Restaurants in Waco

“We ate at Waco Waffle today. They had a lot of business but still got everyone in and with their food in an impressively timely manner. We actually had a small medical issue with our son and the owner was so helpful, wise, and kind. The food was really good but the people there are even better. 5 stars all the way. Thank you. (and our granddaughter loved watching the water wheel at the big window)”

“First time hear in Waco and it was amazing. The food and service were excellent. Will definitely come again!!”

“great food. clean, unique atmosphere. friendly staff.”

“Fantastic burgers and customer service. A+”

“Best coffee in town. Go by and See Gigi at Richland Mall Coffee Beanery. Great coffee and service with a smile.😊💕☕”

“Love the freaky Friday cake; but the service sucks! If kids don’t want to work then they don’t need to because all they do is make the experience suck! Went in and got waited on by a tall skinny curly hair kid, I didn’t get his name but he was African American, he has an attitude the whole time, no friendliness at all and all I got was a 4 pack and he had no rush to make my order and I was the only one in there. Kids just gotta do better! I was there on tuesday.”

“Stopped in last night, best burger by far! The cook even came out to make sure we were happy with the order!! Great service great food!!”

“Felt like Home away from home for this Kailua girl. Wonderful Hawaiian food here. We enjoyed the Katsu Chicken and Kalua Pork with Cabbage and of course the Musubi Trio. Friendly service and delicious food.”

“Best pie in town!!! The Lemon pie is my favorite!”

“Wow! talk about a taste tempting delight!!!! Jerk chicken, currys made with chicken, oxtail, shrimp and goat - drinks made with sorrel and hibiscus - red snapper and rasta pasta!!!! Take your friends and family and enjoy a dinning experience you have never had before. I love the atmosphere as much as the food - don't let this one pass you by!<><”

“Have you ever been walking down the street and see a place that looks interesting? This evening my wife and I saw the doors and stepped in. No we didn’t have a reservation and beyond excited to see they had a single open table. I make it a habit to ask the waiter what they recommend and let them plan my meal. Coby led the journey this evening full of excellent choices. I highly recommend this place for a very romantic dinner of conversation with amazing food and even better staff. We will be back!”

“Excellent food and everyone is so nice ! Definitely will be back!! Will be telling friends,and family to visit!”

“best burgers in town hands down”

“The restaurant has flourished in the last year. Have tried multiple entrees and appetizers and all have been excellent. Highly recommend”

“We were in on Christmas Eve. Short handed crew, crowded with customers. Alexis and (Butter)John along with the duty manager took care of us like we were the only people there! The kitchen did an excellent job on the steaks and the vegetables were perfect. Baked potato was as usual, ready to eat with plenty of butter, and hot. Got spoiled by these guys! Happy for sure.”

“We went for a special night out and enjoyed it so much we went again the next week. The atmosphere, food and views in Waco are unmatched. The drinks are so yummy and so unique. 10 out of 10!”

“Amir is awesome and the food is great!”

“Took my wife there for her bday absolutely loved it the food drinks everything was great romantic setting with live piano music definitely will go back .”

“A friend and I went on Saturday evening and had a great time! I got a flight of red wine and she did white wine. All from Spain or Portugal and very good. We shared some tapas that were delicious! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the wine and food! It’s in a very good location downtown close to the Silos and Dr. Pepper museum. We had no trouble finding parking. We will be back for another girls night!”

“Max was our server tonight and he was excellent! It was super busy and sooo loud for some reason, but he was patient, kind, and got everything out perfectly! Austin was also very helpful! Great food and service all around!”

“I had lunch with daughter and granddaughter. It was my second time eating at your establishment. Everything was wonderful. So pleased with the fresh, delicious food. The waitress was so nice and efficient. I'll be back again, and again!”

“Even if you eat inside, go out on the roof! An October evening was perfect to come up here, just the right temperature!
I can't stop thinking about the crispy sweet potatoes. I would say if you come here and not get them you missed out on a dish you may never have anywhere else!
Both the sea bass and lobster tagliatelle were excellent! I want to eat sea bass much more frequently after that dish
Lastly, chess pie was amazing, the lemon curd really helped contrast it, well done chef!”

“Just happened to be traveling through Waco and decided to stop for some food and a drink; happened upon Barnett’s Whiskey House and I’m glad we did. The food was most excellent, the atmosphere was good and the service was top notch! Looking forward to hearing the live music later this evening. Will definitely stop in anytime I come through or near Waco.”

“First off the customer service is unbelievably great. We have an ADA wheelchair family member and it was completely accessible. They made space for us with no complaints. Treated us great, made our experience wonderful server, food, hostess. The prices and menu are great variety. Can’t recommend it enough.”

“This was the best experience we've had in waco because our waitress Sara suggested the best of the best and made our night. She was very knowledgable about the menu and answered every question we had. 100% going back just for her! Next time ur at Moroso definitely ask for Sara.”

“Definitely had a blast here, the food was fantastic and you couldn’t ask for better service.”

“Definitely the best cakes and cookies in town! The customer service is excellent, and it's such a lovely bakery! The Young’s🇺🇸”

“Great food, great atmosphere and great service. I will definitely be returning for the Wagyu Steak Enchiladas (Iron Table Steak Enchiladas).”

“The salmon was a little overcooked, but everything else was so perfect. Atmosphere, cleanliness, and service. The waiter was attentive and polite. The food presentation was exceptional. Great background music and perfect lighting make a romantic setting. The modern-day decor gives this restaurant a unique vibe.”

“We enjoyed our time here! Great food and service for our 22nd anniversary! We will definitely be back!”

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again”

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again”

“We absolutely love everything they offer. The barbacoa tacos, especially, are amazing! One note: the Carne Guisada tacos are really good, but very messy.”

“We absolutely love everything they offer. The barbacoa tacos, especially, are amazing! One note: the Carne Guisada tacos are really good, but very messy.”

“Very slow service considering the lack of traffic in there. Good breakfast taco but I asked for sausage, egg and potato. There may have been a 1/2 teaspoon of sausage in it, if any. Inexpensive. Fresh.”

“Amazing spot. I go daily. They know my name and my order! Steve, Russell, Kim, Shawn are all amazing and everyone else there that I can’t remember the names of. Amazing atmosphere. Love it. Fav gas station by ”

“I love the food here, but they took away my Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuits...🤬”

“Was a little busy when I came in but the employees were all nice and knocked the line down. I had forgotten to add some cookies to my online order but the employee did not mind ringing them up for me quickly. Will definitely be coming back again! So far one of the best subways I've been to!!!”

“We will from now on be forever stopping at this specific location anytime we come to Texas from Chicago. From the second we walked in we were greeted with a smile and our cashier Phillip S. Had all the patience in the world for us and was extremely helpful. The crew at 5am did an awesome job. Ty guys :)”

“We had a group of 8 the place was not completely full but it took forever to get a table we even had to go back and ask and then we were seated. The server was great and helpful we love asking for opinions and suggestions and he was great.”

“we always stop here on our way home from Austin. they were short staffed and took awhile to get our food but the staff is always sooo friendly. skip the Door Dash and go visit!”

“It’s great to have this as an option for late-night cravings. The food was hot and tasty even at 1 a.m. There were a couple of homeless individuals using the parking lot as their home for the night, but they kept to themselves and didn’t display any disruptive behavior.”

“The whataburger I got to is always great

Parking: I go in there so often that they know me by name whenever I walk in I don't even have to tell him it's an order for me they already know”

“The first time, although it was late at night, was a success, I loved the food and my order ready in a short time, but the second time they had nothing I wanted to order and that was earlier than that first time.”

“Had the pleasure of being waited by Ethan C today. In translating the menu, handling the front by himself and getting change twice he was very pleasant and professional. Our frustration came when you could see help was needed and two managers where conducting an interview. In my opinion one could have helped with the line, went to get change or ran orders instead.”

“One of thee sweetest places we happened upon in Waco. Blake and their entire staff was amazing! We will be back for sure! After a long day this place is a blessing!”

“Came all the way from California to visit friends in Texas. I love me some BBQ so they took us to Papa Jacks. The food was outstanding best BBQ I ever had. The Brisket and pulled pork was the best. Family run and it was like going to a family reunion. They treat you like family.”

“Visited Cultura Mia Mexican Cuisine for Mother's Day Brunch, food taste and presentation was very good, they do have the best chilaquiles, we tried the green and chipotle, also tried the pork chop and eggs, huevos rancheros, and chile relleno were also very good. Not fond of having to pay for hot sauce and chips, but the sauce is tasty. Place is clean and service is very good. Got to meet the chef/owner and we complimented him on the wonderful food taste. Will have to go back and try their other dishes for lunch and dinner. Totally recommend visiting this authentic Mexican restaurant, not your regular tex-mex food.”

“way too expensive. Atmosphere is Nice. ribs are soft and pull off bone with perfect bark, however too sweet for my personal taste. I like savory spicy. brisket was good but should have gotten marble like last time. last time flavor was better and meat was hot and fresher. sausage was a no for me personally it tasted grainy and was barely warm. Mac and cheese is good and husband said potato salad was a 3 or 4. best barbecue is Southside Market-Flavor, Henry's in Austin by the airport.”

“This place is awesome 😎 highly recommend!”

“Great food and wonderful service! The waitress wad cheerful and informative! (our first time there) The only suggestion I have is that the chairs were very uncomfortable.It wasn't just our table of seven. I saw other customers struggling. just a consideration to think about. I give the a 4.9”

“I love everything about this dickeys. great food, amazing service, and best of all delicious southern sweet tea. will always return”

“Best Boba, best food and best service ever! This place is a dream experience. Literally one of my favorite places in Waco!”

“Melt in your mouth brisket and flavorful sides. All homemade by some very nice people.”

“The food overall was fresh and tasted pretty good. Surf and turf burrito was quite the mix of ingredients but it worked well. Portions were fair for the price. Only disappointment was the red sauce, I'd probably give that a 3/10 way too much tomato flavor not enough chile cilantro etc. Verde sauce was pretty good though, easy 7.5 or 8/10. I'd smother a lot of stuff in that green sauce.

There's enough variety that you may want to experiment with the menu until you find a favorite dish. I would happily order here again, but I'm not going out of my way just to get some if that makes sense. I'll give it a solid 7/10 with room to grow, which is quite good for a new place.”

“What a wonderful surprise! Don’t let the neighborhood keep you away. I had the gyro plate and the meat was so tender I cut it with my plastic fork…like butter. It was delicious. The hummus was great as well as the chicken kabob. I especially loved that it is family owned and run. A very special place. We will be back.”

“Delicious food! Love the salsa! We will be back soon!”

“Allergies….my wife has developed severe gluten, dairy and egg allergies in the last few years. YAKI specializes in food prep WITHOUT allergy concerns!! They came up when we looked up gluten free options while visiting Waco and what a God-send! We spoke with Jake and encouraged him and the vision he has for helping people that can’t partake in regular food! If you’re in the Waco area, I highly recommend YAKI, whether or not you have a food allergy! I would really like to see YAKI branch out to serve more people, so help them out! EATYAKI!”

“This place is delicious!! I got the Brisket Bowl and it was absolutely amazing! Brisket, sausage, beans, Fritos, and cheese…a perfect combination. The homemade ranch and banana pudding were to die for!! The stuff was super friendly and the restaurant was very clean. The close when the food runs out so better go for lunch or an early dinner, it’s worth it.”

“Beautiful ambience and amazing cinnamon Rolls! We ordered the Raspberry Chocolate Scones and they were divine!”

“Great Service ... Fantastic Bakery, Recommendable.”

“Christi’s has the best hamburger in all of Waco, Tx. It’s actually in Bellmeade one of the many suburbs of Waco. We’re always welcomed with a hello and a thank you on the way out.This is the place to come for an old fashion delicious grilled burger. So tasty. No one does it better”

“1 - Excellent food…fried pickles appetizer gone in 60 seconds; burgers were awesome; tater tots add beyond yummy…and stay crispy enough for next day breakfast ( because they give you a portion that you WILL have another meal) 2 - Speedy, friendly customer service…very attentive staff….we tipped well over the standard 20% because it was so good! 3 - beautiful, lively atmosphere…air coolers for outdoor eating, which we chose despite the heat/humidity Most importantly, I was an out of tower and this was my last meal with local family before flying out the next morning. Dumb a** me left my wallet at the restaurant and didn’t realize until getting ready to leave for the airport at 0830. We stopped by the restaurant to see if it was still in the outdoor eating area…nope. Luckily, ran into the contractor doing some work…he called the owner, the owner confirmed it was in the office safe. After hearing I needed to make the AM flight to DFW for connection to home, he dispatched an employee to go in on a planned closed day to get my wallet. This kindness allowed me to make my flight…what he didn’t know is this act of kindness was critical because I had a new job in-person interview scheduled for the next day. Forever grateful. THAT is customer service. Thank you so much! Tells a lot about the culture and dedication to customers. Keep up the awesome work…I will be back. Promise to keep better accountability of my wallet!”

“waitress was very friendly she was only waitress and still attended all the tables her name was Deborah will be going back”

“By far the best genuine Cajun seafood place in Waco and beyond. Great hospitality and great food. We felt so welcomed! There is no doubt that we will visit often. Definitely a hidden gem right here in Waco.”

“Such a gem! The food is always on point, but the service is consistently impeccable! From the carpaccio, bruschetta, roasted beet salad, and burratta to the fish entrees , pastas, & and cocktails, I have never been disappointed.”

“Stopped in here after watching Ollie review the Lip Locker burger they serve. Was not disappointed. Super friendly staff, interesting and unique menu. Loved the Korean fries. This will definitely be a go to when I drive through Waco.”

“After the first bite I just knew this was going to be a fantastic meal. Literally the best chicken I’ve had, fried to absolute perfection all the way around!”

“Heritage Cafe has a very nice ambience peaceful, clean, and beautifully decorated. I had an affogato and it was awesome! The flavor was rich and delicious. The espresso was a little on the bitter side, but still really nice.

The atmosphere made it such an enjoyable stop. I would definitely recommend checking it out if you’re in the area!”

“Great service and drinks, a true “Hidden Gem “.”

“Haven’t had In-N-Out Burger in 10 years and it was just as good as I remember! Yummy!”

“It pains me to give them anything less than 5 star, but I needed to write something about how bad the pumpkin spice ground coffee you get from there is. Almost every other ground coffee is good. However, this year's seasonal is horrendously weaker and lacking of any actual coffee flavor. Again, everything else about this place is phenomenal and I highly recommend going here. Just do not get the seasonal roast.”

“Wow. It was so good! I have seen Roni's Facebook videos so much and have ALWAYS wanted to try it. I stayed in Albuquerque last night and was perusing through GH and lo and behold...RONI'S showed up! I went relatively basic; Cheddar n Gouda (extra), Brisket, Mushrooms. I almost got breadcrumbs but didn't pull the trigger on that one. They sent regular garlic bread instead of cheesy garlic bread but I couldn't bring myself to complain because it truly was so good, I didn't want to waste my stomach space on bread instead of the mac. The next closest one to us is in Missouri (4 hours away) so it will be a while. But I can not wait to have it again! My sister in law lives in southern Alabama and I have officially informed her of the Auburn location and of my life changing mac experience! 10/10 recommend. PLEASE COME TO CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, ILLINOIS!!!”

“Wow!!! These cupcakes are incredible. I am a huge icing lover, so these were perfect. We got the lemon, strawberry, bruiser and chocolate one. The lemon was our favorite!!”

“Stopped by while traveling through town and enjoyed the BEST cappuccino I've ever had! Seriously wish they were closer to home because I'd definitely be a regular!”

“Best wings hands down!!!!”

“I very much enjoyed the ramen and Takoyaki app. My server was very friendly and checked on me often. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.”

“We stopped by Club Sandwich at the Silos, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. The staff was so friendly and welcoming — they even offered us a sample of the chicken, and wow, it was so flavorful it had us hooked at the first bite!

I ordered the chicken bulgogi, and it was absolutely delicious — perfectly seasoned and served on a bed of shredded cabbage with the freshest, crisp vegetables. And let’s not forget about the sriracha ranch — the perfect kick to tie it all together!”

“Love the food, and the service was great!”

“Delicious food and phenomenal service! I had the carne asada tacos. The meat is delicious and so flavorful. They have so many salsas to choose from. I love how everything is so fresh and made by them. That’s not easy to find. Their service is also worth noting. Everyone working there is so friendly! 10/10 food and service.”

“I don’t know what’s better the service or the food!!! The portion sizes are amazing and Angel was the only employee working and my goodness I haven’t seen service that amazing in a fully staff restaurant, let alone by himself!!We will be back!”

“I love the lunch specials. The food is always great and the bread is very good too.”

“Great food and great beverages great atmosphere as awhole”

“Great, best views in Waco💚🌹😎”

“I’ve always loved this local sandwich shop. The fresh made and unique bread is to die for! Anytime I’m in the mood for a sandwich, Schmaltz is top of mind. Perfect locations for a business lunch meeting as well”

“Well trained staff … seemed genuinely happy to work there, excited to see us and try their food. So welcoming. Been a long time since I’ve received genuine customer service. We will be back. Also- kids got rolled ice cream and she really got the kids excited for their treat! 💕”

“GREAT food. I love this place.”

“This is my first time ordering from here for breakfast- I am absolutely coming back for the service alone. I placed my order over the phone for pick up, and the gentleman that answered was beyond the most helpful and kind person. He was so grateful and kind for our purchase, and threw in some extra sauces. This is my first experience here and it deserves more than the 5 stars I can give!”

“I've been eating here for idk how long. Always satisfied. JR is the OG PITBOSS. I purchase his rubs and bbq myself. He's always helping me develop my bbq skills. Enjoy delicious food every time I go and enjoy the friendship even more. You won't be disappointed.”

“Great Drinks. Even better People!”

“We were in on Christmas Eve. Short handed crew, crowded with customers. Alexis and (Butter)John along with the duty manager took care of us like we were the only people there! The kitchen did an excellent job on the steaks and the vegetables were perfect. Baked potato was as usual, ready to eat with plenty of butter, and hot. Got spoiled by these guys! Happy for sure.”

“Excellent service and the food was great. Our waiter was hunter and he was superb.”

“Delicious cheese burgers with spicy Cajun fries. Old school burger very good!”

“tacos are delicious, carne guisada”

“Drive all the way from Yoakum a couple of times a year for their great Catfish. Never had better.”

“Drove from Keller picked up my Bestie and her mom from Dallas and drove all the way to Waco just to eat these delicious churros and they are the most delicious desserts I have ever had, very well made and the people are very sweet, would definitely recommend and worth the drive.”

“AMAZING!!!!……and beyond! Second visit as great or better than the first! Not only is the Pozole Verde & Tortas delicious the pride taken in his preparation is indescribable.”

“This location has the freshest food. Staff is always friendly and courteous. They happily fill special orders too! The grilled chicken power bowl ordered without beans and rice is so delicious and Keto friendly. Thanks Taco Bell!”

“We ate at Waco Waffle today. They had a lot of business but still got everyone in and with their food in an impressively timely manner. We actually had a small medical issue with our son and the owner was so helpful, wise, and kind. The food was really good but the people there are even better. 5 stars all the way. Thank you. (and our granddaughter loved watching the water wheel at the big window)”

“If you haven't tried this street vendor you dont know what youre missing. You absolutely gotta take the time to enjoy anything he sells. Its a game changer. Boss leve”

“Visited Cultura Mia Mexican Cuisine for Mother's Day Brunch, food taste and presentation was very good, they do have the best chilaquiles, we tried the green and chipotle, also tried the pork chop and eggs, huevos rancheros, and chile relleno were also very good. Not fond of having to pay for hot sauce and chips, but the sauce is tasty. Place is clean and service is very good. Got to meet the chef/owner and we complimented him on the wonderful food taste. Will have to go back and try their other dishes for lunch and dinner. Totally recommend visiting this authentic Mexican restaurant, not your regular tex-mex food.”

“I had lunch with daughter and granddaughter. It was my second time eating at your establishment. Everything was wonderful. So pleased with the fresh, delicious food. The waitress was so nice and efficient. I'll be back again, and again!”

“I loved the flavor!!! Will come back!”

“I really like this place. The environment is inviting and peaceful. The owner is friendly and down to earth. The coffee is great!!”

“Omg! Qua was so helpful and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. She made the process for me so much easier. I cannot wait to comeback again to see Qua and to try another one of her suggestions. Hands down best customer service!”

“First time hear in Waco and it was amazing. The food and service were excellent. Will definitely come again!!”

“One of thee sweetest places we happened upon in Waco. Blake and their entire staff was amazing! We will be back for sure! After a long day this place is a blessing!”

“great food. clean, unique atmosphere. friendly staff.”

“This place is awesome 😎 highly recommend!”

“Love the freaky Friday cake; but the service sucks! If kids don’t want to work then they don’t need to because all they do is make the experience suck! Went in and got waited on by a tall skinny curly hair kid, I didn’t get his name but he was African American, he has an attitude the whole time, no friendliness at all and all I got was a 4 pack and he had no rush to make my order and I was the only one in there. Kids just gotta do better! I was there on tuesday.”

“We ate at Waco Waffle today. They had a lot of business but still got everyone in and with their food in an impressively timely manner. We actually had a small medical issue with our son and the owner was so helpful, wise, and kind. The food was really good but the people there are even better. 5 stars all the way. Thank you. (and our granddaughter loved watching the water wheel at the big window)”

“Stopped in last night, best burger by far! The cook even came out to make sure we were happy with the order!! Great service great food!!”

“Great atmosphere with lots of room. Food so good I didnt finish my beer. Great staff! It's a 4 hour drive for me & I'm making plans to go again soon.”

“First off the customer service is unbelievably great. We have an ADA wheelchair family member and it was completely accessible. They made space for us with no complaints. Treated us great, made our experience wonderful server, food, hostess. The prices and menu are great variety. Can’t recommend it enough.”

“Max was our server tonight and he was excellent! It was super busy and sooo loud for some reason, but he was patient, kind, and got everything out perfectly! Austin was also very helpful! Great food and service all around!”

“Great food and even better service. One of our favorite places to visit when we are in town. Thank you!”

“Haven’t had In-N-Out Burger in 10 years and it was just as good as I remember! Yummy!”

“Best Mexican Food in Town!”

“I really hate that I liked this place so much, but it’s good chicken. I heard the story on a podcast and happened to drive by one, so we stopped in. The sliders are the size of a regular chicken sandwich, the tenders are the size of a breast fillet and the flavor slaps. Chicken was moist and crispy with the prefect spice level. (I got the second to hottest) Spice was perfectly spicy, my kids got the medium which was still tasty. The pickles are perfectly crispy/sour as they compliment the chicken bite!! Fries are dusted with some of the spice powder and every bite was crispy with flavor. The slaw was a classic slaw, just your ordinary slaw; slap it in a sandwich and the perfect compliment!!! 9/10 would recommend! Try it on for size if you like fried chicken tenders all ways! I would love some bone in chicken but this was good!”

“Definitely had a blast here, the food was fantastic and you couldn’t ask for better service.”

“I took my daughters there for lunch today and we had a great experience. The servers were attentive and friendly, everything tasted wonderful, we didn’t feel like we were rushed or like we were bothering anyone by asking for a million things. The young man who greeted us at the door and the server we had were exceptionally courteous and made sure we had fresh grills, drinks stayed full and checked on us frequently. This is definitely our spot when I’m in town wanting somewhere fun and tasty for a group. The price was great as well, $32 plus tax for unlimited appetizers and a wide selection of meats is very reasonable in my opinion.”

“I'd definitely give Taco Casa a solid 8 out of 10. Their sweet tea is absolutely amazing, and the food presentation is top-notch. Plus, they're super quick with their service.”