Waco Essentials
Food scene
Great American food and a longtime staple in Waco!
89 locals recommend
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
1925 Speight AveGreat American food and a longtime staple in Waco!
Hecho En Waco Mexican Cuisine
300 S 6th StGreat Tex-Mex and even better margaritas.
La Fiesta
3815 Franklin AveGreat food and easy atmosphere
A Chip & JoJo establishment. The wait is long but the biscuits are worth it.
125 locals recommend
Magnolia Table
2132 S Valley Mills DrA Chip & JoJo establishment. The wait is long but the biscuits are worth it.
Faster Food
Hawk’s Hot Chicken
1500 Interstate 35 North Frontage RoadFast Hot Chicken
Shorty's Pizza Shack
1712 S 12th StSchmaltz's Sandwich Shoppe
105 S 5th StSandwiches as big as your face
Union Hall
720 Franklin AveAn enjoyable dining hall experince
Coffee
Common Grounds Waco
1123 S 8th StDichotomy Coffee & Spirits, LLC; serving coffee drinks & craft cocktails
508 Austin AvePinewood Coffee Bar
2223 Austin AveMagnolia Home
418 S 8th StDrinks
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
1925 Speight AveBalcones Distilling
225 S 11th StWaco Axe Company
1526 Washington AveSightseeing
Cameron Park Zoo
1701 N 4th StMagnolia Market Silos
601 Webster AveMayborn Museum Complex
1300 S University Parks DrChildren’s museum
Baylor University
1401 S University Parks Dr