Guidebook for Waco
Food scene
This is where the locals go. Everything on the menu is delicious. Try the chicken Jack or the crispy chicken salad with barbecue honey mustard.
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George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering #2
1201 Hewitt DrThis is where the locals go. Everything on the menu is delicious. Try the chicken Jack or the crispy chicken salad with barbecue honey mustard.
Some of the best Italian food in town. Love the lasagna.
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MOROSO Wood Fired Pizzeria
4700 Bosque BlvdSome of the best Italian food in town. Love the lasagna.
La Fiesta
3815 Franklin AveBest local Tex-Mex in town.
Poppa Rollo's Pizza
703 N Valley Mills DrThe best and oldest pizza joint in town.
There is a secret menu so do a little research before you go. Cinnamon roll pancakes in the Gaines brothers burger musts.
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Magnolia Table
2132 S Valley Mills DrThere is a secret menu so do a little research before you go. Cinnamon roll pancakes in the Gaines brothers burger musts.
Best hot sammie you’ll find around town. There are two locations.
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Schmaltz's Sandwich Shoppe
105 S 5th StBest hot sammie you’ll find around town. There are two locations.
Leal's Mexican Restaurant
9000 Panther DrThe place the locals go for authentic Mexican food.
DiamondBack's
217 Mary AveUpscale dining experience. Gourmet food.
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1201 Hewitt DrThis is the Original George’s and where the locals go for Baylor games and Big “O’s”. Everything on the menu is delicious. Try the chicken Jack or the crispy chicken salad with barbecue honey mustard.
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George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering
1925 Speight AveThis is the Original George’s and where the locals go for Baylor games and Big “O’s”. Everything on the menu is delicious. Try the chicken Jack or the crispy chicken salad with barbecue honey mustard.
Slow Rise on the Brazos
Short drive from the house. Great outdoor patio on the river. Live music
Shopping
Market place full of antique and modern decor, clothing, gifts, snacks, and local vendors.
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Spice Village
213 Mary AveMarket place full of antique and modern decor, clothing, gifts, snacks, and local vendors.
Entertainment & Activities
BSR Cable Park
5347 Old Mexia RdGreat surf and wakeboard park. Have huge catapulting slides.
Cameron Park Zoo
1701 N 4th StWaco Mammoth National Monument
6220 Steinbeck Bend DrBSR Cable Park
5347 Old Mexia RdOne of the best man-made surf parks in the US.
Cameron Park Zoo
1701 N 4th StSightseeing
Prefontaine
914 Lake Air DrWaco Suspension Bridge
101 N University Parks DrParks & Nature
Cameron Park
2601 N University Parks DrAirport Park is one of the closest parks located on the lake with beach access.
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Lake Waco
Airport Park is one of the closest parks located on the lake with beach access.
Waco Paddle Company
200 S University Parks DrPura Vida Paddle Lake Rentals
Pura Vida Paddle Lake Rentals
Drinks & Nightlife
The Warehouse
727 Austin AveChanged names a few times but it's kind of the hot spot at the moment.
The local draft house. 120 beers on tap. Usually have live music on the weekends.
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Cricket's Grill & Drafthouse
211 Mary AveThe local draft house. 120 beers on tap. Usually have live music on the weekends.
The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill
511 S 8th StEssentials
H-E-B Grocery
435 Live Oak StIt's the closest grocery store to the house.