeska's BBQ in Taylor, Texas from a 100+ year old Czech recipe brought to Taylor with the Mikesa family. It has a very full and rich flavor with a little lingering background heat, but is not overpoweringly spicy.
Texas Sausage Platter a la Carte
Two 1/5th pound links, made for us by Rudy Mikeska's BBQ in Taylor, Texas from a 100+ year old Czech recipe brought to Taylor with the Mikeska family. It has a very full and rich flavor with a little lingering background heat, but is not overpoweringly spicy.
Texas Sausage Platter Meal
Two 1/5th pound links, made for us by Rudy Mikeska's BBQ in Taylor, Texas from a 100+ year old Czech recipe brought to Taylor with the Mikesa family. It has a very full and rich flavor with a little lingering background heat, but is not overpoweringly spicy. Served with Slaw and your choice of two small sides.

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Recent Reviews

Melt-in-your-mouth meats, incredible smoky flavor, and sides that are just as impressive — this spot delivers every time. The brisket is tender with the perfect bark, and the ribs fall right off the bone without losing texture. You can taste the care in every bite.

Service is friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere feels casual and welcoming. Portions are generous, pricing is fair, and everything comes out fresh and hot. If you’re craving true BBQ done...
November 2025
You cannot go wrong with any of the BBQ choices available. I tried Brisket, Baby Back Ribs, with BBQ beans, coleslaw and fries. Everything had a great flavor, with the perfect blend of spices and hardwood smoke. Amazing boq sauces! 100% recommend!
October 2025
I have been here probably 10 times its always been solid. My fav bbq in the city is downtown in Fulton Market. Smoque is a close second. Indoor and outdoor seating, they do a Taco special once in a while that is go to as well. Pro outfit. Easy to walk to from the blue line and or Pulaski bus stop
October 2025

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Smoque BBQ

3800 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 545-7427