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Taste of Paradise

Island BBQ and Boba in the Heart of Waco, TX

For over 70 years, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has brought bold, plate lunch flavors to communities across the world. From crispy Chicken Katsu and sweet BBQ Teriyaki Beef to Spam Musubi and creamy mac salad, our dishes blend Hawaiian, Asian, and American influences. Located in downtown Waco and just minutes from Baylor University, we serve island-style BBQ plates, boba tea, and lunch specials that locals and visitors love. Whether you're searching for the best BBQ in Waco or a spot to relax after class, we've got the flavors to satisfy your cravings.

Breaded Fried Fish & Shrimp, served with tartar sauce, with your choice of: BBQ Teriyaki Chicken, BBQ Teriyaki Beef, or BBQ Teriyaki Short Ribs.

Local Favorite for Baylor Students

Top Hawaiian BBQ Near Baylor University

Located just minutes from campus, L&L is a go-to for Baylor students and faculty looking for something fresh and flavorful. Grab a quick lunch between classes, enjoy a sweet boba tea break, or bring home an 'Ohana Pack after a long day.

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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
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Great for Baylor Events & More

Hosting a party in Waco? L&L Hawaiian Barbecue offers flavorful catering options that bring the taste of aloha to your event. Planning a graduation party, office lunch, or Baylor tailgate? Our catering spreads bring bold BBQ flavors and aloha energy to any Waco event. Whether you need lunch catering for a business meeting, family-style meals for a celebration, or just want to treat your guests to BBQ with a tropical twist—we've got you covered. 

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Visit One of the Best BBQ Restaurants in Waco, TX

Craving BBQ near Baylor or downtown Waco? We're just minutes from Magnolia and serve the area's favorite Hawaiian comfort food Tuesday through Sunday.

Downtown Waco

300 S 6th St., Suite E
Waco, TX 76701

(254) 296-4516

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