Originally opened as a grocery shop and meat market in 1915 by William Martin Vitek, this restaurant’s success owes a lot to Vitek’s son who first started cooking barbecue food at the store in the 1950s. Now, Vitek’s is run by William’s great-granddaughter Julie, and her husband Jason, who provide nightly entertainment in the restaurant’s newly built beer garden. Vitek’s serves fantastic barbecue food on a daily basis, rustling up great smoked meats, barbecued ribs and succulent chicken.

When it comes time to start thinking about dinner, mosey on over to Vitek’s, a Waco barbecue icon. It’s known for its Gut Pack, a plate piled high with sausage, beans, cheese, and Fritos, among other tasty ingredients. If you’re not in a food coma, check out the programming at the Waco Hippodrome Theatre, which functions as a dine-in cinema (maybe just stick to cocktails or beer if you’re still full).

Vitek’s — Death, taxes, and the Gut Pak; these things are certain. The neighborhood, the clientele, and the world have all changed in the 105 years that Vitek’s has been in operation. And while the Gut Pak’s distant relative, the frito pie, wasn’t invented until the 1940s, it would not achieve its ultimate form until Vitek’s elevated the simple combination of corn chips, chili, cheese and onions by getting rid of the chili in favor of slow roasted brisket with beans, and adding jalapeños (with sausage, if you dare).

Watch lions, tigers, and bears roam at Cameron Park Zoo, take in spectacular panoramic views of Waco on an unforgettable helicopter tour, and sink your teeth into famous Gut Pak at Vitek’s BBQ (which placed first in The Cooking Channel’s list of the Best College Eats in America). When it’s time to turn in for the night, settle in to a charming bed and breakfast or a posh hotel just steps from the Brazos River. Check out this link to see Waco’s plethora of lodging options.

Why we love them: A barbeque shop with long-family history offering a Waco staple- the Gut Pak- later named Best College Eats." Also has a great patio with a huge firepit!. To get a deeper look at all of these local BBQ spots in Waco, give us a follow on social media and watch our roundup video!. Make sure to tag us on social @moderntexaslivingwaco with all your favorite BBQ spots and let us know which one is your favorite!

No trip to Waco is complete without experiencing some authentic Texas barbecue, and Vitek’s BBQ is the place to do it. Established in 1915, Vitek’s has been serving up mouthwatering barbecue for over a century. Their signature dish is the “Gut Pak,” a hearty combination of Fritos, chopped brisket, sausage, cheese, and jalapeños, all topped with barbecue sauce.

When in Texas, you have to get some good ol’ BBQ, and Vitek’s BBQ is the place to be. Vitek’s is best known for its famous “Gut Pak,” which is essentially a combination of barbecue meats, smoked sausage, beans, and cheese piled on top of a massive pile of Fritos. Pair your meal with a pint of their craft beer selections, and you’ve got a true Texas experience.

Now that we’ve got the fine dining out of the way, it’s time to move onto some more traditional Texas cuisine. When one thinks of dining in Texas, one of the first things that they think of is likely going to be BBQ. If you’re looking for the most widely revered BBQ joint in all of Waco, Texas, Vitek’s BBQ is always going to be near the top of the list.

The Gut Pak is their signature dish, including Fritos, shredded cheddar cheese, hand-chopped brisket, pinto beans, sliced bread (white or wheat), BBQ sauce, pickles, onions and jalapeño peppers. That will fill a hungry college student during finals!. Which is great, since Vitek’s is close to Baylor University’s campus.

If you’re looking for a more upscale romantic experience, Waco offers several fine dining options such as George’s Restaurant, Vitek’s BBQ, and The Olive Branch Bistro. These restaurants offer high-quality food, great service, and a romantic atmosphere that will make your Valentine’s Day special.

Locals will tell you to order the Gut Pak, a ridiculous pile of Fritos, brisket, sausage, beans, and cheese that’s part nacho, part barbecue feast. It’s a mess, but a beautiful one. It’s also representative of what they do best at Vitek’s, take classic BBQ flavors and reinvent in the best ways.

Vitek’s is a 4th generation family-owned and run restaurant famous for their Gut Paks. Those seeking BBQ won’t be disappointed, the Gut Pak which is a combination of Frit’s corn chips, brisket, sausage, beans, pickles, onions, and jalapenos. SEE ALSO: Best Barbecue in Austin (Besides Franklin)

If you love BBQ, then eating at Vitek’s is nonnegotiable when you’re in Waco. This local favorite originally opened as a meat market in 1915 in Granger, TX but moved to Waco shortly after. These days they are well-known for their smoked meats like brisket and pulled pork.

Vitek’s BBQ: Famously known for being the home of the Original Gut Pack, this Waco favorite has gained attention from national media. Their Gut Pack was named “Best College Eats” and was featured on ESPN, HGTV, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel, and Texas Monthly.

Viteks: Listen, barbecue and Texas go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s a staple and it’s just a fact that if you live in Texas, you must eat barbecue as often as possible. Hey- I don’t make the rules here, people, I just follow them.

For over 100 years, Vitek's Grocery and, now, BBQ restaurant, has remained a cherished business in the Waco area, providing residents with quality meats and a community gathering place. The story of Vitek's BBQ began in 1915, when…

It’s kind of like a bed of Fritos smothered with delicious BBQ Brisket, Sausage, BBQ Beans, Onions, Cheese, Pickles, and more!. This thing is serious Texas BBQ at its finest!. There always seems to be a line… but never a wait!

Since it was already 11:30 when we got to Waco we thought we should eat first, then hit a few shops before getting our Waco tour so we tried Vitek’s BBQ, since we’d seen Chip Gaines eat their famous “Gut Pak” on Fixer Upper.

1600 Speight AveWaco, TX 76706(254) 752-7591 Visit Website Open in Google Maps. Vitek’s BBQ, founded in the mid-1910s, is a local landmark and restaurant serving Texas-style barbecue.

They are known for the “gut pack” which is like a frito pie but with a combination of brisket, sausage, pulled pork and bbq sauce over fritos!

Vitek’s, a legendary name in Waco barbecue history, has been around since 1915. It now does business at 1600 Speight Ave. near Baylor.

The college kids love Vitek’s BBQ, where you can find the famous Gut-Pack. If you’re hungry for pizza, check out Shorty’s Pizza Shack.

Vitek’s BBQ – local & Baylor favorite, located near Baylor campus, get the ‘gut pack’ or ‘spud pak’ but share it