Located along Highway 6 in Woodway, Helberg Barbecue has earned a notable 4.7-star rating across 1,379 Google reviews. This welcoming, moderately priced barbecue restaurant caters to patrons throughout the day, serving both lunch and dinner. Diners can enjoy their meals on-site through dine-in service, or take advantage of convenient takeout and delivery options. Reviewers frequently commend the friendly staff alongside the quality of the meats, including smoked chicken, brisket, and a featured sausage of the month accompanied by classic fixins.
Beyond traditional pit favorites, Helberg Barbecue has made a name for itself with its hearty smash burger, which can also be ordered as a bunless brisket smash burger. Popular accompaniments include fresh-made mac and cheese, pints of baked potato salad, and beef tallow fries. The establishment also shows appreciation for service members by offering a military discount. Whether stopping by for a cheat meal or ordering takeout, it provides a thoroughly satisfying dining experience in the greater Waco area.
RStake
3 months ago
We saw a video about their SmashBurger, it looked incredible. It doesn’t disappoint!! One of the best, meatiest burgers I’ve ever had!!! Make the Drive. Loved the Beef Tallow fries. Friendly staff - Their Bbq look delicious- will make the drive up to try next time
Ricci Conner
2 months ago
Excellent. Mac n cheese is fresh made and fantastic. We love 2 miles away and blessed for that. Had brisket smash burger (no bun) 1lbs brisket 1lbs sausage of the month with fixins and a pint of Mac n cheese with a pint of baked potato salad. Worth it
Stephen Mock
3 weeks ago
The brisket was pretty good, but the chicken was VERY good! I ordered the tallow fries and I also enjoyed those. All of this was very worth it for a “cheat meal”! I also appreciate the military discount and value their support of not just the military but also those that serve at home and are just as valued as our military.
Joan Carlile
4 months ago
We liked this place from the moment we drove up. Faith bases BBQ. The place is large with plenty of seating. We had brisket, sausage, and boudin. For sides we had street corn, beans and brussel sprouts. There is enough left over for another meal. Everything was fantastic including the service! We also bought banana pudding but we were too full to try it 😂😋!
Alex Barfield
3 months ago
First off, if you’ve never been to the brick-and-mortar location, stop reading this and go. I’ve personally tried dozens of top BBQ restaurants in Texas, and I maintain that Helberg’s is the best BBQ north of Austin. All that said, HUUUUUUGE shoutout to Anna and the catering crew for their exemplary work. One of, if not the most important, meals you are responsible for in life is on your wedding day. My wife Megan and I knew this would be the first time our closest friends and family would fellowship with us in our marriage, and it was not something we took lightly. From the moment we called and discussed our options with Anna, we knew our meal was in good hands. Not only did her team pull off delivering and serving the tremendous Helberg fuel for the soul we have come to know and love, it was just as flavorful in downtown Waco as it is 20 minutes away fresh from the smokey pits off highway 6. Which if you know anything about transporting food, is not a simple task. In addition to the top quality culinary experience, Anna and team were THE easiest and best people to work with. From solving logistical problems that were caused by somebody else (i.e. me), to staying after food was served to help pack up for us to distribute to-go servings, and even allowing us to keep a couple tea dispensers waaaaay past the time we should have, I cannot emphasize enough how professional and personal our experience was. Long story short: call Helberg for any and all catering needs. Not only will you not be disappointed, you will wonder how Anna is able to magically make some of the best BBQ in Texas appear at your event.