Guidebook for Waco
Food Scene
Great locals budget friendly sandwich shop. Good for breakfast.
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Schmaltz's Sandwich Shoppe
105 S 5th StGreat locals budget friendly sandwich shop. Good for breakfast.
Hole in the wall BEST BBQ in town with all you can eat Ribs on Wednesdays! Make sure to get there early because once they run out of meat for the day they close. Super secret spot you won't find in guide books consistently voted in the top 50 BBQ restaurants in Waco.
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Tony DeMaria's Bar-B-Que
1000 Elm AveHole in the wall BEST BBQ in town with all you can eat Ribs on Wednesdays! Make sure to get there early because once they run out of meat for the day they close. Super secret spot you won't find in guide books consistently voted in the top 50 BBQ restaurants in Waco.
Good food, pool tables, downtown, over 100 beers on tap.
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Cricket's Grill & Drafthouse
211 Mary AveGood food, pool tables, downtown, over 100 beers on tap.
The most authentic Tex Mex experience in town with great margaritas.
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La Fiesta
3815 Franklin AveThe most authentic Tex Mex experience in town with great margaritas.
Poppa Rollo's Pizza
703 N Valley Mills DrOld School one of a kind pizza experience in Waco
Ask for the green hot sauce if you like it spicy! No Tex-Mex here. Most authentic full service Mexican restaurant in town.
Taqueria El Mexicano
1420 N Valley Mills DrAsk for the green hot sauce if you like it spicy! No Tex-Mex here. Most authentic full service Mexican restaurant in town.
Local Favorite! Good Texas food and cultural experience. Get there early before the crowds. Make sure and ask for Gentry as your server.
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George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
1925 Speight AveLocal Favorite! Good Texas food and cultural experience. Get there early before the crowds. Make sure and ask for Gentry as your server.
Cajun food overlooking the Brazos river and great views at sunset. The suspension bridge lights up at night!
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Buzzard Billy's
100 N Interstate 35 Frontage RdCajun food overlooking the Brazos river and great views at sunset. The suspension bridge lights up at night!
Parks & Nature
Cameron Park Zoo
1701 N 4th StLots of fun animals.
Cameron Park
Great place to walk, hike, or just get out in Nature.
Essentials
Almost everything you could ask for in a grocery store and great prices.
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H-E-B
1301 Wooded Acres DrAlmost everything you could ask for in a grocery store and great prices.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun bands in an outdoor setting on the weekends.
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The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill
511 S 8th StFun bands in an outdoor setting on the weekends.
Arts & Culture
Dr Pepper is from Waco! Great budget friendly option to check out.
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Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute
300 S 5th StDr Pepper is from Waco! Great budget friendly option to check out.
Entertainment & Activities
Fun times on the Brazos river, visit website for more info
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Waco River Safari
1001 S M.L.K. Jr BlvdFun times on the Brazos river, visit website for more info
Lake Waco RV Park
3201 Over Flow RdRent a boat, chill on the beach and bbq, or try for some fish. Enjoy the lake!