Still Smokin BBQ

Called ahead and ordered a double cheeseburger combo, add bacon. The staff was friendly and kind…read moreboth on the phone and upon arrival. Once we got down the road I realized they forgot the bacon.. and the side of Chipotle Mayo. I was pretty bummed especially considering we paid for the bacon we didn't receive. The burger itself was juicy and delicious as promised. we didn't get any napkins which I regretted being in a rental car and having nothing at all to wipe our hands. Over all the burger and fries were great but sure wish we got our bacon mayo and some napkins! We go through here often and surprised I've never heard of this spot.

On my way to Austin for a concert, my family and I stopped at the Kolache shop in the parking lot…read morewhen I noticed a charming red barn that said BBQ and burgers -- I had to check it out! I'm a big fan of BBQ, and I'm so glad I did. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The woman taking orders offered a few great recommendations, so I went with the sliced brisket and sausage, along with fries and potato salad for sides. The meat came out piping hot and full of flavor -- absolutely delicious. Everything hit the spot. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm in town!

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Jalapeño cheddar bun burger w hand cut fries

Terry Black's Barbecue - Waco

4.6(687 reviews)

22.9 mi

•$$$

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.

Meat counter and checkout

You get 5 veggie, dessert choices for your sides in the small group meal.

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Desserts were both amazing!!

Slovacek's West

4.3(503 reviews)

5.7 mi

An absolute MUST STOP along I-35 and now my second visit to West, Texas (not West Texas, which is…read morecompletely different). I've been to the other one and now I am here. And while the other one is great and fabulous, this one is one star better. A huge selection of baked goods, coffee, decor, clothing, drinks and more. The Kissing Pig Cafe has so many food options, too! Mrs. K. has not had a kolache in years and she's now pescatarian which presents certain challenges. It would be awesome if they had some kolaches with just cheese or were sweet, so while I had one with ham and cheese and one with sausage in cheese, she was at least able to enjoy a strawberry and cream danish as well as the always awesome poppyseed kolache. It's possible that a pecan square was purchased for later consumption, too. The self-serve coffee was great and we enjoyed all of this inside at a comfortable table. And after that, more shopping. So much great stuff to choose from here and very, very clean restrooms. If you're overwhelmed by that massive baked goods counter, just ask for recommendations. They'll get you sorted for sure! [Review 381 of 2026 - 698 in Texas - 25566 overall]

Pluses: nice clean stop along the route. Clean bathrooms after you worm your way through aisles of…read morekitsch, and a meat market and kolache counter to visit after you've "done your duty". Excellent selection of kolaches and klobasneky. You can also buy sandwiches. Minus: as on previous visits, I have found that they are often out of poppyseed and prune kolaches. Not the servers' fault but you would think management would be keen to bake more of what sells most. Then there are the sandwiches. If you want pork, you'll get value. But if you want brisket, look out! I've never seen a more miserly portion offered for 13 dollars. I understand that brisket is expensive now. But I still get it at various restaurants and have to say that it was a five dollar sandwich for thirteen bucks. Additionally, the sandwich maker apparently does not know what and order for "moist" brisket means. Mine proved rather dry.

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BlueBonnet BBQ

4.3(106 reviews)

36.4 mi

As a BBQ reviewer I honestly didn't come here to review. I have passed it several times and figured…read moreafter a great Sunday service and my daughter requesting bbq, I said let's give it a try as we're use to driving an hour a way from our home and this place is only about 25 mins from our home and 20 minutes from our church. I normally take pictures but once everything came, it didn't look to appetizing. The environment was classic hole in the wall country. It really gave small country concert vibes. The brisket had no bark. You can't be a Texas bbq joint and do brisket bad. The ribs tasted boiled. No smoke ring. No smoke flavor. Regular pepper sausages had no character. Just mush in a casing. Sides were not worth trying. Best thing we had today in my opinion were the French fries and fried okra. All in all, not a place I would suggest for true bbq enthusiasts.

The highs: the brisket is flawless, the beans are amazing, the jalapeño sausage is mouth watering,…read moreand the mac n cheese is delish. The lows: the pulled pork had very little flavor, neither of the sauces are great on their own (but pretty good mixed together), and the fries have an odd flavored seasoning dust we didn't love. The mehs: the potato salad is only okay. Happy to note they did serve unsweet tea, which we know is a Texas sacrilege, but it's our preference so it's nice to have that option. Overall, it was good. Service was relatively fast and friendly. Not my favorite BBQ in Texas, but not the worst either. Worth coming back for the brisket and beans alone.

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Rise N Smoke Pit BBQ

4.8(33 reviews)

8.7 mi

Found this place on Yelp while searching in the area for some good BBQ. I asked Michael at the…read morewindow to give me his best to try. He recommended the two meat plate with sliced beef, sausage, baked beans, and potato salad. It was served with their regular bbq sauce and sweet & spicy. I preferred the sweet & spicy, but they were both delicious on these perfectly cooked meats. The sliced beef literally held together for dipping yet fell apart in your mouth. It was so tender and the flavor was exactly what I came searching for. I ate at one of the three picnic tables they've got outside. Someone overheard me say I was from out of town, asked how I found this local secret, and reaffirmed that it was the best in town. Well it sure was the best I've ever had! Their customer service was outstanding as well.

My god this is some good food! Got the 3 meat plate. Sliced…read morebrisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage and ribs. Honestly probably the best ribs I've ever had. The rub on them and the brisket were well done! The sausage was great too. And the sides, baked beans and potato salad; Delicious! This place is off the beaten path and probably only really known by the locals. However if you're passing through and hungry this place will set you right!

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Massey’s BBQ

4.4(84 reviews)

46.5 mi

My wife and I came to Massey's BBQ for the first time while we were visiting Glen Rose for a…read moreweekend getaway. This restaurant has wonderful space--they have indoor seating and then a separate, HUGE pavilion. We opted for the pavilion because it is dog-friendly. It was perfect--multiple TVs, long bench-style tables for parties of all sizes, a stage for live music, a small bar area, and outside of it, pickleball courts! To eat, I ordered some "Mozzarella Cheese sticks," a "Brisket Sandwich," and a side of "Mac and Cheese." The cheese sticks came out fresh with cheese melted and dangling with every bite as it should. The brisket in the sandwich was moist and tender and the Mac and cheese was also very flavorful and delicious. I topped it off with some sweet tea. The cherry on top for us was the wonderful customer service--a manager/owner came out and spoke with us, asked where we were from and thanked us for coming by. Great hospitality. We had an amazing experience here and would recommend Massey's to anyone!! Can't wait to come back whenever we're in town.

Live music and BBQ, does it get any better? My wife and I were in Glen Rose for a weekend getaway…read more The hotel we stayed in recommended Massey's and had their live music schedule posted in the lobby. We love live music. We really enjoy good BBQ. We were not disappointed! Massey's is located on the highway between Glen Rose and Granbury, adjacent to the golf course. The building is decorated with pages that kids colored. There's an arcade. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The live music takes place in the outdoor seating area. I ordered the Massey Mess with pulled pork. It's a frito pie with delicious BBQ. The serving is massive. My wife had the loaded baked potato with brisket. She couldn't finish hers either. Both dishes were delicious. The meat was tender and full of flavor. All the ingredients were fresh. The service just couldn't be beat, beginning with the owner. Todd Massey himself greeted us as we came in and gave us a warm welcome. He answered all our questions about the menu. How often does THAT happen? The serving staff is sweet, friendly, and attentive. We never had to wait. They brought our food to us and checked on us often. Free refills on drinks. The music venue is very family friendly and roomy. There are fans on the perimeter and ceiling fans to keep everyone comfortable. The lighting was great and the sound of the band was too. There are ample clean bathtrooms. We sat there on a Saturday evening eating delicous BBQ and listening to good music. There were kids playing in the grassy area behind the pavillion. Couples got up and danced to their favorite songs. There was a nice breeze blowing. In the distance you can see the golf course. Folks, it just doesn't get much better than this. Mr. Massey even made sure we had a good time and thanked us for coming as we left.

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Buffalo Creek BBQ

4.7(40 reviews)

9.2 mi

Friendly atmosphere, and delicious food! As soon as we…read morestepped through the door we were greeted with big smiles! Brisket was top tier, melt in your mouth type! Very clean establishment, friendly staff, and great food. Future Buffalo Creek regulars!

Great food. Good service. Stopped on my drive from Waco to Dallas…read more Try the brisket chili

Dining Room!

Jalapeño cheese cornbread

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Tonys Backyard BBQ

4.8(12 reviews)

8.6 mi

Best BBQ in Hillsboro! Brisket is on point! Bombs, bowls, tacos, etc, all great! Tony is great and…read moresupports local schools. Service is quick and friendly! It's a "must try" if you enjoy Texas BBQ!

If you are in Hillsboro, this is a must. Jalapeno poppers Stuffed with smoked brisket... an…read moreavacado bowl if you fancy that, a bbq baked potato that will make your eyes water, and brisket & sausage prepared with love. Tony truly cares about his barbeque, and you can taste "Texas" in every bite. The location varys between Aaron's in Hillsboro, (by Walmart in Hillsboro), Brookshires Grocery in downtown Hillsboro, and Ace Hardware in Hillsboro. We keep coming back. It's really that good.

Texas Trinity, brisket, ribs and sausage

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Slow smoked BBQ

Tony DeMaria's Bar-B-Que

4.5(162 reviews)

21.7 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

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.

Our Deluxe Melt Sandwich. Topped with melted cheese, onions and jalapenos, with a zesty sauce.

The All You Can Eat Rib Plate, only served on Wednesdays. So get them while you can!

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Czech Stop

4.4(1.2k reviews)

5.6 mi

Food...there is so much to choose from. Kolaches yum! Pick your flavor! Sweet or savory! My…read morefavorite thing here is jalapeño peanut brittle. Anytime we go by here this is what I have to have. The cinnamon rolls are darn good too! Service...first come first serve and the workers are always nice. Ambiance...there is the bakery side and the service station side. They are both what you would expect from what they are.

I stopped by this place coming back into town. I wasn't expecting it to be so busy. The line was…read moreliterally almost out the door. And even on the gas station side the line was the same way. We entered the main shop, and they only had two employees working. One collecting the orders and one being the cashier. We were probably in line for about 30 mins until somebody else came to assist. They had a lot of choices to pick from. I ordered a regular sausage, jalapeño sausage w/ cheese, and a cinnamon roll. What stole the show for me was the cinnamon roll. I was concerned that it was barely had any frosting on top but it was perfect! I wasn't a fan of the jalapeño sausage but I did like the original plain. Maybe just too much bread for my liking. This place has a lot of unique pictures on the walls and different flavors of pastries to buy. Definitely stop by if you're on a road trip!

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Angela R.

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8 years ago

Service is fabulous. BBB Q both the brisket and chicken the best.The sides of mac and cheese, baked beans, cornbread salad and coleslaw delicious. We will be back on out next trip from Dallas to San Antonio both going and coming home. read more

Ali D.

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6

1 year ago

I wanted to try this place but when I called it said it was closed ... but yelp says it's open? Maybe change the hours to reflect what's accurate. read more

Kristopher H.

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5

1

3 years ago

Great food and very good customer service would definitely recommend if you are stopping through this part of Texas

Pokey B.

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5

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7 years ago

Very good! Was kind of freaked out at first but honest best bar b q I've had very good service as well

Michelle H.

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34

3

12 years ago

Roadside BBQ - Yum!!

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