Guidebook for Waco
Food Scene
Laid-back eatery with a deck serving Cajun & American fare in a riverside setting
32 locals recommend
Buzzard Billy's
100 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdLaid-back eatery with a deck serving Cajun & American fare in a riverside setting
Modern counter-service chain serving Baja-style tacos & other Mexican eats, plus beer & margaritas.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
215 S University Parks DrModern counter-service chain serving Baja-style tacos & other Mexican eats, plus beer & margaritas.
Buzzy chain serving Mexican street-food-style tacos in inventive varieties, including for breakfast.
You ABSOLUTELY have to try the Queso!
27 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
801 S 5th StBuzzy chain serving Mexican street-food-style tacos in inventive varieties, including for breakfast.
You ABSOLUTELY have to try the Queso!
The breakfast-focused restaurant will be open Monday-Saturday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed on Sundays, according to the press re Guests will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis (i.e. no reservations), and it seats up to 210 people. In addition to the main dining area, the eatery will feature an outdoor coffee bar and the “Take Away,” a “market-style shop for guests to purchase gifts and grab select menu items to go.”
In addition to coffee drinks, juices and fresh-baked pastries, the menu is divided between “Breakfast”—which includes egg dishes as well as french toast, pancakes and oatmeal—and “Brunch & Lunch,” featuring a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches.
125 locals recommend
Magnolia Table
2132 S Valley Mills DrThe breakfast-focused restaurant will be open Monday-Saturday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed on Sundays, according to the press re Guests will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis (i.e. no reservations), and it seats up to 210 people. In addition to the main dining area, the eatery will feature an outdoor coffee bar and the “Take Away,” a “market-style shop for guests to purchase gifts and grab select menu items to go.”
In addition to coffee drinks, juices and fresh-baked pastries, the menu is divided between “Breakfast”—which includes egg dishes as well as french toast, pancakes and oatmeal—and “Brunch & Lunch,” featuring a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches.
Baskin-Robbins
1616 Wooded Acres DrColorful ice cream parlor chain known for its many flavors plus sorbet & yogurt.
Sweetness Desserts
2034 N Valley Mills DrBEST Cupcakes in town (BETTER than the ones at the silo's!)
Local, hand-crafted ice cream shop located in Waco, Texas near Baylor University campus. By far the best ice cream in Waco!
37 locals recommend
Heritage Creamery
1125 S 8th StLocal, hand-crafted ice cream shop located in Waco, Texas near Baylor University campus. By far the best ice cream in Waco!
Native Sons Roastery (Already open) and West Side Pizza (Soon to be open).
Coffee shop inspired by the famous Common grounds Waco.
7608 Woodway Dr
7608 Woodway DriveNative Sons Roastery (Already open) and West Side Pizza (Soon to be open).
Coffee shop inspired by the famous Common grounds Waco.
Common Grounds is a locally owned coffee shop in Waco, TX. serving up excellent coffee and atmosphere right next to I35 and Baylor campus on 8th street.
69 locals recommend
Common Grounds Waco
1123 S 8th StCommon Grounds is a locally owned coffee shop in Waco, TX. serving up excellent coffee and atmosphere right next to I35 and Baylor campus on 8th street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Oakley's Texas Bar and Grill
816 N Valley Mills DrNice Country dive with good lunches!
Ask for Erika, tell her Aaron sent you!
Alternately Tell Chris Aaron said hi! :)
Both are good friends and great people! (No they won't give you a discount, but be sure to tell them I sent you lol!)
Dodge City Saloon
1009 Wooded Acres DrAsk for Erika, tell her Aaron sent you!
Alternately Tell Chris Aaron said hi! :)
Both are good friends and great people! (No they won't give you a discount, but be sure to tell them I sent you lol!)
Essentials
H-E-B
1301 Wooded Acres DrEntertainment & Activities
AMC Galaxy 16
333 S Valley Mills DrHas a bar inside, close to the property.
Shopping
Spice Village
213 Mary AveCraft Shopping Boutique with unique items from all over Waco!
After you've checked out Magnolia Silo's be sure to walk down the block and check out the findery, then go check out the backyard bar and grill!
63 locals recommend
The Findery
910 S 8th StAfter you've checked out Magnolia Silo's be sure to walk down the block and check out the findery, then go check out the backyard bar and grill!
Waco Downtown Farmers Market, open on Saturdays from 9am – 1pm.
76 locals recommend
Waco Downtown Farmer's Market
500 Washington AveWaco Downtown Farmers Market, open on Saturdays from 9am – 1pm.
Parks & Nature
Cameron Park
2601 N University Parks DrPark with plenty of hiking trails and a decent disc golf course
Waco Mammoth National Monument
6220 Steinbeck Bend DrNational Monument in Waco, Tx
Sightseeing
In 1885, in Waco, Texas, a young pharmacist called Charles Alderton invented the soft drink "Dr Pepper," a carbonated soft drink marketed as having a unique flavor. Alderton worked at a place called Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store and carbonated drinks were served at the soda fountain.
138 locals recommend
Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute
300 S 5th StIn 1885, in Waco, Texas, a young pharmacist called Charles Alderton invented the soft drink "Dr Pepper," a carbonated soft drink marketed as having a unique flavor. Alderton worked at a place called Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store and carbonated drinks were served at the soda fountain.
The Waco Suspension Bridge crosses the Brazos River in Waco, Texas. It is a single-span suspension bridge with a main span of 475 feet. Opened in 1870, it contains nearly 3 million bricks
62 locals recommend
Waco Suspension Bridge
101 N University Parks DrThe Waco Suspension Bridge crosses the Brazos River in Waco, Texas. It is a single-span suspension bridge with a main span of 475 feet. Opened in 1870, it contains nearly 3 million bricks
The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas, is the state-designated official historical center of the famed Texas Rangers law enforcement agency
112 locals recommend
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
100 Texas Ranger TrailThe Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas, is the state-designated official historical center of the famed Texas Rangers law enforcement agency
Boat Tour Agency in Waco, TX, use code Airbnb10 for 10% off! wacoriversafari.com
10 locals recommend
Waco River Safari
1001 S M.L.K. Jr BlvdBoat Tour Agency in Waco, TX, use code Airbnb10 for 10% off! wacoriversafari.com