Guidebook for Waco
Food Scene
Chuy's
5501 Legend Lake PkwyChimichanga + New Mexican Martini = Perfect Combo
Literal Burrito Shack, Best in Waco with lots of unique creations. Call ahead 254-714-1084
Pablo's Taqueria
2624 North 18th StreetLiteral Burrito Shack, Best in Waco with lots of unique creations. Call ahead 254-714-1084
Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant
220 S 3rd StBangkok Royal
215 S University Parks DrBangkok Cashew + Thai Iced Tea (sweet)
There are other locations, but this one is the tried and true spot that always delivers good quality food.
Taqueria El Mexicano Grill
Interstate 35There are other locations, but this one is the tried and true spot that always delivers good quality food.
Jalisco
1000 S New RdAuthentic, stick to tacos, tortas, gorditas and soups
Clay Pot Restaurant
416 Franklin AveTry the Tumeric Fish
Has Korean Noodles, but most locals go there for their burgers (yeah) and "oriental fries"
9 locals recommend
Kitok Restaurant
1815 N 18th StHas Korean Noodles, but most locals go there for their burgers (yeah) and "oriental fries"
Chopsticks
511 Live Oak StQuick food, take out 254-751-9080
Favorite chinese food place. No frills. If you like sweet tea, try their mini-tubs displayed in their cooler.
254-224-6936
Happy Wok
1910 Park Lake DrFavorite chinese food place. No frills. If you like sweet tea, try their mini-tubs displayed in their cooler.
254-224-6936
D's Mediterranean Grill
1503 Colcord AveBaris
904 N Valley Mills DrItalian, consistently good. It's BYOB!!
Portofino's
725 Austin AveFamous waco restaurant
Great simple pizza. Love everything on the menu, but keep in mind it's on the lighter side.
50 locals recommend
MOROSO Wood Fired Pizzeria
4700 Bosque BlvdGreat simple pizza. Love everything on the menu, but keep in mind it's on the lighter side.
This is a local favorite. The pizzas are big, specializing in giant sizes. The atmosphere is very Wacoan: chill and quirky.
26 locals recommend
Poppa Rollo's Pizza
703 N Valley Mills DrThis is a local favorite. The pizzas are big, specializing in giant sizes. The atmosphere is very Wacoan: chill and quirky.
Favorite Italian spot in the area. The owners have always made you feel like family and they provide simply delicious items. Pizza, pasta.
Luigi's In McGregor
6025 S Main StFavorite Italian spot in the area. The owners have always made you feel like family and they provide simply delicious items. Pizza, pasta.
World Cup Cafe and Fair Trade Market
1321 North 15th StreetBurgers. Trust me.
Lots of good things, but normally their cocktails are well-served. Personally love it for crawdad (crawfish) season.
32 locals recommend
Buzzard Billy's
100 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdLots of good things, but normally their cocktails are well-served. Personally love it for crawdad (crawfish) season.
True whole in the wall. Burgers all day. 4 x 4 if you are brave.
9 locals recommend
Dubl-R Old Fashioned Hamburgers
1810 Herring AveTrue whole in the wall. Burgers all day. 4 x 4 if you are brave.
The Big-0. Food is pretty good, but most come to have a good time.
89 locals recommend
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
1925 Speight AveThe Big-0. Food is pretty good, but most come to have a good time.
Cafe Cappuccino
100 N 6th StNicer breakfast joint
Cafe Cappuccino
100 N 6th StNicer breakfast place.
What I think of when I think American cuisine. Truly a country restaurant, well worth the drive.
6 locals recommend
Coffee Shop Cafe
1005 W McGregor DrWhat I think of when I think American cuisine. Truly a country restaurant, well worth the drive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Coffe + Spiritis:
Try Thor
71 locals recommend
Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits, LLC; serving coffee drinks & craft cocktails
508 Austin AveCoffe + Spiritis:
Try Thor
Bare Arms Brewing
2515 La Salle AveBalcones Distilling
225 S 11th StHas Pool + shuffle board plus lots of craft beers on draft as well as good food.
41 locals recommend
Cricket's Grill & Drafthouse
211 Mary AveHas Pool + shuffle board plus lots of craft beers on draft as well as good food.
True Love Bar
414 Franklin AveWaco-famous.
Sightseeing
Waco Suspension Bridge
101 N University Parks DrIt's nice to walk along the river walks and bridges. Some like to even fish in the Baylor Basin
62 locals recommend
McLane Stadium
1001 S M.L.K. Jr BlvdIt's nice to walk along the river walks and bridges. Some like to even fish in the Baylor Basin
Well maintained area. Nicely lit and peaceful. During spring to fall, there is a lot of activity going on here.
10 locals recommend
Waco Riverwalk
Waco RiverwalkWell maintained area. Nicely lit and peaceful. During spring to fall, there is a lot of activity going on here.
Entertainment & Activities
Cameron Park Zoo
1701 N 4th StQuaint zoo, I think one of the little gems in Central Texas.
Interesting place. Man-made lakes for cable surfing/boarding, lazy river, giant water slides, and surf machines.
57 locals recommend
BSR Cable Park
5347 Old Mexia RdInteresting place. Man-made lakes for cable surfing/boarding, lazy river, giant water slides, and surf machines.
Arts & Culture
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
100 Texas Ranger TrailTexas Sports Hall of Fame
1108 S University Parks DrParks & Nature
One of the best parks in Texas. Several are amazed at the quality of the park and its vistas. Extensive trail system, several covered areas, and many smaller parks packed into one. Lot's of neat to drive through and visit each of the many parks.
143 locals recommend
Cameron Park
2601 N University Parks Dr One of the best parks in Texas. Several are amazed at the quality of the park and its vistas. Extensive trail system, several covered areas, and many smaller parks packed into one. Lot's of neat to drive through and visit each of the many parks.
Lovers Leap
Highest spot in Waco, see the Bosque river and more.
All the kids come here, but there is also a mini trail across the street. Also the top of the famous Jacob's ladder
Miss Nellie's Pretty Place
2602 N University Parks DrAll the kids come here, but there is also a mini trail across the street. Also the top of the famous Jacob's ladder
Personal favorite spot. Secluded but right in the middle of the trail system, usually empty and good spot to grill.
Mouth Of Bosque
Cameron Park DrivePersonal favorite spot. Secluded but right in the middle of the trail system, usually empty and good spot to grill.
Such a quiet place to come and walk. My wife and I would frequent this place when we where dating. We still go there some nights to enjoy the evening under the stars.
Carleen Bright Arboretum
9001 Bosque BlvdSuch a quiet place to come and walk. My wife and I would frequent this place when we where dating. We still go there some nights to enjoy the evening under the stars.
Shopping
Shopping Center, has become a hub for Wacoans. Lot's of new places are popping up all the time.
Central Texas Marketplace station
Shopping Center, has become a hub for Wacoans. Lot's of new places are popping up all the time.
Target
5401 Bosque BlvdEveryone loves Target