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Barrio BBQ at Manchamanteles
Manchamanteles invites guests to the return of Barrio BBQ, Fuegos y Amigos. The 2nd Annual Chef BBQ event will take place Sunday, June 14, 2026 on the restaurant’s patio at 2009 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647. The one-day, chef-driven activation brings together a celebrated lineup of chefs and restaurants for a collaborative live-fire BBQ experience centered on community, culture, and culinary storytelling to benefit the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
Sponsored by Don Julio and led by Chef Geno Bahena, known as the Mole King of Chicago, Barrio BBQ transforms the Manchamanteles patio into an open-air festival of flavor, featuring a curated BBQ menu co-created by participating guest chefs. Each station will highlight regional Mexican cuisine and grilling traditions, showcasing the depth and diversity of Mexico’s culinary identity through a shared, collaborative lens.
This year’s chef partners include Chef Stephen Sandoval with Diego, Chef Joey Beach (represented by Logan Square Kitchen Manager Darrien Wilson and Andersonville GM Joe Thiele) with Pizza Lobo, and Chef Jhoana Ruiz and Chef Danniel Espinoza with Santa Masa Tamaleria. Guests will receive a ticketed tasting experience that includes two dishes from each participating chef station, creating a walk-through BBQ format designed for exploration and community dining. While eating, guests can also enjoy the sounds of a live DJ set, bringing the full Barrio BBQ vibe outdoors all evening.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3677740-0
