I have been going to Ed's for 10 years it's the best BBQ around…read more My favorite is the Chicken and the Ribs for sure

I am a certified professional eater (Da Garbage Disposal) and when I say I know food ..... I do…read morethis for a full time job. I been to Big Ed's when he had the smaller place and every time I pass by Waukegan my vehicle has a lock on Big Ed's to go eat. EVERYTHANG I tries there so far was delicious. Meaty ribs made my mouth water, the burnt ends were fire, all the sides I tried were terrific SPECIALLY that BBQ Tony Macaroni I call BBQ Ice Cream!!!!!! Only thang bad about goin' to Big Ed's BBQ ius you have to leave at some point!!!!! For all the folks that complain in his reviews either you are gettin' paid by his competition, jealous your Mom can';t cook like this when you grew up or you are from the UK and can';t handle seasonin'.

I don't understand how their pork shoulder is MOIST! I've never had moist pulled pork from a BBQ…read moreplace before. Not even in Texas! They must either mix their own mild sauce or have it made just for Hillery's because it wasn't some cheap, off the shelf crap just to marginally fit a function. I wish I'd have known ahead of time so I could have gotten more (someone made a lunch run since there is no delivery). I don't really have words for the rib tips other than OH MY F****** GAWD! How the heck does someone have rib tips that meaty, that dense, that tender? Even reheated, they rock!

I was craving rib tips today and a few friends who live in the area always tell me to come check…read moreout Hillery's. I have never been and didn't really know what to expect. Inside, it's nothing fancy. You pretty much place your order at the counter and wait around for your food. No tables or chairs to sit at, so basically it's just a takeout place. Looks like they do cater as they have different sized pans on display for you to see how much food it can fit for your party size. I was craving some bbq and some sides such as Mac n cheese and collard greens and was disappointed that they did not carry either or. Their main sides were fries, coleslaw, and fried okra from what I can remember. I decided to go with the rib tips dinner. I ordered the extra large portion as I was going to share with the hubby. Took about 15 minutes for my food to be ready, so not bad. It came with fries, coleslaw, and 2 pieces of bread for a total of $20. The rib tips were 'aight. The meat was a little tough to chew and not falling off the bone as I normally like. Also, they were cut in huge chunks and not really in bite sized pieces. The sauce was okay but it did not really blow me away and neither did the coleslaw. The fries were pretty bland as well and could have used some more salt or seasoning. It didn't even come with ketchup in my carry out bag. Overall it was meh. I still would like to try their wings some other time and see how that goes.

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

Some of the best meat in the Chicago Suburbs, I loved the dry rub used on their ribs. Spicy sauce…read morethat came on the side was excellent, my gf who isn't a huge meat person loved the rib tips. Ambiance was top notch with jazz/funk music in the background. Bathrooms were spotless.

Big Jeff has the most infectious, good energy! Please have him working the window more often. He…read moretook the time to chat with us about the food and even gave us mini ducks, which was such a fun touch. 10/10 as always, but he was definitely the cherry on top.

I think I found my newest go to bbq/soul food restaurant! What I love about it is that it's kind…read moreof set up as a fast food restaurant where you get your food at the counter and then you can either dine in or carry out. For the amount of food that we ordered, our food came out pretty fast. I love the family friendly vibes upon entering. It took me a few minutes to decide what to order because everything looked so good and smelled so good! What sealed the deal though is when they gave me a few pieces of baby back ribs to sample. It was delicious and I wanted more of it. So we went with the family dinner platter that came with ribs and 2 sides and corn bread and pickles. We ordered sides of red beans & rice, Mac and cheese, and collard greens. Also an order of fried chicken. Everything was delicious down to the pickles!! I really really enjoyed my meal. There are plenty of other things I still need yo try in the menu, like the bacon burnt ends and Ribtips. So I can't wait to go back for those. The restaurant inside is on the smaller end. Our party consisted of 5 people total. I don't recommend bringing more than 5 to dinner as it might get a little tight. If they keep it up, they may need to expand cuz this food oh so good!

Great food and service as always. This is a favorite bbq spot for the whole family. Highly…read morerecommend the Smokehouse Tacos!

Nicest staff imaginable couldn't ask for better service. food was amazing! Got a lot of choices for…read moresauces on side if you want to try something new go and try the sauces! I personally recommend the Maple Chipotle!

So great to have a halal Korean chicken place, great service, nice decor and of course the chicken…read morewas super tasty!

This place has amazing Korean chicken wings! They are made to order so don't expect food right…read moreaway. The wings are super tender with a perfectly crispy coating. My go-to flavors are the Cheesking and the Mala Spicy--both are packed with flavor. For me, the real standout for me was the tteokbokki. The sauce is incredible--it has a mild sweetness from tamarind that really elevates the whole dish and keeps you coming back for more. I'd honestly come back just for that sauce! I had to order one to go. The chef even came out after our meal to check in and offered candy to all the kids. Such a thoughtful touch--great hospitality all around. Definitely come support them when you're craving wings!

Great spot to start the evening before going to the Genesee Theater. Not just a brewery but also…read morehas Wonderful cocktails and a great selection of bourbon. Grabbed some dinner from the food trucks. Thank you for a fantastic evening.

Large brewery located in downtown Waukegan. Pretty large beer and cocktail menu. I had to take a…read morepicture of all of their non alcoholic options because that stood out to me as well. Service was friendly. The two beers that I tried were ok. The sour my husband got was tasty. It is nice they offer small pours. Definitely a nice variety for all types of interests.

Karen and Kar were SOOOO sweet! Very welcoming right when I walked in the door. The food is…read moreamazing, but the hospitality makes you feel important. I'm in the industry as well and a little goes a long way. Thank you ladies for being so pleasant! Colie

The Cuisine Umpire says: "Three Strikes and You're OUT!"…read moreHere's the third Yelp I've done about "Mission BBQ" and I'm afraid the Mission was NOT accomplished. The last time we went to one, (In Naperville, IL q.v. my Yelp for it), We were totally bummed as it was a truly disappointing feed, bordering on the inedible: A piece of "Prime Rib" not ready for prime time, adipose pulled pork, and ribs with bone shrapnel. Ug. We had to pick up Grandson and Date from Six Flags Great America down the road, and we were early enough to wedge dinner in before we were expected at the park. Nothing else looked appetizing in the stretch of Illinois 132 just west of G.A., so we figured the last time at Mission was SO awful, it had to be a fluke, and this store should CERTAINLY be better. It wasn't. We both had "2 meat" plates- I with Ribs, Sausage and Wife had Ribs and pulled pork. We both had slaw and fries. The pulled pork was the least offensive of the proteins. This time, it was the opposite of last time--not so fatty, and not so flavorful either. Dry and insipid. The Sausage was mushy and strangely lacking in real flavor. And the goddamned Ribs were the same ineptly butchered mess we ran into in Naperville. Shards of Bones at the top of the cut. Slightly over-smoked/over-cooked as well. WTF? That much of the same criticism of Naperville was in play here made us think this is the way things are served at Mission BBQ and not an anomaly. A mention to the manager wouldn't help things. Now in the "Every theory has a corollary" dept: As in Naperville the slaw, fries and cornbread were pretty good; as was the Iced Tea and fountain drink "throw". The sauces were all pretty good too. Wished there was some decent "Q" to put them on. Maybe it's just our taste, or we are spoiled by "Q" in our visits to the South, but there's no excuse for the lazy butchering of the ribs, or the mushiness of the sausage. I know "corporate" chains tamp down spices in the "come bet" common palates will desire a less bold cuisine, but DAMN! this is BARBEQUE. American Q is NOT a "safe" proposition. This isn't the cuisine to play it safe. Then again, it's not meant as an insult, but Suburban denizens (unless you're a suburb of, say...Austin Texas) prolly aren't in for foods meant to challenge. I see enough 5star Yelps indicating a lot of folks like this place; so I'll assume Wife and I are the outliers. We haven't found a whole lot of Suburban Northern Q supremely edible. The whole mishegoss is a dilemma, as Mission BBQ is deep into honoring our service Men & Women. We are, too. That a portion of the (considerable) cash we left there goes to Service folks soothes at least part of the sting of a lousy feed...

We stopped by here on our way from the beach walking…read more This place is the real deal! The food tastes phenomenal and definitely homemade! The owners were very nice and laid back! My husband and I enjoyed everything! Collard greens,mac and cheese, catfish and wings! Next time we will take pictures of the food! The banana pudding made by his mother was like icing on the cake!!! Just delicious! We thank them all for their southern hospitality!!! We will definitely be returning!

I had a rib tip dinner, which came with 2 sides, and purchased an extra side of green beans (which…read morewas $6.99!!!!!!). My total was just over $30, which is absurd; particularly since the ribs were on the tougher side - almost as if they were reheated. While I love to support black owned businesses, and this one has a rich family origin story - I'm not sure I'll be returning with that price tag and experience.