Located in Elmwood Park, Russell's has been serving hungry Chicagoans since 1930, and like the other contenders, the menu fare here is all about the barbecue. If you're not in the mood for ribs (gasp!), they also offer pork, chicken, fish, and assortment of various sides. A full-slab rib dinner typically come with a bread roll, french fries, and coleslaw for a mere $13.99.
As for the ribs, they were of the spareribs variety. While juicy and thick, the meat didn't fall off the bone. There was more than enough of the sweet barbecue sauce, considering the restaurant tossed in a huge handful of spare packets so everyone could toss on their desired amount. (And even then, there was still plenty sauce packets leftover, which one of my friends gladly took home).
Most people liked the sauce but others thought there was too much sweetness from the cinnamon and nutmeg flavors. Some even thought the sauce flavor overwhelmed the delicious meat too much. Overall, the ribs were delicious, even if there wasn't enough meat on the bone, and most said they'd have them again.
1621 N Thatcher Ave.
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
Ph.: (708) 625-3313
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