Volunteer said:
FranchiseBear said:
I live in Houston but am in Waco quite a bit for business. Would appreciate recs from Wacoans for decent lunch/dinner dining spots. I am NOT trying to start a Bari's back and forth feud. Wouldn't call myself a foodie but really enjoy good meals and beverages whether hole in wall or higher end. Interested in trying local places.
I like most all types of food with exception of Indian. Few comments/questions:
I hit Double R a few weeks ago for lunch. Thought the thin patty burger was outstanding but the place was filthy. I'll probably give it another shot but man they could invest in a deep cleaning! You're right. Good burger but the place is filthy.other burger recs? Kitok's on 18th street. It's actually a Korean restaurant (allegedly) but their burgers are great. Get the oriental fries. You won't be disappointed. Also Dave's Burger Barn in Belmead makes a mighty fine burger. Took the family to Georges before TSU game and CB basket was still damn good. good mexican and margs? Personally do not like the Waco Ninfas or their margs - where is local non chain go to? Casa De Castillo on Sanger. any one tried the new pizza place on Bosque? any good casual locally owned recs? Believe it or not, one of the best Chicken Fired Steaks around are at Catfish King on South Valley Mills Drive. If you like catfish, it's good as well. Another interesting place is The Coffee Shop in McGregor. The typically have a buffet, or you can order from the menu. best hole in wall restaurant? IMO that would be Griff's at the corner of Wortham Bend Road and China Spring Hwy (FM1637) in China Sprng. Very good "common" food like burgers, hamburger steaks, chicken fried, and etc... Popular lunch place for all the farmers, ranchers, and workers in the area.sushi??? Thinking real hard. No, I've got nothing..............Been to Diamond Backs and 135. 135 was after last game at Floyd Casey so its very hazy need to try again. Any other higher end spots?
what is a decent adult bar (i.e. Waco professionals) to get cocktails aside from crickets or Indigo? Went to Muddle a few weeks ago... very rough crowd. Hit Chapter 11 out of lack of other ideas. It was not the late night BU crowd for sure....
Appreciate any insights!
Hope you find a place you like.
Waco is blessed with many local favorites, though not as many in some of your categories as in previous years. Another good local Mexican restaurant that serves a decent margarita is El Conquistador, with two locations -- one on Waco Drive and the other in Bellmead, though I think the one on Waco Drive has a better atmosphere. Surprisingly, a good burger can be found at the restaurant at the Hippodrome -- on the second floor above the remodeled theater on Austin Avenue. It's a good place to eat and relax, and is unusually quiet for a restaurant, which can be welcome if you wish to do more than read your e-mail. The menu is American, but has all the basics, and the portions and tastes should suit most any patron. If you are wearing jeans and want to kick back, your already know about George's. Good local pizza: try Poppa Rollo's and like George's, they have two locations -- with the second site for each restaurant to be found on Estates Drive at either end of the same strip shopping center that is fronted by Bush's Chicken --located on Hewitt Drive which runs between Woodway and Hewitt. For atmosphere, Poppa Rollo's on Valley Mills has some interesting secret rooms. Ask for directions to the bar, and don't stop when you run into the wall. I need to confirm the spelling of some names, and I'll get back to you with some other suggestions. Do you do breakfast?
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