Barbecue in Waco

Waco has 2 barbecue spots on The BBQ Atlas, with Texas-style smoke on the menu. You'll find Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q and Terry Black's Barbecue here. We don't rank them — explore each below and decide where you're eating in Waco, United States.

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Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q

Waco, United States

The Waco Rudy's on Circle Road runs oak smoke and a country store under one roof — barbecue by the pound, Texas-style. The chain began as Rudolph Aue's 1929 Leon Springs filling station and added barbecue in 1989.

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Terry Black's Barbecue

Waco, United States

The Waco Terry Black's opened in 2024 at 228 8th Street — Michael and Mark Black's Central Texas barbecue, built on their father Terry's name and the Lockhart family lineage that earned the brand a Texas Monthly Top 50 spot. Open daily from 10:30, late on Friday and Saturday. Smoke and time.

Barbecue in Waco — FAQ

How many barbecue restaurants are in Waco?

The BBQ Atlas maps 2 barbecue venues in Waco, United States, including Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q and Terry Black's Barbecue.

What styles of barbecue can you find in Waco?

Barbecue in Waco spans Texas.

What's the best barbecue in Waco?

The BBQ Atlas celebrates barbecue rather than ranking it, so we won't crown one. In Waco you can explore Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q and Terry Black's Barbecue — each has its own story.

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