Smoked low and slow over post oak for 12–18 hours. No shortcuts. No sauces hiding bad meat. Just honest Central Texas barbecue done right.
What started as weekend cookouts for friends and neighbors turned into Waco's most beloved barbecue joint. We've never chased trends — just smoke, time, and good meat.
All beef is sourced from Texas ranches — we know where our meat comes from and we're proud of it.
We smoke everything fresh every morning — no reheating, no shortcuts. When it's gone, it's gone.
Post oak only — the Central Texas tradition. Clean smoke, perfect bark, no gimmicks.
Family owned and operated — three generations of cooking, one obsession with getting it right.
Tue – Fri
11:00am until sold out
Saturday – Sunday
10:00am until sold out
Monday
Closed (smoking day)
123 Franklin Avenue
Waco, Texas 76701
Easy parking on Franklin
and side streets.
Dine-in & takeout available
(254) 555-0144
info@brazossmokehouse.com
We cater events of all sizes.
Call us at least 2 weeks out
for catering inquiries.
"I've eaten at Franklin's in Austin, Kreuz Market, Snow's — and Brazos holds its own against every single one. The brisket is the best in Waco, no contest."
"We used them for our company BBQ and they absolutely knocked it out of the park. 80 people, every single plate cleaned. Already booked them for next year."
"The beef ribs on Saturday are a religious experience. Get there early — they sell out by noon. Worth every penny and worth every minute of the drive."
Tuesday through Sunday — 11am until we sell out. And we always sell out.
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