DINING

American

• Avel's Bosque Country Cafe
  6412 North 19th Street • Waco, TX 76708
  254-752-1300
  Choose from the various menus, all of which offer delicious dishes, at Avel's Bosque Country Cafe. There is also a health-conscious 'lean menu,' and a great atmosphere for family dining. Possibilities include country cooking, Tex-Mex, steaks, seafood, burgers, desserts, and much more.  map

• Bev's Country Kitchen
  701 Clay Avenue • Waco, TX 76706
  254-752-4449
  Open for breakfast and lunch, Granny Bev serves authentic, home-style, country cooking and a good cup of hot coffee. more...  map

• Cricket's Grill
  211 Mary Street • Waco, TX 76701
  254-754-4677
  Cricket's Grill offers good, basic American fare and is known for its fantastic burgers, delicious salads and specialty pizzas. more...  map

• Elite Circle Grille
  2132 South Valley Mills Drive • Waco, TX 76706
  254-754-4941
  American dining in a historic setting. Features large private rooms including the famous Elvis room for groups of two to one hundred. more...  map

• Friend's Restaurant
  601 South Loop 340 • Waco, TX 76706
  254-776-3002
  Friend's serves classic American cuisine, with a menu built around burgers, seafood, and steaks; carry-out is also available.  map

• George's Restaurant
  1925 Speight Avenue • Waco, TX 76706
  254-753-1421
  This establishment, which was formerly known as Harry B's, and originally opened in the 1930s, is a veritable Waco tradition. The food is a wide array of classic American, Tex-Mex, seafood, burgers, chicken-fried-steaks, and the beverage classic "the Big O," an eighteen-ounce goblet of ice-cold beer, not to mention its new relative, "the Big Margit-O." George's is a great place for delicious comfort food, and they will also be happy to cater private or corporate events. more...  map

Bar-B-Que

• Michna's Bar B Que
  2803 Franklin Avenue • Waco, TX 76710
  254-752-3650
  Located "off the beaten path," the oak fired pits of Michna's help to produce some of the tastiest barbeque to be found. Smoked beef, ribs, ham, sausage and more come with ranch-style beans, corn on the cob, or buttered garlic-potatoes. For dessert, there are home-style peach or cherry cobblers.  map

• Uncle Dan's Rib House
  1001 Lake Air Drive • Waco, TX 76710
  254-772-3532
  Uncle Dan's has earned a good reputation for its excellent ribs and other barbeque dishes.  map

Cafes

• Café Cappuccino
  4700 Bosque Boulevard • Waco, TX 76710
  817-772-3739
  Café Cappuccino serves breakfast and lunch, as well as a wide variety of specialty coffees. The menu includes classic egg breakfasts, pancakes, and omelettes for breakfast, and a selection of sandwiches and salads for lunch. The bakery provides such sweets as cookies, cheesecake, muffins and tortes. more...  map

• Simply Good Eatery
  213 Mary Avenue, 2nd & Franklin • Waco, TX 76701
  The Shops of River Square Center
  254-754-1555
  Cafe serving lunch Monday through Friday, 11 to 2.  more...  map

Chinese

• Cathay House
  825 Wooded Acres Drive • Waco, TX 76710
  254-776-1072
  Cathay House offers a wide selection of traditional Chinese dishes.  map

• Magic China
  1616 Wooded Acres Drive • Waco, TX 76710
  254-776-7045
  One will find a great variety of excellent Chinese cuisine at Magic China.  map

Continental

• Northwood Inn
  1609 College Drive • Waco, TX 76708
  254-755-8666
  Located in an enchanting stand of natural forest, the Northwood Inn proudly proclaims itself "Waco's only fine dining experience." The restaurant was the recipient of the Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence" in 1998, 1999 and 2000. With a great wine list, exquisite, creative Continental dishes and flambe desserts, Northwood Inn offers upscale and elegant dining in a magically relaxing ambience of sophistication in a peaceful, pastoral setting. more...  map

Creole & Cajun

• Buzzard Billys
  208 South University Parks Drive • Waco, TX 76701
  254.753.2778
  Great Cajun cuisine is the specialty at Buzzard Billy's, where the varied seafood dishes are also very popular.  map

Eclectic

• 1424
  1424 Washington Avenue • Waco, TX 76701
  Located Near Downtown in the West End
  254-752-7512
  This upscale but casual eatery, with eclectic decor and a lovely outdoor patio, provides the right atmosphere for a special occasion or simply a delightful meal. All menu items, including everything from steaks to seafood curries, are prepared fresh using only natural ingredients. Nightly seasonal specials, tempting desserts, and a diverse wine list are also available.   map

Italian

• Bari's
  904 North Valley Mills Drive • Waco, TX 76710
  254-772-2900
  Bari's dishes up classic Italian cuisine at moderate prices, with a wide variety of pasta dishes and pizza being among the offerings at this restaurant..   map

• Vito's Trattoria
  1200 North Valley Mills Drive • Waco, TX 76710
  254-776-5536
  This restaurant serves a diverse collection of classic and innovative Italian dishes in a casual atmosphere. Vito's Trattora is open for lunch and dinner, and carry-out is also available.  map

Mexican & Southwestern

• Casa De Castillo
  4820 Sanger Avenue • Waco, TX 76710
  254-772-8246
  Classic Mexican fare is the forte at Casa De Castillo.  map

• La Cabana
  329 West Highway 6 • Waco, TX 76710
  254-751-0878
  Carry-out is available at this restaurant that specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine.  map

• La Fiesta
  3815 Franklin Ave • Waco, TX 76710
  254-756-4701
  La Fiesta has been voted Waco's best Mexican Restaurant, and features dine in or carry-out classic Mexican dishes, as well as a few American classics, like chicken fried steak in white gravy. Both lunch and dinner are served, and catering is also available. more...  map

• Ninfa's
  220 South Third Street • Waco, TX 76701
  254-757-2050
  Ninfa's serves strictly classic Mexican fare, such as chiles rellenos, tacos al carbon, and fajitas. Located in the heart of downtown Old Waco, in Riverfront Square, this retsaurant is well-known for offering only the best in authentic, home-style Mexican cuisine, the best margaritas in town, and the best in atmosphere. more...  map

Pizza

• Chuck E. Cheese's
  5106 West Waco Drive • Waco, TX 76710
  254-399-6946
  Chuck E. Cheese's offers games, rides, prizes, food, and entertainment that children of all ages will love. The entire family will enjoy their freshly baked pizzas and garden fresh salad bar. Visit for everyday fun or they can host special occasions. This is truly "where a kid can be a kid." more...  map

• Peter Piper Pizza
  505 Westview Village • Waco, TX 76710
  254-751-1212
  Peter Piper Pizza is the leading pizza and entertainment restaurant in the Southwest region. For 30 years, they have been offering quality pizza, value pricing, and fun for families. A great place for your child's birthday party. Check with the manager about school and team programs.  more...  map

• Poppa Rollo's
  703 North Valley Mills • Waco, TX 76710
  With three party rooms to accommodate groups of different sizes and temperaments, Poppa Rollo's Pizza is known for offering Waco's best pizza. Besides the long list of specialty and gourmet pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes are also served.  map

Seafood

• Beverly's
  1601 South 29th Street • Waco, TX 76711
  254-754-3111
  Most patron's choose the tasty seafood at this restaurant that also serves a range of other American cuisine.  map

• D & J Seafood Restaurant
  820 East Waco Drive • Waco, TX 76704
  254-756-0008
  Along with the many great seafood dishes, this restaurant also offers a wide range of American dishes from which to choose.  map

Steaks & Chops

• Lake Brazos Steak House
  1620 North Lake Brazos Drive • Waco, TX 76704
  254-755-7797
  This steakhouse offers a casual dining atmosphere and great steaks, seafood, and American dishes.  map