Named for its owners Richard and Shannon, this tiny hole-in-the-wall BBQ joint is the real deal. It offers sandwiches, meats (chicken, brisket, ribs, sausage, chopped beef, ham, or turkey) by the pound or in combination plates, and desserts. From slaw and mac n cheese to peach cobbler and banana pudding, the accompaniments are BBQ classics though you can also get nachos and tacos here too. I stopped by for a brisket sandwich. At $14 with chips included, it wasn't cheap, but it was absolutely worth it. For starters, the sandwich was sizeable, a two-hander if there ever was one. It was also very tasty. The moist, smoky brisket was among the best I've ever had, and it paired well with pickles and onions. Though the meat delivered plenty of flavor, the housemade sauce added a welcome tang. R & S may not be as big, as well-appointed, as storied, or as well-known as some of Waco's other BBQ establishments, but if you're coming for the food above all, you can't go wrong here. read more

R & S Barbeque - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Delicious BBQ! Their desserts are fantastic too. Try the yummy fried cabbage and chili beans for your sides. I usually get the sliced brisket and ribs because they are so good I cannot tear myself away from them to try something else! Do yourself a favor and stop by for their amazing food. Open Tuesday through Saturday. read more

This place is an absolute gem. It's barbecue but with soul & I am so excited I saw it while out running around. The service was quick & friendly, & the small dining area is well decorated & homey. If you want to support local, delicious food, come here!! read more

I got the brisket sandwich. It was sooo good and tender! It was enough for 2 sandwiches. It was definitley worth it. 10 out of 10 would recommend. read more

We went here for lunch yesterday had the 3 meat platter pork brisket sausage everything was good

The service was fast and efficient. The food was good although I had half as leftovers

I love this place! The owners are very friendly too. I ordered 6 lbs of Brisket and 1 lb of chopped for Easter and It was sooo good, my family loved it. They are a small business and they are well worth trying. Give them a visit on Richland Dr. Best barbecue in Waco! read more

This place was really good. The service was friendly and prompt. The mac & cheese is delicious, as well as the potato salad. The ribs were good. I do prefer them a little more wet Vs the dry seasoning but they were still good. It's a cute little spot with good food at a reasonable price. read more

R & S Barbeque - Ribs Mac& cheese with ham and Potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

If you ever find yourself in Waco. Please stop by R & S BBQ. The ribs fall off the bone and are really delicious! The service is wonderful. The ambulance is really nice. I highly recommend this place. read more

Good BBQ, friendly folks. The plate meals are stacked I could not finish it all in one setting.

Good place to eat. Very chill and the chopped beef was awesome. I finished the entire plate. Will definitely go back read more

R & S Barbeque - First time try.. - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

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The smoked turkey sandwich was sooo delicious. I ate the whole thing, but I shouldn't have. It was huge!! The people were so special. Very nice. I would definitely go there again read more

Ordered half pound of sliced brisket. Great flavor. Friendly service. Very clean restaurant

Excellent food! We were very pleased with everything we ordered. The owners were very nice and welcoming and their prices were fair. Highly recommend. read more

This place has fantastic bbq! Unfortunately I didn't get a picture. We tried sliced brisket, links,ribs, green beans, and chili beans. Everything had great flavor. The meat was incredibly juicy and the portions were huge. We didn't try the sauce because the meat was so good, it didn't need it. Everything is very clean and the owner was very friendly. We will definitely return when we're in the area. I highly recommend giving it a try. read more

I am not even sure where to begin! Food or the owners? Both AMAZING. We stopped here after leaving our only child at Baylor. We live in California and consider ourselves foodies. The husband is from TX originally, so can be pretty picky about BBQ. The food was amazing! The ribs were so tender and falling off the bone, the sides were all fantastic! I got so full so fast, we actually took our left overs as we headed back to the airport because I couldn't leave this amazing food. Sharon asked us how we liked it and made sure we're were good throughout our meal. After we finished we started talking to Richard and Sharon about leaving our daughter, where we were from, etc. Sharon asked if she could say a prayer for our daughter and us. Being from CA, this is new to me, but in no way did I under appreciate her amazingly kind gesture. She held hands with us and said the most amazing prayer. Brought me to tears, after I asked if I could hug her. The hug was genuine and warm, felt like family. So go for the best food or the nicest people....just go! read more

This place is AMAZING!!! Love this brisket and how lean it is (ask for it) the green beans to die for!! Always quick service with a smile!!

Awesome folks here! Food was legit! What a great little place! We had the brisket. I'll be returning to try some other menu items.

Couldn't have enjoyed this experience more! The owner Sharon was working the counter when we came in around 5:20. They close at 6 but she was just as gracious as if we'd walked in earlier. We were the only people dining in at the time. They were sold out of ribs but they found two for my 5 year old and threw in some Mac and cheese for free! (Don't worry we tipped extra) Fall off the bone...we all snuck bites. The chopped beef sandwich was HUGE and so delicious. Some of the best chopped beef I've had. The brisket was fork tender with very little fat. The brisket tacos were also HUGE--four tacos. The turkey breast was moist, not dry at all. Strong smoke flavor on the turkey since they use mesquite in their smoker. The owner Richard came out to check on us and chat a bit. So kind all around. The place was clean and we felt like family. Overall five stars based on kind service, prices, delicious flavor, portions, cleanliness. Wish I lived closer! read more

Great barbecue! We're from CA and we were in visiting San Antonio for a conference. We decided to drive out to Fort Worth after the conference to see our daughter since we were in Texas. We decided to stop in Waco and try this place for lunch. We both had the brisket, mac and cheese, potato salad and sweet tea as per most of the reviewers recommended. Everything was delicious. The owners were very nice. Our only complaint was we didn't have room for a piece of one of the delicious looking cakes they had. 10/10 Loved it! read more

Oh. So THIS is what brisket is supposed to taste like. I am sad I've gone so long without having this restaurant in my life. read more

R & S Barbeque - a plate of food with pickles and onions - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

Back for more and they continue to knock it out of the park. Since last review I have had ribs, turkey sandwich, chili beans and cowboy pack. Everything is delicious, well priced and comes out quick. Come support this local establishment, kicking out great food read more

R & S Barbeque - Turkey sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

Great bbq and great service! My family and I love the turkey, brisket, chicken and ribs. My husband really likes the potato salad. Customer service is always amazing. They always go above and beyond. It's a small business, support them! read more

Unassuming strip center hiding a little bbq restaurant. The brisket melts in your mouth. And as all bbq should be, you can eat it without sauce. The staff are very friendly and polite. read more

R & S Barbeque - BBQ sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

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The brisket (moist) sandwich and chili beans were delicious. Service was friendly. Would go back again if I lived there.

We tried R&S for the first time today, and I'm sorry we waited so long. I've walked by several times in the past and thought it smelled good, and I'm glad we finally got to try it today. We had the family pack, which was plenty of food for 4 people. We tried the chicken, brisket, turkey, and links, as well as the potato salad and mac & cheese. The mac was excellent (really, really, really good), with lots of flavor and a little kick of spice. The links were especially good as well. The brisket had good flavor but was a bit dry for my taste, but honestly, everything else was so good, I'm going to assume it was a fluke and try again next time. We'll definitely go back. read more

So good! We ordered for a family and tried the brisket, ribs, chicken and most of the sides. Everything was delicious. The ribs were in my top 5, and I've had a lot! read more

I was looking for good BBQ and opened yelp to find out what the community was recommending, and R & S was getting great reviews, so I ventured out. The BBQ chicken, links, and ribs were so good. The ribs and chicken were tender and had a nice smokey taste. The mac & cheese, omg, I wanted to get back in my car and go get more it was so good. I have not had BBQ this good in a long time. This restaurant truly makes me happy to live in Waco. read more

GREAT bbq for a great price! finally tasty bbq i can afford to buy regularly, I'll be back for more and take photos. I ate it too fast before I could pull my phone out. I never like sausage, but their sausage is delicious. Brisket is great too, sauce is A+!! I enjoyed the potato salad, it has lots of large chunks of boiled eggs in it just like my southern grandma makes--You can't get that anywhere else!!! This place is a must try!!! read more

Nice portions. Great smoke flavor. Friendly staff. Not too crazy about the sauce. Great deserts too!

Hands-down, the best barbecue in Waco I have had. Ribs are delicious. Brisket is wonderful and you have got to try their banana pudding.

Super friendly !! And food is delicious .. loved everything about this place ! Will definitely be coming back

Their brisket is some of the best I've had in a long time and their potato salad is on point!

We were in Waco for one night and were craving bbq. We found R&S online and we're not disappointed. The restaurant was spotless even the kitchen which we could see through the open door. Cleanliness is super important to me so I was happy even before we got our to go food. The owners were friendly and welcoming. We ordered brisket, ribs, green beans and butter cake. Everything was awesome. The meat was cooked perfectly, the bbq sauce was awesome , the butter cake melted in my mouth and the beans were just like my grandma use to make. Super glad we found this place. read more

Some of the best barbecue in Waco. All of their meats pack the flavor I love. The ribs, chopped beef, and links are my go tos. Awesome family owned spot. read more

Please bring your appetite! Ribs & chicken are tender, juicy & fall off the bone! Brisket was also tender & juicy. None of it needed sauce, it was just added flavor to the meats. Great food & wonderful people. read more

Authentic southern bbq and sides. The chopped beef was outstanding and brisket was smoky good. The atmosphere is pleasant and filled with the joy and live of the Lord!!! I was jamming out in the restroom to the awesome gospel music playing in the restaurant. I love a place that has jo shame in the their for Jesus and serve fabulous food! read more

This is my first visit to this place. I just asked Siri to locate barbecue places near me and this one popped up! Incredible brisket, sausage and sides. Fast, friendly service. I know I'll be back.......I have to try the ribs! read more

Super friendly service! Delicious. Had 2 ribs and smoked chicken plate. Highly recommend. read more

R & S Barbeque - 2 meat plate. Ribs, chicken, green beans and potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Waco, Texas

I don't know about the food but I was treated very rudely there today. I am in my 60's and have had a urinary tract infection. I needed to use the restroom very badly. I walked in to use the restroom as I have done at other restaurants and the lady at the counter yelled Mam are you going to eat here? I said no. Then she said that I could not use the restroom. This was in front of other customers. I felt bad about using the restroom but I was desperate. Have a little empathy. read more