What a Great way to spend the 4th! Perfectly Smoked And Delicious BBQ Great Service, Incredible Food & many options to choose from read more

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Great food and service. We were in the area and decided to stop in again for some ggreat BBQ. I ordered the turkey leg with green beans. The green beans were seasoned perfectly and we're the perfect temperature too! The turkey leg was huge and delicious! The meat fell off the bone and was moist and delicious. I have never had a better turkey leg! I cannot eat BB sauce because it flares up my arthritis pain... this turkey leg did not even need sauce it was that good. A lot of the BBQ places we go to don't even have turkey legs and when they do, the meat tastes like ham... not here, yummy turkey flavor with a crispy skin. It is definitely worth the ride to come out here and get it again. My husband loves their pulled pork nachos! The perfect size for a meal and made with fresh ingredients. If your in the area stop by and give this place a try! Everyone working here is very kind and patient. Will be back again! They have 4 TV's on different channels and Motown music playing in the background. A nice relaxing atmosphere! read more

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Came to smoke barbecue today after going to Wisconsin for the day to check out the cheese castle. I ordered to go a bunch of food. I'm from California so I went to taste the barbecue in Chicago or Illinois we ordered our own platter or made a platter I should say we got brisket pulled pork, some ribs. Some beans, some collards some mac & cheese. We got the jerk chicken with the dirty rice. We got a link you got some peach cobbler so now let me tell you how would all taste it the peach cobbler is some of the best peach cobbler I ever tasted that wasn't mine. The beans on the other hand tasted just like they were from the can if they were smoked, I'd be surprised. The collard greens were good. They needed salt, but I would order that again. The yams were good. they could've done a little bit more salt but other than that, I would eat those right out of the container. The coleslaw was kind of funny tasting kind of like KFC the mac & cheese just tasted like macaroni and cheddar cheese together. I would not get that again it was nothing special. The ribs were good. The pulled pork was OK. The brisket looked nice, but it was really dry. I did not taste the chicken, but my wife said it was good and the rice they like the rice. all in all, I'm glad that I tasted smoking barbecue. I'm gonna have to try another barbecue joint in the area to compare to this one and of course to mine and I feel like I make better barbecue than this place but that's my opinion if I had to recommend anything from here, it will be the peach cobbler and the chicken and rice dish. Their sausage was really hard to cut also and it was a little dry also, but the restaurant is really nice and the people they were really nice also. their barbecue sauce is pretty good also I only put it on the ribs read more

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Food was amazing! We ordered the burnt ends, pulled pork and ribs. Perfect amount of smokiness and very tender. Hardest part will be deciding what to order next time we visit! Baked beans and coleslaw were delicious as well. Had the pleasure of meeting the owners after our meal. What sweet people! Congratulations on 6 years!! We look forward to our next visit. read more

Great local joint. Flavor of ribs was great. I got a nice portion in the 1/2 slab which was a surprise in a good way. The slaw was tasty and nicely portioned. The warm bbq sauce was special and home made. Corn muffin was good and had a nice melted butter on top. I'll be back. read more

Smokin’ BBQ On 45 - 1/2 Half Slab Plate. W\1 Small Side & 1 Cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

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Very friendly folks to order from. My favorite from there is the potato salad so far. It reminded me of home. Had the brisket sandwich. Perfect portions. read more

The ribs are amazing! if I could give 10 stars I would. I'll definitely be back to order more items on this amazing menu

Would have liked to have rated the food but out of burnt ends at 2 pm on Friday. I could accept if I showed up at 6 pm but you open at 11 am and out at 2 pm??. service not great. Woman working kitchen and counter seemed very unconcerned that I wasn't getting food. Ambiance none as it was empty no dinners or any customers waiting Might have best food but just disappointing when you don't have full menu available. read more

Food is very tasty and is a generous portion of food. I like the casual atmosphere in the dining room.

My daughters and I just had lunch there today. We did the little smoking platter. Ribs, brisket,pulled pork, Mac n cheese, fries, corn bread. Everything was done perfectly. I'm very very picky about my brisketas everyone over cooks it and is dry-- NOT HERE, OMG-- HANDS DOWN BEST BRISKET I have ever had in Illinois.. Don't walk-- RUN and get your belly full of BBQ goodness. Btw, both daughters agreed.. No pictures because we inhaled it all. read more

Great pulled pork sandwich, friendly staff, and quick service. The restaurant was clean and convenient. Would definitely recommend!

Fantastic smoky brisket! Sandwich has a nice mix of lean and fatty pieces too. The fries were WAY better than I expected - McD level! The rib tips were super tender and yummy too. This appears to be a family-run business. Mom took the order, dad cooked it, son served it. The place has a hot dog joint vibe, like Irvings or your neighborhood greasy spoon, but there's some really good southern style bbq here! read more

Dined here on a Friday night. Service was very pleasant. Owners thought of every convenience for this fast food restaurant, condiments, takeout containers. I had the smoked turkey leg, which was awesome might I add. Hubby had smoked wings and he was in heaven. Very flavorful. The meats are the highlights. The sides appeared to be out of a can, green beans, baked beans etc. decides to try the cobbler. I really tried to like This homemade dessert but it was floating in butter or oil. I had to pour off a the layer of butter grease before i could eat it, and it was very chewy. Well at least the meats were delicious. I would definitely try again but make wiser choice on sides. read more

Amazing Food and amazing service!! Ambiance felt right at Home. Definitely will go again!!

Great ribs and brisket! I make sure to stop by here whenever I'm in Mundelein. They are also very friendly people so it's a nice stop for me after a long poker game. read more

Food was very good! I loved the coleslaw and the pulled pork was delicious as well! The owners were extremely friendly and everything was super clean. Will definitely be going back!! read more

I love good barbecue and am happy to try a new place out when I stumble upon it. Very sad that this place was incredibly disappointing We ordered a few things to try and ended up with hot links, brisket, pork tips and ribs; all things we've had before and like. I ate a little of the brisket (not much, perhaps not even a slice) but tasted a bite of the hot link and ended up throwing the rest of it away. In fact, I didn't eat much of anything; we had a side of collard greens and I threw them away too. COLLARD GREENS. Yes, I added hot sauce; they were not worth eating. How is that possible? The cornbread that came with the meal was terrible. It was so dry you could choke on it. One of the corn muffins seemed a little burned, so I suppose perhaps that's why it was so dry. French fries should never be the best part of your meal at a barbecue joint. The prices are really high. It seems most prepared to be a takeout place, since they don't have fountain drinks or anything; they have some beverages including water you can buy from their cooler. They have a single barbecue sauce, which was ok but couldn't make up for the rest of the meal of course. At least now I know not to return, but still bummed at how much it cost and throwing most of it away. Also worth noting that there's a 3% charge applied to credit card purchases. read more

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Great place, great people, and even greater food. They have a dining area that is clean with barbecue themed items that make it fun and inviting. Been coming here for a couple years now and they never disappoint. If you're looking for barbecue in Mundelein, this is the place to go. read more

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First time there staff was nice and helpful. Got a full slab of ribs, baked beans and fries. Was amazing would get again. Can't wait to try everything else. Highly recommend read more

Smokin’ BBQ On 45 - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

Went to this restaurant a few weeks ago. We ordered the family platter with brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and sausage links. The meat was moist and full of flavor. Prices are reasonable. We came back and ordered a ham and 5 lbs of brisket to add to our Christmas dinner. It was perfect and our guests thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

This place is it!!! The people who work here were so friendly and helpful with the menu. The food is so good 10/10!! I got Jerk chicken, Bbq chicken, Smoked beans, Mac and cheese, Turkey collard greens & corn bread! Everything was phenomenal and I will for sure be back any chance I get. read more

Smokin’ BBQ On 45 - Barbeque Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

Last night was our first time eating here. OUTSTANDING!!! We tried the Lg. Platter to try the pulled pork,brisket,ribs,hot links,and chicken. ALL were cooked perfect. We also had the mild and hot BBQ sauces. Both were tasty although all the meats were smoked and seasoned so good you dont even need sauce. Sides we had beans,mac and cheese, and fries. They were all good 8 out of 10. The meats 10 out of 10. Customer service 10 out of 10. Wait time was an understandable 8-10 min, being mindful that the was a Thursday night. Food was hot, not dry and moist. GREAT PLACE!!! read more

The service at the counter was great, lady was very informative. I like the okra, greens and fried fish, my husband likes the cake and rib tip combo. My friends enjoyed the ribs, wings, greens, and coleslaw. The young gentleman that brings out the food is pleasant and attentive. We've been here several times and the food has always been good. read more

Shout out to local Mundelein businesses, Smokin BBQ on 45! We used their catering service for a large party couple weeks ago (30people) We ordered ribs, smoked turkey legs, pulled chicken, collard greens, mash potatoes and Mac and cheese and everything was fresh and amazingly delicious read more

Smokin’ BBQ On 45 - Barbeque Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

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We've had the ribs dinner twice now. Amazing!!! So happy to have a great bbq in the neighborhood.

We love bbq and we were excited to find this place. What a disappointment! We got the brisket sliders and jerk chicken. The sliders barely had any brisket on them and it was dry and tasted old. The chicken was so small and dried out like it was sitting in a hot warmer for 2 days. We also ordered Mac and cheese, coleslaw, and candied yams. The Mac and cheese was dry, the coleslaw tasteless, and the candied yams had way too much spice that it's all you tasted. The cornbread was extremely dry that it made me choke and I had to spit it out. I can't believe they are okay with taking people's money and giving them food like that. Definitely won't be back. read more

I saw good reviews on this barbecue place so I decided to try it. This restaurant is in a small strip mall with ample parking. We tried the 2 meat plate with beef brisket (that was a tad salty) but the pulled pork was very good and the portions were ample. The green beans, corn on the cob and the corn bread were also good. The staff was very friendly, the restaurant was quaint and the food came out fairly quickly. They do not serve alcohol and they close at 8pm. I give this place 3.5 stars. read more

Smokin’ BBQ On 45 - This is the pork with beef brisket, green beans, corn and cornbread. - Barbeque Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

The chicken wings were fall off the bone moist and favorFULL! Owners were welcoming, friendly, accommodating with what we ordered, how we paid, as well as their table service with a smile. They have a great throwback music playlist. Relaxed dining-room, several tables, clean & open seating. Good location that's easy to find, plenty of parking. read more

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Wow! Delicious pulled pork and macaroni and cheese! I had the mild and spicy barbecue sauces - both were exceptional with loads of flavor! This was my first visit, and I'll definitely be back! read more

What a GREAT way to end my workday! One phone call and I'll bring home food soooo amazing everyone is at the family table waiting. The brisket is the best I've ever had anywhere (and I've been to all the best BBQ places in America). Who would have thought that Lee and Danita would be in the burbs of Chicago with the very BEST BBQ for your soul; real comfort food. It's worth the trip from anywhere. When friends come up from Nashville to see us--we know it's really for the food at Smokin' BBQ on 45. Thank you Lee and Danita. Be seeing you again soon! read more

Been here twice - both times on my way to a concert. Last time was on a Sunday and I didn't check the hours. We got there just at closing time, but they took our order anyway and we ate on the tables outside. Even though they were technically closed, they still checked on us frequently. The brisket sandwich is my favorite so far. Tons of meat with a lovely char and oh so much flavor. Yum! read more

Was ok ... good selection. Fair priced Was a bit disappointed .. they had forgotten my order though read more

Looks good. However, I need to see prices on website menu for me to drive 15 minutes to try.

I tried the 1/2 slab ribs, the turkey leg, the pricy Jerk Chicken with Dirty rice and the rib tips, all were great. I got all that with the sauce on the side because I hadn't tried it but now that I have (it's excellent) I will have all my items with sauce except the Jerk Chicken. No need to sauce that, it was spicy greatness but for a small leg and thigh way overpriced at $13. The large order of Tips came with fries smothered in the tips and coleslaw. The $10 turkey leg was great and the Ribs were perfectly cooked with just a little tear off the bone. Looking forward to more visits. Take out only. There are a couple tables outside if ya can't wait to go home and eat. read more

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Nice little mom and pop place with great food. We had the ribs and cornbread. The ribs were moist and smoky.

Everything is sooo good! Jerk chicken and dirty rice are a must! Love the collar greens! Their setup are meant for takeout. read more

Smokin’ BBQ On 45 - Jerk chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Mundelein, Illinois

Best BBQ I've had since leaving TX. I came for the Okra, bc it's impossible to find around here- and it was amazing! Brisket, Turkey Leg, Mac& Cheese, cornbread; all of it was so good. Can't imagine trying anywhere else bc I already have and they don't compare to this modest spot. read more

Really, really good. I had the pulled pork sandwich with a side of fried okra and my husband had the jerk chicken with rice. Both were delicious with generous portions. The okra tasted fresh and was perfectly cooked. I had such a nice meal I got the peach cobbler to go, which I am eating as I leave this review. I will absolutely be going fresh. I do wish they had a "sides" plate so I could try out a couple of sides as my meal instead of having to buy all the sides a la carte. read more

Food was amazing service was good all around a good place for bbq. Wish they stayed open abut longer tho

Flavorful food. Pleasant atmosphere . My husband loves the catfish and rib tips. Even the fries are good and seasoned.