Guidebook for Waco
Food Scene
Scrumptious Mexican food at bargain prices. Try the barbacoa tacos. You'll thank me later.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ranchito#5 waco
2310 W Waco DrScrumptious Mexican food at bargain prices. Try the barbacoa tacos. You'll thank me later.
My new favorite coffee shop. The space is beautiful, the lighting is just right, and they play vinyl records. And it's very close to my home. If you stay in my home and you like coffee (or cool spaces), Pinewood is a must.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pinewood Coffee Bar
2223 Austin AveMy new favorite coffee shop. The space is beautiful, the lighting is just right, and they play vinyl records. And it's very close to my home. If you stay in my home and you like coffee (or cool spaces), Pinewood is a must.
Hipster ambience. Good coffee, though a little pricey at $3.25/cup. But great deals on beer and spirits at happy hour. And they make excellent cocktails
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits, LLC; serving coffee drinks & craft cocktails
508 Austin AveHipster ambience. Good coffee, though a little pricey at $3.25/cup. But great deals on beer and spirits at happy hour. And they make excellent cocktails
Eric, the proprietor, is a nice guy who crafts a wide variety of salsas. Ask him and he'll give you a flight to sample.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rufi's Cocina
1801 N 25th StEric, the proprietor, is a nice guy who crafts a wide variety of salsas. Ask him and he'll give you a flight to sample.
Charming space in East Waco. They serve good coffee and excellent homemade pies.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lula Jane's
406 Elm AveCharming space in East Waco. They serve good coffee and excellent homemade pies.
Above-average Thai. The lunch special is a great deal.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bangkok Royal
215 S University Parks DrAbove-average Thai. The lunch special is a great deal.
Open Saturdays. Great place for a morning stroll. I can never resist the Brazos Valley Cheese.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waco Downtown Farmer's Market
500 Washington AveOpen Saturdays. Great place for a morning stroll. I can never resist the Brazos Valley Cheese.
Tasty Mediterranean food. Easy to miss if you're driving.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alpha Omega
929 Franklin AveTasty Mediterranean food. Easy to miss if you're driving.
Lolita's Restaurante
1911 Franklin AveThe best taquitos.
Tasty premium ice cream. Order it with one of their freshly baked cookies. And then cross the street to the Baylor campus, where you can walk off the calories.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Heritage Creamery
1125 S 8th StTasty premium ice cream. Order it with one of their freshly baked cookies. And then cross the street to the Baylor campus, where you can walk off the calories.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very close to my home. I haven't yet been, but word on the street is that it's good.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Wine Shoppe
1800 Austin AveVery close to my home. I haven't yet been, but word on the street is that it's good.
One of Waco's two best pubs (the other is the Dancing Bear). Good selection of beer, and the food is excellent. Elizabeth is one of Waco's up-and-coming chefs. I recommend the Italian flatbread and the artichoke dip.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barnett's Public House
420 Franklin AveOne of Waco's two best pubs (the other is the Dancing Bear). Good selection of beer, and the food is excellent. Elizabeth is one of Waco's up-and-coming chefs. I recommend the Italian flatbread and the artichoke dip.
One of Waco's two best pubs. Typically a younger crowd than Barnett's. Great beer selection and the food is good (though perhaps not quite as excellent as Barnett's).
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dancing Bear Pub
1117 Speight AveOne of Waco's two best pubs. Typically a younger crowd than Barnett's. Great beer selection and the food is good (though perhaps not quite as excellent as Barnett's).
Sightseeing
Historic landmark. Watch Chris Charles Scott's documentary "What About Waco" to appreciate its significance. I've got a copy on the DVD shelf.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waco Suspension Bridge
101 N University Parks DrHistoric landmark. Watch Chris Charles Scott's documentary "What About Waco" to appreciate its significance. I've got a copy on the DVD shelf.
Parks & Nature
Great for walking, hiking, biking, etc. You can fish on the river.
143 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cameron Park
2601 N University Parks DrGreat for walking, hiking, biking, etc. You can fish on the river.
Entertainment & Activities
An amazing zoo for a town the size of Waco . Or for any town.
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cameron Park Zoo
1701 N 4th StAn amazing zoo for a town the size of Waco . Or for any town.
If you're into tennis, this is a great place to play. You don't even have to be a member. Just pay a $5 court fee.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waco Regional Tennis Center
900 Lake Shore DrIf you're into tennis, this is a great place to play. You don't even have to be a member. Just pay a $5 court fee.
I haven't been yet, but I've heard good things.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BSR Cable Park
5347 Old Mexia RdI haven't been yet, but I've heard good things.
Arts & Culture
Fun place to take the kids. Across from the main campus, next to the law school.
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mayborn Museum Complex
1300 S University Parks DrFun place to take the kids. Across from the main campus, next to the law school.
I teach there. Take a walk around the campus. It gets larger and larger by the year. You can also check out the stadium on the other side of the Brazos.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baylor University
1401 S University Parks DrI teach there. Take a walk around the campus. It gets larger and larger by the year. You can also check out the stadium on the other side of the Brazos.
Shopping
Good for used vinyl records and CDs. And they always have some old speakers and receivers.
Spin Connection
3703 Franklin AveGood for used vinyl records and CDs. And they always have some old speakers and receivers.
Looking for an old classic in a cheap edition? Or some vinyl records that need a new home? Head to Golden's.
Golden's Book Exchange
3112 Franklin AveLooking for an old classic in a cheap edition? Or some vinyl records that need a new home? Head to Golden's.
Brazos Books
1412 N Valley Mills DrAn often-overlooked used bookstore. Worth a browse.
Spice Village
213 Mary AveVariety is the spice of life.
My favorite antique/vintage shop anywhere. If you have even the smallest enthusiasm for old treasures, check it out!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laverty's Antiques Furnishings
600 N 18th StMy favorite antique/vintage shop anywhere. If you have even the smallest enthusiasm for old treasures, check it out!
Nice Uptown Waco boutique market run by Holly. Very close to my home. The cafe is good for lunch.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sironia
1509 Austin AveNice Uptown Waco boutique market run by Holly. Very close to my home. The cafe is good for lunch.
Consignment Furniture Showroom
7524 Bosque BlvdSome great deals here. The employees don't give you the hard sell.
Harold Alexander Designs
2420 Washington AveHarold is the coolest! His selection is charming and eclectic.