Eat & Drink
explore the best dining in waco
That first bite changes everything. In Waco, the best food and drink can be found virtually anywhere, from a locally beloved food truck to an inventive downtown eatery. Classic Texas brisket awaits you, and the local breweries and swanky cocktail lounges are eager to light up your tastebuds.
Dining Near Waco
Incredible dining doesn’t stop at the Waco city limits. Acclaimed eateries, soulful cafes, and thriving country stops await in Central Texas.
restaurants
If you ask a local their favorite restaurant in Waco, you’re bound to get a different answer every time. Whether you’re getting messy at a classic Texas barbecue joint or dressing up for a renowned oyster bar, your choice is poised to knock your socks off.
Coffee, tea & juice
They say first impressions are the most important, so why would the first sip be any different? If it’s a taste of Waco’s independent coffee houses, tea shops, and juice bars, then get ready to be impressed.
breweries & bars
Everyone’s got their drink, just like everyone’s got their own vibe. Find exciting nightlife, chill rooftop bars, live music hubs, and brewery patios along the same stretch of downtown Waco. Whatever your vibe is, you’ve officially found your evening plans.
food trucks
Some of the best cuisine in Waco can be found at food trucks parked along sidewalks throughout the city. You’ll often catch the delectable scent of burgers, tacos, barbecue, wings, and more wafting down the street. It’s important to follow your nose on this one.
Bon Appétit!
Browse through every plate Waco’s inspired food scene has to offer.
Hotel Herringbone
Southern Roots Brewing Company
George’s Restaurant & Bar #2
Catfish King
Los Cucos Mexican Cafe
Circa Bar + Kitchen
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