Hearty and Home Stlye

Bill & Bob's Restaurant
3600 North 19th Street
Waco, TX 76708-2009
(254) 753-2478



This week is the second time I have visited this eating establishment, and for good reason. Bill & Bobs in a little hole in the wall restaurant here in Waco that’s been around of a while and has plenty of loyal followers. This place attracts people from ever bid of life, from the young high school student to the 80 year old that probably shouldnt be driving, from the business man to the construction worker, and everything in between… which is a great sign in my opinion.
They are open for breakfast and lunch, sadly I haven’t gotten up early enough to try their breakfast. I’ve only had a chance to eat their lunch a couple of times, but I enjoyed them both thoroughly.

The first time I went with my father and brother, they had eaten there once before and really wanted me to join them this time. So how could I resist a free meal and time with my father. They have plenty of items to choose from and it was hard on what to eat, but I ended up choosing the Pulled Pork Sandwich with pickles and fries. I love pulled pork, so I had to give it a try. My father ordered their small order of chicken fried steak with green beans, corn, and Texas Toast. My brother stuck by and ordered a burger.

The pulled pork was rather good, it was juicy and flavor full. I was fairly impressed, since most places cant serve a good batch of pulled pork. The fries that came with it were the thin fries, seasoned with salt and were nicely cooked and crispy.

The second time I went, I ordered their large order of chicken fried steak with a side of mashed potatoes, corn and Texas Toast. My brother I talked into getting their Steak sandwich, and my dad got the pulled pork sandwich. I must say when we first arrived, there was only a maybe 10 people in there (all with chicken fried steaks & sides), by the time we left the place was full (of people and chicken fried steaks.)

The chicken fried steak, was one of the best I’ve ever had. The batter was flaky and crispy, the meat fork tender, and the seasoning was fine. I ate every last bit. Id like to know how they do their batter, to get it flaky like that. {Time for me to experiment and make a mess in the kitchen.}. The corn and mashed potatoes unfortunately weren’t anything to write home about, if you get my drift. The reason I talked my brother into getting their steak sandwich, is obviously so I could give it a try. He did, after a little coaxing, let me cut off a piece. I was impressed with that too, since the few I’ve had here in Waco at other places haven’t been that good. Id definitely order that on my own some time.

But next time I go, I think I should try one of their burgers or I saw an old couple eating what looked like Liver and Onions, and if that’s the case.. I have to order that.

So if you are ever looking for a good place to grab a hearty home style lunch, this is a great place to drop by.