Best BBQ in Woodway

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in Woodway, TX at 7809 Hwy 6

Texas Barbecue Built on Salt, Pepper, and a Whole Lotta Prayer

No Secret Ingredient

There is no shortcut behind what comes out of our pit. We start with USDA prime beef, season it simply, and tend oak wood fires throughout the day. Every brisket, rib, and sausage is prepared with care, then cut fresh when you order so it reaches your tray the way it should.

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Started with a Backyard Smoker

Phillip and Yvette Helberg began with a backyard smoker, a shared faith, and a belief that serving people is a gift. That small beginning grew into a family-run barbecue restaurant rooted in authenticity, perseverance, and genuine hospitality. We still approach every fire, every plate, and every guest with the same care that started it all.

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From the Pit

A closer look at what comes off our oak wood pits, from tender brisket and smoked ribs to hand-made sausage, loaded trays, and the sides that complete the meal.

We'll Bring the BBQ to You

From wedding dinners and company gatherings to family celebrations and game-day meals, we bring the same care to your event that we bring to every tray in our restaurant. Catering is available for groups of 25 or more, and our private event space can welcome up to 75 guests. Tell us what you are planning, and we will help make the meal feel easy, generous, and memorable.

Salt, Pepper, and a Whole Lotta Prayer

Phillip and Yvette Helberg started with a backyard smoker, a shared faith, and a simple belief: if you do right by people and do right by the food, everything else follows. Today, we still stoke our oak wood fires throughout the day, make sausage by hand, use USDA prime beef, and cut every order fresh. The details matter because every meal is a chance to serve someone well. Helberg Barbecue has grown, but the heart behind it has not changed. We are grateful to welcome families, neighbors, and travelers to our table, and we want every guest to leave feeling fed, cared for, prayed for, and loved.

We saw a video about their SmashBurger, and it looked incredible. It did not disappoint. One of the best, meatiest burgers I have ever had. Make the drive. We loved the beef tallow fries, the staff was friendly, and the barbecue looked delicious. We will be back to try more.

RStake

Excellent. The mac and cheese is fresh-made and fantastic. We had the brisket SmashBurger, brisket, sausage of the month, fixings, mac and cheese, and baked potato salad. Everything was worth it, and we feel blessed to live so close.

Ricci C.

We liked this place from the moment we drove up. It is a large, welcoming, faith-based barbecue restaurant with plenty of seating. We had brisket, sausage, boudin, street corn, beans, and Brussels sprouts. Everything was fantastic, including the service, and we had enough left for another meal.

Joan C.

What a fantastic detour on our road trip from Dallas to Austin. The brisket was insane. The pork steak was seasoned, juicy, a little spicy, and close to perfection. I have visited many of the Texas Monthly barbecue spots, and Helberg easily earns its place on the list.

Zach J.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Ribs, Brisket, Fried Chicken, Fries, Pork, Burgers, Sausage, Smash Burger, Wings, Tallow Fries, Potato Salad, Burnt Ends, Mac and Cheese, and Hot Dogs

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

Where are you located?

We are located in Woodway, TX at 7809 Hwy 6

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Willow Grove, Ocee, Waco, China Spring, China Springs, McLennan County, Woodway, Rock Creek, Crawford, Beverly Hills, Gholson, and Hewitt.