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Leon's Bar-B-Que - Chicago, IL

These ribs are superb: crusty, juicy, infused with hot sauce that has a way of dripping all over one’s lap and front seat upholstery. Heaped upon the meat come good French fries and white bread, both of which serve high purpose as soaks and conduits for Leon’s good sauce.
90% Approval Rating (10 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

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Rib Tips ($8.00)
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Written Reviews

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"Don’t expect to sit down for a wonderful meal at Leon’s. In fact, don’t expect to sit down at all. Leon's has no tables and chairs; all business is take-out. Pay the server behind the bulletproof glass and receive a bag filled with some of Chicago’s most delicious ..."   [Read More].
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brunofunk
September 14, 2008
"Well, the explosion hasn't happened yet so that made today's meal even better! I found myself on the south side of Chicago and finally made it over to the fabulous Leon's. I didn't know what to expect but it was truly a memorable experience. Michael Stern's review ..."   [Read More].

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1158 W. 59th St., Chicago, IL
773-778-7828

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Late Night
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
Here's what you see when you unwrap your order of rib tips and remove the slices of white bread that are atop it: French fries sopped with hot sauce and, below them, a mountain of utterly delicious sauce-crusted meat.
"Here's what you see when you unwrap your order of rib tips and remove the slices of white bread that are atop it: French fries sopped with hot sauce and, below them, a mountain of utterly delicious sauce-crusted meat."
Michael Stern





Here's where you place your order, pay, and wait for it to be delivered.
"Here's where you place your order, pay, and wait for it to be delivered."
Michael Stern


The 75th Street location is one of four Leon's on Chicago's South Side.
"The 75th Street location is one of four Leon's on Chicago's South Side."
Michael Stern


This huge sausage has serious crunch on the outside; its interior is rugged-cut pork with plenty of spice. When you order it (or any of the rib dishes), you'll be asked if you want your sauce medium or hot. We love the latter, which is not four-alarm, but will make your lips glow for a good hour afterwards.
"This huge sausage has serious crunch on the outside; its interior is rugged-cut pork with plenty of spice. When you order it (or any of the rib dishes), you'll be asked if you want your sauce medium or hot. We love the latter, which is not four-alarm, but will make your lips glow for a good hour afterwards."
Michael Stern


The little pass-through window at the right is where you place your order and slide money to the waitress. The large round thing at the left is a circular delivery system that ensures no one in the waiting room can ambush anyone in the kitchen. If you look hard through the bulletproof glass, you'll see stacks and stacks of white bread, which is provided as a good mop with all barbecue orders.
"The little pass-through window at the right is where you place your order and slide money to the waitress. The large round thing at the left is a circular delivery system that ensures no one in the waiting room can ambush anyone in the kitchen. If you look hard through the bulletproof glass, you'll see stacks and stacks of white bread, which is provided as a good mop with all barbecue orders."
Michael Stern


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