Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Waco, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Waco using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#20. Dickey's Barbecue Pit
- Rating: 2.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5900 Bosque Blvd Waco, TX 76710
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#19. Logan's Roadhouse
- Rating: 2.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2806 W Loop 340 Waco, TX 76711
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue, Steakhouses
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#18. Bonesuckerz Bbq
- Rating: 3.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6320 N 19th St Waco, TX 76708
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers
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#17. Silver Creek Ranch BBQ
- Rating: 3.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Franklin And University Parks Dr Waco, TX 75110
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#16. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2815 La Salle Ave Waco, TX 76706
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#15. Coach's Smoke
- Rating: 3.5/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 330 Austin Ave Waco, TX 76701
- Categories: American (New), Barbecue, Sports Bars
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#14. Uncle Dan's Barbeque & Catering
- Rating: 3.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 Lake Air Dr Waco, TX 76710
- Categories: Barbecue
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#13. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4300 Franklin Ave Waco, TX 76710
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#12. HTK BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 112 Mary Ave Ste 2 Waco, TX 76701
- Categories: Barbecue
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#11. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2510 Circle Rd Waco, TX 76706
- Categories: Barbecue
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#10. Vitek's Market
- Rating: 4.0/5 (465 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 Speight Ave Waco, TX 76706
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. Roni's Mac Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 720 Franklin Ave Waco, TX 76701
- Categories: Barbecue, Tacos, Hawaiian
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#8. The Dog House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2524 W Waco Dr Waco, TX 76710
- Categories: Sports Bars, Cocktail Bars, Barbecue
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#7. Guess Family Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2803 Franklin Ave Waco, TX 76710
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#6. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 S 6th St Ste E Waco, TX 76701
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue, Pan Asian
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#5. King's Chicken Wings
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 720 Franklin Ave Ste 170 Waco, TX 76701
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#4. Tony DeMaria's Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 4.5/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1000 Elm St Waco, TX 76704
- Categories: Barbecue
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#3. Jasper's Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 Clifton St Waco, TX 76704
- Categories: Barbecue
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#2. R & S Barbeque
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1101 Richland Dr Ste 6A Waco, TX 76710
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#1. Papa Jack's BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (128 reviews)
- Address: 700 E Waco Dr Ste A Waco, TX 76704
- Categories: Barbecue
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