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Leon's Bar-b-q the Original


Leon's Bar-b-q the Original
1640 E 79TH St
Chicago, IL 60649-4937
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#766 of 4,449 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Barbecue
  • Address: 1640 E 79TH St, Chicago, IL 60649-4937
  • Phone:  (773) 731-1454
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Leon's Bar-b-q the Original Address

1640 E 79TH St, Chicago, IL 60649-4937
Tel: (773) 731-1454
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.