Lickin' My Chicken & Pullin' My Pork BBQ

Effingham, IL · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Effingham
#1
of 72 restaurants
City Percentile
90%
rating percentile
Address
Lickin' My Chicken & Pullin' My Pork BBQ, 1707 Ave of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401
Phone
(217) 994-0683
Website
lickinmychickenbbq.com
Status
Closes soon · 9 PM · Opens 11 AM Sat

Lickin' My Chicken & Pullin' My Pork BBQ is a restaurant located in Effingham, IL. It is one of 72 restaurants listed in Effingham. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Effingham city average of 4.2 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Effingham. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Lickin' My Chicken & Pullin' My Pork BBQ

If you haven’t tried our BBQ yet, you’re seriously missing out! Our mouthwatering meats are slow-smoked to perfection and covered in our signature rub that will leave you wanting more. Come on down and give it a try, we promise you won’t regret it!... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–9 PM
Saturday11 AM–9 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Ashlee Logemann · Jan 2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely outstanding experience! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, clean, and inviting. The food was incredible — you can truly taste the care and passion that goes into it. What really set this place apart was the personal touch. One of the guys who works there came out and talked with us about the business, the food, and how it all started as a food truck before becoming what it is today. That kind of connection means so much. He even sent us home with a few things to try, which was such a thoughtful gesture. This was our first time here, but it definitely won’t be our last. We will absolutely be back — and honestly, we can’t wait!

★★★★★ 5.0 C B · Feb 2026

Went here after a doctor's visit at the VA. I only ordered a half size nachos with pulled pork and baked beans and I could barely finish. It was amazing and so delicious. Comes with sour cream and jalapenos. My buddy got the brisket sandwich and it was fantastic as well. It was kind of hard to find but once you know where it is, it is easy to get to. Highly recommend this place.

★★★★★ 5.0 Hannah Nadler · Mar 2026

Absolutely amazing experience! The food was amazing and the people were so kind. Definitely worth the price. Very fast service, didn’t even wait 5 minutes for our food. Will definitely be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Brenda Ferguson · Oct 2025

If you’re looking for a unique BBQ joint, look no further! Found this place using google maps as we were just passing through and staying at a hotel nearby. With a business name like theirs, you just have to check it out, right? I will say we had just a little trouble figuring out exactly where it is cause it was dark when we pulled in to the parking lot and the signage wasn’t very visible. We ended up on the opposite side of the building where there’s an entrance into a bar with a passthrough to the restaurant. Come to find out, we didn’t need to drive around the building like we did, but no biggie. Prices are very reasonable and we opted for a half order of the pulled pork nachos, the big pig sandwich, and an order of the garlic cheese curds. OMG, it was soooo gooood! The pork ha

★★★★★ 5.0 Donovan Walker · Feb 2026

As a Texan, I appreciate the challenge of locating exceptional sweet iced tea and high-quality smoked meats. If these are your priorities, this establishment is highly recommended. The team demonstrates a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, prioritizing quality and service over cost.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Sports ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Barbecue restaurantBarbecue areaCatererFast food restaurantHamburger restaurantRestaurant

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