The take
From the sourcesHog Wild specializes in award-winning barbecue, with a particular focus on their signature pork chops, slow-smoked brisket, and ribs. Located in the former Little Joe’s space, this location features the Chops and Hops Sports Bar, a lively setting where patrons can pair their smoked meats and burgers with cold drinks while watching games.
Strengths
- · Famous for pork chops and brisket
- · Attached sports bar with long hours
- · Full dine-in experience with bar service
Caveats
- · Located in Illinois, not Texas
- · Limited Texas-specific side options listed
Why you'd go here
From the sourcesVisit Hog Wild New Lenox for award-winning BBQ, including famous pork chops and brisket, and enjoy the Chops and Hops Sports Bar for food and sports in a lively atmosphere.
The story
From the businessHog Wild New Lenox is a new location that continues the tradition of serving award-winning BBQ, including famous pork chops and brisket. It is located at 1300 N Cedar Rd in New Lenox, in a spot previously occupied by Little Joe's. Rich Wagner and Carolina Munoz are the franchise owners who brought Hog Wild to the New Lenox community. The Original Hog Wild is known for being voted best pork chops in Chicago and #1 barbecue sauce in Illinois, with other locations in Oak Lawn and Cicero.
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From the community
Sources
Everything on this page is pulled from the sources below: the restaurant's own website, its public Google listing, and Reddit threads. We don't invent details; if a source is missing, the claim isn't here either.
- [1]Hog Wild New Lenox / official website / menu, hours, descriptions
- [2]Google Maps listing for Hog Wild New Lenox / rating, reviews, address, hours
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