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

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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.

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We are now on Eate! Excited to provide you all with great BBQ and even better way to order (in-unit, take out or delivery), book a reservation and order catering!

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 started barbecuing in a small backyard smoker. Already a seasoned chef, he began using smoke as an ingredient and set out to learn from the best, where renowned pitmaster Phil Wingo became his mentor. While he appreciates the recognition his BBQ has earned, Juan’s focus is on serving quality BBQ to everyone.

Christopher Chin

"BBQ done right does not need sauce." - Christopher Chin

Chris’ BBQ journey began well before he built a cinder block pit in his backyard. Disappointed with the bland local scene, he studied how wood, fire, heat, and smoke work together. After his first whole hog, he refined his process to meet his high standards - honoring regional BBQ traditions while adding his own twist.

Juan Silva & Chris Chin

Founders