Oscar's service and knowledge of the restaurant menu was impressive. The food was excellent and I…read morewill most definitely be back!!!

I was in Waco for a Doctors appointment with the VA and had free time before my appointment so I…read morestopped in and ate lunch. I was greeted right when I walked in orders my sides then I was met by Cheyenne and Tammy, both were FANTASTIC! I order a half pound of burnt ends from the point and as usual it was melt in my mouth good! The service was great and ALL team members were engaged and making sure the few customers they had at 11am were well taken care of. Highly recommend whenever you are in Waco.

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.

Best of the absolute best BBQ I've ever had and the most gracious, kindest service ever. DO NOT…read moremiss out on this place. The food is amazing. Every bite delicious.

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.

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.

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.

One of my favorite place to eat in Waco. I work during the week so I can only get it on Saturdays…read more Im a regular and the staff definitely knows me. I mainly just get meat and bread with both sauces and gravy. I get lean brisket and sausage. I love this place and I look forward to Saturdays every week.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!