Buzzard Billys Armadillo Bar & Grillo - 100 I-35 N (254)753-2778 Fantastic Cajun, Creole and American favorites. Oysters on the half-shell and boiled crawfish by the pound when in season! Great bar selection, fun atmosphere and beautiful location on the Brazos River.
George’s Bar - 1925 Speight Ave. (254)753-1421 If you know Waco, you know George’s. Made famous first because it’s the best, and second by local Pat Green’s song, George’s is the place on the weekend. Live bands, great food, Big O’s of beer, catering and banquet hall if needed, and always a nice crowd.
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant & Cantina -3815 Franklin Ave. (254)756-4701, 1201 Hewitt Dr. (254)420-1503, 6500 N 19th (254)296-9325 Mexican food in Waco with three locations (Waco, Hewitt and Bosqueville.)
Baris Itallian- 904 N. Valley Mills Dr. (254)772-2900, 1201 Hewitt Dr. (254)666-6188 No website, they don’t need one! If you want local Italian, this is the place. Two locations (Waco & Hewitt.)
Uncle Dan’s BBQ - 1001 Lake Air Dr. (254)772-3532, 231 N. Hewitt Dr. (254)666-3839 Yes I know, your hometown BBQ place is probably “the best”, that’s just how BBQ goes in Texas. However, when you are in Waco Uncle Dan’s is the place! Two locations (Waco, Hewitt.)
Lake Brazos Steakhouse - 1620 N. Lake Brazos (254)755-7797 Sure there are other high priced and fancy steak houses in Waco, but Lake Brazos doesn’t need the glam. Steaks are wonderful, location on the Brazos River is great and you can even take a paddleboat ride up and down the river!
Bush’s Chicken - Tons of locations all over town. I had to throw this in here. Started in Waco, Bush’s has spread like wildfire across Texas. They have the best sweet tea and you won’t find any better fast food/drive-thru chicken or service anywhere.
Leal’s- 9000 Panther Dr. (254)772-8140, 401 N. Robinson Dr. (254)662-4563 This is the go-to mexican food place if you live in the Woodway/Hewitt area. The owners are friendly and always welcome you like you’re a long-time friend. Order the Chili Topper!!
Kitok’s - 1815 N. 18th St. (254)754-1801 Serves Korean and American food, and their specialty is their burgers! Order the Lip-Locker burger and Oriental Fries.
Schmaltz’s Sandwich Shop- 1412 N. Valley Mills Dr. (254)776-3694, 105 S. 5th St. (254)753-2332 With a mid-town and a down-town location, this is the perfect place for a weekday lunch.
Prime 135 - 1201 Hewitt Drive, Waco, TX 76712. (254) 666-3100 - Tastefully appointed 1940's style steak house.
Elite Circle Girlle - 2132 S. Valley Mills Dr., Waco, TX 76706 (254) 754-4941 - Local area landmark, with tons of history that even includes Private Elivs Presley, being a frequent visitor. Great happy hours.