4.8 – 49 reviews • Restaurant
101 BBQ is a family-owned, award-winning Texas-style BBQ takeout restaurant in Oak Lawn, Illinois, serving authentic pit-smoked barbecue to the southwest suburbs of Chicago. We specialize in traditional low-and-slow smoking methods using premium meats and classic Texas techniques to deliver bold, authentic BBQ flavor.
Our boutique BBQ spot is known for tender smoked brisket, ribs, sausage, and house-made sides, prepared fresh daily with no shortcuts. Every order reflects our commitment to quality, consistency, and true Texas-style barbecue.
Whether you’re picking up takeout for dinner, feeding a group, or craving real smoked BBQ in Oak Lawn, 101 BBQ delivers handcrafted barbecue rooted in tradition and family-owned pride.
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Michael S
My wife and I decided to try this restaurant out for their soft opening and we really enjoyed it
Plate 1. the pulled pork was tender had good smoke to it tasted good with there BBQ sauce, the pickles on the side was a good mix.
Plate 2. Sliced brisket very tender easy to rip it apart, I really liked the potatoes very flavorful and tender
Sandwich. Pork belly was definitely our favorite food great flavor and really tender
Last was the corn bread tasted very good wasn’t dry nor firm
We’ll definitely be back when we crave BBQ again
Go ahead and Give it a try
… moreJosh Elefante
Great vibes at 101 BBQ! Went for the soft opening about a month ago and was so happy to finally taste some good BBQ in the area. The old-fashioned menu sets the scene right when you walk in. Your order is freshly prepared right in front of you!
Tried the brisket, ribs and cornbread. All stellar! Will be back here often. Great to have such an outstanding BBQ restaurant in the community, backed by a great owner!
… moreEartha Hampton
This place has the best brisket (I love brisket). The ribs were fantastic and you don’t need sauce at all. The mac & cheese, bake beans and Melissa’s cornbread were delicious.
I went on a Friday and again that Sunday, that’s just how good this place is
… moreJody Meyer
This BBQ place did not disappoint. We ordered the pulled pork and the smoked turkey as well as the beans, elote, and mac n cheese. Everything was excellent. We ordered ahead, but they waited until we got there to package our order to ensure it was warm. Excellent food, very nice people, so GIVE THEM A TRY!
… moreMichael Boyadjian
Go here! The meats are great and flavorful. Amazing pork belly and tender brisket. Nice variety of sides and well balanced corn bread. We went as walk-ins and they still had our choices on hand, but it’s better to pre-order if you can. While we waited we got a good explanation of pre-order vs walk-in. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. We will be back!
… moreDan
Very excited to see a quality bbq place in the area which me and my son rate as best in the area. Sauce is very good, top notch! The slow cook smoking process is much appreciated along with the homemade items. That said if I may offer some constructive criticism. What excited me especially is that they offer pork belly. Sorry to say it was disappointing. Please check out “Emeril live” S9 E18 “Pork fat always rules” don’t have to do his fancy sauce but that is proper size and fattyness of pork belly! Fat is flavor and pork fat rules!
… moreJoe Phillips
I recently had the pleasure of purchasing food from BBQ101. I had went to the soft opening and now ive been a customer ever since. This isn’t your typical bbq. Its more texas style. Lots of smoke, plenty of flavor. Ive had the beef brisket , the beef ribs, the pork ribs and tips. I loved all of it. And the sides are so good. The hard work that goes into this style of cooking is amazing. As a customer, we get the rewards in the taste and flavor. I had them set me up for the SuperBowl. The food was the best part of the game. I highly recommend you give this place a try. The staff is great. The food even is better. Go online and order ahead so you won’t miss out on the good stuff. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.
… moreOtto Seyller
Amazing BBQ! Awesome staff! Large portions! The brisket was excellent! It has a nice bark and a nice smokey red ring under the bark and the fat was rendered very well. It was tender but not mushy. The cornbread was moist and soaked with butter. The crust was browned nicely giving the bottom a crispy sweet corn crunch. The ribs had a slightly sweet dry rub with cracked pepper. They were very meaty and they peeled off the bone with minimal effort. They were the highlight of the meal for me, I’m not a big rib fan but these are really really good! I was fortunate enough to get some of the brisket chilli and it was delicious also. I got the smoked beans for the second side. They were excellent, a little vinegary with fresh chopped onions. The red pickled onions and pickles were tasty. Everything has a freshly made, homemade by a very talented and experienced BBQ chef taste. Get in here and treat yourself to some real smoked BBQ
… morePatrick Murphy
The food was great. We had the rib tips, the corn and the mac and cheese. Plus a piece of corn bread. The ribs were awesome! Meaty but not fatty. The sauce was amazing. The sides definitely didnt disappoint. Glad they didnt run out of cornbread before I got there because it was a must!! Its absolutely worth trying and I will %100 be returning.
… moreSara La Turneau
Haven’t had BBQ this good in a while! Pork belly was to die for. Brisket was perfect. I love that they serve the sauce on the side; really let’s the flavors of the meat shine through. That said, their sauce is excellent! Best sweet pickles I’ve ever had, hands down.
Give this place a try. You won’t be disappointed. Can’t wait to come back.
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