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Uncle Dan's BBQ Ribhouse

4.1(1,054)Restaurant$$

About Uncle Dan's BBQ Ribhouse

Located along Lake Air Drive in Waco's 76710 area, Uncle Dan's BBQ Ribhouse is a longtime local barbecue spot serving classic lunch and dinner plates. The restaurant welcomes visitors into a simple, traditional setting featuring casual checkered tables. Patrons can explore an everyday menu centered on barbecue staples, featuring brisket and hearty burgers alongside offerings such as sausage, ribs, and pulled pork. Whether stopping by during a busy workday or gathering for a relaxed meal, this Lake Air Drive establishment provides a familiar community gathering place for casual dining.

Uncle Dan's BBQ Ribhouse maintains an established presence with a notable 4.1-star rating from 1,054 Google reviews. The moderately priced restaurant accommodates a variety of schedules and dining needs by offering traditional dine-in service, practical takeout, and direct delivery options. For those planning a gathering or seeking a guaranteed spot, the restaurant also accepts reservations for both lunch and dinner. With several convenient ways to order and enjoy a meal, this local joint remains a steady barbecue destination on Lake Air Drive in Waco.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Reservations
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Reviews

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Belvia Stevenson

a year ago

1.0

This is the worst BBQ I've ever had in my life, the place was completely empty and I can see why. They did not have any ribs, I opted for brisket and sausage. I'm appalled at the price I was charged, $17.49 for the portions received, my husband had a 3 meat plate, he got the same portions. The brisket had no seasoning, if it was smoked it was smoked in an oven. The baked beans were pork and beans from the can, no bbq flavor, the white potato salad had the texture of food processed chicken salad, I could taste no potato but something that resembles sour cream and the BBQ sauce, was nothing more than tomato paste with ketchup tendency. The sausage was palatable but it was not smoked either. I could not eat this, it was horrible, I cannot return. I spoke with the cashier who said she was the manager, the young lady did not offer to comp me anything but stated she let someone know. I did not eat even the white bread, left it all on the table, my husband forced his down because we paid. The servers were very polite and the restaurant looked very clean, I don't know, maybe the regular cook took the holiday off.

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Ashley Wade-Baxter

8 months ago

1.0

I’ve been eating here off and on for over 25 years. The last 4 years it just gets worse and worse. The prices go way up and the quality goes way does. Today I ordered pulled pork TX tator ( my normal go-to meal) and it’s half the size and more the half of the meat was ALL FAT. I maybe ate 3-4 bites of meat. The potato is always Texas sized, now it’s a normal tiny size. Terrible and disappointing. I’m going to need this business to get it together. Do better.

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Bruce Huff

a month ago

3.0

Food....I asked for chopped brisket, got shredded, no flavor. Service....folks all around making sure we got waited on. Atmosphere....we ate in, really went for the entertainment and it was stuffed in a corner with zero ambiance. Sorry Uncle, the performers made more than you. Doubt highly we'll be back.

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Edie Corbitt

2 years ago

5.0

Solo lunch today at Dan’s. I haven’t dined there since 2018 when I retired. Dan & crew were outstanding such a delicious meal. I had sliced brisket sandwich on a toasted wheat bun, mustard potato salad (my favorite absolutely amazing)with all the trimmings. Love the family friendly atmosphere, freshly prepared extensive menu with everyday specials. A Waco tradition most excellent establishment.

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T White

4 years ago

4.0

Uncle Dan’s is a good BBQ restaurant. The staff was great, the food was really good and there is plenty of indoor seating. There is a drive thru if you prefer that route and the service was really fast. I had the two meat plate with two sides. I had the chopped brisket and ribs with mashed potatoes and baked beans. I would say the ribs were really good and the rest was good.