Best BBQ'd Meats in Near West Side, Chicago
The 10 top-rated bbq'd meats in Near West Side, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is cumin lamb at Xi’an Cuisine (769 W Jackson Blvd), with a flavor score of 87 out of 100 from 6 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Best BBQ'd Meats across Chicago→- Ranked #1At Xi’an Cuisine769 W Jackson Blvd
- Ranked #2At Duck Duck Goat857 W Fulton Market
Peking duck features crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat, served with thicker pancakes and assorted garnishes, impressing many diners.
- Ranked #3At Xi’an Cuisine769 W Jackson Blvd
- Ranked #4At Duck Duck Goat857 W Fulton Market
Crispy duck with sweet flavors and melt-in-your-mouth skin receives high praise, making it a must-try dish.
- Ranked #5At H Mart - Chicago711 W Jackson Blvd
- Ranked #6At Duck Duck Goat857 W Fulton Market
Hongshao rou features tender pork belly with a sweet sauce and thin pancakes, though some found portions small and flavors overly sweet.
- Ranked #7At Xi’an Cuisine769 W Jackson Blvd
Lamb skewers are praised for their dry seasoning and unique flavor, though some found other dishes overly salty or disappointing.
- Ranked #8At Duck Duck Goat857 W Fulton Market
Pork belly has a rich flavor when paired with sauce, but some found it salty and lacking depth without it.
- Ranked #9At Xi’an Cuisine769 W Jackson Blvd
Skewers are praised for their tender meat and bold spices, though some found certain flavors unappealing or too oily.
- Ranked #10At ML Kitchen1138 W Taylor St
The cumin lamb often suffers from inconsistent seasoning, overly generous onion portions, and disappointing meat quantity, leaving diners unsatisfied.