Carniceria Aguascalientes

Had a a delicious weekday lunch here on beautiful Friday. Outdoor seating was easy to get and the…read moreservice was prompt and courteous. Great Summer vibes and the selection of meats and quality is amazing. I wish I could shop here regularly versus the usual grocery stores. We had an amazing pork sandwich, a pastrami, and a salad. The first salad was a little bitter, so the Server promptly swapped for a kale side salad which was nice. The breads and meats were standouts for these decadent sandwiches. The flavor and juices were soaked up by the tender meats. My favorite was definitely the pork. Always great eating here.

I wanted to like publican, but overall thought it was just okay. The portions are quite large, but…read moreis missing the finishing touches that are thoughtful to the customer. For example with my mussels, rather than this large chunk of baguette, I wouldn't preferred it pre-sliced. We went on a busy Saturday night and it was popping in here for sure. However because it was so busy, my table ended up being neglected and our waitress was impossible to flag down. In terms of vibes, it seems like a pretty cool place to be. I liked the chairs and then the little booths seem like a fun time. I was also a big fan of the bathroom sink. Overall, Publican was a fine time, and even better time if you're looking for meat forward dishes.

3.9 mi•West Loop, Near West Side

Broccoli Rabe Sandwich

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Jambon Beurre.

Green Street Smoked Meats

4.4(2.4k reviews)

food was very good, whole group felt a little robbed for the portion sizes though, $36 for the…read moreposted picture, friend got 3 skinny ribs and a large slice of cornbread for $25. The Star seems to be the sides, which, while still quite expensive, are all very filling and come in similar or more weight than the meats. Service was nice and ambiance was great, but not nearly enough to make up for the expected quantity.

BABY WHEN I TELL YOU THIS RIGHT HEREEE!!!! This was the best barbecue I've had in years. I thought…read moreMr.Tendernism was in the back grilling. TOO GOOD. We ordered the brisket, baked beans , and ribs. The brisket was juicy and tender. It was delicious!!!! I do wish it was more hot temperature wise. The brisket got cold quick. The ribs were my favorite! I wish we got three orders of them. They were perfectly tender filled with flavor. The char on them had the perfect smoky touch. The baked beans were delicious, they weren't too sweet but they were filled with a slight sweet note that I believe comes from the pork bits in it. So good! We enjoyed our food with the spicy barbecue sauce. I highly recommend that barbecue sauce! Total we spent for all that was around $55. To drink I had the bourbon sweet tea. The bartender was a bit rude. I feel like my drink could've been made with more love but it did the job. My drink costed about $17 I will be coming here again. There was ample enough seating. It's beautiful coming here at night. From the scenery inside you'll feel like you're in a movie. This experience fully blew my mind.

4.2 mi•West Loop, Near West Side

Photo from the bar

Chopped Brisket Hot Link Pork Ribs smoked turkey Elote Style Corn Baked Beans

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Clinton Street Smoked Meats

3.7(23 reviews)

This shop is in the French Market at the Ogilvie station. It was one of the only eateries open for…read morelunch on a Saturday afternoon, and it did not disappoint. The turkey provolone sandwich was great! The meat did not taste smoked, which was a plus for me. The bread was delicious as well. Service was fast, and we took our food over to the tables at the opposite end of the market, where a musician was performing. It was a nice lunch before a show at the Goodman!

This is located in the French market of the Metra Ogilvie transportation center at 117 N. Clinton…read moreSt. and 500 West Madison St. Chicago IL I ordered special turkey sandwich which tasted delicious. I had fresh lettuce and tomatoes on it. The bread was good fresh and crunchy. Cheese was offered, but I declined because of my diet at the current time. They do offer seating in a different location of the French market. There are several food vendors in the French market. I can probably spend a month there and never experience the same one. I would definitely go back again for the same sandwich. I did try pastrami for the first time and it tasted very good as well. For the most part, this is a stand order and go type restaurant. I would definitely do it again.

Grilled pastrami with Swiss cheese

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Good fucking sandwich

Homestead Meats

4.5(46 reviews)

13.6 mi

I've been making brisket forever and the one I bought from them was the best one ever. Excellent…read morequality.

I come here only to grab some eggs as the quality is exceptional, however the meat always looks…read moredelicious when I come in. Definitely need to try them at some point. Staff have always been friendly and prompt with service.

3.1 mi•University Village

Smoked turkey.

Homemade sticks and soups

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Smoked Turkey meat I made into a panini purchased from Homestead meats.

Nea Agora Packing

4.5(36 reviews)

My grandfather took my father there when they were on UIC property. My father has taken me to…read moreTaylor St my whole life ( I'm 62) . Eddie's dad ( Joe) and my dad are no longer with us but Nea Agora still is and is still outstanding. Great quality and great service. Will butcher your meat anyway you want or not at all (whole) . This is NOT Whole foods. You are dealing with primal cuts . If you cook, come here. If you want fancy , go to Gibsons. Bring cash . If you don't, the rest of us in line will turn on you and this IS Taylor street and there is an alley! Just saying

Entire trip SO WORTH IT! I bought a BEAUTIFUL LEG OF LAMB…read morefor my birthday celebration and it melted in your mouth. Store clean Staff polite. I have shopped there for YEARS and will CONTINUE to

Beautiful plants inside including the lemon tree with blossoms

Smoked leg of lamb

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Chubby Cattle

4.5(482 reviews)

3.6 mi•Chinatown

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Such an amazing spot - especially for people who eat halal! The service was impeccable! Our server,…read morejewelry, checked on us multiple times throughout our reservation and helped us with all the questions we had. She went above and beyond for us and made our experience so memorable!

Katie is the bomb!!…read more Fire and meat is always a great combo! Katie made my birthday celebration!

BYOB

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Sides (tempura, loaded fries, dumplings)

Canton Regio

4.1(783 reviews)

2.2 mi•Pilsen

Decided to take the wifey out for dinner to a place she saw on food reel. And I must say it was a…read moregreat choice! When we arrived we saw it was a full house and we thought we'd have to wait to be seated. To our surprise we were seated as soon as we came in. No wait at all! It's a small very busy, very fast paced place to eat. The servers were moving at a pace I've never before witnessed. They were getting the job done quickly and efficiently! As soon as we sat down our server had salsa and chips on the table. The wife and I both ordered the arrachera dinner that came with rice, beans, grilled onions & a grilled jalapeno. Our meal came literally in about 10 mins. If that long! The salsa was very delicious! Fresh ingredients and a hint of spice. The chips were still hot, crispy and nicely salted 9/10, the arroz was so flavorful & fluffy a delicious side dish for the steak! 8.8/10. The arrachera skirt steak was cooked perfectly with a nice chargrilled flavor! It could've been a little bit more tender but it was still enjoyable! 9.3/10 I didn't care for the loud music as it was kind of vulgar for a dinner setting. It was a very lively atmosphere. But that's not going to stop me from returning to try out some other dishes! They are cash only so bring cash for your bill and a tip for your server & don't think about paying with a card. And the prices are very reasonable and they don't skimp on the food!! I spent $58.50. The service was also great! If you're in the Pilsen area by all means visit Canton Regio you won't be disappointed! Remember Yelpers ALL reviews are SUBJECTIVE!

The food was fantastic here! I came here for a birthday dinner, and I will definitely be back…read moreagain. We ordered the steak fajitas that came with beans, tortillas, and a little side of guac. The tortillas are apparently handmade and fresh, but I was a bigger fan of the corn ones instead of the flour ones. Both still very good though! We also got the shrimp skewers, and it paired so well with the free chips and salsa they gave us. I'm not a huge fan of bell peppers, but they made them so flavorful and tasty here that I couldn't stop eating them. The service was great with the servers and busboys since they brought out the chips/salsa right away and made sure our waters and drinks were always full. The only flaw I have for the place was that we waited nearly 40 minutes even though we put our name and phone number down in the front. The host claims she called us but might of dialed the wrong number, so it was a little bit of a bummer to have to come back and check in when we could have been seated earlier. However, one of the managers stopped by our table to ask how our food was and packed up our food for us at the end. The ambiance was very packed and lively in there! There were so many people celebrating birthdays that they would have signs and cake and even sing to you for your special day. It's BYOB, so there was a lot of people making their own drinks. Additionally, I'd make sure you have cash since it's a cash only place. I definitely want to come back again and recommend it to others; however, you better be prepared for delicious food and an exciting environment!!

3.8 mi•Greektown, West Loop, Near West Side

Machaca

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Salsa & chips

Wild Fork

4.2(28 reviews)

I came here after hearing about it from a relative who works a few blocks away. It was near St…read more Paddy's day but we did not want corned beef. We got steaks, and some wrapped with bacon! I like how the store is organized by protein types. The staff was helpful but not intrusive. The prices were elevated but not ridiculous. I still usu go to regular grocery stores for meat, but for a special occasion or something different, I'd go back to Wild Fork.

A large variety of foods that are hard to find at other places. i enjoyed that they have an exotic…read moreselection of items and some foods i Usually can only find at asian markets. The reason 2 stars have been knocked off is because the 3 breakfast burritos i bought didnt cook well in the microwave.. but other than that its been a good expereince. staff was friendly...

Pumpkin pie

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Peoria Packing Butcher Shop

4.2(239 reviews)

2.3 mi•Lawndale

Great prices, and great product. I always go there and buy cases of chicken, tomahawk, steaks,…read morebeef, brisket, and rib ribs.

The customer service was awesome, the VALUE was SHOCKING! The parking lot was so convenient an…read moreoffered ample spaces. The variety available was staggering. PRO TIPS: bring an inexpensive cooler (styrofoam works) Bring a SKI type jacket, NOT KIDDING The shopping experience was clean organized and customer friendly. I almost hate to leave a review, this is a place to gate keep. I hope I don't regret this but DAMN do they deserve the love!!!!!!!!!

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Donald M. J.

7 years ago

My mother told me about this place , it's on the heart of little village . They are know for their gorditas , I'm not really into gorditas . The first time I went there I had a Gordita de rajás it was good Second time we had taco dinner and torta de asada. What I like the most is their jalapeños curtidos same as comales , with carrots yummy We went around lunch time it got very busy Another thing I like about this place is their TVs , they have about 8 TVs . Good service read more

Rosa G.

6 years ago

I really like their gorditas rajas con queso is my favorite. The shrimp tostada is not that good. The steak torta and sope lack of flavor Service varies some times very attentive, some times not. read more

Antonio M.

3 years ago

what kind of mexican restaurant doesn't have cheese dip???? wierd place im never coming here again this place sucks like get some cheese dip read more

Cristian B.

5 years ago

I had a experience on the food it was so bad

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