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 different 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. read more

The BBQ was decent, but not the best I've had. The service however was great. The owner was very polite, and it didn't take long to get our food. Please stop by and visit and see for yourself. read more

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How do you spell delicious? BBQ from this place! I walked in and asked to be set up with a tour of their offerings and oh man was I pleasantly surprised with some of the tastiest Texas style smoke to perfection capital BBQ! Let's see, where to start... pork ribs... Smokey with just a hint of sweetness and oh so tender... don't get me started. No the rib still had some bite to it with an awesome texture... like someone pulling a warm blanket from your hands... holdin on but slipping through your fingers... mmmmmm... the sausage, yes smokey and savory and like a dream. The casing had a nice snap and the interior took me to another place- the brisket. If meat was butter this is it! Smokey, melty, meaty, and dreamy! Served with white bread I had some pickles and onions to accentuate the oh so positive! Thanks for the epic meal and I ll see you again some day (I'm for California). Tell them Johnny sent you! read more

Mama & Papa B's Bar-BQ - Entrance to the restaurant. - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

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We went there today and the owner was the one of the nicest people we have meet since visiting . Their food is AMAZING!!!!! The best Bar-BQ sandwich and ribs I have ever had and my 11 year old finished her whole meal. You have to try this place! read more

Mama & Papa B's Bar-BQ - Visiting Magnolia today and went to lunch after at the best BBQ place - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

Very friendly workers and well priced bbq! The plates are a real steal and we had some great conversation with the people inside the restaurant! read more

Truly a hole in the wall kind of place. You'll have to be OK with the lack of sanitation (to be fair, none of us got sick eating here or anything, it's just, don't expect clean bathrooms and unlimited paper towels) Probably as homemade as you can get of BBQ's in this area? The owners were down to earth and seem very authentic and soulful. Our food was not easy to eat as the BBQ gets quite saucy yet there weren't a lot of containers or utensils to make eating easier. If you order a sandwich, expect to eat it handheld with wrapping paper that gets soaked by the juice/sauce. I can't judge a great BBQ as I'm not a connoisseur but I can't say this is the best I've ever had. So sorry, I'll have to leave my rating as average. read more

Mama & Papa B's Bar-BQ - 3 meat platter (ribs, brisket, sausage) - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

Sliced and chopped brisket with a thin homemade barbecue sauce were delcious and just what we hoped to enjoy passing through Texas. You know it was good when we saw the owner taking out wood to the smoker. Would highly recommend and you won't be disappointed! read more

Mama & Papa B's Bar-BQ - Establishment - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

I've been coming here since I was a kid. They have the best bbq sauce in town. Perfect hole in the wall place to enjoy some real bbq.

The beef sandwich was amazing and melts in your mouth! Stop by while you're visiting Magnolia (only a block away on the corner! read more

Mama & Papa B's Bar-BQ - Beef sandwich melts in your mouth! A must stop for real bbq! - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

Have to agree! Very good BBQ! Limited seating, but worth stopping! Sliced beef plate with beans and potato salad - reasonable and DELICIOUS. Love the chefs, pleasant and friendly! Highly recommend...! read more

Absolutely delicious classic barbecue!! Very fair pricing for the amount of food you get. Amazing family run feel, with wonderful customer service! Highly recommend to anyone in town looking for authentic family BBQ! 10/10 read more

Bill was the nicest man with the best service. Rib plate is to die for. You HAVE to stop here it's 100% worth it. I'll never forget you Bill!- Mamma Hallie read more

Mama & Papa B's Bar-BQ - Rib plate - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

Bottom Line: A true Mom & Pop hole-in-the-wall joint serving fine BBQ with their own twist on it at half the price of others around town. Top Line: I ordered their beef plate (BBQ beef brisket, beans, potato salad) from the wonderfully friendly gentleman manning the counter and got a bottle of Big Red pop from the cooler to wash it down. Price astonished me at only a nickel north of a tenner (including tax) for the whole shootin' match. Potato salad was very different from most. Texture was soft, creamy, & smooth, as if made with mostly mashed potatoes. Flavor was quite sweet with a very distinct but hard to identify counter-flavor interwoven. My best guess is that it was pickle juice, perhaps sweet pickles creating the sweetness. Beans looked to be baked beans from a can. But the flavor was richer & more complex than that, leaning less on sweetness and more toward cumin earthiness and roundness. BBQ beef brisket texture was less fatty and more solid than others I've had. It was like a tender beef sirloin roast in structure. It was much less starkly smoked than others as well. While its smokiness played in, it was subtle enough to not overwhelm the sauce. The sauce itself was tasty & tangy with a slight vinegary snap, instead of the more typically found sweet (brown sugar or molasses) or hot (chiles! chiles! chiles!) sauces. There was plenty of the sauce for dipping chunks of the meat as well as sopping up with the provided two slices of sturdy'ish white bread. The very cordial gentleman asked if I like chili and graciously brought me a sample upon the enthusiastic & affirmative answer I gave him. The chili was very, very meaty. Lots of fried burger up to it's chest in thinnish broth that tasted of tomato & spices, particularly cumin again. As for the bottle of Big Red, it's the same as ever. Tastes like the bubble gum you chewed as a kid and contains enough sugar to keep C&H in business until forever. If your nutritionist disapproves of your drink choices, ask them what other drink will provide 122% of your daily recommended sugar intake in each bottle. That should slow them down for a few visits. So when you're in the Silos area of Waco and want to avoid the craziness of all that Magnolia madness happening a block or two away, drop into Mama & Papa B's Bar-B-Q for the very tasty, very inexpensive, very low key, and much closer to the ground antidote. read more

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I walked in the place was quiet and slightly aged. The staff of three were hard at work. I requested a chopped beef sandwich, beans, and potato salad. The beans are mouthwatering good. The potato salad was a bit sweet but the cook still makes it to the family reunion The sandwich was so good I stopped eating because I felt someone looking at me. I was eating it like I hadn't ate in days. This chopped beef sandwich is why I will be back. If you are craving BBQ that's exactly what you will get here. read more

Mama & Papa B's Bar-BQ - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

Best BBQ ever!!! If you're visiting Magnolia please walk down here, IT IS WORTH IT!!!! read more

Mama & Papa B's Bar-BQ - All I'll say is this is THE BEST BBQ ever!! Wow - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

Awesome BBQ!! Skip the pricey Magnolia Farms and get some real food. Best BBQ I've had in a long time. Priced right!!

a great place for bbq... Bill is working hard behind the counter. the ribs are amazing, tender but still firm... but the winner is the sausage. would recomend read more

Mama & Papa B's Bar-BQ - menu Beef Sandwich Sausage Sandwich Beef Plate Sausage Plate Beef Sausage Potato Salad Beans Onions Fountain Drink - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

Hot damn! Did you know these guys have been cooking up BBQ for 31 years now? Thank God I found them because I needed some uplifting cuisine after a rough day, found them in a quite part of town and drove up to their shack. Small place, a few picnic tables, and a small 13 inch TV showing Sanford & Sons. Three guys there all glued to the set, yet they still greet me and ask "how can I help you, sir?". I appreciate the sentiments, but based on the great smell here I think it's I should be calling you "Sir". Real good prices here, 3 meat place for around $10 comes with two sides. I got ribs, brisket, and sausage. But the first thing that blew me away wasn't the BBQ, it was the potato salad! I took a swipe of the small, mustard style scoop and it tasted - - sweet!. That was totally unexpected - - a sweet tasting mustard style potato salad. I immediately looked up and said "whoa, that's something different - - it's sweet, what did you put in this?!?". Papa looks over at me and smurks - - yet doesn't say a word. "Oh, you're not going to give me the recipe, aren't ya?". Nope, it's a family tradition for over 31 years. All the meat was very good, I especially loved the ribs - good smokey flavor, the brisket wasn't as juicy but it was very flavorful and tasty. The sausage - - tasted really good. They say it's just Elgin Sausage, but it tasted really darn good - - they must do something to it, can't explain it, quite exceptional. And the sauce - - a hot, tangy, and smokey sauce, a bit darker in color yet you could literally drink it with a straw. The service here was superb, they're very respectful and professional and courteous. They appreciated the fact that I found them on Yelp and came from Austin to check them out. Mamma and Pappa's is probably my best Waco foodie experience to date, having tried Mexican, Thai, American, and Korean. Their BBQ, great service, and awesome potato salad deserves my 5-star rating! read more

Mamma and Pappa B's is just a few blocks off of I-35, so it's a great stop when passing through Waco. Watch for the TINY building that only houses 4 tables, because if you blink you really will miss it. Going for almost 33 years, this truly is a divey, mom and pop bbq joint. Walked in and was greeted by Papa. Told him it was our first time...as we were looking over the menu on the wall Papa just started piling food into a container and said "Let me get you a sample of everything o'er here." Ok! No arguments from us. I kept looking out the front door towards our car as our "only child" was in it (my pound puppy and the weather was cool...come on people!) and Papa most of noticed. I told him I was making sure my dog was OK and he ordered my husband "Go out there and park that car right in front of the door...it don't matter...that's just fine." Ahhh... Got our fixin's...ribs, brisket, 2 kinds of Elgin sausage, potato salad, and pinto beans. Everything was good...just a little bit different approach to bbq than you might expect from a traditional Texas smokehouse. The meats are smoked right out a back, as can be attested by the large smoke ring on the meats (especially the sausage) and the fact that Papa showed us the smoker (big one). So, here's the difference...it seems that after the meats come off the smoke they are sliced into serving sizes and all placed into a bath of sauce. So, this is a "wet" type of bbq. Brisket was good, my husband and I actually both enjoyed the sausage a lot (which is usually not a preference for either of us), and the ribs were fall off the bone tender. The scratch made potato salad and pinto beans were A-OK. There's S&P right on the table if you prefer a little more seasoning. As we ate (we were the only patrons there at the time) we all watched TV and spoke out answers to Family Feud. When we had just about cleared out plates, Papa walked over and said "ya'll get enough?"...as he reached his hand down to take the container to put more food in it. Oh my gosh! "No sir, we're fine. Thank you." After we cleaned our table off and stood at the counter to pay $11 for the Q and 2 sodas (wow!), Papa told us to each take a piece of Mamma's cake. "Ok, thanks!" Strawberry for me, chocolate vanilla swirl for my hubby. Now I am not much on sweets at all, but I took one bite of that strawberry cake and it was like a part of my past slapped me in the face. A feeling of nostalgia came over me that I can't really put into words. I'll just say that when I was a kid my mom made me a strawberry birthday cake each year...and I don't think I've had a piece since the last one. It was all I could do to fight back a tear from dripping down my cheek. Papa must have picked up on my unreasonable emotional response (silly girl!)...he told me to "come on and take another one." I kindly declined. This may not be "your" type of BBQ, but it is how it's been done by Mamma and Pappa for over 30 years, so it's good enough for me. And when you go (and you will) it won't be like going to a restaurant at all. It'll be like visiting your grandparent's house, them having food ready for you, and trying to feed you way too much...all the while with that little sparkle in their eye that expresses how much they enjoy your company. It truly is like going home. And, sometimes, home is a really good place to be. We'll be back to see you real soon. Xo read more

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Mama & Papa B's saved our Thanksgiving! A lot of restaurants were closed on Thanksgiving, but not this one. They were super accommodating to us and had great service. We felt welcomed. On top of that the food was AMAZING. The best BBQ of all Texas; tender tri-tip and pork ribs. The sausage was delicious too. The sides were good too - especially the potato salad! Would recommend anyone here - can't wait to go back! read more

Mama & Papa B's Bar-BQ - two plates of food - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

Hidden Texas BBQ gem without the lines and $30/lb beef prices. Tried the chopped beef and the sliced brisket, both were phenomenal with a great mesquite smoked flavor that was an amazing change of pace from the typical post oak that most places here run. Owner (Billy I believe) was super friendly and seemed to know every customer that walked through the door by name. This will be a new staple for me whenever I make the trek through Waco for sure. read more

Food is amazing the service was great. and Billy was the sweeties person ever. Ill definitely be back.

Homemade hot sauce is KILLER! Big portions! The 3 meat plate feeds 3, comes with beans, potato salad, ribs, sausage, chopped beef for only $10. It's pretty hot in here as the air conditioning is fighting the smoker and whatnot, but it's soo worth it. Or get it to go! They have Uber eats and whatnot as well read more

Mama & Papa B's Bar-BQ - 3 Meats Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

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This is one of the best BBQ places I've ever been to. The best part, aside from the food, is that it's family owned and the owner (John Henderson aka Papa) serves and cooks for you. Try the BBQ beans. They're amazing. The brisket was also incredibly tender and juicy. Highly recommend, especially if you're in the area to visit Magnolia, as it's just a couple of blocks away. read more

Mama & Papa B's Bar-BQ - Platter with beans, onions, potato salad, brisket and ribs. Amazing! - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

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I read the reviews and hooked up with a BBQ Dude from Austin and headed to M&P B's... We were so sadly disappointed. I really believe at one time this guy cooked some really good meat, but his soul has left the meat. The brisket was like...well... it had been in an Instapot. The sides were without any flavor at all. The sauage, well, I swear, it came from local grocery store. We left the three table establishment thinking this guy is on his way out, and he is buying Standard grade brisket (lowest grade), and cooking it in a crock pot living on his history of great BBQ... so sad. I gave them a two star... cause he showed up... just did not prepare. read more

This is one of the best locations for BBQ! Mr. Bill has the best customer service. I will always come here for my BBQ!

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! The dinner plates are a generous portion for a great price! Everything that I have ordered here has been delicious. I got my last order delivered with Waitr and used the code LOCAL5 for 5.00 off. read more

I want to start off by saying these people are great! The man and woman that served us were very nice. We ordered brisket, sausage, and rib plate. The potato salad was amazing and the beans were great as well. The meat was EPIC! Very very good. Location is great as it's only a short walk from the silos. They got a good thing going. 4 stars for the dine in experience. First impressions are important and we had 2nd thoughts before we ordered. It's appears dirty. I looked behind the glass where the food was made, and it seemed ok. But appearance is everything in the food industry. Don't let his stop you! Very good food! read more

Went on Thursday ordered two 3 meat plates.. Wasted $30... It was horrible.. I wanted pit cooked bar b que not oven cooked.. The beans were ranch style beans seemed like they just opened the can and poured in a pot.. No seasoning.. The only thing good was the potato salad... The meat had so much grease no bar b que sauce.. Will not go back.. read more

We rented an awesome place (on AirBNB called Mi Casita) and we decided to venture out to Mama & Papa's which was a couple blocks away. It is always said do not judge a book by its cover. The place was definitely a "whole in the wall" but what an awesome find. Upon walking in we were warmly greeted and made to feel right at home. My wife and I ended up getting a 3 meat platter. It was awesome. Note they do not sell beer but have amble choices of soft drinks. Definitely will be back. read more

Been in business for 35 years! One taste and its easy to see why. We stumbled upon this place walking in the Magnolia area, and it was the highlight of our day trip to Waco. read more

Ok as dives goes this doesn't qualify. A dive has redeeming qualities somewhere along the way. The tea was horrible on the sweet side and sour on the unsweet side. The food was ok but that's the best thing I could say. This place was very dirty. I know this place has their fans and when I walked in I had my doubts it was full blown lunch time and we where the only people in the place. read more

Its wasnt open, at all. Even though I came during the open hours. What got me was the guy rudely waved me off and said nothing to me once I saw him inside. The next day I was passing by around the same time and then there was people around. If someone said they were closed for that day or something I would appreciate it but seeing as the old guy was too cool to tell me what was happening they get what they get. read more

Half rack of tasty BBQ smoked ribs and plate of brisket burnt ends made for great lunch (and extra workout afterward!). The ribs were soft enough and taste great even without the tangy dipping sauce. Smoked flavor evident through each bite. These are not fall off the bone soft, nor melt in your mouth but an honest to goodness meat. The supposedly flavorful briskets were swim in BBQ sauce so we could not fully discern its taste. The best were the reasonable price and pleasant smiles from proprietor. read more

Excellent Brisket! The sauce is great too! True Southern style. At $13.00 a pound you can't beat the price either. Thanks

Fantastic BBQ. Great sauce. Friendly. Super pricing. Love the hole in the wall type place.

I love BarBQ and have eaten it all over the US (KC, TN, NC, etc.) and this is by far some of the best I've ever had. My parents have brought me here anytime we were in Waco since I was a little girl and I make certain I stop there whenever I'm traveling on I-35 (near Waco). I haven't had anything there that didn't taste like it was it was made with love and care. From the meat options to the desserts, the food is delicious. The baked beans are a meal within itself. The prices are wonderful! I only have one issue, they need to bottle the sauce! I would buy it by the case. read more

Nice family owned business with great customer service . The bbq is good and reasonably priced.

This is a wonderful place to eat. Very friendly staff, and amazing BBQ. Just like other small businesses they are feeling the strain from this pandemic but they are still giving it their best. read more

Mama & Papa B's Bar-BQ - Front of restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

Don't be deceived the food is amazing you'll come back again and again. Sweetest couple EVER owns the place. They made sure our kids had plenty to eat at no charge and we're very concerned that they left with full tummys. I can't wait to visit again. read more