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The Patio - Aurora

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The take

From the sources

The Patio in Aurora is a multi-location establishment specializing in ribs and various smoked meats. It offers a range of service options including dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, and online ordering for catering.

Strengths

  • · Convenient drive-thru
  • · Famous baby back ribs
  • · Consistent quality scores

Caveats

  • · Not traditional Texas-style
  • · Commercial chain atmosphere

Why you'd go here

From the sources

Visit The Patio in Aurora for their acclaimed barbecue ribs and rotisserie chicken, which are cooked fresh daily. They also offer signature smoked meats like sliced beef brisket and pulled pork.

The story

From the business

The Patio was established in 1977 and has been serving Chicagoland for over 48 years. It operates high-volume casual dining establishments known for barbecue and an extensive menu beyond BBQ. The Aurora location is one of several in the Chicagoland area, offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, and catering options. Their famous barbecue ribs and rotisserie chicken are cooked fresh throughout the day.

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.

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    The Patio - Aurora / official website / menu, hours, descriptions
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    Google Maps listing for The Patio - Aurora / rating, reviews, address, hours

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