Vitek’s BBQ 

Welcome to Vitek’s, home of the original Gut Pack! Founded in 1915. Fourth-generation family-owned and operated. Whether you are a local Wacoan, here for the first time, or returning to an old favorite, we are so glad you are here. Check out our menu for all of our tasty options, and let’s eat! Featured on…

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Tony DeMaria’s Bar-B-Que

Hours 9:00 am to 2:00pm M-F 9:00am to 1:00pm Saturday History Since the doors opened in 1946, Tony DeMaria’s Bar-B-Que has been family owned and operated. The restaurant was originally opened as a grocery store and meat market by Tony DeMaria Jr. and in the 50’s Tony served barbecue to road crews who were in…

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Uncle Dan’s Bar-B-Que – Lake Air Drive

Waco’s longest continuously owned barbeque restaurant was started in 1978. Uncle Dan’s BBQ has been serving the best BBQ in Central TX for more than 30 years. Eat in the restaurant, or let us cater your next event! Additional location in Hewitt. Closed Sunday.     Facebook

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Uncle Dan’s Bar-B-Que – Hewitt

Hewitt location. Waco’s longest continuously owned barbeque restaurant was started in 1978. Uncle Dan’s BBQ has been serving the best BBQ in Central TX for more than 30 years. Eat in the restaurant, or let us cater your next event! Closed Sunday. Facebook    

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Mama & Papa B’s Bar-B-Q

A classic rib shack, smoky with hickory, pecan, oak and a mesquite wood fragrance. Bar-B-Q plates and sandwiches, along with the fixings make this locally owned restaurant a Waco favorite. Closed Sunday. Facebook    

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Jasper’s Barbecue

Come see what real Texas barbecue is all about. Locally owned, Jasper’s Barbecue began in 1919 by Jasper DeMaria. The Interurban Railroad ran through what is now the Jasper’s parking lot and was the last stop before you went to Dallas. Jasper started selling barbecue out of the building that had a dirt floor, a table…

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Helberg Barbecue

As featured in Texas Monthly’s “Top 25  New Barbecue Joints in Texas.” Specializing in traditional Central Texas-style barbecue, only using wood-burning pits for all of the meats to cook low and slow. At Helberg Ranch, we pride ourselves in our traditional values and want you to feel a part of the family. Our ultimate goal…

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Guess Family Barbecue

As featured in Texas Monthly, Guess Family Barbecue serves brisket, pork spare ribs, beef and pork sausage, chicken and pulled pork, sold by the half-pound; sides of cole slaw, beans, Mexican street corn-on-the-cob, tomato salad or cheese grits, depending on availability. Meat and side dishes all locally sourced. Meat and sides cooked over a fire,…

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