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    The Original Hog Wild

    4.2 (981 reviews)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Irene Kitty L.

    It was our first time here at Hog Wild and since I am a vegetarian, I know this is not the place for me but I still wanted to give it a try. I know it is all about the pulled pork, BBQ meat but I wanted to check the place out for the ambiance and I'm glad I did. You order your food at the register and then they'll give you a number and they bring the food out to your table which was pretty easy. I ordered the portabella Mushroom sandwich, my hubby ordered the shrimp dinner and my little guy got the cheese hot dog and it was all pretty darn good. If you're someone who loves BBQ and meat, this place is definitely for you!

    Beef Brisket Sandwich with French Fries
    Kristal M.

    I've been coming here for years and for the longest time they only took cash, but now they take debit and credit! The food never disappoints, the barbecue sauce is the best. Also, one side of the restaurant they have an aquarium I didn't take a picture of it but it's so awesome.

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    Patti L.

    This place was delicious. The ordering process was easy and well organized. It may seem it was a long line but it wasn't. There were more people doing carry out. The place wasn't bright but the room decor was filled. A few tvs and employees bustling around, serving, cleaning and helping. When I got to the table someone came by to ask if I wanted bbq sauce. I said yes. They must keep tabs on the bottles because as soon as we were done someone came and picked it up right away. We ordered the pork chop dinner and beef brisket dinner. The pork chop dinner came with 2 chops and a few pieces of bread. The chops were thick and tender and delicious. The sides were simple but also good. The beef brisket was sliced thin. It was a couple ounces but didn't seem like much meat. It came with a piece of corn, 2 pieces of garlic toast and the sides I wanted. This was plenty to eat but wished the brisket were thicker slices or had a little more meat. I will be back to try other things but glad to have made it here.

    Ribeye Steak Burrito Dinner Wednesday
    Daniel S.

    Well known BBQ restaurant in the far south suburbs. Their BBQ dishes are all good. I got the rib tips and liked them. I did try something different the next time I went, and tried the ribeye steak burrito. It wasn't bad, but not on par with their other signature dishes. It's best I'd say to stick to the more traditional barbeque dishes. All the sides I've tried have all been good too-the fries, the curds, the mac n cheese. The inside is nice, a good western decor. Your order at the counter, and then they bring the food out to you. A pretty big parking lot so that shouldn't be an issue. If you live nearby and are a fan of meats, then it's definitely worth checking out.

    Pay attention to what be charged for!
    Elisa G.

    Went with a large group of family members to celebrate a birthday. I ordered the ribeye dinner special and my husband ordered a full slab of ribs dinner. They asked what side we wanted and I asked for Mac and cheese, for my soup the cream of chicken, and a baked potato. The hubby had red potatoes and Mac n cheese. Mac and cheese lacked any real flavor tasted bland. But the kicker was they charged each side as additional charge to the dinner price which was suppose to be included. My husband didn't bother to question until I asked him. We drove 45 minutes and don't plan on going back. Steak and ribs were good. Most family members ordered the pork chop and they were happy with it.

    Pulled pork dinner

    Amazing place. Food came out so quick! You get lots of food in your order. You won't be hungry.

    Huge & Tender Pork Chop Dinner
    Torianna C.

    I have seen this place for years and never stopped by to try it, but today was the day! I ordered the grilled pork chop and it came with two sides. The pork chop was grilled to perfection and juicy. It was probably the thickest and juiciest pork chop I've ever had. The red potatoes were delicious. I wasn't a fan of the green beans, but they have other sides to choose from. They were bland to me to be honest. Their service is amazing. They must always have pork chops on the grill because I received my order about 2 minutes after placing my order. The food was hot, so it wasn't like it had been sitting there for awhile. It was definitely fresh. The inside is pretty large in size, but it's very dark inside. If you want to take pictures of your food I would recommend takeout.

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    Love the bbq pork chops...best around, tender and juicy. Been going there since 1993. Always consistent.

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    Easy parking and great food at a location that is easier to reach (for me) than the original-original location.

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    Great food, fast! Definitely will return Fast friendly service.................. review had to be too long

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    Very good BBQ. The beef brisket sandwich was very good sliced thin. BBQ ribs also very good.

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    The meat is ok, but everything else is just mediocre. Drive a little further, there are better BBQ places

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    How is the Mac n Cheese? I'm catering from here but wondering if this side dish is worth it

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