The Publican is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Chicago.

1. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: This self-avowed "beer focused restaurant" combines European beer-hall decor with fresh farmhouse fare. Their small plates are a must, from hearty pork rillettes to juicy yellow beets.

Jeff W.Jeff Weinstein: Great oysters, pork belly, steak, and other meats. Beer list and service are top notch. Can be loud and crowded. Sneak a drink in at aviary before or after.

Adam S.Adam Stevens: Had the oysters, pork rinds, ham sampler, pork belly, porchetta, half chicken and pain perdu. Memorable by far was the pork "crunchtastic" rinds, pork belly is incredible and the porchetta is unreal.

Green Street Smoked Meats is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Chicago.

2. Green Street Smoked Meats

9.3
112 N Green St (btwn Washington Blvd & Randolph St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · West Town · 151 tips and reviews

Cody M.Cody M.: Everything was delicious. Really liked the brisket, pork belly, vinegar BBQ, spicy pickles, and potato salad.

Erika D.Erika Davis: Pulled pork sandwich was delicious. Neat place to come with your friends or coworkers after work.

Whit M.Whit Maull: Grab a drink while you wait in line, and make the tough choice between some of the best pork belly and brisket around. Don't forget the slaw.

Smoque BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Chicago.

3. Smoque BBQ

9.2
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Irving Park · 232 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: The brisket sandwich, the pulled pork, the St. Louis ribs, and even the yummy sides live up to the hype. BYO and get in line. Read more.

Jake S.Jake Smith: A pulled pork sandwich truly done right - huge hunks of meat on a delicious bun. A nearly perfect sauce. Points deducted for the coleslaw though, it's more like an onion salad.

MarcMarc: Thrillist Top BBQ List: Any doubts about their attention to detail will be put to rest in their epic BBQ Manifesto, and by a peppery, tender bite of brisket followed up with a meaty pork spare rib.

Carnitas Uruapan is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Chicago.

4. Carnitas Uruapan

8.5
1725 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Heart of Chicago · 22 tips and reviews

Steven M.Steven Matthews: The Carnitas are the best north of Mexico

MarcMarc: Good Network Top 5 Resturants, Tacos - #2 Carnitas Tacos

Hassan R.Hassan Rocha: Everything is good. You can even have free tacos dorados an chicharrón. Best carnitas in Chitown.

Big Star is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Chicago.

5. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 571 tips and reviews

Megan L.Megan Lally: Pork belly tacos were my favorite, but the pork shoulder tacos (w/pineapple) are a close runner-up.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Tacos al pastor, which is spit-roasted pork cooked with pineapple and onion; a crunchy fried fish taco; and best of all, pork belly with tomato guajillo sauce, queso fresco, onion, and cilantro. Read more.

Ian B.Ian Beacraft: Amazing pork bellies. The fish tacos are also really good. If you enjoy extremely spicy foods the chicken tacos can't be beat. Oh yeah, and their whisky selection rocks Read more.

Wasabi is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Chicago.

6. Wasabi

9.0
2115 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Maplewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Logan Square · 140 tips and reviews

Nicole Z.Nicole Zhu: Pork belly buns and tonkatsu ramen are amazing!

Laura P.Laura Pearce: Wow. Fantastic meal. The pork belly buns and the pork belly & kimchi spring rolls are both amazing small plates. And the ramen? Omg. Best ramen I've had in Chicago.

Sarah B.Sarah B: Home made pot stickers, Pork belly spring rolls

Girl & The Goat is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Chicago.

7. Girl & The Goat

9.0
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sure it's tough to get in, but Stephanie Izard's hamachi crudo with crisp pork belly; pappardelle with goat, pork and veal sugo; and intricate veggie dishes make it worth the wait. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Amanda C.Amanda Cooper: Girl & the Goat is one of my top restaurants in Chicago! Prezel bread, cod cheeks, sugo, pork ribs and of course dessert = amazing! Wine selection is reasonable and not too pricey.

Scherjang S.Scherjang Singh: Eat everything ... you simply cannot go wrong. The pulled pork sandwich is outstanding.

Avec is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Chicago.

8. Avec

9.2
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 214 tips and reviews

Emily J.Emily Jurlina: The dates, pork shoulder and especially those sausages on top of the paella are fantastic. The sangria is a great deal for a group-- $19 for a carafe.

Steven Y.Steven Y: You must order the chorizo-stuffed bacon-wrapped dates - it's a really interesting taste of spicy, salty and sweet all in sequence; the braised pork shoulder is also really good

Phil W.Phil Watson: The space itself is uncomfortably cramped. Take comfort in the massive, well-curated wine selection. Go for the stuffed dates, focaccia, and pork shoulder; they are delicious and worth it.

Ba Le is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Chicago.

9. Ba Le

8.9
5014 N Broadway St (at W Argyle St), Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Uptown · 86 tips and reviews

SheenaSheena: BBQ pork and ba le special are my favs, but I've never been disappointed with any of the sandwiches. Great spring rolls too. All at a great price!

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: You can’t go wrong with the Bun Thit Nuong—piping-hot grilled pork, cold rice vermicelli, veggies and a housemade lemon fish sauce. Read more.

Laura P.Laura Pearce: BBQ pork is my go to, but all of their sandwiches are really flavorful on delicious crusty bread.

Longman & Eagle is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Chicago.

10. Longman & Eagle

9.2
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 352 tips and reviews

david b.david ballard: The homemade pork sausage is fantastic - the sweetbreads are great, but its a small portion so don't expect it to be dinner. Get the chocolate banana bread pudding for dessert. Whiskey!

Sara E.Sara Endres: Get the wild boar sloppy joe and pork belly blt. While the fries are awesome these sandwiches are so rich you will feel slightly better if you get the salad.

Brad C.Brad C: You can't go wrong with the pork belly entree... Try a few entrees and share with a group. This place is a nice surprise!

Smoke Daddy is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Chicago.

11. Smoke Daddy

8.7
1804 W Division St (btwn Wood St & Honore St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Wicker Park · 147 tips and reviews

Elizabeth B.Elizabeth Blanco: love the ribs, brisket, and pulled pork...always with mac n cheese and slaw. Texan approved!

Staci S.Staci Starks: The pulled pork sandwich with a mixture of the KC & Chicago sauce is bbq heaven. The mac is also amazing.

DailyCandyDailyCandy: The Daddy is a Wicker Park standby. Go for the pulled pork and indulgent weekend brunch (the fried peanut butter and banana sandwich is a must); stay for the giant patio and live music.

Xoco is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Chicago.

12. Xoco

8.8
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 360 tips and reviews

Lin L.Lin Lin: Try the Pork Belly And Vermicelli Noodles - This dish was an exquisite blend of perfectly fried pork belly, veggies and noodles in spicy broth. Make sure you try this!

Lucero D.Lucero De La Tierra: The cocinita pibil torta is my fave with succulent, spicy pork. Easy with the habanero sauce though. The Saturday roast goat special torta is so yum - yum - yummy, too.

Paul F.Paul Farrell: Great breakfast. Pork belly chilaquiles super filling and super good

Ramen-San is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Chicago.

13. Ramen-San

8.5
59 W Hubbard St (btwn Clark & Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Near North Side · 120 tips and reviews

Leland B.Leland Brewster: Go for the Sumo ramen bowl so you can have both the pork and the brisket.

Tiffany R.Tiffany Rupp: Oishi! The pork belly in the tonkotsu ramen was amazing. Every time I took a bite I was reminded of parts of our trip to Japan. My husband had the king crab[awesome] and they even had kid ramen!

Matthew M.Matthew McKee: Kimchi Fried Chicken ramen and pork mantu buns are amazing.

Antique Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Chicago.

14. Antique Taco

8.6
1360 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 161 tips and reviews

Sabina K.Sabina Kajtezovic: Carnitas tacos are to die for. Margarita strong and served in a glass pitcher with fresh rosemary. More pricey, but worth it.

Melissa E.Melissa E: One order has two tacos and is enough for a meal. Split between friends if you can't decide. I loved the carnitas. Chips and guacamole was on point too

Brittany T.Brittany Towers: Agua Frescas are amazing here! Also the carnitas and steak tacos are delicious.

Publican Quality Meats is one of The 15 Best Places for Pork in Chicago.

15. Publican Quality Meats

9.4
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews

Mark P.Mark Peacock: Try the Charcuterie plate - #pork more than enough for 2 people

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: The delicious pork belly sandwich, topped with shaved apple, watercress, purple onions, yogurt and fresh mint, challenges you to find a better lunch in Chicago.

Rex F.Rex F: Amazing free samples while you wait. Can't go wrong with the Porchetta sandwich or pork belly "gyro" sandwich