The moment I walked in with my group, Oscar greeted us at the door to welcome us. Oscar guided us…read morethrough the whole process. This was our first time there and he was very informative, professional, and very knowledgeable to answer all our questions. During our meal, he would check in if we had any questions or we anything. I will definitely be back when I'm in town. Thanks Peter Trumblay

Hello, first time in Texas and I understand now... The bbq here is very tasty and the staffs were…read moreamazing! Thank you Adriana and Tiff for making our first experience so welcoming and tasty! Would come back again, 5/5!

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.

Absolutely the best BBQ! Incredible service and such a…read morewelcoming, heartfelt place. If we travel between Dallas and Austin again -- this stop is a must!

I would recommend this only for special occasions as the price is $$$$$$$$ That being said, my…read morehusband and I each had a beef and a pork rib. I don't know which was more delish. The beef rib was huge. It was well cooked, seasoned well, and without a heavy overpowering smoke taste and smell. The meat was tender and juicy. The pork rib meat was also perfectly cooked, the seasoning was one of the best mix of savory I had in a while. Instead of a special restaurant dinner for anniversary we thought we would eat a couple ribs. The adage @you get what you pay for" holds up well here. But the bill was exurban and this was before the current high price of meat & everything else. My husband said that I would not want to know what he paid which means over $100. I hope they can hang on until their supplies are more affordable. The cost will I am sure be a disadvantage. What we paid would have been or useful in filling my pantry. That being said, it was one of the most enjoyable meals we've brought home. If we could afford it we would definitely be our go-to place. We are looking forward to iur anniversary in a couple months when we won't feel guilty about paying a big price for a meal. I will go for flavor over fancy every time and Helberg fits that shoe.

We used Helberg to cater our wedding and it was lovely! The food is delicious. We had the brisket,…read moresausage, chicken, slaw, potato salad, Mac n cheese, and banana pudding as well as drinks. Anna is so kind and laid back and handled everything we needed. We went to the restaurant for a tasting before and it's also great. Their restaurant version of the chicken is the best chicken ever.

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.

Halfway between Dallas and Georgetown is a Rudy's BBQ in Waco. It's on the north side of IH-35, but…read moreeasy enough to get to even if you are heading south. There is construction going on, so you may need to exit early and stay on the frontage road to avoid missing it. Parking lot out front is generally empty because most people park in the back. Gas pumps out front are usually available without a wait. When you enter, you'll pass the country store where you can buy sauces and jams and such to take for gifts or yourself. Someone is usually there to greet you as you head inside. They have a line barricade that you have to weave through in order to get to the register to place your order. The wall menu board is positioned so you can read and decide what you want while you are in line. Meats are often ordered by weight, but you can get a sandwich if you don't know how much of an item to order. While in line, you'll zigzag by a large ice bucket of cold drinks in bottles and cans. I always skip these and get sweet iced tea from the self-serve station. You'll also pass a refrigerator of delicious sides and desserts. Be sure to load up on coleslaw, potato salad, pecan pie, and banana pudding. There's more, but these are some of our favorites. At the register, they will put together a large plastic bin lined with butcher paper and then load it up with your meal choices. We love the extra moist brisket, jalapeño sausage link, smoked turkey, corn on the cob, and new potatoes. For the meat, it is fun to order a 1/2 lbs. and a whole link to share with your party. If you want to make your own sandwich, ask for a half or whole loaf of bread depending on how many sandwiches you want to dress. They will load it all into your bin. If you are getting drinks from the drink station, be sure to get a Rudy's cup. You can bring it back for cheap refills on your next visit. They have both unsweet and sweet tea along with the usual soda fountain drinks. Before heading to your table, collect plastic flatware, paper napkins, and more butchers paper to set down as a place mat for each person. They also have a paper boat trays that you can load up with pickles, onions, and peppers for the sandwiches you will make at your picnic table. Each picnic table has condiments available. They have a full bodied BBQ sauce that is a bit sweet and spicy, and a Sissy BBQ sauce for those who need something more bland. There are tables inside and outside. Lots of tables can handle large groups, but there are also small 2-seater picnic tables. Once you are done chowing down, wad up the butcher paper with everything inside and deposit it into one of the many large trash bins. You can also ask for a bag to go and small containers to take items on the road. My family has always enjoyed their visits to Rudy's. They are located around the state of Texas, but they even have some in AZ, NM, OK, and CO. Not really great if your a vegetarian or on a diet for cholesterol or heart issues, but if you are young and healthy, it can be a nice meal for a splurge or cheat day.

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.

The menu does specify they go by ounce. They literally have a scale and weigh it out . They cook a…read morecertain amount of food per a shift I'm assuming . The food was fresh and hot . Definitely make it earlier to get more options. The food was a little pricey, especially for the portions. But other than that, it was very clean restaurant. The brisket actually had really good flavoring. The sausage was a little bland. Barbecue sauce was delicious. Customer service was great and the weather was beautiful so we were able to sit outside with a nice of you. They offer large portions of food. FYI

Had a wonderful time at Vitek's very good Texas Barbecue and amazing banana pudding. The service…read morewas great, the cashier was very friendly and helped with choosing a good meal. The ambiance was calm and nice.

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.

Glad to see M&P's still open. It was good when I was here, back in 1992, but it looks like it's a…read moredifferent location, unless the neighborhood got rebuilt. There was a lot of empty grounds around, as I recall. I look forward to coming again the next time I'm in town.

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.

Went for lunch on 11-22-24 after searching the Texas Monthly top 50 list for nearby bbq joints in…read moreWaco. I knew there was a new Terry Blacks but I've already been to the OG in Austin and Lockhart so I wanted to take another bbq joint off of my top 50 list. Well I ordered the two meet plate and got the standard brisket and pork ribs with beans and Mac and cheese. I asked for the moist brisket to be cut from the point. What I received was a very dry 1/4 pound thin cuts of brisket from the flat and one dry rib with very little flavor. The beans were really overcooked almost mushy and the macaroon and cheese was just barely warm and not edible. One piece of hard white bread, two pickle slices, one slice of pickles jalapeño and two slivers of onion. Save your time and money. Go to Terry Blacks!

Not too sure as this may have been an off night for Guess Family BBQ as the portion size was not…read morethe typical "everything in Texas is larger". I ordered the dinner plate with 2 meats, and as you can see in my pic, it doesn't appear there was much meat there at all. The smoked turkey was very juicy and tender - just not enough of it. The pulled pork was so-so. The pulled pork taco was just that - pulled pork tossed on a tortilla. The Jalapeño bacon deviled eggs were quite tasty and probably the best part of my meal. Sorry, but I have had much better smoked meat elsewhere in Texas.

This is the best BBQ I have ever had. Got the Trinity to share with two friends and we had plenty…read moreof leftovers. We were unable to eat inside because their store front is closed after a fire. Happy to contribute to the rebuilding process-- this place is a Waco staple!! We got the Trinity brisket, sausage, and ribs combo with two pint sides ( we got corn and potato salad) then an extra side of pint sized coleslaw which was plenty for 3 people.

Everything about this restaurant is good! The food, the service and the value! Don't go to some…read morechain place for BBQs drive to Helberg and eat there! You won't be sorry!