3/13/10 Waco, TX. Pronounced Vee-Tek, this place has what they call the "Gut Pak". It's similar to the Texas Trash at Up in Smoke in that it's a version of Frito Pie. This one has both brisket and sausage, mixed with baked beans, Fritos, pickles, onions, and jalapinos. It's truly awesome!
The sausage is hand-made by the former owner who is 72. His daughter runs the place now. It's difficult to taste the subtlties in the Gut Pak, simply because you have so many ingredients thrown into a bowl. However, EVERYTHING tasted awesome in this thing and I highly recommend it. Please note that I ordered the small Gut Pak. The big one is over 1 pound and I wasn't about to tangle with it that day... But we shall meet again!
***At this time I'd like to announce BATTLE OF THE BBQ FRITO PIES 2010. In this corner we have TEXAS TRASH from Up in Smoke. And in this corner we have the challenger, GUT PAK from Vitek's. Which one will emerge victorious?? The Texas Trash is available with cheese and sour cream, which got the nod last time. Not so in the future, as I think the sour cream masks alot of the other tastes you are supposed to experience. Up in Smoke is open until 9, Vitek's closes at 6 (boooo). Gut Pack comes in 2 sizes, Texas Trash only 1 size. Tx Trash comes with optional spicy beans, Gut Pack comes with jalapinos. Gut Pack has homemade sausage included, Texas Trash just brisket (might be customized though). I'll say that Vitek's is holding the lead as of right now, but this battle has just begun... My apologies for not exploring the brisket on its own merits, but that will be a task for a future visit. I DID sample the banana pudding and no, do not buy the banana pudding at Vitek's. Kudos to them for having it, but the soul is located in the Gut (Pak)! GAME ON!
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