Tony Berotte’s Guide to Waco’s Best Barbeque
“If you’re feelin’ puny, And you don’t know what to do, Treat yourself to some meat, Eat some barbecue.” —Robert Earl Keen Take it from…
Island Spices & Neighborly Vibes at Tru Jamaica
Aniceto Charles owns Tru Jamaica with his mother, Vivia Charles, whose menu reflects the dishes she grew up eating in the small town of Pratville, Jamaica.
Farewell Kanōm, Until We Meet Again
Kanōm Thai Street Food will be back in a year or so once its owner, Nitcha Garsee, returns from Thailand with new recipes for her menu. Keep your eyes peeled, because Kanōm is not to be missed.
Waco Cooks
Vivia Charles’s Red Cabbage & Potato Salad
American salads rely heavily on hot weather-friendly cabbage, rather than the tender lettuces of northern climes. You’ll find cabbage in various preparations dotted throughout the Tru Jamaica menu, but don’t skip the made-to-order red cabbage and potato salad.
Browse Local Eats
Upcoming Food + Drink Events
Cha Community Wants You to Feel at Home
Boba fans love it, tea nerds…
Ground Yourself at Da’Shack Farmers Market
You don’t need a green thumb…
Waffle Chic Serves Food from the Heart
Until Shamica Evans opened Waffle Chic…
A Taste of Jalisco at Helados La Azteca
For more than twenty years, Helados La Azteca has been serving up Jalisco-style frozen treats, candies, and savory snacks, making it one of Waco’s oldest ice cream parlors in operation.
Experience Lebanese Hospitality at Laziza Mediterranean Cuisine
Laziza Mediterranean Cuisine, a small, casual cafe tucked away next to Crunch Fitness in the Westview Village shopping center, serves up jaw-droppingly good meals cooked to order by owner and chef Mouna El Boustani.
East Market: Your Go-To for Pan-Asian Food & Specialty Groceries
Conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 84 and Loop 340, East Market is a haven for fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable products from countries all over Asia, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Japan, China, Korea, and India.
Clay Pot: Vietnamese Cooking with Western Twists
Located on a busy stretch of Franklin Avenue in downtown Waco, Clay Pot has been a Waco institution since the early 2000s, serving up Vietnamese and Vietnamese fusion to a loyal cadre of customers.
Eastside Market Celebrates Waco’s Arts Diversity with a Big City Vibe
This Sunday, April 3, will be the first Eastside Market on its new, expanded schedule that now includes the first and third Sundays—more time for beer, friends, food, art, and music.
Saffron: Home Cooking from India & Pakistan
Comfort food varies for different people and cultures. Saffron, the new-ish Indian and Pakistani restaurant on Valley Mills, offers a particular kind of comfort food you may not even know you’re craving: Indian home cooking.
Calendar of Events
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Microbrew Monday
Microbrew Monday
Every Monday night join Freight for: $3 Waco beers $3 Pint of the night $5 Craft beers
4 events,
Customer Appreciation Day
Customer Appreciation Day
Don't miss customer appreciation day at PeeWee's Crabcakes. Enjoy a free meal (fish, fries, wings, and soft drinks) while supplies last.
Heaven’s Door Whiskey Tasting
Heaven’s Door Whiskey Tasting
Join Barnett's for a special Heaven's Door whiskey tasting: small bites paired with its Straight Bourbon, Double Barreled Whiskey, Straight Rye, and 10 Year Bourbon by Bob Dylan. Plus, don't miss the free whiskey swag giveaways and prizes. $20. Reservations are not required. Small bites are included
Books & Brews: Till the Wheels Fall Off
Books & Brews: Till the Wheels Fall Off
This month, the Waco-McLennan County Library's traveling book club visits Pivovar to discuss Till the Wheels Fall Off by Brad Zellar.
2 events,
Whitestone Brewery Pint Night
Whitestone Brewery Pint Night
Texas-based Whitestone Brewery takes over six of Old Chicago's beer taps: Cedrela Hefeweizen Ray Ray Hazy IPA Konverter Kolsch Long Gone Blonde Lovely Day IPA 8.5 Minute Abs Double Hazy IPA Plus, Old Chicago will be giving out some Whitestone-branded swag (stickers, pint glasses, and signs).
2 events,
$3 Thursday College Night
Join Freight each week this spring for $3 Thursday College Night: $3 wells $3 domestic drafts $3 Fireball and peanut butter, and tequila shots $2 Jolly Rancher shots
Siren Rock Pint Night
Siren Rock Pint Night
Drink a pint of Siren Rock Brewing craft beer and keep the glass... while supplies last.
2 events,
Friday Night Dinner
Friday Night Dinner
This specialty Friday night dinner is available for dine-in at Lighthouse starting at 7 pm, pick-up at Barnett’s Whiskey House starting at 4 pm, or local delivery. Menu: Roasted artichokes, lemon, fresh thyme, and olive oil Choice of strawberry and rhubarb salad, with mint and toasted hazelnuts, or ginger and carrot soup, with cilantro and...
2 events,
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
The Waco Downtown Farmers Market brings in locally grown and produced goods every Saturday to support local farmers and artisans and to enrich the culture of the community. Come join the fun!
Crawfish Boil with CaCean Ballou & The Dirty Crawfish
Crawfish Boil with CaCean Ballou & The Dirty Crawfish
Join Sunday's for the first crawfish boil of the season. Plus, CaCean Ballou and The Dirty Crawfish play from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
1 event,
Service Industry Night
Service Industry Night
Join Freight every Sunday for Service Industry Night, featuring $3 wells, $1 off beers, and $5 signature cocktails.
1 event,
Bachelor Monday
Bachelor Monday
Every Monday night of this season of The Bachelor , join Freight for: $5 Froze, White Claw, and Truly $3 Wine Bachelor Bingo
1 event,
1 event,
3 events,
$3 Thursday College Night
Join Freight each week this spring for $3 Thursday College Night: $3 wells $3 domestic drafts $3 Fireball and peanut butter, and tequila shots $2 Jolly Rancher shots
Brotherwell Brewing Pint Night
Brotherwell Brewing Pint Night
Drink a pint of locally-brewed Brotherwell craft beer, and keep the glass... while supplies last. Plus, enjoy food from La Parrilla.
Waco Brew Theology: Gnosticism
Waco Brew Theology: Gnosticism
Ready to brew up some Gnostic goodness? Gnosticism is the teaching based on Gnosis, the knowledge of transcendence arrived at by way of interior, intuitive means. Although Gnosticism thus rests on personal religious experience, it is a mistake to assume all such experience results in Gnostic recognition. It is nearer the truth to say that...
3 events,
Single Malt & Cigars
Single Malt & Cigars
Camp Fimfo Waco hosts Virginia Distillery Company for a night of single malt sampling and cigar pairings on the Squirrely's Tavern patio from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Friday Night Dinner
Friday Night Dinner
This specialty Friday night dinner is available for dine-in at Lighthouse starting at 7 pm, pick-up at Barnett’s Whiskey House starting at 4 pm, or local delivery. Menu: Roasted artichokes, lemon, fresh thyme, and olive oil Choice of strawberry and rhubarb salad, with mint and toasted hazelnuts, or ginger and carrot soup, with cilantro and...
3 events,
Cooking with Cultures: Poland
Cooking with Cultures: Poland
The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service will be at the South Waco Library to promote dietary diversity with cooking classes that showcase the flavors of different cultures. They'll demonstrate how to cook each dish while focusing on the culture it represents. The focus for February's class is Poland. (And yes, there will be samples!) This...
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
The Waco Downtown Farmers Market brings in locally grown and produced goods every Saturday to support local farmers and artisans and to enrich the culture of the community. Come join the fun!
Grand Opening
Grand Opening
Join Be Kind Coffee at 10 am on Saturday, March 11, for the grand opening of its new location on Washington Avenue. This celebration will include giveaways, pop-ups, and discounts.
1 event,
Service Industry Night
Service Industry Night
Join Freight every Sunday for Service Industry Night, featuring $3 wells, $1 off beers, and $5 signature cocktails.
1 event,
Bachelor Monday
Bachelor Monday
Every Monday night of this season of The Bachelor , join Freight for: $5 Froze, White Claw, and Truly $3 Wine Bachelor Bingo
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
$3 Thursday College Night
Join Freight each week this spring for $3 Thursday College Night: $3 wells $3 domestic drafts $3 Fireball and peanut butter, and tequila shots $2 Jolly Rancher shots
8 events,
Two Day St. Paddy’s Bash
Join Barnett's for its annual Two Day St. Paddy's Day Bash with plenty of green beer, Guinness, Irish whiskey, music, and games Friday (doors open at 10 am): Live music with Doc Mojoe (4 pm to 7 pm) DJ Flex Aces (7 pm until the party ends) Saturday (doors open at 10 am): Cornhole tournament...
St. Patrick’s Day Party
Enjoy the luck of the Irish on Friday night at Hemingway's. Plus, you know the later it gets, the louder it'll be!
Lucky Leprechaun Party
Lucky Leprechaun Party
Freight hosts an evening of fun music from the Bear Down Brass Band from 5 pm to 8 pm, prize giveaways, a doggie leprechaun costume contest, and green beer to benefit The Cove. Free to enter but a suggested $5 door donation is greatly appreciated.
St. Patrick’s Day Murder Mystery Dinner
St. Patrick’s Day Murder Mystery Dinner
Brazos Theatre presents A Murder Most Green, its most popular murder mystery ever, with a whole new ending. Plus, enjoy great Ireland-inspired food from Uncle Worm's Smoke House. Get your tickets now before they sell out. Doors open at 7 pm; show starts at 7:30 pm.
St. Patrick’s Ale-Abration
St. Patrick’s Ale-Abration
Stop by Waco Ale Co. on Saturday for some St. Patrick's Day fun: Enjoy a green beer (optional), good food, and a new beer release (to be announced) in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
Friday Night Dinner
Friday Night Dinner
This specialty Friday night dinner is available for dine-in at Lighthouse starting at 7 pm, pick-up at Barnett’s Whiskey House starting at 4 pm, or local delivery. Menu: Roasted artichokes, lemon, fresh thyme, and olive oil Choice of strawberry and rhubarb salad, with mint and toasted hazelnuts, or ginger and carrot soup, with cilantro and...
5 events,
Two Day St. Paddy’s Bash
Join Barnett's for its annual Two Day St. Paddy's Day Bash with plenty of green beer, Guinness, Irish whiskey, music, and games Friday (doors open at 10 am): Live music with Doc Mojoe (4 pm to 7 pm) DJ Flex Aces (7 pm until the party ends) Saturday (doors open at 10 am): Cornhole tournament...
St. Patty’s Pub Crawl
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by going on a bar crawl and stopping at the best bars in town. Your wristband will also get you exclusive drink specials all night. This tour is four hours and only for passengers who are 21+. Board The Waco Trolley at the fountain on the corner of Austin Avenue and...
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
The Waco Downtown Farmers Market brings in locally grown and produced goods every Saturday to support local farmers and artisans and to enrich the culture of the community. Come join the fun!
4 events,
Bugs, Blues & Bikes
Bugs, Blues & Bikes
The name says it all: food, motorcycles, and music by The Steve Dansby Band and John Epperson and The Revelators. Plus, shop the on-site vendors. $5 admission.
Service Industry Night
Service Industry Night
Join Freight every Sunday for Service Industry Night, featuring $3 wells, $1 off beers, and $5 signature cocktails.
1 event,
Bachelor Monday
Bachelor Monday
Every Monday night of this season of The Bachelor , join Freight for: $5 Froze, White Claw, and Truly $3 Wine Bachelor Bingo
1 event,
1 event,
3 events,
$3 Thursday College Night
Join Freight each week this spring for $3 Thursday College Night: $3 wells $3 domestic drafts $3 Fireball and peanut butter, and tequila shots $2 Jolly Rancher shots
Women in Spirits: Grain-to-Glass Tour
Women in Spirits: Grain-to-Glass Tour
Join Balcones for a special tour in honor of Women’s history month, led by the women who make Balcones run. This grain-to-glass tour encompasses every facet of the distillation process including special access to areas not featured on the public tour. Learn from seven women of the distillery and how they influence Balcones from grain...
Ingenious Brewing Pint Night
Ingenious Brewing Pint Night
Buy a pint of Ingenious Brewing craft beer and keep the glass... while supplies last.
3 events,
Fish Fry Day with Lauren January
Fish Fry Day with Lauren January
Enjoy all-you-can-eat fried fish, fun, fellowship, and live music by Lauren January. $14 for adults. $7 for kids 12 and under.
Friday Night Dinner
Friday Night Dinner
This specialty Friday night dinner is available for dine-in at Lighthouse starting at 7 pm, pick-up at Barnett’s Whiskey House starting at 4 pm, or local delivery. Menu: Roasted artichokes, lemon, fresh thyme, and olive oil Choice of strawberry and rhubarb salad, with mint and toasted hazelnuts, or ginger and carrot soup, with cilantro and...
2 events,
Tavern Night
Ever wished you and your friends were hobbits sharing ale at the Prancing Pony? Well, One Day has got the next best thing: Tavern Night, a mystical evening featuring costume contests and special drink offerings.
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
The Waco Downtown Farmers Market brings in locally grown and produced goods every Saturday to support local farmers and artisans and to enrich the culture of the community. Come join the fun!
2 events,
Service Industry Night
Service Industry Night
Join Freight every Sunday for Service Industry Night, featuring $3 wells, $1 off beers, and $5 signature cocktails.
1 event,
Bachelor Monday
Bachelor Monday
Every Monday night of this season of The Bachelor , join Freight for: $5 Froze, White Claw, and Truly $3 Wine Bachelor Bingo
3 events,
Books & Brews: The Reading List
Books & Brews: The Reading List
This month, the Waco-McLennan County Library's traveling book club visits Waco Ale Co. to discuss The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams.
Devil’s River Whiskey Tasting
Devil’s River Whiskey Tasting
Devil's River reps will be at Barnett's to go over the history of their distillery and teach about several of their Texas whiskies while you taste them. This event is free to Texas Whiskey Society Members and $25 for non-members. (Anyone who signs up for TWS on the evening of this event will get the...
1 event,
1 event,
$3 Thursday College Night
Join Freight each week this spring for $3 Thursday College Night: $3 wells $3 domestic drafts $3 Fireball and peanut butter, and tequila shots $2 Jolly Rancher shots
2 events,
Friday Night Dinner
Friday Night Dinner
This specialty Friday night dinner is available for dine-in at Lighthouse starting at 7 pm, pick-up at Barnett’s Whiskey House starting at 4 pm, or local delivery. Menu: Roasted artichokes, lemon, fresh thyme, and olive oil Choice of strawberry and rhubarb salad, with mint and toasted hazelnuts, or ginger and carrot soup, with cilantro and...
1 event,
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
Waco Downtown Farmers Market
The Waco Downtown Farmers Market brings in locally grown and produced goods every Saturday to support local farmers and artisans and to enrich the culture of the community. Come join the fun!
1 event,
Service Industry Night
Service Industry Night
Join Freight every Sunday for Service Industry Night, featuring $3 wells, $1 off beers, and $5 signature cocktails.