Steak, sausages & other barbecue staples in a low-key spot with take-out & weekend brunch. Based on 832 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
2803 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710
Phone: (254) 313-3436
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Hours
| Wednesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
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Reviews
Jon B
Stopped in here for a quick to go bite. They were sold out of most everything closer to the end of their business day. I got the Smashburger, which was very good and the meat blend they used I really liked. I personally didn’t care for their seasoning on it, it was strange but I still found it to be delicious and a classic simple burger!
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Angi
Great atmosphere & story behind the bbq.
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Roger Fisk
Deviled eggs brisket and ribs. Wife and I had a wonderful meal here. Great homemade sides. Sausage was great also. Waco must stop for sure!
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Katherine Stansel
This review is LONG overdue. We loved this barbecue stop on our trip through Waco this summer. Get there early in the day so you can try their brisket, it’s seriously the best brisket of all time. I have been craving it ever since. Our family will be coming back to Waco to have it again!
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Megan Hancock
I never take the time to leave reviews, but I enjoyed this place so much on a recent day trip to Waco that I had to do so this time! 🙂
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Tiffany Garrett-Soto (AdventuresofTiffany)
I can’t say enough about this place. The food is amazing, the drinks are great, the atmosphere reminds me of ole school BBQ joint but with a modern feel. Great place for brunch and the mimosas are amazing. Great place for lunch and or dinner you just can’t go wrong. Cole is the bartender on Sundays and he does such a great job with making you feel like you are at home having great BBQ and good conversations. During football and basketball season they have 4 huge televisions to watch the games. Family friendly and the story behind the BBQ is a must here. If you are visiting Waco its a must and if you are from here well I am sure you already know. If you go doing breakfast/brunch the pull pork pancakes are a must. Or the brisket breakfast taco, or the breakfast hash!!! Don’t let me start on the sides. You absolutely can’t go wrong.
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Sally Cramer
Hands-down some of the best brisket we have ever had!!! The sides were delicious too (especially the green chili mac and cheese!), and the venue was clean, welcoming, and spacious. We would highly recommend this to friends and will definitely be back!
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John Paul Plemons
I went to Guess today and got the 2 meat plate. I went with Brisket and Pork Spare Ribs. The flavor of both was excellent. Both were perfectly cooked, presented well and were just crazy good. The beans with brisket were phenomenal and the green chile Mac was good, too. Their house made pickles were just about the best pickles I’ve ever eaten. The quality of the food was exceptional. Service was great. The restaurant was spotless and cool.
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Annette Xiques
We drove over an hour to go to a TV star’s restaurant here in Waco, and we’re turned away, “no reservations, no eat here.” So we were hungry, and started looking over restaurant reviews in Waco. We came across Guess Family Bar B Que, and I am so glad we did. We were greeted with a warm welcome, and were offered awesome suggestions of The green chili Mac and Cheese(not hot, but extremely tasty) and the beans. The beans are the best beans I have ever tasted. They put a little bit of pulled pork in the beans. Yum Yum. We had brisket, smoked turkey and pulled pork. All were delicious. They also offered banana pudding for dessert. On the menu were chicken wings that are smoked wings and then grilled. Oh my! You need to try this restaurant. Then you’d understand why I took the time to write this review.
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Tom Rinard
Never greeted, no Hi!, nothing. Menu was confusing to me. No BBQ plates. Everything appeared to be sold by the pound. New to me. Ordered brisket and two sides $32. No thanks!! Food quality was good but not worth $32 for one person.
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