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Welcome!
Food brings the family together. We'd like to invite you to be part of the Beach Avenue BBQ family and share our passion for great food. Pasture-raised pork, grass fed beef, and locally sourced, sustainable ingredients means our quality is second-to-none. At Beach Ave BBQ, you will enjoy a variety of award-winning BBQ dishes for the whole family.
We're looking forward to welcoming you and your family to Beach Ave BBQ where you will always have a spot at our table.
Juan Silva & Christopher Chin, proprietors
About us
Beach Ave BBQ was formed in 2016 and started simply as two neighbors barbecuing and smoking meat in their backyards for family and friends. Impressed with each other’s skills, Juan and Christopher formed a friendship around their shared passions of making great food for the people they love.
Our philosophy
Here at Beach Ave BBQ, our mission is to bring people together through food. For us, BBQ is synonymous with family; we would like to invite you into the Beach Ave family. We utilize locally sourced ingredients to handcraft the best BBQ in the Chicagoland area. From pasture raised pork to the grass fed beef, the individual products we produce help to define the level of quality we strive to achieve. We are proud to be given the opportunity to share our passion, our life, and our dream.
Our values
- Low & Slow Always – Craft takes time. That’s why our brisket takes 12+ hours.
- Flavor That Hits – From classic BBQ staples to smoked birria tacos, we mix traditional BBQ with just the right amount of wild.
- Come Hungry, Leave Family – Whether it’s your first time or fiftieth, we treat you like you’re home.
Meet the Founders
Juan Silva
"I cook for people, not for trophies." - Juan Silva
Juan, like many BBQ enthusiasts, started smoking meat in a small backyard smoker. Already an established cook/chef, he began utilizing smoke as an ingredient in his recipes. He wanted to prepare the best BBQ dishes so he sought to learn from the best in the BBQ community. Renowned pitmaster Phil Wingo recognized Juan’s talent and served as his mentor.
"I cook for people, not for trophies" has been Juan’s philosophy since he lit his first smoker. While he appreciates the accolades his classic BBQ has earned, his driving force is a commitment to serving everyone quality BBQ.
Christopher Chin
"BBQ done right does not need sauce." - Christopher Chin
Chris’ interest in BBQ began long before he built a cinder block BBQ pit in his backyard. He became dissatisfied with the inconsistent quality and uninspired flavor of the local BBQ scene. Chris committed to learning the mechanics of utilizing wood, fire, heat, and smoke to achieve his desired outcome. After smoking his first whole hog, he refined his process until it produced the exemplary quality he had been searching for. Chris has devoted himself to perfecting the craft and honoring the traditions of various regional BBQ, while adding his own twist to the mix.
Juan Silva & Chris Chin
Founders
Menu Favorites
Brisket
Brisket, dry-rubbed, smoked for 12 to 14 hours over oak logs, and sliced perfectly.
BBQ Meat Sampler
A quarter-pound of our brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, ribs and a hot link.
St. Louis Ribs
Dry-rubbed and smoked for 4-5 hours and finished with a light glaze.
Smash Burger
Single or double patty smash burger, piled with grilled onions, cheese, served with fries.
Texas Nachos
Tortilla chips, queso, pit beans, scallions, and jalapenos with your choice of meat.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Our smoked pulled pork served on a toasted bun.
Smoke-Fried Chicken Thighs
Smoked, fried to order bone in chicken thighs finished in a mild or spicy rub.
Mac-N-Cheese
Add meat if you please.
Mexican Street Corn
Fire-roasted corn topped with mayo, cotija cheese, spices, and cilantro.
Loaded Baked Potato
Smoked potato topped with butter, cheese, sour cream, scallions and your choice of meat.
Hot Beach Chicken Sandwich
Nashville hot chicken sandwich with your choice of heat (hot, extra hot, XXX, or naked), topped with mayo, slaw, and pickles, served with fries.
Chopped Salad
Top with your choice of meat.
Pecan Pie
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