Waco Restaurants

Waco, TX is home to the first Buzzard Billy's. It opened January 21, 1993. This restaurant is credited for starting the downtown revitalization along the Brazos River corridor. Located across the street from the Hilton Hotel and Waco Convention center, the restaurant and bar is adjacent to the Historic Suspension Bridge where the Chisholm Trail crossed the river in the late 1800’s.

Favorite Dish: I highly recommend the Cajun Crawfish Pasta! It has a very delicious sauce to go with fresh crawfish... a spicy alfredo.

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Another of Waco's favorites is Gratziano's, an Italian restaurant designed in a loft/warehouse style. Soaring ceiling, oversized posters decorating its walls and a trendy contemporary look to its interior made dinner here special.

We began our meal with bruchetta ($4.99) a crisp and tasty appetizer. I ordered the Chicken Alfredo ($9.99) that was oh-so-good, creamy with large chunks of chicken. Jim decided upon the Tilapia Gratziano ($l2.99) which suited him fine. Our grandson zeroed in on a cheese pizza--a teenager's best choice (7 " for $9.99)! Warm, crunchy rolls accompanied our entrees. We all agreed that our meal was great.

Our waitress was very talkative and told us a little about her experience attending Baylor U. We enjoyed her bubbly personality and prompt service! We highly recommend Gratziano's!

If you like the appeal of a diner with it's no-nonsense meals, you'll enjoy Health Club. It's located next to the Elite Circle Grill and yes, it's on the traffic circle, as well.

In preparing for our day in Waco, I found Health Club mentioned in several restaurant recommendations. It's another local choice for casual dining--hamburgers, chili dogs and hot dogs are the specialty of the house.

Although we didn't eat here on this visit, I think it just might be on our list the next go-around. Sometimes simple dining is the best, especially where kids are concerned!

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The Elite Circle Grille is one of ten top restaurants in Waco. It came by its name naturally since it is situated along a traffic circle, which makes it easy to find!

The big attraction for us was that Elvis ate here in his army days. Needless to say, there were numerous photos of the KING throughout the restaurant and a room is even dedicated to him (pic #3).

I ordered the Fish and Chips--it was delicious ($9.95) and served with homemade fries that were absolutely the best! I liked how the booths were set facing out towards the aisle (pic #2). The grille definitely has a feel of the 50's era.

Our waiter was attentive at first, but seemed to disappear at the end of our meal. Nevertheless, he was courteous and friendly. I'm sure we'd return again to enjoy lunch here.

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Very colorful place...very niceeeeeeee, perfect decoration the more pure mexican style.
Mexican food is served there , they operated like fast food places, the nit thing there they prepare homemade tortillas.

Favorite Dish: tacos, enchiladas, beans, etcccccccccccccccccc.

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The place is nice , and really busy during the weekend, and amazing way during the week too.
The food is ok, they have lot of variety of drinks and beers.
Little slow the service, but the end if u going there with u friends , having a good talk , u feel the times comes fast ..do mean while ask for one appetizer before.
Prices isnt bad.
Lot of college people and have lot of games (table pool, etc)

Favorite Dish: Salad doenst too bad, i get hamburguer and was ok. Drinks little soft...but wine or the rest was looking ok.

If you are looking for a sit down restaurant in Waco, keep reading on to other tips. If you are looking for a quick snack, or some great takeout, then the Wing Stop is the location for you.

There were 9 different types of wings to choose from from Sweet teriyaki and hawaiian flavors... all the way up to Atomic Hot!

Traditional sides of ranch, bleu cheese, and fries are also available.

Favorite Dish: I like the Garlic Parmesan.

The building that now houses Slo-Poke's BBQ has gone through more changes than a pair of underwear, but the formula for a winning restaurant may have finally come true here in Waco. This is not your typical BBQ restaurant, but in a college town, anytime you add "All-You-Can" to the menu, you are assured to get plenty of people to come eat.

Slo-Poke's has moved to a fixed price $8.99 menu where you can order up to three choices of meat, and they will return with as much as you care to eat until you are finished!

Favorite Dish: Sausage was good, brisket was ok, and the turkey was delicious.