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Smokin Jack's BBQ

4.1 (21 reviews)
Open • 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Hersh A.

Smokin Jack's BBQ restaurant is a nice addition to Mundelein's dining scene. From the date of this review, it has been open only for a few months. It's located near the area where Mundelein Farmers Market takes place. The restaurant is spacious, has nice decor, and a welcoming atmosphere. This restaurant has the same owners as Emil's of Mundelein and couple of other restaurants in other nearby towns. Upon arrival, we were seated right away. We took our time deciding what to order. Their menu had a nice variety. Prices were generally reasonable. Our server was friendly and helpful. We ordered a pint of beer and cider, 1 lb rib tips off the specials menu, Smokehouse burger and fries, Pulled pork, Texas hot link, a rib tip, and mashed sweet potatoes, and Brisket (marble cut) and Mac n Cheese. The selection of bbq sauces were at the table. Our drinks and food arrived shortly. The burger, brisket, mashed sweet potatoes, and mac n cheese were the best dishes on the table. The rib tips were meaty and tasted good but the texture was a bit tough when biting and chewing them. The brisket was tender and flavorful. Marbelized cut is the way to go. The burger was juicy and flavorful. The Texas Hot Link had a bit kick but was not quite flavorful per our liking. The sides of mashed sweet potatoes and mac n cheese were delicious. The beer and cider were refreshing and a perfect accompaniments. We liked the atmosphere of the restaurant. They have a bar, several TVs, and also a patio dining area which will expand come summertime. Overall, we liked the food and service and we'll be going back. Check them out.

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Heather M.

I love supporting new restaurants, and this one recently opened. From the moment I walked in the hostess was very nice and same with the two bartenders. This restaurant is nicely decorated for a barbecue place and more on the casual side. The drink menu was very limited, but the bartender was accommodating and was able to make a very good French martini (I requested raspberry vodka). The portion was good! I ordered the Texas tacos with braised short ribs that were supposed to come with lettuce, cheese and onion strings. However the first time it came out was just with braised short ribs on a soft taco shell. I had to take it back and the second time it came out the way it was supposed to and it was very good. Definitely recommend! However, I recommend you pay attention to what ingredients are listed on the menu. I realize the restaurant is new but attention to detail is very important. I ordered a small order of cornbread, mashed sweet potatoes, and mac & cheese. The cornbread and mac & cheese were both very good. However, the mashed sweet potatoes had a "burnt" taste like they left it in the pot too long. I don't recommend the mashed sweet potatoes. The bread pudding with ice cream was also very good and amble for two people. However I recommend they use caramel sauce instead of chocolate sauce. A nice touch as they had a two-man acoustic band at 7 PM on a Friday evening and they got pretty crowded by then which is good to see. I give this place 3.5 stars.

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Great food and selection. Service was good and there was quite the crowd for a Thursday.

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Delicious food, cute space and excellent service! Great addition to the Mundelein restaurant scene!

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We have eaten here twice . We love it . The staff is super nice . Food and drinks are always great!

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