Best BBQ in New Lenox, IL
The 15 top-rated bbq in New Lenox, IL, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is burnt ends at Firewater BBQ & Brew - New Lenox, IL (280 E Lincoln Hwy Ste D), with a flavor score of 80 out of 100 from 8 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
- Ranked #1At Firewater BBQ & Brew - New Lenox, IL280 E Lincoln Hwy Ste D
- Ranked #2At Williamson's Restaurant & Bar1490 W Maple St
Ribs are tender and fall-off-the-bone, though some found them lacking in sauce or flavor.
- Ranked #3At 3 Corners Grill & Tap - New Lenox901 E Lincoln Hwy
Ribs are praised for being fall-off-the-bone tender and flavorful, though some found them lacking seasoning or too greasy.
- Ranked #4At Tom Kelly's495 Degroate Rd
Ribs are praised for being tender and flavorful, but some found them dry or lacking in seasoning.
- Ranked #5At Joey’s Red HotsSouthwest Suburbs, 217 E Maple St
The ribs often arrive overcooked, lacking flavor, and some reviewers even reported spoiled meat and soggy sides.
- Ranked #6At Firewater BBQ & Brew - New Lenox, IL280 E Lincoln Hwy Ste D
- Ranked #7At Firewater BBQ & Brew - New Lenox, IL280 E Lincoln Hwy Ste D
Pulled pork often arrives cold, with large chunks of fat and lacking flavor, disappointing many who expected better BBQ.
- Ranked #8At Firewater BBQ & Brew - New Lenox, IL280 E Lincoln Hwy Ste D
The brisket was often criticized for being dry, lacking flavor, and sometimes tasting burnt, disappointing many diners.
- Ranked #9At Firewater BBQ & Brew - New Lenox, IL280 E Lincoln Hwy Ste D
The ribs were consistently criticized for being tough, dry, burnt, and lacking authentic smoky flavor.
- Ranked #10At Portillo's New Lenox2306 E Lincoln Hwy
Ribs were frequently overcooked, dried out, or burnt, leaving many diners disappointed and unwilling to return.