Guidebook for Waco
Food Scene
Buzzard Billy's
100 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdGreat food, fun atmosphere and on the Brazos River
Torchy's Tacos
801 S 5th StFast, fun and convenient
Chick-fil-A
901 S 7th StEverybody loves Chick Fil A
Common Grounds Waco
1123 S 8th StBetter than Starbucks and privately owned
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
817 N Jack Kultgen ExpyGreat ice cream and fast food.
Milo
1020 Franklin AveGreat for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner
Venerable family owned BBQ joint. This place is sure to end up on the Texas Monthly BBQ list.
12 locals recommend
Tony DeMaria's Bar-B-Que
1000 Elm AveVenerable family owned BBQ joint. This place is sure to end up on the Texas Monthly BBQ list.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun for the whole family. Music, dancing and food.
63 locals recommend
The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill
511 S 8th StFun for the whole family. Music, dancing and food.
Balcones Distilling
225 S 11th StAward winning local craft distillery
Local craft brewery located just off the circle. You'll find some of their beers at area bars and restaurants but they can be better fresh from the source.
18 locals recommend
Bare Arms Brewing
2515 La Salle AveLocal craft brewery located just off the circle. You'll find some of their beers at area bars and restaurants but they can be better fresh from the source.
Smaller craft beer bar offering the most extensive Texas draft selection in town.
20 locals recommend
Dancing Bear Pub
1117 Speight AveSmaller craft beer bar offering the most extensive Texas draft selection in town.
Getting Around
Bicycle World Waco
112 Mary AveRent mountain bikes for riding around town or in Cameron Park
Parks & Nature
Hiking and mountain biking trails of varying levels of difficulty. There's 1 trail (River Trail) that's well shaded and runs along the Brazos... or venture up to Lover's Leap or other high points for breathtaking views of the countryside.
143 locals recommend
Cameron Park
2601 N University Parks DrHiking and mountain biking trails of varying levels of difficulty. There's 1 trail (River Trail) that's well shaded and runs along the Brazos... or venture up to Lover's Leap or other high points for breathtaking views of the countryside.