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    Vitek's Market

    4.0 (506 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    VITEK'S MARKET ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Banana Pudding
    Rebekah P.

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

    "Gut Pak" (half)
    Richie M.

    A Waco institution! Skip Rudy's and drive down the road a short distance! FRIENDLY service! Tasty lean brisket, awesome jalapeño sausage, on point pinto beans, and that 3 cheese Mac hits the taste buds!

    Spud Pak - Chopped Brisket
    Evan B.

    We went here for dinner at around 7pm. They close at 8pm so we went in expecting the meats to be a little dry. When we got there it was really busy. There's was a line to order but it went by pretty quick. All the tables and booths were taken up luckily one opened up when we were ready to sit. I think this place wants to maximize the amount of people that can dine but all the tables sit 4-8 people or more. Most groups were 2 people so the 2 people would take up an entire booth designed for 6 people or more. I would recommended Viteks to get more 2 people sittings. The food was in fact a little dry but it was still really good. The flavor was great and I know if I return it'll be during the lunch meal and I can have higher expectations on the freshness. I recommend going early since when we went they were almost running out of brisket, they were out of ribs, and green beans. So the earlier the better. The Mac n cheese was amazing though. Everything tasted great.

    Gut Pak
    Roz M.

    I'm originally from Waco and so much has changed, but thankfully Vitek's Gut Pack is still as delicious as I recall! The box is absolutely filled to brim and will leave you hurting in a good way! We chose to sit outside on their covered patio which also has a fire pit and TVs to enjoy some sports. Definitely check out Vitek's if you're passing through!

    2 meat and 2 sides plate. Yum
    Dana D.

    BBQ FOR DAYS!!! What a cool spot. The industrial warehouse interior makes it rustic and cool kind of like an old firehouse or garage. Really like the extra touches of making it feel like a casual communal space without being crowded between seats. It's just enough noise without feeling like you're yelling over each other if that makes sense. There's also outside dining with TV, bench seating and heat lamps for the cooler days. I ordered the standard 2 meat option with sides. The brisket slightly fatty, jalapeño sausage, the mac and cheese and potato salad. Can't go wrong with any of the other choices. Glad I tried this place. If you're in Waco or driving through I definitely recommend stopping by. Solid place. Cheers! XO

    Chopped Brisket Sandwich and Side of Potato Salad
    Claire S.

    We stopped I here for a bbq dinner. We weren't disappointed. I had the chopped beef sandwich and potato salad. The beef was tender and flavorful and the potato salad was almost as good as my mom's! If you are looking for a casual joint for some good food, try Vitek's.

    Sarah L.

    I don't know why they call it a market because the only thing "market" about it is that they sell loaves of bread & small bags of chips. Place is clean with a Texas flair atmosphere. You order at the front counter and take a seat and they bring your food out to you. I ordered the GutPak which is bbq beef , chili/ stew ish yumminess, cheese, jalapeño, pickles on the side and your choice of a second meat they mix in-all piled on top of Fritos. and of course it's served with 2 slices of bread. They offer it in half size or full size and both are way more than 1 person could eat. I shared a full size & we couldn't finish it. It was good, only complaint may be to add more frites.

    Meat plate
    Mae T.

    Great little family owned business. Great bbq food. Never had the gut pak and it was good! Brisket is the bomb. This place is chill. definitely a spot I wouldn't mind going back to if I was passing through Waco again. Thanks guys!

    Brisket and sausage with beans and mac.

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    Food was excellent. It had a good atmosphere. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table.

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    . I especially love their homemade sausage, loaded, baked potato, and pecan pie. I'm so glad I live in the same town as this great.

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    I stopped here to get some bulk brisket. Great sides and they aren't stingy with extras. Great service

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    Helberg Barbecue

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    4.6
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    10.4 mi

    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.

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    Reverse Seared Steak Frites
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    Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q

    Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q

    4.0
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    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.

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    So many bottled drinks to choose from
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    BRISKET, MOIST (1LB.)
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    Cajun Craft

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    4.6
    (790 reviews)
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    Da-yuumm! On the way to Oklahoma, on I-35 we stopped at this unassuming southern eatery and were…read morenot expecting our minds to be blown away by the fabulous quality of Cajun food. We liked the food so much that we stopped here on the way back from OK We got the fried shrimp basket and shrimp poboy the first time and got the Boom boom Shrimp starter, Atchafalaya Etoufee and, Gumbo and rounded it off with Beignets the second time on Mother's day. Food is absolutely delish. Not visiting this place should be a felony

    RATING - 3.65 Cajun…read moreCraft is found just off of one of the main roads that's runs along Waco. Off its first appearance, the restaurant appears as your classic no-frills, get-what-you-asked for establishment. There is lots of outdoor seating, very fair pricing, and a surprisingly extensive menu; I doubt you'll fail to find something you enjoy here. Overall it seemed like a location that would be bumping in conjunction with Baylor college nights, post church service, or otherwise Waco-oriented affairs. My only complaint was really the smell. We came near close when some workers were cleaning, however there was an apparent chemical stench within the patio, between the inside seating and outdoor seating. My partner ordered the sausage po boy, while I ordered the fried chicken plate, wish mashed potatoes & gravy + green beans. The wait was rather long, which can be attributed towards the chicken's cook time - which might be front scratch. After we got our plates, I certainly couldn't complain. The chicken was decently sized and decadent with flavor. Consistent, strong Cajun spicing littered the tray and chicken, while its interior was extremely juicy and filled with flavor; additionally, it still maintained structure and provided a nice crunch on the surface. The mashed potatoes were equally as enjoyable. The gravy complemented the potatoes well, and established an equilibrium through texture. The green beans however, were not my favorite. They initially appeared fine on the surface, but became watered down and lacking in flavor the farther down the bowl you went. I would not be surprised if these beans were canned. I would certainly find myself eating here again. Its biggest appeals are the prices, genuine quality of food, and disposition. It is not perfect, but it is more than satisfactory. If you cannot get over the minor inconveniences that you may run into here, then you probably shouldn't be eating Cajun anyways.

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    Seating Area
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