Restaurants in Waco

“Had the good fortune to have breakfast at Waco Waffle Company and meet the owner, Seth Dumont. Not only was the food fantastic, but the conversation and atmosphere made it even better. The restaurant is beautiful and tucked away from the city hustle — peaceful, welcoming, and full of charm. If you’re in the Waco area or passing through Central Texas, this spot is a must-visit. Highly recommend!”

“Great food. Wish they were family friendly and had a changing table in the bathrooms.”

“Finally found the time to drive out to try this restaurant and we are so happy we did. Wonderful place, and wonderful folks running it. It’s a little pricey, but that’s because grow all the food that they serve from my understanding. Let me tell you, the food is wonderful. Peach Sweet Tea, table bread, and Corn Fritters are a must try. Family friendly atmosphere. Very clean facility. We will be back.”

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

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

“This is one of my favorite spots in Waco! The owners Armando and Courtney are awesome. They definitely know their wine and have a top notch selection of Spanish and other wines from around the world. The food, prepared by Chef Armando, is delicious! Traditional Spanish dishes that never miss! They offer live music most nights, and the overall vibe is great. It is definitely a must for anyone looking for a place to hang or even bring a date downtown. 5 stars! Cheers!”

“Who in the hell are the 12% that don't recommend Cupp's? Gotta be bottom feeding, scum sucking, carpet bagging, Libtard, Retarded Old Joe & His Hoe supporters!!! Go back to CA-CAlifornia!!!”

“everything about this place is good!! they have something for someone every week!! and nothings ever the same it’s always a surprise on what the menu will be like !

Parking: Super easy”

“Every experience I've had at Poppa Bear Boba has been fantastic! The owner is just amazing, and on top of that, both the drinks and the food are great! Forgive my spelling, but the sandwiches are phenomenal, and you can't go wrong with a Tai tea. .y wife prefers sweet stuff, and had the coconut cream milk (might be the wrong name, but you'll see it), and it was delicious...though a bit sweet for my palate!

I highly recommend them, and hope you'll give them a try! I've heard the Pho is great, and the weekly specials just seem delicious! I'll definitely be going back!”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“This place is awesome 😎 highly recommend!”

“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!”

“Amir is awesome and the food is great!”

“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.”

“Great place to eat. Food was good and came out fast. They made sure we had everything we needed and very friendly. Highly recommend”

“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.”

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

“I'm a huge fan of this coffee shop and have been coming every Friday to work on homework since I moved to Waco to pursue a PhD. The staff here are incredibly friendly and make some great vanilla Lattes. The music and atmosphere gears me up to grind on my homework.”

“Food was amazing. Would go back in a heartbeat”

“This hotel and bar is the best. The service is beyond reproach. The bartender and all the staff are superperb. I'm hard to please and I was sceptical to visit and stay in Waco, but this property surpassed expectations. Alex and Kenny B. were so friendly and engaging. Will definitely return to this hotel. I felt like I was on a mini vacation. This experience far surpassed expectations. The room is clean and the property overall is immaculate.”

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

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

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

“Awesome waitress. Membership benefits are amazing. We go to BJ’s several times a month.”

“Everything is wonderful and the menu was so unique it was hard to choose”

“The atmosphere in this place is the bomb. If you are looking for a grown and sexy environment, Marie's is where you want to be. They offer many favors of wine, food, and live music on some weekends. Great place.”

“ordered our first pizza. got wings and 2 pizzas, $32. felt the wings were small and didn't get many. flavor was good for spicy one. pizza was more like a medium sized but tasted good not greasy. ingredient amount was awesome. Will get again. loved how you express your love for God on box.”

“🙂Excellent Door Dash option for our little upstate NY town!”

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

“Store is great but it has a weird employee. Last time I was there he asked me why I always come there. Before that he was making weird jokes. I noticed he does this to a lot of other customers. I wonder how many other people feel the same about this guy. Totally thinking about not going back until that weird guy is gone.”

“I received a not so good chicken Pattie on my sandwich after calling and being upset and getting hung up on by some lady and having to go up there I want to thank Mr.Ervin who was a manager there who showed great compassion and fixing the issue no questions asked! I really appreciated the kindness he showed! Thank you 😊”

“The Nashville hot chicken and waffles I ordered had really messed up, The spice was gritty in a very unpleasant way, regardless the waitress was very quick about substituting my meal with Proper Chicken and Waffles which was very good.”

“They had the best customer service and we're so very kind. There was only two girls working and they seemed to get it all done with no exceptions or slowness or even irritability. I was super impressed and found my new breakfast place that's fast easy and close to work that isn't going to put me in a horrible.mood right off the bat. There is nothing worse than waking up cold and hungry and then being put in an even more bad mood because you chose the wrong place to stop and put something on your belly before you walk into work and make everyone's day bad and you are late because some food place didn't care or was working extra slow. I get it. Noone likes to cook breakfast when they have a million places to be and a bunch of kids to drop off and every breakfast place is gonna be packed and not to mention, those workers are real people too and get deserve a break or the entitlement of a bad day or morning. I'm talking about the continuous and outright blatant disrespectful people and places where this people work. Y'all know the kind of place I'm talking about..... anyway, all um trying to say is these ladies deserve a hand and a raise. They made my day great and are sure ti make yours great as well!!!!

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly and they have a really good and cheap breakfast meal for those older kids that eat more because they're growing too fast.

Wheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair accessible”

“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”

“Instead of going through the drive through, I went in to place an order to go. The employees were very prompt and helpful with a smile on their face. It took a while for the order to get ready, but the drive thru was very busy”

“Wonderful people working in this whataburger. They are very kind and helpful.

Vegetarian options: The salad was fresh and really flavorful. The container was a reusable/recyclable, sturdy plastic.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible tables are clearly marked.”

“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!”

“A lovely coffee place to relax and enjoy your coffee. Mark, the owner likes to meet and have a conversation with you. Each employee has enthusiasm and want to connect with you. The atmosphere is enjoyable and friendly.”

“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.”

“Best BBQ I've ever had! Night and day difference from the other BBQ places in Austin. 5/5!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“Enjoyed the outdoor seating, the food was great. The waitress was friendly and made sure we were doing ok and our drinks were full. Will try again. I do recommend.”

“Fast friendly service and consistently good food!”

“We absolutely loved this spot! The workers were so kind and oh my goodness the coffee is WONDERFUL. Stunning coffee shop! Would recommend and will definitely be returning in the future :)”

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

“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.”

“The food was absolutely amazing. I enjoyed the entire experience from the beginning to the end.”

“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!”

“This is an amazing hidden gem!!!!💎 10/10”

“If you like strong coffee without a bitter or burnt after taste this is the place for you. That don't play when is comes to their coffee. Strong but smooth. Excellent customer service.”

“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!”

“so fresh burgers,so much to choose from and cheaper then other burger spots”

“A very AUTHENTIC ITALIAN Restaurant... An EXCELLENT meal with Great Service

Dietary restrictions: Great Gluten Free Pasta... handled Dairy Free needs well!”

“The ribs and chopped beef were so good! Like the potato salad and beans too!”

“Best pupusas in central Texas, I have found. It hidden in little neighborhood, but I’ve learned from spending a lot of time in El Salvador that those are often the best places to eat! Prices are good. They have both pupusas con arroz and masa. A rare find in this area. They also have Honduran and Mexican food. Woman was Salvadorean. Prices are reasonable. Big menu and they accept card and Venmo in addition to cash. Staff was super nice! A must try!”

“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.”

“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!”

“We stopped for ice cream after supper and it was amazing. The coffee and cookie crumble was amazing. I loved the homemade waffle cones.”

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

“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!”

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

“best burgers in town 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.”

“Went there for the first time on Wednesday July 3rd thought it would e good idea to pick up and eat at the airport. Well the napkins were in the box with the wings so they were all greasy and the Waco airport doesn't have paper towels. I did ask for a couple of napkins before I left the restaurant so I had 2 in my purse. My husband enjoyed the wings and the fries were great . Will sip on our return home. Only suggestion don't put the napkins in with the food. Muck prosperity to you all.”

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

“Great food and great beverages great atmosphere as awhole”

“GREAT food. I love this place.”

“Seriously the best sandwich’s!!! I love that I can walk from my salon to grab one on my lunch ☺️”

“Great Drinks. Even better People!”

“You won't find a better coffee house in Waco. Be sure to follow them on social media and attend some of their special events after-hours (e.g. art galleries, spoken word, etc).”

“Fast service. Made to order. Customer Service unmatched. Everything was impeccable. Thank you Chee-Chee for everything.”

“The Olive Branch catered our Thanksgiving lunch. The food is amazing! Shout out to Leah who took on this catering job after another company had to back out due to an unfortunate circumstance. Thank you, Leah!”

“I come to the farmers market each weekend primarily to treat myself to the breakfast tacos at Muchos Tacos! Quick service, fresh and delicious food, and friendly staff! I can’t say enough good things!”

“Just ate there and their tacos were delicious. Would 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.”

“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”

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

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

“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!”

“First time to eat here and what a wonderful experience! Owned by an Italian family and food is very authentic. The waitress was wonderful and very attentive and the food delicious! The bread was wonderful, not bread sticks, but baked to perfection brushed with garlic oil and parmesan sprinkled on top. I had the salad with chicken and the portions were plentiful, the salad fresh and crispy and the chicken was seasoned. So tasty and so very happy to find this great restaurant. Highly recommend.”

“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!”

“Excellent food, good people, fun environment”

“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!”

“Great food. Wish they were family friendly and had a changing table in the bathrooms.”

“A lovely coffee place to relax and enjoy your coffee. Mark, the owner likes to meet and have a conversation with you. Each employee has enthusiasm and want to connect with you. The atmosphere is enjoyable and friendly.”

“This place is awesome 😎 highly recommend!”

“Finally found the time to drive out to try this restaurant and we are so happy we did. Wonderful place, and wonderful folks running it. It’s a little pricey, but that’s because grow all the food that they serve from my understanding. Let me tell you, the food is wonderful. Peach Sweet Tea, table bread, and Corn Fritters are a must try. Family friendly atmosphere. Very clean facility. We will be back.”

“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.”

“everything about this place is good!! they have something for someone every week!! and nothings ever the same it’s always a surprise on what the menu will be like !

Parking: Super easy”

“Had the good fortune to have breakfast at Waco Waffle Company and meet the owner, Seth Dumont. Not only was the food fantastic, but the conversation and atmosphere made it even better. The restaurant is beautiful and tucked away from the city hustle — peaceful, welcoming, and full of charm. If you’re in the Waco area or passing through Central Texas, this spot is a must-visit. Highly recommend!”

“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.”

“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!!”

“Fast service. Made to order. Customer Service unmatched. Everything was impeccable. Thank you Chee-Chee for everything.”

“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.”

“I always enjoyed my breakfast at this place. One time last month I had the Avocado Toast with scrambled eggs and I was sooooo in heaven!!! I am definitely coming back soon!”

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

“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.”

“Got the 1 slider, 1 tender meal with fries. Only fooled around with the mild heat. Meal was good. Portion of meat for slider and tender were good. Not a long wait for food to come. The atmosphere was great. Music playing, not too loud. Clean and very colorful inside eating area.”