Russell's Barbecue

4.2/5.0
11 reviews

1621 North Thatcher Avenue

Elwood, IL

453-7065

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January 12, 2007
Mike S.
oak park , Illinois
432 reviews
Very good bbq sandwiches...everything is good here...great for kids too...been a neighborhood icon for years very casual...very busy...pay first then turn in number system...works great...
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January 9, 2006
Anonymous
56944 reviews
We have been going to this place for 30 yrs, and nothing much has changed. Still great food at a good price. Really great beef and pork sandwiches, and a fantastic sauce. Ribs were only OK. There is almost always a line, but it moves quickly. Wort ... more
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December 10, 2004
Mike J.
Oak Park , Illinois
73 reviews
a great old place. Have been there forever. The barbecue beef and pork sandwhiches are great. Great sauce for sandwiches.
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January 13, 2004
Mike S.
Oak Park , Illinois
26 reviews
A great sandwich place. A little grimy, but the food is great. I like the no nonsense dark room that doesn't look like it has changed in 20 years. The ribs are below average. Make sure to get the barbecue pork or beef sandwiches instead.
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February 2, 2001
Linda S.
Palos Hills , Illinois
55 reviews
This place is in Elmwood Park, not Elwood. The place has been a staple here. It is like the kiddyland, you can;t remember when it wasn't here. The bbq pork is very good, and the burgers are hugh. Keep away from the onions on the burger, they tend ... more
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July 4, 2000
C G.
scottsdale , Arizona
19 reviews
Very good bbq sandwiches...everything is good here...great for kids too...been a neighborhood icon for years very casual...very busy...pay first then turn in number system...works great...
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March 16, 1998
Bob M.
9 reviews
Russell' has been around forever! The atmosphere is very casual, the food, especially their BBQ Beef, very good. You can't go wrong on this one in terms of quality, variety, and price. Years ago North Ave. & Thatcher was a BBQ Mecca with Old King C ... more
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January 31, 1998
Anonymous
56944 reviews
The best rib bargin in the city. Not only are they meaty but tender too. Their special barbaque sauce is different from everone elses. You can even purchase some to take home. Ribs are accompanied with fries, slaw and a roll. And you can't forget ... more
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December 2, 1997
Anonymous
56944 reviews
Excellent barbecue ribs, beef, & pork. Sauce thin and slight tart but wonderful. Juicy meats, ribs a celestial event! Very casual atmosphere, order from counter and you take to table or booth. Old style building, wonderful feeling. Slaw, soups, corn ... more
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November 28, 1997
Jack W.
3 reviews
fantastic barbeque sandwich. Although the sandwich is on the small side, it comes with fries and slaw. The trick is, order the sandwich entree and another on the side. Save a buck. The ham sandwich is also very tasty. Make the trip from the city ... more
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