Honky Tonk Barbeque
3.9
from - Neighborhood: Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village
- 1213 W. 18th St.
- Chicago, IL 60608
- 312-226-7427
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Although this Pilsen barbecue spot had it's grand opening in September 2007, you might have sampled the apple-and-hickory smoked meats before it opened. Owner/pit master Willie Wagner has been running his catering biz out of this address since May 2006, and his mobile 'cue truck has been blowing smoke at various outdoor events around Chicago since then. Wagner also has competition cred under his belt. His team took 12th place in 2007 and third place in 2008 in the pork shoulder division at the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. At the Pilsen BYOB, Wagner turns out a lineup of meaty choices such as rib tips, pulled pork, beef brisket and ribs, plus sides like cornbread, baked beans and potato salad. Expect to hear music with honky tonk roots outta the sound system (mostly country, with some jazz and blues).
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Racine Avenue and 18th Street
- Parking:
- Street and Metered
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Blue Island/26th-60; Pink Line "L" stop: 18th
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- 4-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 4-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday
- Cuisine:
- Barbecue
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. $1 corkage fee.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes. Live country western, bluegrass and rockabilly music on the weekends.
- Features:
- Catering
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Specialties:
- Barbecue
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes. $3 delivery fee in the Pilsen area.
- Seating :
- For 97
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"Submitted from the Metromix iPhone App"
By Leisurehound from Lincoln Square, November 29, 2009
Wow. Who'd think they'd have BBQ this good in Pilsen. Don't forget to order the corn muffin
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"FINGER LIKING GOOD BBQ - 5 STARS!!"
By rosesforgina from bridgeport, November 16, 2009
I've been to this restaurant about 10 times now since last January! I LOVE IT! I can't get enough of it! The homeade bbq sauce and my favorite the ...
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"Disappointing"
By jkmeltzer5462 from Chicago, August 13, 2009
I love great barbeque, and cut my teeth on Rendezvous and Corky's in Memphis. Being a Chicagoan, I was very excited to find that Honky Tonk had wo...
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