""Irresistible" is just one of the words that the New York Times used to describe Sanders BBQ Supply Co., calling its oxtail gumbo "a soup-stew special whose spoon-coating gravy one can only hope is eventually available by the pint." This southern barbecue joint is known for smoked meats, fried seafood, and comfort foods. A different judge described Cariño as "a feat, and not soon forgotten," highlighting the restaurant's chicken liver taco dorado, pumpernickel quesadilla, taco omakase, and more."
"You might recognize the Sanders BBQ Supply Co. name from our interview with pitmaster Nick Kleutsch, who shared 11 tips for crafting the ultimate BBQ platter, but beyond giving great advice, the restaurant takes great pride in its Chicago South Side roots. Opened in June 2024 by owner James Sanders, Sanders BBQ Supply Co. is the real deal of barbecue, using wood fires and precise methods to ensure that every cut of meat is cooked to juicy perfection."
Dozens of reporters and editors visited restaurants nationwide to taste hundreds of plates for the 2025 50-best restaurants selection. Two Chicago establishments, Sanders BBQ Supply Co. and Cariño, earned spots on that list. Sanders drew acclaim for an oxtail gumbo described as a spoon-coating soup-stew and for its smoked meats, fried seafood, and comfort foods. Sanders opened in June 2024 under owner James Sanders, emphasizes Chicago South Side roots, wood-fire smoking, and precise cooking, and offers meat by the pound alongside sides like elote and mac and cheese. Cariño delivers Latin-inspired dishes such as chicken liver taco dorado, pumpernickel quesadilla, and a taco omakase; its name translates to "love."
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