Waco may not be a metroplex like Dallas-Ft. Worth or Houston or Austin, but that doesn’t mean we have a lack of great local eateries to choose from! My family and I moved here from Denver back in 2017, and the one thing that has impressed us about this great city is the local flavor! We have a ton of small businesses in Waco, and many of them are places to eat and gather. If you are looking to support local businesses that were birthed right here, check out the restaurants listed below. They are all Waco originals! Locally owned and operated! You have your pick of Italian, Mexican, Barbecue, Indian, Cajun, Southern and even Jamaican!
It is impossible to cover every single one, so if you have a favorite that was left out, share it in the comments. We would love to show our support to as many businesses as we can.
AMERICAN/SOUTHERN
Cafe Homestead
608 Dry Creek Rd.
Waco, TX 76705
Lunch/Dinner
Magnolia Table
2132 S Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76706
Breakfast/Lunch
Milo’s
1020 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76706
Breakfast/Lunch
Sacee’s Southern Eatery
719 S. 11th St
Waco, TX 76701
Brunch/Lunch/Dinner
George’s (2 locations)
1925 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706
1201 Hewitt Dr. #100, Waco, TX 76712
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
ASIAN
Blasian Asian (inside Union Hall)
710 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Lunch/Dinner
JPetal & Poké (2 locations)
315 S University Parks Dr #120, Waco, TX 76701
875 S. Hewitt Dr, Hewitt, TX 76643
Lunch/Dinner/Dessert
Kitok (American/Korean)
1815 N. 18th St.
Waco, TX 76707
Lunch
Koko Ramen (inside Union Hall)
720 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Lunch/Dinner
Teriyaki Park
220 S 2nd St
Waco, TX 76701
Lunch/Dinner
BARBEQUE
310’s Kitchen
314 Elm
Waco, TX 76710
Lunch
Guess BBQ
2803 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76710
Lunch/Dinner
Jasper’s Barbecue
105 Clifton St
Waco, TX 76704
Lunch
Vitek’s
1600 Speight Ave
Waco, TX 76706
Lunch
BREAKFAST
Butter My Biscuit
1427 S Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76711
Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch
George’s (2 locations)
1925 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706
1201 Hewitt Dr. #100, Waco, TX 76712
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Harvest on 25th
112 N 25th St
Waco, TX 76710
Breakfast/Lunch
Olive Branch
215 S 2nd St
Waco, TX 76701
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
BURGERS
Billy Bob’s Burgers Bar & Grill
300 S 2nd St Suite 102
Lunch/Dinner
Captain Whizzbang’s
901 Lake Air Dr
Waco, TX 76710
Lunch/Dinner
Dubl-R Old Fashioned Hamburgers
1810 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
Lunch/Dinner
Health Camp
2601 Circle Rd
Waco, TX 76706
Lunch/Dinner
Tom’s Burgers
6818 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
Lunch/Dinner
CAJUN
Buzzard Billy’s
100 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
Waco, TX 76704
Lunch/Dinner
Cajun Craft
601 S 11th St
Waco, TX 76706
Lunch/Dinner
DESSERTS/DRINKS/BAKERY
Baked Bliss
1114 N 15th St
Waco, TX 76707
Breakfast/Snacks/Dessert
Balcones Distilling
225 S 11th St
Waco, TX 76701
Drinks
Barnett’s Public House
420 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Drinks
Helados La Azteca (3 locations)
3302 Franklin Ave, Waco, Texas 76710
1500 Colcord Ave, Waco, Texas 76707
1412 N Valley Mills Ste 228, Waco, Texas 76710
Dessert
Mr. Snow
817 Tulane St
Waco, TX 76711
Dessert/Drinks
Pop’s Lemonade
Traveling Truck. Follow on social media for current location.
Drinks
Simply Delicious Bakery
200 Commerce St
Waco, TX 76710
Dessert
Waco Ale
806 Austin Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Lunch/Dinner
Z’s at the Curry
611 Washington Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Drinks/Light Dinner/Snacks
INDIAN
Saffron
416 N Valley Mills Dr
Waco, TX 76710
Lunch/Dinner
ITALIAN
Dicamplis
6500 Woodway Dr Ste 121
Waco, TX 76712
Lunch/Dinner
Moroso
4700 Bosque Blvd
Waco, TX 76710
Dinner
Portofino’s
725 Austin Ave
Waco, TX 76708
Lunch/Dinner
JAMAICAN
Tru Jamaica
937 Taylor St
Waco, TX 76704
Lunch/Dinner
LUNCH MENU/SANDWICHES
Franklin Ave Mac House
3428 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76710
Lunch/Dinner
Golinda Country Store (just outside of Waco)
7115 Golinda Dr
Chilton, TX 76632
Lunch
Jake’s Tea House
613 Austin Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Lunch
Olive Branch
215 S 2nd St
Waco, TX 76701
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Revival Eastside Eatery
704 Elm Ave
Waco, TX 76704
Lunch/Dinner
Schmaltz (2 locations)
105 S 5th St #2102 Waco, TX 76701
1412 N Valley Mills Dr #136 Waco, TX 76710
Lunch
MEDITERRANEAN
D’s Mediterranean Grill
1503 Colcord Ave
Waco, TX 76707
Lunch/Dinner
MEXICAN
El Conquistador (3 locations)
4508 W Waco Dr, Waco, TX 76710
901 N Loop #340, Waco, Tx 76705
1516 Old Brandon Rd, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Lunch/Dinner
Hecho En Waco
300 S 6th. St
Waco, TX 76701
Lunch/Dinner
La Fiesta
3815 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Lunch/Dinner
Lolita’s
1911 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76701
Breakfast/Lunch
Rufi’s Cocina
1801 N 25th St
Waco, TX 76707
Breakfast/Lunch
PIZZA
Shorty’s Pizza Shack
1712 S 12th St
Waco, TX 76706
Lunch/Dinner
Slow Rise Slice House
7608 Woodway Dr
Waco, TX 76712
Lunch/Dinner
Poppa Rollos (2 locations)
703 N Valley Mills Dr, Waco, TX 76710
1201 Hewitt Dr #214, Waco, TX 76712
Lunch/Dinner
