Best BBQ ever. 10 out of 10. Service was great. Employees were very helpful. We will be back again.read more

Oscar greeted us at the door making us feel right at home. I really appreciate the dietary info on…read morethe menu. I am allergic to dairy and had no worries when ordering

I am so glad that i found this place…read more Very hole-in-the-wall type of vibe, I wasn't sure if I went in the right door when I walked in. The food is so good. I heard the braised cabbage is good so I gave it a try and I loved it, I would eat pounds of that stuff. The brisket was very good with the right amount of tenderness and flavor without being overcooked. The Mac and cheese was interesting because it had loads of spices but it was also great, I definitely appreciated the spin on it more than regular mac n cheese. Do yourself a favor and go out of your way to come here.

Food was amazing. Everybody was really nice. They were very hospitable and made you feel like you…read morewere dining with family. You don't get service like this anymore. Great place.

I've been in town for a couple years. And a friend of mine suggested we do Jasper's barbecue. Well,…read moreI have to say it was a small place. Which had a lot for such a small place. The staff is very friendly. That place is very clean. The food was awesome. I had the two meat plate with two sides. Brisket and sausage, coleslaw, and the ranch cheese. The presentation was great. And the food was awesome. They also offer gravy, which is the juices from the briskets which is pretty damn cool. So I definitely recommend this place. It's a home down restaurant. It's a stable. So if you want some great barbecue, this is a place to hit.

You need to check your gas lines outside. Immediately, as I approached, I got a strong whiff of…read moregas. This is dangerous. The meat was not very flavorful, but it was tender. Service was exceptional.

Great as always. An absolute must when visiting Waco. It's the first time I've been at night as I…read morehave only been at lunch. It's very quiet. Food, service & atmosphere are all 5

Had to try the Gut Pak...about $19...Fritos Corn Chips, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Hand chopped…read moreBrisket, Pinto Beans, sliced White Bread, jalapeño sausage, BBQ Sauce, Pickles, Onions, Jalapeno Peppers in a styrofoam box. Almost too much to eat. Interesting combo and something you need to try. They are open for supper on weekends but close after lunch during the week.

Uncle Worms hit the spot. We needed a place to stop for lunch after traveling from Arlington to…read moreAustin. I always turn to Yelp to find something good and local we thought that we'd give Uncle Worms a try and he hit it line, hook, and sinker. First off, our waitress was exceptional. She judged multiple tables alone. She kept checking on us while our meals were prepared. We started with an order of Porky Puffs. Homemade pork rings or chicharrones with their magical dust. The husband had thr Chopped Steak plate while I ordered the spicy Texas Chicken Alfredo plate All wete relish and we're taking an extra of Porky Piffs home to enjoy later. See ya later Uncle Worm

Our new Friday night go-to! We tried this restaurant after…read morePapa Bear's (our usual Friday night spot) went out of business, and we're so glad we did. With its popcorn ceilings and charming, old-school worn tables, this place is to dine for! We had the Mac Daddy and the Mac Mama--both were incredibly delicious. If you're craving some heat, the Mac Mama is definitely the way to go. If you're more in the mood for a BBQ-style flavor, the Mac Daddy won't disappoint. And don't skip dessert--the banana pudding was incredible- a must try! The service from the bar and the bartender was superb. The bartender asked how my LIT was--and let me tell you, they do not skimp on the liquor! Mira, our server, although very soft-spoken, was amazing--very attentive and truly made the experience even better. Do the drive and see us at Uncle Worm's!

The best BBQ in Central Texas! Quick service at the counter and a very clean, well organized and…read morebeautiful new building (the old one was lost in a fire). The outside dining areas are kept clean and well maintained and there's a play area for the kids also. They are popular, so arrive early for the best selection of menu options, including some weekly/monthly specials. The Helberg's and the staff are great people and I love supporting a family business.

GET: The brisket. The (fatty) brisket was top notch. Super tender meat with just enough fatty bits…read more Even my picky 2YO and 4YO kept asking for more. SKIP: The sides. Honestly, I wasn't that impressed. The chimichurri coleslaw is almost 5 bucks and it wasn't as crisp as I prefer. The Brussels sprouts weren't shaved/browned enough for my preference. The tallow fries were a bit limp and not crispy. Subjective preferences, perhaps, but I just wasn't a fan. Ultimately, all I really care about at a BBQ joint is the brisket. And they killed it. Line wasn't too long but not as fast as other places with similar or even greater demand -- probably took about 15 minutes. Large parking lot.

Bottom Line: A true Mom & Pop hole-in-the-wall joint serving…read morefine BBQ with their own twist on it at half the price of others around town. Top Line: I ordered their beef plate (BBQ beef brisket, beans, potato salad) from the wonderfully friendly gentleman manning the counter and got a bottle of Big Red pop from the cooler to wash it down. Price astonished me at only a nickel north of a tenner (including tax) for the whole shootin' match. Potato salad was very different from most. Texture was soft, creamy, & smooth, as if made with mostly mashed potatoes. Flavor was quite sweet with a very distinct but hard to identify counter-flavor interwoven. My best guess is that it was pickle juice, perhaps sweet pickles creating the sweetness. Beans looked to be baked beans from a can. But the flavor was richer & more complex than that, leaning less on sweetness and more toward cumin earthiness and roundness. BBQ beef brisket texture was less fatty and more solid than others I've had. It was like a tender beef sirloin roast in structure. It was much less starkly smoked than others as well. While its smokiness played in, it was subtle enough to not overwhelm the sauce. The sauce itself was tasty & tangy with a slight vinegary snap, instead of the more typically found sweet (brown sugar or molasses) or hot (chiles! chiles! chiles!) sauces. There was plenty of the sauce for dipping chunks of the meat as well as sopping up with the provided two slices of sturdy'ish white bread. The very cordial gentleman asked if I like chili and graciously brought me a sample upon the enthusiastic & affirmative answer I gave him. The chili was very, very meaty. Lots of fried burger up to it's chest in thinnish broth that tasted of tomato & spices, particularly cumin again. As for the bottle of Big Red, it's the same as ever. Tastes like the bubble gum you chewed as a kid and contains enough sugar to keep C&H in business until forever. If your nutritionist disapproves of your drink choices, ask them what other drink will provide 122% of your daily recommended sugar intake in each bottle. That should slow them down for a few visits. So when you're in the Silos area of Waco and want to avoid the craziness of all that Magnolia madness happening a block or two away, drop into Mama & Papa B's Bar-B-Q for the very tasty, very inexpensive, very low key, and much closer to the ground antidote.

The BBQ was decent, but not the best I've had. The service however was great. The owner was very…read morepolite, and it didn't take long to get our food. Please stop by and visit and see for yourself.

Moist and tender brisket sandwich. The best barbecue I've had in a long time. Next time I'm in Waco…read moreI would go there again.

Moist and tender brisket sandwich. The best barbecue I've had in a long time. Next time I'm in Waco…read moreI would go there again.

Every time I visit Waco , I gotta have a meal here with my family!!…read more Orders taken at the counter with friendly cashiers ready to ringbyou up!! Moist briskets are my favorite served by pound !! Other sides available like buttered creamy chunk potatoes , creamed corn, pinto beans , green beans, coleslaw, potato salad, mac & cheese and Mexican rice as well !! I had the time of my life to enjoy this scrumptious meal once again this 2026!!!

Wednesday, 6-03-2026: We've been craving Rudy's since we got to Texas. We fondly recall their…read morebrisket, smoked turkey, creamed corn , and potato salad. We finally made it to this one and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is spacious with many picnic tables covered with checkered tablecloths. The ceiling is vaulted adorned with beams. It's a very casual & rustic ambiance. I opted for the brisket sandwich while hubby craved the smoked turkey sandwich. The sides chosen were the creamed corn and potato salad. Our entire order was packed in one of those hefty dishwashing trays. Very clever. Staff were friendly and food came out quickly. We totally savored all the food. The brisket was just as tasty & tender as I remembered and hubby's smoked turkey had his tastebuds singing! Hands down the best creamed corn anywhere and their potato salad was excellent, too. Let's not forget their "sauce!" Everything was so flavorsome. Since we had leftover potato salad & creamed corn, we ordered BBQ sausage to go for dinner at the hotel later that evening. It was delicious, too. We're so happy we came by. Rudy's remains our #1 BBQ destination in Texas.

I usually steer clear of chain restaurants, but the Waco location of L&L Hawaiian BBQ proved why…read moreI'm glad I made an exception. This franchise stands out above the rest in freshness and flavor. Everything tasted like it was made with real care, not just cranked out. The staff were so friendly and accommodating!! I ordered my go to choice, the Mix Grill Plate, and it blew me away. The meats were perfectly cooked, bursting with flavor, and served in generous portions. As for the macaroni salad? It's hands down the best I've had at any of their locations I've visited. It was creamy, well-balanced, and the perfect complement to the hearty plate. If you're in Waco and even slightly considering it, just go. This location sets the bar high.

We absolutely love L&L !!! My favorite is the triple chicken plate, and fries with gravy!!!…read more..... but everything here is great!! Only complaint is parking!! We would eat here twice a week if we didnt have to deal with parking downtown!!! (Go eat there!!! Its worth it!!!)