The last time I went here was a real disappointment. This place used to be one of my fav's. I am not sure what happened, but there are better places to eat, ESP at the prices. read more

We did drive through, so I can't say anything about the interior or service. We got a pound of brisket and a pint of potato salad, which was plenty for three people. Man, that was good! The brisket is so tender, and the sauce has a great tangy flavor. The potato salad tastes exactly like my grandmother's, who passed away last year but grew up in Waco. I wish I lived closer so I could eat here all the time! read more

My wife and I eat at Uncle Dan's whenever we are in Waco. The brisket is excellent: very moist and cooked to perfection. Their sauce is great, and their sides are good and fit the menu. We typically get the colesaw and potato salad as sides. The restaurant itself is humble and filled with a lot of memorabilia. Overall, this is a must-visit when you are in Waco and in the mood for real Texas BBQ. read more

Some of the best BBQ I've ever had. We got the rib plates and the ribs were huge, very meaty and tender. I had the white potato salad and mac & cheese as my sides and they were both absolutely delicious. Hubby had beans that he said were authentic baked beans and the coleslaw. Very friendly people running the place too. Highly recommended. read more

Delicious barbecue and great sides. We pick up some barbecue to-go in their drive-thru often when we're in Waco visiting my grandmother. It's consistently good barbecue, and the price is good for a BBQ place. I really like their pork ribs! read more

Came here for the first time and lived in Central Texas for years. I am glad I did because it was delicious!

Their food is good, but their customer service is horrible. The drive thru lady, Yvette, was very rude and snappy.

Yummmmm!!! I love a laid back bbq place and this one was great. In Waco for the weekend and decided to try Uncle Dan's. The menu is on the wall and you get yourself a cafeteria style tray and slide down to order. I had the pulled pork combo with two sides. They've got plenty of sides to choose from! The pork was delicious and their house sauce is awesome! My husband had brisket and ribs and had no problems cleaning his plate. Staff was super friendly, asked us where we were from, made recommendations of things to do in Waco - just a great experience. read more

Kinda disappointed. Saw the five star rating and thought we would give it a shot. Not so good. Had the sampler plate to get a true feel of what Uncle Dan's was all about. Moist cut brisket was tender but lacked the smoky flavor. Same was true for the pork rib. Jalapeno sausage was eh. Turkey had good flavor and smokiness but was dry. Saving grace for Uncle Dan's was the mac and cheese and the service. Fast service and courteous staff. Can't recommend it but if you really need bbq its ok. And if you don't like eggs in your tuna fish salad, you wont like their's. read more

In town on business, Yelped for a good lunch spot. Food was great and reasonably priced. Had a two meat plate for under $10.00 Will gladly go back. read more

Used Uncle Dan's for a rehearsal dinner in Waco, what a great job. We met with Gregg first and he help plan the food and let us taste what we where interested in. Then got a call from Dan the day before to make sure we were all good to go. Night of the event they showed up on time, great interaction with the guests, Food was presented fabulously, served us then quickly cleaned up so we could continue the party. Price was great, food even better, (Don't miss the Mac & Cheese) Great service. Please use these guys, they are great read more

My family really loved the food and the service at Uncle Dan's. The brisket was moist and tender and yummy, we also had jalapeño sausage and turkey, all very good. I've had lots of bbq in Texas and I would say this was one of my all tome favorites. Thank you for a great experience. read more

Lean brisket was so tender & moist melt in ur mouth ! side were yummy as well, highly recommend!!

This place is just average. Imagine a local bill Miller's. Rudy's bar b q chain would be classified as better.

I love this place! This is one of my favorite barbecue joints in Texas and I've tried almost everything they have and it's all delicious! The ribs are great! The brisket is great! The smoked turkey is great. I love their white potato salad too and you should definitely try one of the stuffed jalapeño peppers. read more

Having not been inside of Uncle Dan's since before Covid, I was excited to come back. I ordered the Tour of Texas and even though the price went up since last, I expected it and was happy to pay for some good local BBQ. But... I was let down. The person cutting my meat was not in a happy mood (putting it nicely) and the portions were very VERY small. I know I'm a fat man, but these were very small portions. I got 2 very thin ribs, 4 slices of sausage, and 2 slices of brisket. the Mac n cheese wasn't bad but it was cold and the beans I swear used to be home made. These... We're canned. I want to say that this was a fluke, but from what I am hearing, this is how it has been lately. Sad because people told me to stay away from Uncle Dan's and that the BBQ was terrible... I defended this place and was always telling friends how much bang for the buck this place was. Both with taste and price. I hope I can say this again soon. read more

Glad we found this BBQ spot on our drive back to Houston! Uncle Dan & his staff were so friendly & accommodating. They have a very extensive menu, so it was hard to make a choice. With Uncle Dan's help, we went with the Tour of Texas, that included 4 meats. Everything was delicious and top notch quality. Thank you for a great dinner experience. read more

First time customers trying to find good BBQ in Waco Texas! When we first walked in we were greeted by two different individuals giving us menu pointers. We were excited thinking this place was going to be amazing. Well let's just say we will keep looking, because this is definitely not the spot!!!! Food was JUST OKAY! BBQ sauce was horrible and overbearing! We got the Uncle Dan's TX Tater and it was so drenched in BBQ we could barely taste anything else. We also ordered the Texas tour. Very small portions for the price. Looked like meat scraps were just thrown in the Togo box. Sliced brisket looked shredded as If it was ripped off the main brisket slab. The employees behind the counter ruined our first experience. Very rude and unwelcoming definitely not your typical Texas greeting. I do not recommend this place to anybody nor will I ever return in the near future. read more

After reading several positive reviews I decided to stop and try this place on the way home instead of my wife's suggestion of Rudy's. Summary of review: shoulda listened to her. I'm not a huge fan of cafeteria style restaurants. The plates are small and shallow and the portions matched the dinky plates. Besides a BBQ joint that doesn't have a pot of beans for you to help yourself isn't worthy to be a BBQ joint in Texas. My wife and son tried the chicken and brisket, while I tried the smoke ribs, brisket and sausage. Sides were mustard potato salad & beans. (don't get me started again.) the wife's brisket was dried and flavorless. My brisket was a little better but lacked a true smoke flavor in spite of a decent smoke ring in the meat. The ribs didn't have much meat in them and flavor-wise, nothing to get excited about. My son didn't even finish the chicken. (enough said.. he loves "barkyque".) Also at just over $30 bucks for 2 adults and one 5 yr old is very high considering the quality and that is with no dessert. I wonder how this place for so many good reviews? Maybe we just got them in a bad day or folks expectations are different than mine. For brisket I compare it to Louie Mueller's or Big Jakes. (In Texarkana) both are phenomenal...Either way, we will not be back and spend another 30 dollars at Uncle Dans. The sauce here is pretty good and they have good peppers, however I need more than that to rate this place more than 3 stars. Average tasting expensive food. read more

Very disappointed in the food and service. The brisket was cold and sauce was terrible. The bread was wonder bread from the grocery store and the beans tasted like pork n beans out of a can. Worst Barbeque food I've had and very expensive for what I got. Would not recommend this place. Also the people behind the counter were very grumpy and not very respectful. read more

I've eaten in 3 countries, 30 states, hundreds of restaurants.. This was by far some of the absolute WORST BBQ I've ever eaten. The brisket tasted sour, the pulled pork was more like burnt pork, & the ribs were more bone than meat. I've been craving good BBQ, after eating here, I still am. read more

If you enjoy rubbery and tasteless brisket, then Uncle Dan's is the place for you.

Like all good barbecue joints, Uncle Dan's is firmly rooted in decades past: the flat roof, the tiled ceiling, the cafeteria line, the wood paneling, and last but not least, the autographed photographs. And all this despite having relocated and remodeled in the 1990s. Oh wait, that was almost two decades ago. On the front door, they advertise a concealed handgun class that meets there on Saturdays, and I'm sure it's not just for effect, though I certainly enjoyed it. We went at an off hour and had to order from the takeout line, so my sliced brisket wasn't piping hot. However, it's the best I've had in Waco, and the coleslaw and potato salad were fine complements. I was hoping the hot barbecue sauce would be hotter, but it good nonetheless and on the side, just as I like it. read more

We had six of us and the food was delicious. Everyone enjoyed the BBQ. Recommended to us by a college student.

This restaurant was recommended by the front desk attendant at our hotel. Obviously she was a young gal who didn't have a clue. Dan's bbq was ok; we had 4 different meat selections. The sides were absolutely terrible. They offered several sides and we had 4 different ones to try. None were good. It was not my definition of what I thought TX bbq would taste like. read more

As soon as my son and I walked in ( after a hot morning at the zoo) we were greeted my a really nice man. He asked where we were from, how we liked the zoo, if it was our first time here ( yes) then introduced himself as Uncle Dan! :) He was so nice, like a family member and made us feel really welcome. He piled the meat on our plates. The brisket was really, really good and the sausage, according to my son, was the best he'd ever had. Uncle Dan gave him a T-shirt and some passes to the Ranger Museum. Thank you Uncle Dan!! Yes, if you're in Waco go try his BBQ! read more

I grew up in Waco, and whenever I come to visit, there are three places I must eat: Uncle Dan's, Schmaltz's, and Ninfa's. Uncle Dan's is awesome, the staff is friendly, and the sauce is amazing. My personal favorite is the turkey sandwich with a side of chili beans. The Texas Tater is also incredible. For anyone considering going to Rudy's, go to Uncle Dan's instead and support one of Waco's greatest local businesses. read more

Was not impressed by any means. Ordered the sliced brisket plate ( which tasted very greasy and no flavor) and was very disappointing. The meat was probably 4 oz. The fries had no seasoning and the mac n cheese was very bland. The onions i got with it were not sliced they were diced. staff was very friendly and restaurant looked very clean but wont be back. read more

On a road trip from Dallas to San Antonio, we found ourselves hungry around Waco. We yelped to find some vittles, and found Uncle Dan's reviews. We stopped, ate, enjoyed, and we'll be back next time we're making this trip. Service was wonderful, and the food was even better. The jalepeno sausage was awesome, neither too spicy nor too greasy. The chili beans were a big hit, better than the green beans. The chopped brisket with fresh dinner rolls was excellent as well. We opted for the spicy BBQ sauce, and we'd do so again..great sauce! the yellow potato salad was perfect, with the right amount of mustard and pickles to give it a zingy flavor. Perhaps Uncle Dan would consider moving to San Antonio? We can dream, I guess. read more

just not very good. Dry no flavor. A cafeteria version of low quality meats. Sides were the best thing.

Good BBQ, great deal for all you can eat in the evenings. Turkey was probably my favorite.

I have seen all the good reviews, was excited to try...and unfortunately was very disappointed in VERY dry BBQ. The sides left much to be desired too. I am not sure if I went on a bad night or what- but I definitely did not have the quality of BBQ that is being described in most of these reviews. read more

I am true Texan and I have traveled this entire state. I say top 10 BBQ dives in the LoneStar State. Waco Texas.

This is the best tasting BBQ in Central Texas. They serve sweet relish and most BBQ restaurants do not. Very friendly staff. Very clean. Everything they serve is excellent! Don't miss this blessing! You will love this place! read more

I've been going to Uncle Dan's since the 1970's and it's just as good today as it was then! Their chopped BBQ stuffed potato is really good when I'm eating there, but my favorite thing to do is get a pound of sliced 'to-go' with mustard potato salad and pea salad. You can get really good BBQ all across Texas, but most places are getting their sides out of huge buckets from Sysco these days... not Uncle Dan''s ... it's the real deal! read more

Just an ok place. Pork ribs were tuff and sides taste pre-prepared out of a can. No different than a grocery deli. It has a good reputation but little flavor. On the positive - very friendly staff. read more

Was one of the few good BBQ places I found in Waco. Has a good chop beef baked potato and yummy deviled eggs. Price is good too. They also have good fried okra. Never busy when we go which is a plus. read more

Mostly four stars for the prices. Some cheap barbecue but still decent quality. Ou can't go wrong with anything there. Perfect for a good lunch. read more

We came as a result of yelp reviews. We were not disappointed . The food tasted great. Negatives: they ran out of ribs; but obviously they must be delicious since there were none left by 7 pm on a Wednesday night. Napkin holder is in the shape of a small smoker grill; complete with an interior grate. Overall the ambiance is a bit tired and dated, but for $ the value and the food is wonderful. We even met "Uncle Dan" as he circulated among the guests. If you are looking for tastey Bbq that is flavorful, even without the great sauce, for a great price, you'll find it here. read more

I love this place. I love the yellar potater salad ad baked beans. Yummy! Wed. they have all you can eat. It is kinda expensive. It is very good though. read more