Our Top Waco Favorites
Food Scene
This is one of the best authentic locally owned Italian food! My favorite is their pink sauce which is Alfredo and marinara with their homemade rolls.
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Baris
904 N Valley Mills DrThis is one of the best authentic locally owned Italian food! My favorite is their pink sauce which is Alfredo and marinara with their homemade rolls.
A local favorite place for great drinks, food and music!
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
1925 Speight AveA local favorite place for great drinks, food and music!
Best BBQ in Waco! Famous for their "Gut Pak" which is chopped sausage, Brisket, Beans, Fritos, and cheese with a side of bread. It might sound crazy at first, but this is what has made this place so famous and a local favorite for over 50 years! From a Wacoan, this is by far my favorite go to for BBQ and I ALWAYS order the Gut Pak!
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vitek's BBQ
1600 Speight AveBest BBQ in Waco! Famous for their "Gut Pak" which is chopped sausage, Brisket, Beans, Fritos, and cheese with a side of bread. It might sound crazy at first, but this is what has made this place so famous and a local favorite for over 50 years! From a Wacoan, this is by far my favorite go to for BBQ and I ALWAYS order the Gut Pak!
Great Local Tex Mex that has been around since 1963! Great Margaritas, Enchiladas and Fajitas!
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La Fiesta
3815 Franklin AveGreat Local Tex Mex that has been around since 1963! Great Margaritas, Enchiladas and Fajitas!
We love to order the large breakfast burritos! Seriously-best in town!
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Lolita's Restaurante
1911 Franklin AveWe love to order the large breakfast burritos! Seriously-best in town!
This is one of the sandwich staples of waco! The original sandwich by far is my favorite with their Wisconsin cheddar soup.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Schmaltz's Sandwich Shoppe
105 S 5th StThis is one of the sandwich staples of waco! The original sandwich by far is my favorite with their Wisconsin cheddar soup.
Seriously the best Hamburgers in town! Their cheeseburger is one of our favorites.
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Cupp's Drive Inn
1424 Speight AveSeriously the best Hamburgers in town! Their cheeseburger is one of our favorites.
Quaint little cafe in the middle of boutique shopping..... a favorite of Angela's. This is by far one of our favorite sandwich, soup and dessert spots! Try everything but our go to is the Sironia Trio.
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Sironia
1509 Austin AveQuaint little cafe in the middle of boutique shopping..... a favorite of Angela's. This is by far one of our favorite sandwich, soup and dessert spots! Try everything but our go to is the Sironia Trio.
If you want to cure that sweet tooth, we recommend that you try Katie's Frozen Custard. We love everything here but especially their Butter Pecan Custard, and Brownie Sundae.
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Katie's Frozen Custard
602 S Valley Mills DrIf you want to cure that sweet tooth, we recommend that you try Katie's Frozen Custard. We love everything here but especially their Butter Pecan Custard, and Brownie Sundae.
If you are looking for a great Steakhouse, this is a Go-to of ours. Try their Filet, Shrimp and Scallops. We love this place especially for fancy date nights.
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135 Prime
1201 Hewitt DrIf you are looking for a great Steakhouse, this is a Go-to of ours. Try their Filet, Shrimp and Scallops. We love this place especially for fancy date nights.
Entertainment
Local bar / music venue blocks from The Halet House and Magnolia Silos! Check out their Facebook page for a list of bands playing there every week.
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The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill
511 S 8th StLocal bar / music venue blocks from The Halet House and Magnolia Silos! Check out their Facebook page for a list of bands playing there every week.
Great place to take the family or just go explore by yourself. Learn about their excellent craftmanship and many more agricultural and craft activities. Also, grab a bite to eat at their Cafe if you get hungry.
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Homestead Heritage
608 Dry Creek RdGreat place to take the family or just go explore by yourself. Learn about their excellent craftmanship and many more agricultural and craft activities. Also, grab a bite to eat at their Cafe if you get hungry.
Great place to take the kiddos for an interactive learning experience as well as learning a bit yourself.
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Mayborn Museum Complex
1300 S University Parks DrGreat place to take the kiddos for an interactive learning experience as well as learning a bit yourself.
One of our favorites in Waco. We love Dr. Pepper and this museum tells you all about it.... from where it was invented to how it is made along with the numerous stories associated with it.
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Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute
300 S 5th StOne of our favorites in Waco. We love Dr. Pepper and this museum tells you all about it.... from where it was invented to how it is made along with the numerous stories associated with it.
Great place to go on a nature walk or enjoy a nice game of frisbee golf...You have to see Jacob's Ladder.... it might take your breath away but it is pretty neat to climb!
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Cameron Park
2601 N University Parks DrGreat place to go on a nature walk or enjoy a nice game of frisbee golf...You have to see Jacob's Ladder.... it might take your breath away but it is pretty neat to climb!
Diamond in the rough! This zoo has a little bit of everything. It is great for a family day or going by yourself. We love this place so much, we go all of the time.
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Cameron Park Zoo
1701 N 4th StDiamond in the rough! This zoo has a little bit of everything. It is great for a family day or going by yourself. We love this place so much, we go all of the time.
A must see in Waco! Great shopping, food trucks and courtyard to enjoy. You might even get lucky and catch a glimpse of Chip and Joanna!
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Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster AveA must see in Waco! Great shopping, food trucks and courtyard to enjoy. You might even get lucky and catch a glimpse of Chip and Joanna!
Open every Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This is a must for home grown veggies, fruit and all sorts of food trailers along with a multitude of other crafts and food items.
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Waco Downtown Farmer's Market
500 Washington AveOpen every Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This is a must for home grown veggies, fruit and all sorts of food trailers along with a multitude of other crafts and food items.
Great place to go relax and even float their lazy river. If you are brave enough, try the Royal Flush Super slide! BSR is ranked the #1 Cable Park in the USA and features a 2 acre surf lake.
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BSR Cable Park
5347 Old Mexia RdGreat place to go relax and even float their lazy river. If you are brave enough, try the Royal Flush Super slide! BSR is ranked the #1 Cable Park in the USA and features a 2 acre surf lake.
Shopping
Boutique style shopping! Super cute clothes and accessories. Check this place out!
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Courtney's Boutique
2704 W Loop 340Boutique style shopping! Super cute clothes and accessories. Check this place out!
Apricot Lane Waco
2444 W Loop 340Great place to find a few new outfits while you visit Waco.
Awesome shopping spot with a little bit of everything from spices to clothes to unique gifts and many other great items.
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Spice Village
213 Mary AveAwesome shopping spot with a little bit of everything from spices to clothes to unique gifts and many other great items.
Roots stands apart from traditional clothing stores. Visit ROOTS Boutique for some great boutique style clothing and accessories.
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Roots Boutique
201 S 2nd StRoots stands apart from traditional clothing stores. Visit ROOTS Boutique for some great boutique style clothing and accessories.
If you are into finding diamonds in the rough, this is the place for you! Great antique "Mall" with may great finds.
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Cedar Chest Antique Mall
31707 US-84If you are into finding diamonds in the rough, this is the place for you! Great antique "Mall" with may great finds.
With a little bit of everything, Sironia is the place to visit. It even has a great cafe in the middle to grab a bite to eat! BTW, don't forget the German Chocolate Pie!
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Sironia
1509 Austin AveWith a little bit of everything, Sironia is the place to visit. It even has a great cafe in the middle to grab a bite to eat! BTW, don't forget the German Chocolate Pie!
Awesome little shop to find all sorts of treasures! Check them out!
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Junque in the Trunk
910 La Salle AveAwesome little shop to find all sorts of treasures! Check them out!
Yet another one of our favorite places for unique finds. We even got some of our antique decorations from here!
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Cameron Trading Co
618 Austin AveYet another one of our favorite places for unique finds. We even got some of our antique decorations from here!
Awesome place for great home decor, clothing and accessories. Just a hop skip and jump away from the Magnolia Silos (and The Halet House) you will not want to skip this shopping experience!
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The Findery
910 S 8th StAwesome place for great home decor, clothing and accessories. Just a hop skip and jump away from the Magnolia Silos (and The Halet House) you will not want to skip this shopping experience!
Cute little boutique located right off of Austin Ave. Locally owned women's fashion boutique with practical and stylish clothing in a variety of styles and colors! Check this place out!
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ADORN Boutique Waco
804 Austin AveCute little boutique located right off of Austin Ave. Locally owned women's fashion boutique with practical and stylish clothing in a variety of styles and colors! Check this place out!