L&L Hawaiian BBQ serves the best Hawaiian food in Waco, featuring authentic plate lunches, teriyaki chicken, and crispy chicken katsu for lunch and dinner. Located in downtown Waco near the Dr. Pepper Museum and the Silos, we bring a "Taste of Paradise" to the Central Texas community with hearty portions and island flavors. Whether you are a Baylor student looking for a quick lunch or a visitor searching for the best Asian food in Waco, our menu offers a diverse range of comfort foods including kalbi (Korean short ribs), savory loco moco, and refreshing boba tea.
L&L Hawaiian BBQ Waco Menu
Authentic Hawaiian BBQ, big plates, and island comfort food in the heart of Texas.The Best Hawaiian Food in Waco, Texas
A Taste of Aloha in Downtown Waco
What is a Hawaiian Plate Lunch?
The plate lunch—often called Hawaii's state food—originated in the 1800s with plantation workers from Japan, China, the Philippines, Portugal, and Korea. Today, L&L Hawaiian BBQ is proud to continue this tradition in Waco. The classic plate lunch includes two scoops of white rice, one scoop of our signature macaroni salad, and your choice of protein like our famous chicken katsu or marinated teriyaki beef. It's the perfect big plate for a big appetite.
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Signature Plates, Bowls, and Boba
Drinks
Fountain Drink
Clasic Fountain Drink including Dr Pepper, Pepsi, Pepsi Zero Sugar, Starry, Tropicana Lemonade, Tropicana Fruit Punch, Mug Root Beer, Mountain Dew, Lipton sweet tea, and Lipton unsweet tea.$2.95$2.95Clasic Fountain Drink including Dr Pepper, Pepsi, Pepsi Zero Sugar, Starry, Tropicana Lemonade, Tropicana Fruit Punch, Mug Root Beer, Mountain Dew, Lipton sweet tea, and Lipton unsweet tea.
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Milk teas
Boba milk teas in Thai tea, strawberry, and taro. Made with cane sugar syrup, chewy brown sugar boba, and non dairy creamer for a sweet, creamy complement to your meal.$5.99$5.99Boba milk teas in Thai tea, strawberry, and taro. Made with cane sugar syrup, chewy brown sugar boba, and non dairy creamer for a sweet, creamy complement to your meal.
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Lemonades
Tropical lemonades in passionfruit, strawberry, passion, and mango pineapple. Made with cane sugar syrup for a bright refreshing drink that pairs well with our savory barbecue plates.$5.99$5.99Tropical lemonades in passionfruit, strawberry, passion, and mango pineapple. Made with cane sugar syrup for a bright refreshing drink that pairs well with our savory barbecue plates.
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Hawaiian Sun
A Hawaii favorite and a longtime local staple, Hawaiian Sun canned tropical juice drinks are known across the islands for their refreshing tropical flavors. Available in Lilikoi Lychee, Lilikoi Passion, Passion Orange, Passion Orange Guava, Pineapple Orange, Guava Nectar, and Strawberry Guava.$3.49$3.49A Hawaii favorite and a longtime local staple, Hawaiian Sun canned tropical juice drinks are known across the islands for their refreshing tropical flavors. Available in Lilikoi Lychee, Lilikoi Passion, Passion Orange, Passion Orange Guava, Pineapple Orange, Guava Nectar, and Strawberry Guava.
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Smoothies
Blended tropical smoothies in mango, taro, strawberry, pineapple coconut, and lilikoi passionfruit. Made with cane sugar syrup and non dairy creamer for a sweet, refreshing, fruity add on to any meal.$5.99$5.99Blended tropical smoothies in mango, taro, strawberry, pineapple coconut, and lilikoi passionfruit. Made with cane sugar syrup and non dairy creamer for a sweet, refreshing, fruity add on to any meal.
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Plate
Triple Chicken Combo
A hearty plate with all three of our chicken dishes: BBQ teriyaki chicken, Katsu fried chicken, and Mochiko chicken. The best pick if you want to try three of our most popular dishes in one meal.$18.95$18.95A hearty plate with all three of our chicken dishes: BBQ teriyaki chicken, Katsu fried chicken, and Mochiko chicken. The best pick if you want to try three of our most popular dishes in one meal.
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#1 BBQ Mix Plate
Our most popular mix plate with BBQ teriyaki chicken, BBQ teriyaki beef, and BBQ short ribs (kalbi). A generous plate loaded with marinated & grilled, sweet & savory meats. Served with your choice of two sides, with the classic being rice & mac salad, this is a big plate for a big appetite.$22.95$22.95Our most popular mix plate with BBQ teriyaki chicken, BBQ teriyaki beef, and BBQ short ribs (kalbi). A generous plate loaded with marinated & grilled, sweet & savory meats. Served with your choice of two sides, with the classic being rice & mac salad, this is a big plate for a big appetite.
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#3 Kalua Pork Plate
Slow simmered pulled pork mixed with cabbage for a tender, smoky, savory classic. Deeply comforting, especially over rice. Gluten-free!$13.29$13.29Slow simmered pulled pork mixed with cabbage for a tender, smoky, savory classic. Deeply comforting, especially over rice. Gluten-free!
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#5 Teri Chicken Plate
Juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated for over 48 hours in our sweet savory teriyaki sauce, then grilled until lightly charred. One of our signature plates and a local favorite for bold flavor and tender texture.$13.49$13.49Juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated for over 48 hours in our sweet savory teriyaki sauce, then grilled until lightly charred. One of our signature plates and a local favorite for bold flavor and tender texture.
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#7 Lava Chicken Plate
Our classic BBQ Chicken, smothered in our Spicy Lava Sauce$14.49$14.49Our classic BBQ Chicken, smothered in our Spicy Lava Sauce
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#9 Hamburger Steak w/ Gravy
Similar to loco moco without the egg, this plate higlights the savory rich gravy over a delicious patty. Simple, hearty, and full of old school diner comfort.$12.95$12.95Similar to loco moco without the egg, this plate higlights the savory rich gravy over a delicious patty. Simple, hearty, and full of old school diner comfort.
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#11 Fried Fish&Shrimp Plate
Golden fried fish and shrimp, crispy on the outside, tender inside. Served with lemons and tartar sauce.lavor.$15.95$15.95Golden fried fish and shrimp, crispy on the outside, tender inside. Served with lemons and tartar sauce.lavor.
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#13 Fried Shrimp Plate
Crispy panko breaded shrimp served with sauce and lemons. A great choice when you want something lighter but still delicious and satisfying.$14.95$14.95Crispy panko breaded shrimp served with sauce and lemons. A great choice when you want something lighter but still delicious and satisfying.
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Choose 2 Combo Plate
Build your own plate lunch with any two entrees and two classic sides. The most popular combos include teriyaki chicken, katsu chicken, mochiko chicken!$15.95$15.95Build your own plate lunch with any two entrees and two classic sides. The most popular combos include teriyaki chicken, katsu chicken, mochiko chicken!
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Mochiko Chicken Plate
Crispy chicken bites marinated, lightly battered in mochiko rice flour, quick fried, then finished with spicy mayo and teriyaki sauce. This is our most flavorful chicken dish and pairs perfectly with white rice & mac salad.$13.95$13.95Crispy chicken bites marinated, lightly battered in mochiko rice flour, quick fried, then finished with spicy mayo and teriyaki sauce. This is our most flavorful chicken dish and pairs perfectly with white rice & mac salad.
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#2 Seafood Combo
Crispy panko-breaded fried fish shrimp with your choice of BBQ meat: chicken, beef, or shortribs. A combo plate that brings together delicate seafood crunch and bold barbecue flavor.$16.95$16.95Crispy panko-breaded fried fish shrimp with your choice of BBQ meat: chicken, beef, or shortribs. A combo plate that brings together delicate seafood crunch and bold barbecue flavor.
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#4 Shortribs Plate
Hawai'i's take on Korean kalbi ribs, marinated and grilled. A rich, premium plate for anyone craving bold barbecue flavor. Each plate comes with 3 slabs, approximately 3/4 lb of ribs.$24.95$24.95Hawai'i's take on Korean kalbi ribs, marinated and grilled. A rich, premium plate for anyone craving bold barbecue flavor. Each plate comes with 3 slabs, approximately 3/4 lb of ribs.
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#6 Katsu Plate
Classic Chicken Katsu, crunchy and juicy panko breaded chicken thigh, fried golden and served with katsu sauce or Japanese yellow curry sauce. Like some heat? Try it with our homemade spicy dry seasoning and enjoy the ultimate flavor bomb!$13.95$13.95Classic Chicken Katsu, crunchy and juicy panko breaded chicken thigh, fried golden and served with katsu sauce or Japanese yellow curry sauce. Like some heat? Try it with our homemade spicy dry seasoning and enjoy the ultimate flavor bomb!
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#8 Teri Beef Plate
Thinly sliced beef marinated in our teriyaki sauce and grilled until lightly charred. Tender and packed with bold barbecue flavor.$18.95$18.95Thinly sliced beef marinated in our teriyaki sauce and grilled until lightly charred. Tender and packed with bold barbecue flavor.
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#10 Loco Moco Plate
A classic local Hawaiian comfort meal, with well seasoned beef patties and over easy eggs served over rice, then smothered in home made brown gravy. Rich, hearty, and one of the most iconic plate meals.$13.95$13.95A classic local Hawaiian comfort meal, with well seasoned beef patties and over easy eggs served over rice, then smothered in home made brown gravy. Rich, hearty, and one of the most iconic plate meals.
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#12 Garlic Shrimp Plate
Tender shrimp sauteed in rich garlic butter, inspired by the famous North Shore in O'ahu. Delicate but rich and packed with savory flavor, this plate is a go to for garlic and shrimp lovers.$16.95$16.95Tender shrimp sauteed in rich garlic butter, inspired by the famous North Shore in O'ahu. Delicate but rich and packed with savory flavor, this plate is a go to for garlic and shrimp lovers.
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Bowl
Teri Chicken Bowl
Juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated for over 48 hours in our sweet savory teriyaki sauce, then grilled until lightly charred. One of our signature plates and a local favorite for bold flavor and tender texture.$9.95$9.95Juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated for over 48 hours in our sweet savory teriyaki sauce, then grilled until lightly charred. One of our signature plates and a local favorite for bold flavor and tender texture.
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Katsu Chicken Bowl
Classic Chicken Katsu, crunchy and juicy panko breaded chicken thigh, fried golden and served with katsu sauce or Japanese yellow curry sauce. Like some heat? Try it with our homemade spicy dry seasoning and enjoy the ultimate flavor bomb!$9.95$9.95Classic Chicken Katsu, crunchy and juicy panko breaded chicken thigh, fried golden and served with katsu sauce or Japanese yellow curry sauce. Like some heat? Try it with our homemade spicy dry seasoning and enjoy the ultimate flavor bomb!
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Kalua Pork Bowl
Slow-roasted shredded pork, savory, juicy, and a bit smokey, mixed with cabbage. Gluten free!$9.95$9.95Slow-roasted shredded pork, savory, juicy, and a bit smokey, mixed with cabbage. Gluten free!
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Shortribs Bowl
Hawai'i's take on Korean kalbi ribs, marinated and grilled. A rich, premium plate for anyone craving bold barbecue flavor. Each bowl comes with 2 tender slabs, approximately 1/2 lb of ribs.$17.95$17.95Hawai'i's take on Korean kalbi ribs, marinated and grilled. A rich, premium plate for anyone craving bold barbecue flavor. Each bowl comes with 2 tender slabs, approximately 1/2 lb of ribs.
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Teri Beef Bowl
Thinly sliced beef marinated in our teriyaki sauce and grilled until lightly charred. Tender and packed with bold barbecue flavor.$10.95$10.95Thinly sliced beef marinated in our teriyaki sauce and grilled until lightly charred. Tender and packed with bold barbecue flavor.
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Loco Moco Bowl
A classic local Hawaiian comfort meal,with a well seasoned beef patty and an over easy egg served over rice$9.95$9.95A classic local Hawaiian comfort meal,with a well seasoned beef patty and an over easy egg served over rice
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Mochiko Chkn Bowl
Crispy chicken bites marinated, lightly battered in mochiko rice flour, quick fried, then finished with spicy mayo and teriyaki sauce. This is our most flavorful chicken dish and pairs perfectly with white rice & mac salad.$9.95$9.95Crispy chicken bites marinated, lightly battered in mochiko rice flour, quick fried, then finished with spicy mayo and teriyaki sauce. This is our most flavorful chicken dish and pairs perfectly with white rice & mac salad.
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Fried Rice
Spam Fried Rice
Garlic fried rice with bites of grilled spam, a true Hawaii staple and commonly eaten for breakfast or lunch. This dish is the perfect example of why savory Spam is the island's favorite.$12.95$12.95Garlic fried rice with bites of grilled spam, a true Hawaii staple and commonly eaten for breakfast or lunch. This dish is the perfect example of why savory Spam is the island's favorite.
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Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice
Garlic fried rice topped with buttery garlic shrimp, inspired by the bold shrimp plates made famous in O'ahu's North Shore. A decadent, local style fried rice.$18.95$18.95Garlic fried rice topped with buttery garlic shrimp, inspired by the bold shrimp plates made famous in O'ahu's North Shore. A decadent, local style fried rice.
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Small bites/Apps
Lumpia (2)
Filipino style egg roll filled with beef, carrots, and glass noodles, served with sweet chili sauce. One is never enough!$4.50$4.50Filipino style egg roll filled with beef, carrots, and glass noodles, served with sweet chili sauce. One is never enough!
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Trio Musubis
Try all 3 musubi flavors, Spam, Katsu, and Teriyaki Chicken.$10.29$10.29Try all 3 musubi flavors, Spam, Katsu, and Teriyaki Chicken.
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Lumpia (5)
Filipino style egg roll filled with beef, carrots, and glass noodles, served with sweet chili sauce. One is never enough!$9.95$9.95Filipino style egg roll filled with beef, carrots, and glass noodles, served with sweet chili sauce. One is never enough!
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Spam Musubi
The iconic Hawaiian snack. Grilled Spam over rice, with sauce, and wrapped in nori. Salty, savory, and simple, this is THE grab and go snack of Hawai'i.$3.95$3.95The iconic Hawaiian snack. Grilled Spam over rice, with sauce, and wrapped in nori. Salty, savory, and simple, this is THE grab and go snack of Hawai'i.
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Saimin
Plain Saimin
Hawaii's take on ramen with yellow egg noodles in a signature flavorful broth, topped with green onions and fish cake.$8.95$8.95Hawaii's take on ramen with yellow egg noodles in a signature flavorful broth, topped with green onions and fish cake.
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Fried Shrimp Saimin
Hawaii's take on ramen with yellow egg noodles in a signature flavroful broth, topped with green onions, fish cake, and fried shrimp on the side$10.95$10.95Hawaii's take on ramen with yellow egg noodles in a signature flavroful broth, topped with green onions, fish cake, and fried shrimp on the side
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Teri Chicken Saimin
Hawaii's take on ramen with yellow egg noodles in a signature flavroful broth, topped with green onions, fish cake, and teriyaki chicken on the side$10.95$10.95Hawaii's take on ramen with yellow egg noodles in a signature flavroful broth, topped with green onions, fish cake, and teriyaki chicken on the side
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Katsu Chicken Saimin
Hawaii's take on ramen with yellow egg noodles in a signature flavroful broth, topped with green onions, fish cake, and chicken on the side$10.95$10.95Hawaii's take on ramen with yellow egg noodles in a signature flavroful broth, topped with green onions, fish cake, and chicken on the side
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Burger
Hamburger
Classic hamburger with ketchup, mayo, lettuce, and tomato.$6.95$6.95Classic hamburger with ketchup, mayo, lettuce, and tomato.
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Sauces/Addons/Etc
Waco Catering & Large Orders
Looking for Asian catering in Waco or the perfect meal for your next Baylor University event? L&L Hawaiian BBQ offers delicious Hawaiian catering in Waco for groups of all sizes. From office luncheons downtown to graduation parties, our BBQ mix plates and fried panko shrimp are always a crowd favorite.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are your most popular dishes?
Our guests love our #1 BBQ Mix Plate (featuring teriyaki chicken, beef, and kalbi ribs) and our #6 Chicken Katsu. If you're looking for the best teriyaki chicken in Waco, our 48-hour marinade makes it a top choice!
Do you offer boba or smoothies?
Yes! We are a go-to spot for boba in Waco, offering a variety of milk teas and fruit smoothies to pair perfectly with your spicy lava chicken or garlic shrimp.
Where are you located?
We are located at 300 S 6th St., Suite E, Waco, TX, making us the ideal spot for food near the Dr. Pepper Museum and lunch in downtown Waco.
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Near the Silos and Dr. Pepper Museum
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm11 am to 9 pm
Friday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm11 am to 10 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm11 am to 9 pm