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Is Vitek's BBQ Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Waco, TX)

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As of September 2026, Vitek's BBQ is listed open on viteksmarket.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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viteksmarket.com ·

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What the source shows: Vitek's own website (viteksmarket.com) returned 2026-dated content with posted hours and active online ordering.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The Food Paradise episode "Howdy, Texas!" featured Vitek's BBQ, spotlighting its "Gut Pak," a chopped-brisket-and-Fritos dish the restaurant calls its signature item. Vitek's operates as a barbecue market and restaurant at 1600 Speight Ave near the Baylor University campus in Waco, according to viteksmarket.com, the business's own website. A 2026-09-08 check of viteksmarket.com found the site current, with 2026-dated content, listing hours of Tuesday through Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. The site also promotes e-gift cards, merchandise sales, and both pickup and catering service, per viteksmarket.com. The business now brands itself online as "Vitek's Market" rather than "Vitek's BBQ," per the site's page title.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 18, Episode 5
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Howdy, Texas!
What was featured
the signature Gut Pak chopped brisket and Fritos dish
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Vitek's BBQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Vitek's BBQ still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Vitek's BBQ is listed open on viteksmarket.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Vitek's BBQ after Food Paradise?

The Food Paradise episode "Howdy, Texas!" featured Vitek's BBQ, spotlighting its "Gut Pak," a chopped-brisket-and-Fritos dish the restaurant calls its signature item. As of September 2026, Vitek's BBQ is listed open on viteksmarket.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Vitek's BBQ called now?

Now: Vitek's Market (formerly Vitek's BBQ). As of September 2026, Vitek's BBQ is listed open on viteksmarket.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Vitek's BBQ located?

1600 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Vitek's BBQ?

Season 18, Episode 5 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Howdy, Texas!”.

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Address
1600 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
viteksmarket.com

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