Guidebook for Waco
Food Scene
Local pizzeria with some of our favorite pizzas in town!
50 locals recommend
MOROSO Wood Fired Pizzeria
4700 Bosque BlvdLocal pizzeria with some of our favorite pizzas in town!
Delicious margaritas and fantastic guacamole. Truly made in Waco!
48 locals recommend
Hecho En Waco Mexican Cuisine
300 S 6th StDelicious margaritas and fantastic guacamole. Truly made in Waco!
Fantastic brisket + BBQ at this amazing food truck near the Silos.
38 locals recommend
Guess Family Barbecue
2803 Franklin AvenueFantastic brisket + BBQ at this amazing food truck near the Silos.
Pinewood Coffee Bar
2223 Austin AveLocal coffee with a great atmosphere and excellent drinks
Coffee shop and spirit bar in the heart of down town. Excellent mixologists and a great atmosphere.
71 locals recommend
Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits, LLC; serving coffee drinks & craft cocktails
508 Austin AveCoffee shop and spirit bar in the heart of down town. Excellent mixologists and a great atmosphere.
Upscale steakhouse dining with iconic Texas decor. Great wine list with steaks and seafood.
43 locals recommend
DiamondBack's
217 Mary AveUpscale steakhouse dining with iconic Texas decor. Great wine list with steaks and seafood.
Iconic BBQ joint near Baylor's campus. Get a Gut Pak and earn yourself a gut pack.
56 locals recommend
Vitek's BBQ
1600 Speight AveIconic BBQ joint near Baylor's campus. Get a Gut Pak and earn yourself a gut pack.
In our opinion, arguably the best queso around (and some fantastic tacos too!)
27 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
801 S 5th StIn our opinion, arguably the best queso around (and some fantastic tacos too!)
Drinks & Nightlife
This distillery makes award winning Whiskey from the heart of Texas. Try their whiskey flight at the bar!
43 locals recommend
Balcones Distilling
225 S 11th StThis distillery makes award winning Whiskey from the heart of Texas. Try their whiskey flight at the bar!
Entertainment & Activities
Home of Baylor Bears Football on the Brazos River - Sic Em Bears! Catch a game if you're in town on gameday.
62 locals recommend
McLane Stadium
1001 S M.L.K. Jr BlvdHome of Baylor Bears Football on the Brazos River - Sic Em Bears! Catch a game if you're in town on gameday.
Parks & Nature
This is the second-largest city park in the U.S. (smaller only than Central Park). It offers great hiking, outdoor activities, and fun!
143 locals recommend
Cameron Park
2601 N University Parks DrThis is the second-largest city park in the U.S. (smaller only than Central Park). It offers great hiking, outdoor activities, and fun!
Excellent Zoo in the heart of Cameron Park. Fun for the whole family!
19 locals recommend
Cameron Park Zoo station
1701 N 4th StExcellent Zoo in the heart of Cameron Park. Fun for the whole family!
Arts & Culture
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
100 Texas Ranger TrailIconic Texas Ranger museum right off I-35
Local civic theatre featuring amazing theatrical performances throughout the year
7 locals recommend
Waco Civic Theatre
1517 Lake Air DrLocal civic theatre featuring amazing theatrical performances throughout the year
Great museum on Baylor's Campus which also has Waco's only children's museum.
111 locals recommend
Mayborn Museum Complex
1300 S University Parks DrGreat museum on Baylor's Campus which also has Waco's only children's museum.
Shopping
The Findery
910 S 8th StUnique finds and housewares just one block from our home!
Magnolia Market Silos
601 Webster AveIconic Magnolia Silos, just blocks from our home!
Essentials
This H-E-B has all of your shopping needs! Keep in mind, if you're new to Texas, you cannot buy liquor in a grocery store (only wine and beer).
If you're planning a party or event, H-E-B can do cakes/baked goods, floral arrangements, and other party materials.
34 locals recommend
H-E-B plus!
9100 Woodway DrThis H-E-B has all of your shopping needs! Keep in mind, if you're new to Texas, you cannot buy liquor in a grocery store (only wine and beer).
If you're planning a party or event, H-E-B can do cakes/baked goods, floral arrangements, and other party materials.
They have nearly 20 tennis courts and a full gym. Daily fee to enter.
10 locals recommend
Waco Regional Tennis Center
900 Lake Shore DrThey have nearly 20 tennis courts and a full gym. Daily fee to enter.