Hells BBQ

1019 Station Dr, Oswego
(630) 636-7019

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Miss Scorpio

First time here, everything is great and the food was delicious. I highly recommend them. I will definitely come back. Thank you guys. šŸ™‚

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicholas Watgen

This is the best BBQ place ever!!! If you haven’t made it here you are so missing out!!!!

Steve Boutet

Got the 3 meat plate and went with the pulled pork, brisket and smoked sausage. I loved all 3. Mac n cheese was solid as well, very thick and creamy! I preferred the spicy BBQ sauce over the regular. Would definitely return here. A lot of other things on the menu sounded good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Trell019

This place is DEFINITELY worth a trip.
(Yes, I’m a fatty šŸ˜…)
The brisket and mac & cheese were the only things I didn’t like, but literally everything else made up for it.
We went TWICE in a two-week span, during a snowstorm, which honestly turned out to be a great idea because it let us try almost everything.
Highlights:
• Lamb chops – AMAZING. Smokey, super tender, and even better with a little sauce for extra kick šŸ˜‹
• Oxtails – Unmatched flavor and tenderness. Huge softball-sized pieces like the ones I posted, with only about 5% fat. Absolute must-have.
• Candied yams šŸ  – Really good, definitely grab them.
• Oxtail Philly – PACKED with oxtail meat… be warned, this will put you to sleep šŸ˜‚
• Sausages – Both are good, but the jalapeƱo & cheese sausage is the best one.
• Rio Roll (pizza-looking thing) – MUST HAVE. No skipping this.
• Loaded baked potato with brisket – Smash it down and mix everything so it’s all edible. Another must-try.
• Desserts – Banana pudding, caramel cheesecake, and red velvet cheesecake are all šŸ”„
• Mini tacos (new item) – Super tender meat with a nice smokey flavor.
Don’t judge us — we went twice 😭
Worth every bite.

Ps the jerk ribs tips, chicken tips and fries are good forgot about those try them with the spicy sauce šŸ˜‹

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Zagurski

The best BBQ you’ll find in the Chicagoland area. The owner Keith is an incredibly nice guy who clearly knows good food. Can’t recommend this spot and these people enough.

The only down side is you can’t get it everyday! Keep the brisket egg rolls, Texas Twinkies and beef ribs around!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Liliana Gomez

Food was amazing me and my boyfriend went in on a Sunday close to closeting time and they offered not only amazing food but amazing customer service! While we were waiting for our food they did offer us a sample of their steak tacos and their cheesie bread, 10/10 will be coming back very soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kristin Rolf

The food is fantastic!!!! The owner is super friendly! Great atmosphere!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Haleigh W

My 19 month old, who won’t eat anything, LOVED the Mac and cheese! Husband and I loved the brisket, jerk chicken, and pulled pork. Will definitely be ordering from here again!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robin Robinson

Cousin Vinny’s didn't disappoint! The rib tips, wings, mac & cheese, and baked beans were all delicious. They even let us sample free pork tacos, one was al pastor, but I didn't catch the name of the other. We also bought dessert: banana pudding and caramel cake. Both were delicious. Thank you for the excellent customer service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Julissa V.

Great brisket around the area! Definitely worth it will be coming back thank you šŸ™

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rocio Garcia

Absolutely delicious. Everything I’ve tried from them is amazing. Great for catering!

Venita Nance

I first visited Hell’s BBQ a few years ago when they initially opened, and at that time, I wasn’t impressed. However, I always try to give new businesses grace—especially in areas where good barbecue options are limited—so I decided to give them time to work out the kinks.

Fast-forward a few years, and I returned today (Sunday). They close at 3:00 PM, and we arrived around 2:00 PM. I was glad to see they still had their full menu available so close to closing time.

We ordered rib tips, chicken tips, a brisket sandwich, and Mac and cheese. It was about a 10 min wait and at the proper temperature, which I really appreciated. The food itself was solid and a noticeable improvement from my first visit, enough to say I was genuinely pleased with this return.

The one area that still needs work is customer service. While the gentleman I assume is the chef came out to chop the meats, the overall energy from the front staff felt low. The cashiers/prep staff didn’t seem happy to be there, and that lack of warmth affected the vibe of the place. A little more enthusiasm and engagement would go a long way in elevating the overall experience.

That said, the food delivered this time around, and I’m glad I gave Hell’s BBQ another chance. With improved customer service, this spot could easily earn a higher rating on future visits.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Travis Smith

My food was dry! I hate spending 50$ just to go eat somewhere else..

Lana Thompson

Great flavor on the food but brisket was dry.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

WinterGreen Lawn Care

Brisket & Brisket Grilled cheese are Amazing along with the Asian potatoes & veggies, if you haven’t tried the food at Hell’s BBQ…GET IN HERE & EAT SOMETHING!!! We’ll be back

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