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Real Urban Barbecue
BBQ Joint and Restaurant$$$$
Vernon Hills
"My combo: ribs + burnt ends + roasted fuji apples + fries."(11 Tips)
"long distances for pulled pork and brisket and SWEET POTATO SOUFFLE"(3 Tips)"Great BBQ place, love the sliced brisket."(9 Tips)
"... & golden corn bake (corn bread) were both fantastic!!"(4 Tips)
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Delicious, desireable, authentic, saucy barbeque worth driving long distances for pulled pork and brisket and SWEET POTATO SOUFFLE; Entertaining and Interactive follow on the twitters @RealUrbanBBQ
I'm a big dude. I ordered the two meat combo. Got the burnt ends and the ribs. It comes with two single serving sides. All for $15. meat was delicious. Recommend the corn bread side.
Kelly HarmantasJanuary 22, 2013Burnt ends, cornbread, and lemon shake up! If never been here, try the mini sandwiches so you can find your favorite! Keep the mason jar for free drinks when you come back!
E GAugust 6, 2012Their food is delicious. Finally someone around here can enhance the taste of the food with smoke instead of drowning it in smoke. I thought we would never find a place like this in this area.
Pick up the Mason Jar drinks and get free refills for the life of the jar. Just bring the jar in when you return to collect.
Grace CatlinJuly 10, 2015Try the corn casserole. It's really filling but super good! It like cornbread but mashed and fried.
Jay SteinSeptember 15, 2012When they offer BBQ sauce as they are serving your food, say, "No, thank you", and try the sauces available on each table.
MQ QureshiNovember 9, 2013Ladies and gents... The home wrecker. Except I got it with burnt ends... Heart attack on a plate and I love it!
Sarah McCoyAugust 5, 2013I had the burnt end sandwich. It is delicious. Everything was really really really good- The sweet potato soufflé & golden corn bake (corn bread) were both fantastic!!
Nancy DingleFebruary 4, 2013Mix the sauce - hot and mild, delish! Loved the pulled chicken sandwich and baked beans!
Jake GoldshollAugust 6, 2012Finally figured out how to order: get mini sandwiches so you don't leave stuffed and your bill is < $10
Chris SteeleMarch 6, 2016Good brisket. Sides were meh. Will try ordering a side of extra brisket next time.
Linda DubinSeptember 8, 2015Not happy with the ribs. The last 2 times I was there the ribs were so burnt u could not eat them. I complained the first time they were nice but the ribs are awful for the 23.00 they charge go to car
Aaron MassieJuly 4, 2013Came here once. They didn't have any ribs or brisket in stock. Don't plan on returning again.
Dominic KowalczykNovember 26, 2012BBQ Brisket Sandwich is awesome with both the sweet & spicy sauce!!!:P
SS ChristopherAugust 1, 2015Get some meat. Vegetables? Unless you want an over priced salad I wouldn't set the bar much higher than a few burnt green beans marinated in an entire stick of butter.
Bo BrooksNovember 1, 2015Good bbq. Expensive. Watch the cashier closely to make sure you are being correctly charged
We have eaten there before, but this time the ribs were hard, dry and over cooked. Very disappointing!!
Yahaira VargasMay 22, 2019Las costillas a otro nivel!! Los Mac & Cheese súper ricos, el pollo y las papas majadas 👍🏼. 9/10
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Real Urban Barbecue
1260 S Milwaukee Ave (at Route 45)
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
United States
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
United States
Serving our signature, slow-smoked items like ribs, pulled pork, turkey, brisket and chicken, with homemade BBQ sauce. Dine in, carry-out and catering.
Closed until 10:30 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 10:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(847) 613-1227
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No
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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"Pleasantly surprised. Burnt ends, legit. Swine wine=solid vinegar sauce. “More Cowbell”= brisket turned into an Alambre (bacon, cheese, peppers), which is unnecessary. Free pickles. Will be back."
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Chris Tankiewicz - 7.9
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