Meat Market

Barnard Beef Cattle Company

Barnard Beef Cattle Co. is a Central Texas family ranch serving high-quality beef directly to customers through bulk and boxed orders. With over 100 years of ranching tradition, they focus on great steak, clear pricing, and locally raised beef between Waco and Gatesville.

Runner Up: The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill

The Backyard Bar Stage & Grill was conceptualized, created, and cultivated by 4 Texans with diverse backgrounds, but a common appreciation for music, food, and fun. The Backyard has hosted icons such as Snoop Dogg, Steve Wariner, Eddie Money, Nelly, Koe Wetzel, Parker McCollum, and Bailey Zimmerman, among many others. The “Nothing Fancy, But Something Special” moniker says it all. With great food and a hometown, hole-in-the-wall, dive bar, indoor vibe, The Backyard offers something for every age and interest.

Champion: George’s

George’s is a Waco institution. A favorite of locals and visitors alike, George’s has been serving up homestyle food and good times since 1930. Everyone’s welcome at George’s, whether you’re a regular, just passing through, or a sitting U.S. president (true story). Drop by for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks with friends. Some of their specialties include our chicken fried steak, crazy wings, and Big O’ beer.