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Authentic Hawaiian BBQ in Downtown Waco

L&L Hawaiian BBQ serves the best Hawaiian food in Waco, TX, offering a delicious fusion of Asian and American flavors in the heart of downtown. Located near the Dr. Pepper Museum and the Silos, we specialize in authentic plate lunches featuring our famous chicken katsu, teriyaki chicken, and savory kalbi Korean short ribs. Whether you are looking for a quick lunch downtown, a refreshing boba, or professional catering for your next event, our family-owned restaurant provides big plates and bold flavors that bring a true taste of paradise to Central Texas.

A Tradition of Aloha and Big Plates

Large plate lunch at L&L Hawaiian BBQ in Waco featuring chicken katsu, rice, and macaroni salad.

From Kalihi, HI

to the Heart of Texas

For over 70 years, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has been a staple of island comfort food. What started in a small shop in Kalihi has grown into a global favorite, and we are proud to bring that same authentic experience to Waco. Our menu is built on the traditional "Plate Lunch"—the quintessential Hawaiian meal consisting of two scoops of white rice, one scoop of our signature macaroni salad, and a hearty portion of protein.

Guests choose us because we don't skip on quality or portion size. Whether you're craving our crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside chicken katsu or our perfectly marinated teriyaki chicken, every bite is crafted with care. We serve our Waco community with the same warmth that first made L&L a success, providing a welcoming spot for Baylor students, locals, and tourists exploring the downtown area.

Local Favorites & Island Staples

Why We Are a Waco Favorite

Iconic Island Flavors

Craving authentic Hawaiian food? Our menu features the best chicken katsu in Waco, bbq teriyaki chicken, kalua pork, and many other local favorites. Don't forget to pair your meal with a refreshing boba milktea or try a Spam Musubi, the iconic island snack.

Lunch in Downtown Waco

Located just blocks from the Dr. Pepper Museum and the Magnolia Silos, we are the perfect destination for a lunch downtown. We offer quick service without sacrificing flavor, making us a top choice for hungry travelers and locals alike.

Baylor & Local Support

As a locally owned, Islander-owned small business, we understand the value of community. We grateful for our Baylor University & higher education guests. We're proud to be involved in community organizations like the Asian Leaders Network and feed many more.

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🎴 TCG Trade Night is TODAY!

We’re teaming up with @hittz.tcg and @funkytowncardshow for another night of trading, casual play, giveaways, and hanging out with Waco’s TCG community 🌺

Heading to the Funkytown Card Show earlier that day? Bring your pickups, grab some dinner, and keep the trades going with us afterward! Pokémon, One Piece, Yu Gi Oh!, Magic, Lorcana and more are all welcome.

📅 Saturday, Sept. 5
⏰ 6 to 10 PM
📍 L&L Hawaiian BBQ Waco
🎟️ FREE + all ages

Bring your cards, grab some food, and come hang with us 🤙

🌺 L&L Hawaiian BBQ
🍽️ Big Plates 💥 Bold Flavors
📜 Since 1952
📍Downtown Waco
📲 254-296-4516

#wacoevents #wacotx #wacotexas #tcgcollector #tcgcommunitymy other hand? also L&L 🙂‍↕️Weekend plans? 🌺

Summer is winding down, school routines are back, and before long, football weekends will be filling up the calendar too. 🗓️

That usually means family time starts looking a little different. Less getaway vacations, more staycations at the lake, game days, backyard hangs, and meals together whenever you can. ☀️

That’s exactly where our Ohana Packs come in. 🫶 

These two recently went out for a family’s lake day, and it was so fun to see their crowd so excited to eat after playing outside all day food. Good food on the table, plenty for everyone to share, and so much time saved not cooking. 🌊

Whether yall are heading to the lake, watching the game at home, or just trying to make a busy week easier, let us take dinner off your plate.

Planning something bigger? DM us about catering, or visit our website to check out the full menu and find the best fit for your group.📲

🌺 L&L Hawaiian BBQ
🍽️ Big Plates 💥 Bold Flavors
📜 Since 1952
📍Downtown Waco
📲 254-296-4516🐻Welcome home Bears!🐻

Our Ohana is excited to welcome you back in town and excited for you to enjoy that first bite of your L&L fav 😋

Grab your crew and come catch up over some plates lunches and aloha 🌺🤙

What’s your first plate back?

🌺 L&L Hawaiian BBQ
🍽️ Big Plates 💥 Bold Flavors 📜 Since 1952 
📍300 S 6th St - Downtown Waco 
📲 254-296-4516
#wacotx #wacotexas #baylorbears #wacofood #wacoeatsMahalo @isaacwilliams.iv for the shoutout 🤙🤙 we’re honored to be your fav spot in town! 

We love getting to serve Baylor athletes throughout the year, and with students heading back to Waco this weekend, we excited to finally see the rest of yall too. To our regulars, we’ve missed yall!! And if you’re new to Baylor, come see why L&L is at the top of Isaac’s list 🤙

Welcome back Bears! Sic ’em! 🐻

🌺 L&L Hawaiian BBQ
🍽️ Big Plates 💥 Bold Flavors
📜 Since 1952
📍 Downtown Waco
📲 254-296-4516
#Baylor #BaylorUniversity #SicEm #WacoEats #BaylorEatsTCG Trade Night is BACK, and this one’s kicking off the school year 🎴📚

We’ve loved seeing these nights grow each time, with more collectors, more trades, and plenty of new faces joining in. So we’re doing it again Saturday, September 5!

After these first few weeks of school, frab your friends and your binders for a Saturday night of trading, casual gameplay, food, and giveaways. Pokémon, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, Lorcana and other TCGs are all welcome. 

And if you’re already going to the card show at the Extraco Events Center that day, keep the trades going with us afterward 🤙

📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 6–10 PM
📍 L&L Hawaiian BBQ Waco
🎟️ FREE entry + all ages

Parents, this is an easy Saturday night activity for the kids. Students, consider this your excuse to get the group chat together.

Tag your trading crew and we’ll see yall September 5!

🌺 L&L Hawaiian BBQ
🍽️ Big Plates 💥 Bold Flavors
📜 Since 1952
📍Downtown Waco
📲 254-296-4516

#WacoTX #WacoEvents #WacoTCG #WacoKids #DowntownWaco🍙8/08 is over, but musubi season is definitely not 🍙

We had so much fun this weekend celebrating this iconic snack with yall! Seeing how excited everyone was to get their freebie and how loved the spam musubi is here in Waco was so fun!

One thing we love about the spam musubi is how easy it is to grab and go 🏃‍♀️Whether you’re running between work, school, errands, or just one of those busy Waco days, we’ve got food that actually fills you up! Big plates, quick snacks, cold drinks, and little treats like Spam Musubi that make the day a little easier. 😮‍💨

Grab one with your next meal, pair it with boba, or keep it simple when you just need something quick and satisfying. 🌺

🌺 L&L Hawaiian BBQ
🍽️ Big Plates 💥 Bold Flavors
📜 Since 1952
📍Downtown Waco
📲 254-296-4516

#SpamMusubi #WacoTX #DowntownWaco #WacoEats #WacoFoodie🍙🎉Today’s the day! 🎉 🍙

National SPAM® Musubi Day is here. Stop by from noon to 4 pm for a FREE SPAM® Musubi, while supplies last. See you soon, ohana.🤙

#NationalSpamMusubiDay #CelebrateTheIcon #wacotx #waco #downtownwacoTomorrow, Waco gets a little taste of Hawaiʻi. 🌺🍙

National Spam Musubi Day is almost here!

Every year on 8/08, L&L celebrates one of Hawaii's most iconic local foods. We chose 8/08 because Hawaii's area code is 808, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than sharing musubi with our community.

For many people in Hawaiʻi, a Spam Musubi is more than a quick snack. It's comfort food. It's something you grow up with. It's a little piece of home wrapped up to take with you.

Tomorrow, we'd love to share that tradition with Waco.

🍙 One FREE Spam Musubi per guest
🕛 12 PM to 4 PM
🏠 In store only
💛 No purchase necessary
⏳ While supplies last

Bring your friends, bring your family, or bring someone who's never had a musubi before. We'll see yall tomorrow! 🤙

🌺 L&L Hawaiian BBQ
🍽️ Big Plates 💥 Bold Flavors
📜 Since 1952
📍 Downtown Waco
📲 254-296-4516

#NationalSpamMusubiDay #SpamMusubi #WacoEats #DowntownWaco #HawaiianFood #downtownwaco
Large catering trays of Hawaiian BBQ meats and sides for an event in Waco

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Bring the Aloha to Your Next Event

Let L&L Hawaiian BBQ handle the food for your next gathering with our professional catering services. We specialize in catering for events of all sizes across Waco and can provide both buffet-styl pans or inidividual mesls. We are regular caterers for Baylor University and TSTC groups, office lunches, and family celebrations. Our catering menu is designed to be protein-focused and filling. Whether you need catering for a wedding or a luau-themed corporate lunch, we work with your budget to provide a flavorful, stress-free experience. 

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Visit Our Downtown Waco Restaurant

Near the Dr. Pepper Museum & Silos

Downtown Waco

300 S 6th St., Suite E
Waco, TX 76701

(254) 296-4516

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 11 am to 9 pm
Friday - Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 9 pm
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