

The 100 top-rated meat & poultry in Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
Juicy beef bulgogi with tender meat and a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors consistently impresses diners.
Tender oxtail in ropa vieja is praised for its melt-in-your-mouth texture and perfectly balanced flavors, leaving diners wanting more.
The oxtail is praised for its incredible flavor and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, making it a must-try dish.
Tender short rib served with flavorful grits or polenta consistently impresses diners with its rich seasoning and perfect cooking.
Juicy, hand-made cevapi served in soft lepinja bread with onions and ajvar spread receives rave reviews for authenticity and flavor.
Juicy jibaritos with perfectly seasoned meat, crispy tostones, and flavorful rice impress everyone with their homemade taste and freshness.
Creamy, buttery sauce envelops tender chicken pieces, creating a comforting dish that balances rich flavors without overwhelming spice.
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken tikka is praised for its flavorful spices and perfect pairing with fresh green chutney.
The Tiger Cry features perfectly grilled beef with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce that keeps diners coming back for more.
The branzino features a crispy exterior, tender meat, and an incredible sauce with dill, making it a standout dish.
The dibi lamb is praised for being tender, juicy, and well-seasoned, often complemented by flavorful sides like plantains.
The beef tartare is praised for its rich flavor, served with crunchy homemade sourdough and delightful accompaniments like aioli and gherkins.
The red snapper is praised for its perfect cooking, flaky texture, and flavorful spices that leave a lasting impression.
The chicken vesuvio features perfectly cooked chicken, flavorful garlic sauce, and tender potatoes, earning rave reviews for its generous portions.
Grilled tilapia yassa fish impresses with tender, flavorful meat, crispy skin, and a tangy sauce that enhances the dish.
Tender short rib barbacoa melts in your mouth, paired perfectly with creamy grits and rich, flavorful sauces.
Tender short ribs melt in your mouth, perfectly paired with creamy spinach and mashed potatoes, making them a standout dish.
The mole is rich, complex, and perfectly balanced with savory, sweet, and spicy flavors that keep diners coming back.
Tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato cashew sauce with aromatic spices leaves a lasting impression on diners.
Juicy, perfectly grilled chicken with a crispy exterior and deep flavor, complemented by delicious sides like mashed potatoes and elote.
The chicken shawarma is praised for its amazing flavor, tenderness, and generous portions, often paired with fluffy rice and garlic sauce.
Juicy, tender meat with perfectly balanced flavors makes this shawarma a standout favorite among enthusiasts.
Creamy and flavorful butter chicken with tender chicken pieces consistently impresses, making it a standout favorite among diners.
Tender and flavorful shawarma with generous portions and a perfect saffron rice that keeps customers coming back for more.
Tender birria with perfect seasoning, complemented by fresh tortillas and a variety of flavorful salsas, earns rave reviews.
Juicy, perfectly grilled shish kabobs with great seasoning and fresh fries make this spot a must-visit for food lovers.
Juicy, tender shredded beef in ropa vieja is perfectly seasoned, complemented by sweet plantains and garlic rice, creating a comforting dish.
Tender and flavorful carne asada cooked perfectly medium, served with zesty rice, beans, and a fresh salad, receives rave reviews.
Tender, juicy carne asada grilled over mesquite, served with fresh, homemade tortillas and vibrant salsa roja, receives rave reviews.
Tender, juicy bistec is perfectly seasoned and served between crispy fried plantains topped with flavorful garlic, making it irresistible.
Cochinita pibil features tender, flavorful pork wrapped in banana leaves, served with soft corn tortillas and zesty habanero salsa.
Savory rib-eye with a sunny-side up egg and fresh vegetables on a perfectly toasted roll delights everyone who tries it.
Tender, flavorful birria served with rich consomé and handmade tortillas creates an authentic Mexican experience that keeps patrons coming back.
Tender, smoky kalua pork stands out for its juicy flavor, generous portions, and perfect pairing with macaroni salad.
Juicy, well-seasoned grilled chicken with charred skin and flavorful sides like beans, rice, and tortillas keeps customers coming back.
Juicy, tender whole chicken with incredible charcoal flavor, complemented by fresh tortillas, spicy salsa, and delicious charro beans.
Wagyu is praised for its buttery texture, melt-in-your-mouth quality, and exceptional flavor, especially the A5 cut.
Crispy, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly served with a flavorful umami sauce keeps diners coming back for more.
Crispy fried plantains sandwich layers juicy, well-seasoned steak, fresh veggies, and garlic sauce, creating a flavorful and filling experience.
Juicy, well-seasoned shish tawook is consistently praised for its flavor, tenderness, and perfect pairing with creamy garlic sauce.
Deconstructed pastitsio features rich short rib ragu, creamy béchamel, and black truffle, creating a uniquely delicious and flavorful pasta dish.
The short rib is praised for its incredible tenderness, rich flavor, and a smooth potato purée that enhances every bite.
Yassa chicken stands out for its juicy, well-marinated meat, flavorful onion sauce, and delightful spices that excite the palate.
Carne asada is praised for its superb flavor, char-broiled taste, and high-quality meat that keeps customers returning.
Short rib orzo is praised for its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and rich, deep flavor combined with creamy orzo.
The surf and turf features perfectly cooked, flavorful skirt steak and shrimp, complemented by delicious rice, beans, and plantains.
Tender lamb shank in a flavorful caramelized onion sauce, served with spicy rice, consistently leaves diners satisfied and eager to return.
Carnitas are soft, buttery, and delicious, especially when paired with handmade tortillas and crispy chicharron.
The skirt steak is praised for its incredible flavor, tenderness, and the delicious juices that soak the Greek fries.
Perfectly cooked steaks with amazing flavor are complemented by delicious tostadas and flavorful dipping sauces.
Charbroiled marinated beef in the tiger cry is praised for its tenderness, rich flavor, and perfect pairing with tangy chili sauce.
Beef Wellington stands out for its juicy, tender filet mignon, perfectly cooked pastry, and generous portions ideal for sharing.
Savory shrimp tacu tacu features large shrimp on a crispy rice cake, complemented by a delicious sauce that enhances the dish.
Lamb keema stands out with its rich flavors, tender lamb, and frothy potato mousse, perfectly complemented by buttery bread.
The steak is consistently praised for being perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful, and served with fresh, soft tortillas.
Meatballs are consistently praised for their moist texture, rich flavor, and savory tomato sauce that keeps diners coming back.
Flaky, buttery crust encases a rich, creamy filling with savory flavors, making the chicken pot pie a comforting favorite.
Juicy chicken shawarma with rich spices and flavorful sauces consistently impresses, making it a must-try for Mediterranean food lovers.
Juicy and tender carne asada, served with fresh corn tortillas and flavorful sides like guacamole and rice, received rave reviews.
Tender chicken with a crispy coating, topped with rich, flavorful sauce and generous portions, consistently impresses diners.
The chicken parmesan features tender, breaded chicken smothered in rich red sauce, served alongside delicious tortellini in creamy white sauce.
The mole features a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors, with a homemade taste that reminds many of family recipes.
Tender filet mignon in the shaking beef is praised for its rich flavor, perfect cooking, and delightful fried rice.
Tender brisket with perfect seasoning and great sauces consistently impresses, making it a must-try for BBQ lovers.
The steak is consistently praised for being tender, juicy, and flavorful, often complemented by a delicious marinade and fries.
The surf and turf features perfectly cooked ribeye and flavorful shrimp, praised for its tenderness and exceptional seasoning.
Tender, well-seasoned shawarma with generous portions and fresh ingredients consistently impresses, making it a top choice for Mediterranean cuisine.
Tender, well-seasoned chicken is perfectly roasted and served with crispy potatoes soaking in a flavorful white wine sauce.
The Pabellon Criollo features tender, juicy beef, flavorful beans, and crispy plantains, all served in generous portions.
The steak frites is praised for its perfectly cooked, melt-in-your-mouth texture, complemented by exceptional, crispy fries.
Crispy breaded soy chicken coated in a sweet orange glaze impresses with its large portions and rich flavor.
Juicy Italian beef packed with flavor, complemented by spicy hot peppers, makes for a satisfying and generous sandwich experience.
Tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs are coated in a sweet and tangy Guinness orange barbecue sauce, praised for their exceptional flavor.
Buttery bone marrow served with crispy, toasted bread and a flavorful parsley salad garnished with capers and red onion received rave reviews.
Crispy pork in savory sauce topped with a runny egg and paired with flavorful garlic rice earned rave reviews.
Tender and flavorful pork shank features crispy skin, perfectly balanced seasoning, and is often paired with naan and pickled veggies.
Beef stroganoff features tender beef in a rich sauce, paired with pillowy potato dumplings that melt in your mouth.
Juicy, well-seasoned grilled chicken with crispy skin, served with tangy homemade salsa and affordable prices, earns rave reviews.
Fire chicken stands out for its spicy, smoky flavor, tender meat, and perfect pairing with cheese and kimchi pancakes.
Juicy chicken shawarma with unique seasoning, served in warm pita, garnished with pickles and garlic sauce, receives rave reviews.
Juicy spicy pork packed with flavor and the perfect amount of seasoning keeps customers coming back for more.
Juicy and tender skirt steak, perfectly seasoned and smoky, served with fresh tortillas and grilled onions, consistently impresses diners.
Juicy, marinated grilled chicken is praised for its fresh flavor, perfect seasoning, and delicious salsa served with soft pita bread.
Juicy cevapi served with fresh bread, onions, and flavorful sauces consistently impresses with its authentic Balkan taste.
Juicy, tender chicken shawarma with perfect seasoning, creamy garlic sauce, fresh vegetables, and warm pita consistently impresses diners.
The beef tenderloin is praised for being perfectly cooked, tender, and full of rich flavor, often described as melt-in-your-mouth good.
Carnitas made on weekends are praised for their incredible flavor and addictive quality, often paired with fresh salsa.
Crispy on the outside and tender inside, Grandma's pork belly paired with flavorful jaew sauce receives high praise for its unique preparation.
Tender lechon with perfect seasoning consistently impresses, complemented by flavorful sides like arroz con gandules and crispy tostones.
The oxtail pot pie features a crispy crust, rich beefy filling, and delightful bone marrow that impresses every time.
Generous portions of jibaritos feature flavorful garlic tostones and a delicious combination of steak and chicken that impresses everyone.
Creamy, rich butter chicken with perfectly balanced spices and tender chicken consistently earns rave reviews for its exceptional flavor.
Chicken shawarma is praised for its rich flavor, generous portions, and tender meat, complemented by delicious garlic sauce and fresh sides.
Fall-off-the-bone tender pork ribs pampanella with a sweet and spicy glaze, perfectly complemented by crunchy slaw and yogurt relish.