Restaurants in Waco

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

“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)”

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

“This place is awesome 😎 highly recommend!”

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

“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!!”

“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.”

“Fantastic burgers and customer service. A+”

“One of my favorite Waco gems! 🏡 The pho is rich and comforting, the boba drinks are perfectly creamy, and the service is always welcoming. As a local Realtor, I love sharing spots like this with new homeowners, it’s places like Poppa Bear Boba that make Waco feel like home. ❤️”

“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!”

“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”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“We had the Chef’s Table for our engagement dinner and it was wonderful and well worth it!! Felt like we were at a classy and romantic spot in a big city but it was in Waco!! Thanks to Graham and the whole staff for the hospitality and great service. Would come back again for a special occasion!”

“Top notch steakhouse with great service. We had our Valentines dinner that included pork medallions for appetizer, perfectly cooked steak with Brussels sprouts and pecans. Delicious desserts such as chocolate cake and cheesecake with a scrumptious raspberry sauce.”

“Amir is awesome and the food is great!”

“This is definitely my place to hang out. They have great bartenders. Alex is one of the best. He is always smiling, very talkative, and makes great drinks. Come have a drink with him. Ask him for a recommendation.”

“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.”

“We ordered the Alaskan Wild Caught Salmon and the Contadino Pizza. The salmon was cooked per fectly and the pizza was amazing! Don't forget to treat yourself to one of their beautiful desserts. We recommend the Torta aAl Cioccolato which was out of this world!”

“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!”

“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!”

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

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

“the food is great. but the place needs to be cleaned up.”

“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.”

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

“My boyfriend and I loved the atmosphere of this coffee place. We went here for a coffee date and also shared a delicious muffin! We would definitely go again.”

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

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

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

“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 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 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 :)”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“When we came in for Lunch there was only one person working and man let me tell you what she was running the show absolutely amazing food and great service”

“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.”

“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”

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

“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.”

“Omg try the Banana Desert. Holy cow so good. Great food. fun staff. I'll be back.”

“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”

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

“One of the coolest spots in downtown Waco; Friendly knowledgeable bartenders, lots of custom ales from dark to hoppy to fruity- locally brewed. If you like beer, this is the place! They have fun activities like Music Bingo, Trivia, Live Music and more! Check out Waco Ale Co!”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“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!!!”

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

“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!”

“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!”

“Great service I was greeted upon entrance. I got the combo fried rice with chicken steak and veggies. Hands down the best by far in Waco. Everything was fresh and hot. I plan on returning.”

“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 breakfast/brunch stop while traveling from Dallas to Austin! The staff was very friendly and patient with my two picky eaters. The only suggestion I’d make is to offer regular pancakes for kids, since some little ones might not love the wheat version. My 9-year-old and I thought they were delicious, but my 6-year-old didn't because it was wheat . He's just a picky eater!

I really appreciated the healthy menu options. Parents had the avocado toast with poached eggs, and it was absolutely perfect. Highly recommend!”

“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.”

“Great hospitality. Meat pattie nicely spiced and a good appetizer. Owner gave us a taste of the pomegranate juice drink and we got that, as well as the pineapple ginger beverage. Loved my jerk chicken (big portions) and my husband loved his red snapper. Will definitely be back, wherever they're located!”

“Two of us ate here on Feb. 19th after I'd had a medical procedure done. It was really windy and cold that day. Parking is in the back. We were greeted as soon as we entered and told to pick our own table. It's a small place and there was a gas heater going which made it even more cozy. The food was great and the two ladies were so sweet and attentive. We've told multiple people about Kitok and will 100% be going back when we're in the area. We found it sort of by accident, but that was a great accident. Everything we had was great, try it all!

Parking: Parking is in the back.”

“GREAT food. I love this place.”

“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.”

“This is such a wonderful place. The owner Makenzie is such a wonderful person. The cookies are amazing, come and check this place out.”

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

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

“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!”

“When I finished eating, I wanted to go back for seconds and thirds. It was so good but I was so full so I elected to call it. Wow! The 50-50 chicken bulgogi with onion cukes and cilantro and the siracha sauce was incredible! Some of the best food I've had in a long time. I especially liked their take on the chicken vs beef bulgogi. It added a really nice texture that I haven't seen before in other Korean food. This place is a must try!”

“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!”

“My husband and I are foodies and always on the look out for something new. This place did not disappoint. Everything was so fresh and full of flavor. Great farm to table eating.”

“Great, best views in Waco💚🌹😎”

“The food and drinks were delicious. We ordered cold brew, chai tea, brisket scramble, and the golden gate omelette. The has brown casserole was so delicious as well. The service was great. Definitely recommend!!!”

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

“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.”

“Best breakfast in Waco! Calm, casual atmosphere, friendly service and great food. We had baked oatmeal and a breakfast sandwich, and both were delicious and filling. We even bought a T-shirt, which benefits the local shelter.”

“Best crawfish etoufee I’ve ever had. Fried fish and chicken were top notch as well. Super friendly staff as well give them a try”

“We ran into a video from Mr.chimetime and decided to drive an hour just to try these pupusas! He wasn’t lying they hit the spot & were worth the drive. There is so many options to choose from & even giant and colorful ones. This is different and we’re here for it! Ms.Deisy the owner is also the sweetest soul & you can tell she loves what she does. ♥️”

“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!”

“I have been eating at this establishment for 20 years and they always welcome me when I go there. I feel like I am at home. Best food on the planet, by far”

“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!”

“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!!”

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

“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!”

“This place is awesome 😎 highly recommend!”

“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!!”

“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)”

“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.”

“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 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.”

“Walk on food is really good n I can’t wait to eat there again”

“Best Mexican Food in Town!”

“The food and drinks were delicious. We ordered cold brew, chai tea, brisket scramble, and the golden gate omelette. The has brown casserole was so delicious as well. The service was great. Definitely recommend!!!”

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

“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!”

“Food and services were awesome! From the variety of cuts and flavors. Lots of choices for everyone’s palate. Does get a little hot in there because you’re grilling at your table so dress light. Family had a great time and its added to our Waco favorite places to go.”

“Staff is always friendly and helpful. Restaurant and rest rooms are clean and well maintained. Food is delivered in a timely manner, the staff takes the time and patience with each individual customer. My favorite fast food place in Waco.”