19 Paul

Great Tate and very tender ribs. Hot links are a little bit to hot for me. Had the ribs and link combo. When going there drive slow you might just miss it.

I got lunch from here today. Brisket sandwich was great. Also they recommended the Mac and cheese. I usually don’t like Mac and cheese but got it anyway. It was fantastic! I will be back for sure!

Our first visit was on a whim, my husband saw the review on Chicago’s Best. I like the CPD concept and the Star Numbers across the border. I wanted to try the Turkey Tips but must be ordered 4 hours prior. We had the Beef Brisket sandwich combo to go. My husband told the young lady twice we wanted one side of potato salad and one side of cole slaw. She was very nice and confirmed, one cole slaw and one potato salad. Needless to say when we got home we had 2 side orders of potato salad. I don’t eat potato salad. The sandwich was REALLY small and our fries were the smallest order we’ve received from any fast food restaurant. We joked, «How many fries did you get, I got seven!» Patrick loved the potato salad. The beef brisket was very good, and the bun was toasted and had a slight buttery flavor.
Over all, we will go again and I want to try the Turkey Tips!

Came here on a last minute whim, ordered the «sarge smokin salmon salad» with the house dressing, mac n cheese & potato salad. I waited in line for over 30 minutes & watched two people come in after me with orders for bbq chicken plates, leave before me. I first tried to order turkey tips and links but was told I have to call that order in 2hrs in advance. Then I tried to order a chicken wrap but they were all out, so I settled on the salmon salad. Needless to say the salad was okay, not big on the dressing tasted like teriyaki mixed with vinegar. Mac n cheese was good and although they said the potato salad was made in house, I feel like it still tasted store bought but they put their own touch on it. I will go back to try what I originally wanted. Very clean place.

I’m sitting at this restaurant very very disappointed and upset about how I was just treated. I ordered 2 salads. A salmon salad and a grilled chicken salad. The lady comes to me saying that I’ve been making so many orders and I put cranberries on your salad by accident. I said that’s ok because I’ve been waiting along time for this order already. So I’m sitting another 20 minutes. I ordered this food online through the app well before I arrived. A young lady comes out and says what kind of salad dressing you want. I said well it says you all have a signature dressing. What is the base of the dressing is it creamy or oil based. She didn’t know and had an attitude when I asked her to check for me please. Finally I get my salads after waiting another 10 mins and I taste a piece of the salmon and it’s rubber like. I’m like is this real salmon. She says yes we serve it everyday. I have 5 orders waiting With an attitude. I said you know what I just want my money back for this one. I said it’s not my fault you are overwhelmed so please don’t take it out on me. I guess she realized how she was speaking to me and decided to now calm down and speak to me and say I don’t have an attitude. It don’t work like that. You can’t get an attitude then try to change how you speak and think it’s ok. She says well I have happy customers to take care of. You have to call grub hub or whoever you used to get your money back. I said wow are you serious. Now I want all my money back for both salads please. She did give me the number for eat 24 and says get your money back from them. I couldn’t believe it. So I got an attitude back like oh no I’m not driving off until I get my money back. She then gets upset because she has customers behind me. I said when I get my money back I’ll leave. The level of rudeness was not necessary. If you are overwhelmed calm yourself before talking to customers. You are in a customer service business so you have to be professional. Finally got my money back. Now I’m leaving the store after being here an hour dealing with this. Smh.

I came for lunch today. The food was AMAZING. I had the southwest chicken wrap. and a side of mac and cheese. I normally would have at least one complaint about mac and cheese if its not my aunts, but theirs even had hers beat! But its not the food that made me want to leave a review. It was the service. I have never had such awesome customer service in my life. I’ll definitely be back

Visiting from California searching for a bbq place in the area, we found this lite simple place!
Out of nowhere, we had a great meal! Everything we ordered was fantastic!

I stopped at 19 Paul for lunch today and got a half slab and the rib tip link combo. All good… Great sauce and the people were super nice. I will go back for sure. I gotta try the smoked chicken. Great place give it a try!

Place is amazing! First time visit had rib tip mini which is a deal at $ 4.99 with fries. I also had the beef brisket which is smoked for 14 hours. In April they have a new location opening in Mt. Greenwood at 111^th and Fairfield!

Delicious BBQ, nice smoke ring and the bark was just right. The sauce isn’t skimped on, just as the portions. Enjoyed the food but not as much as the service, they were very attentive, and friendly. I appreciated the way they even treated the more difficult customers without any issue. Will be coming back here for sure

I use my Unilocal app to locate a bar b q house while I was waiting for my sons at the barber shop
I notice 19 Paul
I read the menu I understood the police lingo it made me smile
I decided to try the rib tips knowing my teeth not what they use to be so I ask if they could be cut up small
I was first impress with the packaging clear containers with snap lock slots
finger wet wipes nice strong shopping bag
like Macy’s would use
I could smell the smokey rib tips and sauce
It was a sweet smell
I ordered mac n cheese it was home made it had several different cheeses
the big test was the meat
the rib tips were so tender and good
I had no problem eating them with these teeth
I will purchase from them again
I ask my sons were the rib tips ok
they replied yes at the same time.

Delicious, super friendly owners. The fried tilapia and BBQ beef were fantastic. Just so happened to be there as Chicago’s best was shooting. So got to meet Britney Payton, which was a plus.

Went here with my son for dinner. We got the brisket, pulled pork, and chicken combo, with sides of mac and cheese, coleslaw, and potato salad. Everything was delicious, and the staff was extra friendly and helpful. We will definitely go back.

Best place for BBQ and brisket for miles. We go by for pick up or order delivery. They always arrive pretty fast and there is always plenty of food. Excellent sauces. Brisket is the bomb.

Firstly, when my husband took me to this place, I was not convinced this place will serve a good BBQ as from out side they just look like simple fast food place. However, when I tried their food. oh boy… they are very good. I am very happy to find this place. They really serve a good and quality of food, plus they really a very good customer service. Another lesson for me, don’t judge by the cover… I hope this place will keep continue to serve a good and quality of food.

The beef & pork brisket were fantastic. Just the right about of sauce.
The cornjacks were tasty. (I just like the concept of a muffin but still delicious)
The Mac & cheese was CHEESY and I like the surprise of corn in there. Only Complaint about it is the noodles are overcooked for my preference, but again the flavor was great.
My partner has Rib tips & hot links… I tried his hot links and they had a breakfast sausage taste to me, not really hot.
The potato salad was creamy and good, but a little too much sugar for me in it.
I’ll eat it again. The delivery was polite and kind and they did a courtesy call to let you know the driver was on their way.

Found this location after a discussion with a friend about mediocre BBQ Restaurants, just too many of them and of others that cut too many corners, now producing substandard product.
The mark of good BBQ in my opinion is that the product is GREAT without having to drown the ribs, tips, brisket, etc. in some sort of sauce. The sauce is to be used to compliment the BBQ meats, enhancing the flavors, not to disguise.
We took our order to go and thoroughly enjoyed eating the assortment of goodies (ribs, brisket & Links) over the next two days. Also they have two types of BBQ sauces that are very tasty and quite a varied menu. No disappointment’s if you ask for what you want, they will listen & serve accordingly. My opinion: This is the BEST place operating in the Chicago area.
Nice friendly people with GREAT BBQ, check it out!

VERY pleasant surprise. I ordered the rib & wing combo with a large macaroni & cheese and everything was delicious! The thing that impressed me the most was the way everything was so neatly packaged. You don’t see that too much at rib joints! But the wings were crispy & seasoned well, the ribs were extremely tender with a good sauce & a decent amount of meat on the bones. But OMG the macaroni. I’ve devoted my life to a search for the best mac & cheeses in the world and this was definitely one of them! Super cheesy and it had red & yellow peppers in it. It was delicious!!! My only complaint would be the time it took to receive my food. I called and placed an order & was told 20 minutes and it ended up being about 40. It was no big deal because it’s a Saturday so places are a little busier, plus the food was hot and fresh and the staff gave me a little extra food for my wait. I’ll definitely be back!

My partner and I were planning on eating in downtown Chicago for lunch today, but checking out of our hotel, renting a car, etc. ended up taking longer than we planned. We decided to just grab something quick on the road, and we’re both SO glad we did!
I used Unilocal to help us find something along 57 that would be easy to get to. «19 Paul» BBQ popped up as the #1 option, and the 5 stars caught my attention. Being from Texas, we had to check it out and see what the fuss was about. We have some pretty solid BBQ options down in Austin, so it takes a lot to impress us.
We ended up ordering the 3 meat plate, which comes with pulled pork, pulled brisket, and ½ smoked chicken. We also ordered a side of cole slaw, just to make us feel like we had «veggies» with our lunch. Everything we put in our mouths had both of us making those, «oh my God, this is so good» noises. The pork and brisket were amazing — flavorful, tender, with those nice blackened ends — but the chicken… best smoked chicken EVER. Seriously, this place is LEGIT.
On top of dining on some of the best BBQ we’ve ever had, the staff made the experience one we will talk about for years. Once we mentioned we were from TX, a few of the staff members smiled and almost took that as a challenge! It was awesome… they looked at us and said, «Hold on… we’re going to put a flight together for you.» 5 mintutes later, they came back with small samples of their mac and cheese (also the best I’ve ever had), collard greens (I could have eaten an entire gallon of these), and some cooked sweet potatoes, which tasted like a Thanksgiving dessert (yum).
Towards the end of our meal, the entire kitchen staff came out and asked what we thought about everything. When we said it was some of the best BBQ we’ve ever had, the main guy yelled, «We got some new ones!» and they all started clapping. It was sooo cute and funny and this enthusiasm made us want to stick around and work with them. They were so excited that we loved everything, and it was so obvious that they love what they do. It’s rare these days to be around happy, positive people like that… it was such a pleasure to eat here.
From now on, we will stop here every time we come to IL to visit my partner’s family, and next time, we’ll probably order enough food to feed all of my in-​laws down on the farm in Gibson City!
It’s time to unbutton my pants and take a nap now.

Excellent service and the food is well worth every crumb. I ordered the brisket sandwich and my sister ordered rib tips. I loved every bit. It’s pretty cool that there is a Chicago Police Department theme to the décor and menu. I will be back! Yum.

phenomenal. Half slab with fries. Greens. Mac. Potato salad. Cole slaw. Best 20 I’ve spent ever on food. Far superior to lem’s, I-​57. Even Genos

Great food and even better service! I had the beef brisket sandwich, onion rings and Johnny cakes. The food was excellent, the Johnny cakes were amazing. The service was exceptional, they were very helpful and courteous. They even came out and answered questions I had about their name. Wonderful place and will be a must have every time I visit Chicago!

Ran the BBQ gamut my first visit and tried the 3-​meat combo. A little pricey, but well worth its weight. Half smoked chicken was excellent. Tender, great smoky flavor and sauce, and a huge freaking portion. BBQ Brisket was fantastic. Melts in your mouth, no fatty crap whatsoever, and a pleasant sugary-​smoky contrast. Pulled pork was my least favorite, but still solid in its own right. Tender, juicy, and not over-​seasoned as to take away from its natural porky goodness. They’re sweet BBQ sauce married flawlessly with every one of my succulent animal proteins. Great BBQ on the city’s southside, albeit located in a somewhat precarious neighborhood. Small interior, more geared towards carryout, but outside seating should quell any lunch rush. Very little parking in back and along the side (carpool lol). For my dollar, it’s the best BBQ in the area.

Great Family owned business. Chgo police officer and her family own and run this business. The ingredients are generally fresh products and u can taste the difference. (This is also why there is a slight quality premium in cost.) Service a bit slow bc many items cooked to order — so don’t expect Fast food speed. The great customer service makes up for it, so I had no problem waiting for my order. The Mac n Cheese is very tasty (baked variety w/​a bit of corn). Most orders come w/​fries, coleslaw or some other side (drink or potato salad). Frankly, that’s a good value. Support this Family business bc their product is good and their personal service is great. This is good home style comfort food (not if u are watching your waistline or cholesterol. All good things in moderation — right?) They also cater for large groups. Call ahead to save some time. I’ll be back.

It was my wife’s and my first time here and I have to start with hospitality it was five stars. I’m an Executive Chef I’m in the hospitality business the owners really know how to make you feel at home. My wife ordered the brisket sandwich, I had the half slab combo and it was wonderful. The owner brought us out some peach cobbler and Mac n cheese samples we will definitely be back highly recommend.

Folks, PLEASE don’t let this place go by the wayside!
Here is why:
1.) At 9:30p, the ribs were hands-​down SUCCULENT. Lems, Robinson’s, Famous Dave’s, Leon’s, Uncle Lou’s, I-​57 … Different from all of them. Good quality meat, not fatty, not over cooked or tough;
2.) The sauce is mildly sweet, spicy and non-​greasy. This is savory sauce you really want to use with the slice of halved white bread included and is DELICIOUS to the last drop;
3.) As this was my first visit, I requested ½ of a slab. A bit pricey but it was worth it!!! I refused the fries and was filled by the hearty order that also included a small side of potato salad;
4.) The courage of the ownership astounds me. There are already two, well-​established «ribberies» within earshot of our newest addition. I had to try it for that reason alone and man, was I not disappointed. This guy has a great product that, with enough business, can easily outshine the local competition. If this new spot remains consistent with my first experience, I am confident it will succeed.
Morgan Park wins this time!!!
These ribs are among the best I have ever eaten that are not homemade and better than even some of those. The physical building is a little obscure as it sits back from the street but it is smartly decked out with a drive-​through AND they deliver. Finally, during my trial of the drive-​through option, no one met me at the first window but by the time I was noticed at the second one, I was attended by four different people during phases of my transaction. Each one — from younger to older — was pleasant, spoke full sentences and the two women even smiled. In fact, the older woman who was the first to appear told me I would not be disappointed and I look forward to returning to validate. Plus, I was driving off the lot in under a total of 10 minutes.
Get thee to this place! I will be back to sample other menu items unless I delay them and find myself craving those delectable, succulent, tasty ribs!!!

The food here was delicious. I basically inhaled my bbq pork sandwich. And what really earns five stars is the service. The family running this restaurant could not be sweeter. We will be back, and will recommend it highly.

It was ok. My mother told me about them. I probably won’t return. maybe other items on the menu might be worth trying. .the rib tips weren’t worth me driving 25mins.
Glad that I was able to say that I visited. But it definitely didn’t live up to my expectations.

Amazing food and service. Had turkey tips, beef brisket, mac&cheese, greens, banana pudding and peach cobbler. Everything was fresh, tender, and flavorful!!! Family owned and operated… we’ll be back every time we visit chicago!!!

Always a good meal and great service. My favorite is pulled pork and hot links but you can’t go wrong with a mini beat cop basket (mini tip with fries and drink). It’s cheap and delicious. The soul food sides are amazing. All of the meat is pretty much smoked to perfection.
They have also catered for me and the food was great. My guests loved it and I’m sure they got new loyal customers out of it.
Tip: Call ahead to order so you are not waiting long.

I want to give 19 Paul a perfect 5 and if we are talking about their food only than it is a perfect 5. Only reason I gave a four was because the delivery took an hour and a half. The delivery lady was quite sweet when they did arrive.
Now the food… I had the rib tip and hot link sausage combo and it was amazing! Only small complaint I would have is that the «hot links» were a bit tame. The sauce that they use was very flavorful. My lady had the ribs and they were very tasty as well… fell right off the bone and had a great smoky flavor.
I will definitely be going back, but next time I am probably going to go pick it up. First time I have been impressed with southside Chicago BBQ

I love this place, the food is awesome the rib tip dinner is great as well as all of the other options to offer, even their French Fries are delicious! Ms. Beamon and her staff are very professional, courteous and polite. I’m telling you this restaurant is definitely worth going too!

I found 19 Paul BBQ through a cursory Google search and decided to try it on a whim. I had such a great experience that I had to create a Unilocal account to show these people some love.
The girl at the counter was super sweet and helpful about any question we had, even the ones I felt dumb asking. The other lady (I think she was in charge of the BBQing) popped by and how our food was (it was great). I’ve seriously never been treated that well by restaurant staff, and they weren’t even working for tips.
Fortunately, the food was just as good as the service. I had the Brisket sandwich and tried some rib tips, and both were delicious. Both were smokey, and the sauce was tangy but not overpoweringly sweet. Honestly, I don’t think you could go wrong with anything on the menu. And for what it’s worth, you get a lot of food for your money too. You’ll leave with a full belly and possibly a mild food coma.
It’s a shame it’s so far from me, otherwise I’d be a regular there. But whenever I’m in the far south side, I will make it a point to hit up 19 Paul BBQ.