Taqueria El Crucero

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*Note this is a drive thru and cash only establishment* I was in Waco for the day and decided to stop by for breakfast tacos after reading the reviews. Were these the best breakfast tacos I've had? No. But the woman at the window was so friendly and helpful and the prices were very reasonable for the size you get. I might need to try more things on their menu to give an updated review. read more

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Its too bland. For Robinson it's great. These people like dull food. Not my kind of Mexican food. read more

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Daniel R.

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The oso burrito is my go to! Food is flavorful. Service is quick and employees friendly. I can honestly say that this is the best burrito in Waco! read more

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Chad L.

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Charged us $18.95 for two tacos and a burrito. Not worth the price. (Writing more words to reach 85 characters)

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Vanetta G.

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I'd probably give them 3.5 stars. We knew ahead of time it was drive-thru and cash only, so that wasn't a problem at all for us. Checking in on yelp got us free chips and salsa. The chips were warm, but neither was anything particularly special. The sign said the plates came with rice and beans, so that's what I was expecting, but just got the 2 pupusas with the slaw. It was good, but I felt like I'd actually like cilantro and onions better with it. My husband got the gorditas, and he felt like lettuce and tomato would have been good on it. It could use a fresh element and some crunch. I tried the barbacoa and though it was delicious. I wish I'd ordered a barbacoa taco. He liked the beef and potato best. I'm glad we stopped, but if I went again we'd probably order different items. read more

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Tamika P.

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Yum, yum, and yum! No frills but good food. This place is a must and come when you are patient because getting a table is hard.

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Rosie S.

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Best breakfast tacos in Waco & customer service is always so good!!! Love this place! Cannot recommend more

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Beth B.

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Fabulous! Just a tiny taco restaurant with a drive through and tiny prices making the BEST TACOS EVER! With veggie options I tried the San Francisco and my husband the traditional. The guacamole that we ordered in the side was just made, chunky and delicious. Both tacos were quite large, amazingly wonderful with the freshest, warm, light and fantastic tortilla, just the right amount of beans, cheese and fixings and á sneaking spice in the salsa to top it all off. Wish I had room for the Soy chorizo. Always a great sign of a good kitchen... the tiny bathroom was very clean. The staff were very friendly and delightful. I felt like they were sharing their home. Score another one for Yelp! read more

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Korey A.

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Found this place on Yelp and as usual... the Yelpers did not disappoint. We got our free chips and salsa from checking in with no problem. A nice gentleman brought them out right away. I didn't catch his name but he was very kind and helpful the whole time. My mom ordered the papusas and I ordered the spicy green enchiladas. The one bite of papusa I had was good, but in all honesty, I couldn't taste much because of the spice from my enchiladas. It's not a complaint... but they are not for the faint of heart! The green salsa was a little too spicy for me. The red salsa was excellent. Loved the chips... nice and salty. The tortillas are fresh and homemade as well. This place is quite the gem! read more

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Keith W.

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Amazing! Drive thru only but worth eating in the car!!! OMG this is good!!!! Do yourself a huge favor and try it out for yourself. read more

Taqueria El Crucero - #10 super plate with spicy s chicken enchiladas, rice and beans, and crispy taco! OMG!! Drive thru only but worth eating in the car!!! - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Carlos P.

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Good Service, Friendly Service, Amazing Delicious Food Definitely Recommend ‼Will Definitely Be Coming More Often Here read more

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Yvette M.

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Hands down the best breakfast taco place in Waco. We come here at least once a week now. The tortillas are so tasty and homemade, and the green sauce is perfect. The ladies are always so sweet, and working hard to get through the line as fast as they can, which we don't mind because it's worth the wait! And you seriously cannot beat these read more

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Rolando N.

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The tortilla makes the taco and this place delivers. Fresh home made corn tortillas. Wow, I'm in taco heaven. The carne asada and al Pastor tacos were as perfect as you can get. The place is small, about 8 tables. There was a steady stream of takeout and drive thru customers. If you are in the mood for great tacos, this is your place. read more

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Devin B.

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I was visiting the Dallas/Waco area for Labor Day weekend and wanted some delicious tacos. I found this spot and Yelp and it was only a couple miles away from where I was at the time so my friend and I headed over. There was quite the line of cars to order. Which let me know the tacos were gonna be delicious. One sister took our order from the truck window and she had the best personality. Her recommendations were spot on. We had the al pastor and asada tacos on corn tortillas. I forgot to order mine without cilantro. When we got to the window to pay, the other sister greeted us with the best smile and made sure that I didn't have cilantro on my tacos. The tacos were exactly what I expected. DELICIOUS!!! Highly recommend! read more

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Matthew N.

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The breakfast tacos are amazing! Must get chorizo, potato, cheese, and egg! The green salsa is spicy but such a hit!! Service is really good and they do accept card but cash is preferred. I think it's drive thru only. read more

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Robert K.

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Great breakfast burrito. Tortilla was authentic and the potatoes were great! Breakfast Burritos read more

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Nicole E.

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Menu is on the wall by the cash register. $.50 extra charge for credit card purchases. The woman behind the counter is very matter of fact and not so friendly, get your order straight and get on your way. We ordered chips and salsa and guac. 3 cheese pupusas, 3 red enchiladas. Green bottle is the hot, red is the mild salsa. The salsa verde has some heat to it. The guac is super creamy but tastes decent. The cashier brought out our guac and made sure I wanted cheese on top of my enchiladas. She warmed up as we waited for our food and was quite attentive. The salsa isn't bad, both the red and green. They will bring out more chips if needed as long as you order the chips and guac. The 3 chicken tacos, 3 cheese pupusas and 3 soyrizo Red enchiladas was $24.86. This small spot is deceptively good. We enjoyed everything and their quesadilla was so much bigger than we thought. The soyrizo red enchiladas were so yummy and the chicken tacos were tasty too. Good spot for some authentic Mexican or pupusas. Doesn't look like much from the outside and inside but the flavors and food are well worth the visit. read more

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Michael H.

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I'm a local resident, but never made it here to eat due to the 7-2 open hours. I had the opportunity with some time off to stop for breakfast. I had the Southwest Omelette with the chile verde pork. The ingredients are so fresh, and it's obvious that everything is handmade. Definitely another gem around Waco. read more

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Haley S.

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Wonderful food and service every time! Breakfast and lunch are wonderful. Breakfast tacos to start the day are amazing.

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Trevor C.

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Located just off of HWY 77 near the circle, this Taqueria is my favorite in town. Their tacos are to die for! Make sure you remember to bring cash and swing in for just a pit stop; They are a drive thru only. read more

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Heather P.

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Delicious!! Love this place!!! Good prices and tasty!! Drive thru only. Cash only. Now I'm hungry.

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Elisabeth P.

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Loved their breakfast tacos so much! Glad I stopped by, definitely will be coming back when I'm in town.

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Lee N.

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These folks are top notch. Really sweet people and great breakfast tacos at an very affordable price. I go here at least once a week.

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Terry S.

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Didn't get to try it, so I can't rate the food. Saw the cash only sign when I pulled up, didn't have any, went and got some, came back, walked up to the door only to find the Dining area was closed. Drive through only. I didn't want to eat in my car. So they didn't get my money today. A business really shouldn't make it so difficult to give them ones business. Maybe some other time. read more

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Travis I.

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visiting from california and this meal felt like the breakfasts my abuelita would make for us. cash only drive thru but we were thanked right away for waiting in line. probably won't be back to waco anytime soon so i'll be thinking about these breakfast tacos/burritos for a long time. read more

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Hattie B.

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AMAZING! Fast service, kind workers, great tacos! Also phenomenal chips and queso! Definitely recommend this restaurant to all.

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Thet T.

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This is my favorite place to go when I'm craving breakfasts burritos, especially since it's primarily a drive-thru. Each person I've interacted with at the window warms my heart every time. Their lunch menu is equally awesome. They do take card, but you know a place is BANGIN' when they prefer cash only. read more

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Noah W.

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This place has some of my favorite breakfast tacos in Waco. Very pleasant and helpful workers that produce good, cheap food

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Ricky E.

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Best breakfast tacos in the known universe. Get the green sauce. Staff are all super friendly. You won't find a more authentic taco place. Ambiance is amazing. read more

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Claudia D.

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Best Mexican Food!!! Small little place off the highway. Simple good home cooking. Bean, rice and tortillas homemade goodness!! Very good customer service. Loved the tacos! I wish I didn't live in California I would be there twice a week. Thank you!!! read more

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L J.

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5 years ago

Best tacos in Waco! Friendly service...salsas are exceptional! Bring cash as credit cards are not accepted!

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Best breakfast in town! I never expected something so good to come out of this little stone hut! I got the Mexicana breakfast plate and added chorizo to the eggs! read more

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Tri T.

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If you are near Waco area for any events, you must stop by and eat at taqueria el crucero. I found this restaurant thanks to yelp and i am dissapointed at all. When i eat here, i always felt eating homemade food made by my best friend mom at his house. It is that amazing... I cannot recommend this place enough. 6 stars for Taqueria el crucero! read more

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2505 Robinson Dr
Waco, TX 76706
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(254) 662-3359
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Hours

What time does Taqueria El Crucero open?

Taqueria El Crucero opens at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Taqueria El Crucero close?

Taqueria El Crucero is closed on Monday and Sunday.Taqueria El Crucero closes at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mon, Sun ClosedTue-Sat 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Taqueria El Crucero take Bitcoin?

No, Taqueria El Crucero does not take Bitcoin.

Does Taqueria El Crucero take credit cards?

Yes, Taqueria El Crucero takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Taqueria El Crucero have catering options?

Yes, Taqueria El Crucero does have catering options.

Does Taqueria El Crucero have a drive thru?

Yes, Taqueria El Crucero has a drive thru.

Does Taqueria El Crucero have a happy hour?

No, Taqueria El Crucero does not have a happy hour.

Does Taqueria El Crucero serve alcohol?

No, Taqueria El Crucero does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Taqueria El Crucero have TVs?

Yes, Taqueria El Crucero has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Taqueria El Crucero have bike parking?

No, Taqueria El Crucero does not have bike parking.

Does Taqueria El Crucero have parking?

Yes, Taqueria El Crucero has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Taqueria El Crucero have free WiFi?

Yes, Taqueria El Crucero has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Authentic Mexican food

History

Established in 2002.

Taqueria El Crucero is a family owned and operated restaurant. The owner's have deep roots in Mexico and cook up delicious recipes from back home.

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The Ranchito 5 Waco

We chose this restaurant based on its high reviews, but unfortunately left very disappointed…read more After being told to seat ourselves, we waited so long for menus and drinks that we nearly left. The waitress was sweet, but remained slow throughout the entire meal. Our waitress never offered drink refills, and we waited extended periods for a to-go box and our check before finally going to the cashier ourselves. The biggest issue was a strong sewage-like odor coming from the restroom area. We were seated nearby, and every time the bathroom doors opened, the smell drifted into the dining room. Even the handwashing station in the dining area had the same unpleasant odor. The food looked great when it arrived, and the chips and salsa seemed fresh. However, I was disappointed to learn they no longer serve guacamole with their fajitas. The chicken fajitas arrived sizzling hot, but became very dry as they cooled. They were spicy, but lacked much flavor. The rice and beans were good. Overall, between the slow service, unpleasant smell, and mediocre food, I would not return or recommend this restaurant. There are plenty of other Mexican restaurants in Waco that I'd try before coming back here.

The food is very good. The service is outstanding. The chips…read moreare not good. There's so much seasoning on them that you don't get to appreciate the salsa because the chips are overpowering.. A restaurant with this type of quality needs to have chips that are made in house without anything other than salt.

Mocalente. Get this!

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Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant

I love Ninfa's!…read more Service here is always friendly and upbeat. There's a decent size parking lot in front. I like the plants and Mexican decor. They have a taco salad that is absolutely delicious! Their margaritas are also on point. The Waco restaurant is a little more homey and not quite as luxe feeling as the Houston locations, but it can be solidly relied upon for good, filling Tex-Mex, so I love to stop by when I'm in town.

we miss the old Nifas. Sat night, place empty. Carnitas: a…read morelarge dry chunk of pork served in a scalding hot plate that burned skin. Don Quixote chili rellenos , waitstaff " I needed to pay an extra $3+ to have anything but cheese". It was embarrassing in front of our guests. and it was wrong, their menu still states ground beef and chicken are still an option with the cheese. Very expensive small plate of guacamole. Spicy salsa also very small portion and neither worth price charged. We end the night by the waitress announcing we need to pay a 3% +fee if we use a visa. I stated " that's new" she snapped I need to read the policy on the receipt. After decades, we will not return.

The bar area - parrots everywhere

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Huaco Eatery

(139 reviews)

2.4 mi

We absolutely adore this place. Incredible food, made by wonderfully personable folks. Authentic…read morefood with a bistro-y type elevation that's just so so so good. We've been coming to this place for a couple years. Often we forget it's here, and tonight we remembered we live this place and swung in for pozole and flautas (our favorites).... And somehow, this place has gotten EVEN BETTER than any other time we've been. The man behind the counter today, who we haven't seen here before, absolutely knocked it out of the park. He put together a chicken tinga lettuce wrap, but on naan for us that was arguably the best damn thing we've ever had out of there. The tinga was great, the salsa was great, even the freaking crema was great. Excellent. And per usual, our pozole and flautas were killer. We'll be back quite soon!

Great food, everything was scratch made and delicious. A bit pricey, which knocked it down on value…read morewhen combined with the empanada size.

Bright design- can you spot the chef? Stop in and say hello!!

Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wrap and Yuca Fries

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Roberto’s Taco Shop - Waco, TX

4.3

(70 reviews)

1.9 mi

If you're missing the So. Cal vibe and craving true Mexican food (not Tex Mex), Roberto's Taco shop…read morein Waco is worth the drive. Carneasada Burrito, Carneasada Nachos, Quesdillas, Rolled Tacos, Machaco Burrito - you eat it in So. Cal, Roberto's in Waco got you. Soooo good and definitely a place to go when you want true Mexican food.

It was awesome to find one here in Texas! I love Tex-Mex, but had been missing the type of Carne…read moreAsada that one can only get from a Southern California Mexican restaurant. My carne asada quesadilla was excellent! The service at this location was great and the eating area was kept very clean by the staff. I come to Waco frequently and now know where I'll be coming to get my carne asada fix!

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La Fiesta Restaurant & Cantina

We went there yesterday for the second time to have some of the best chicken fajitas in town. We…read moresat on the patio on a beautiful day and had the best experience. Our server named Ricardo was outstanding and did an excellent job with alot of tables around us.

Reserved back room for my mother's 97th birthday lunch. About 25 of us. Allowed us to do some…read moredecorating. Cindy was our server, and she did and AMAZING!! job. Food was brought quickly, drinks stayed filled, removed dirty dishes, etc. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food. Thanks again, LaFiesta for making a birthday special.

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Maria Mezcaleria

4.0

(64 reviews)

2.5 mi

The food was absolutely delicious! I mean the food was so so tasty! The service was wonderful! We…read morehad Betsy as our server and she was so kind and helpful and cheerful. Also, the ambience inside is very clean and cute and their outdoor patio is just wonderful. We're sad to find out that they're going to be closing on 24th, May. But hopefully they will move somewhere nearby so we can continue to come here because this was my first time and I really really enjoyed it.

Was looking for somewhere to grab drinks and I came across this place. The first thing that caught…read moremy eye was the decor. The bright colors, the plants, all the little small details. Loved it! I ordered some guacamole and also enjoyed the complimentary chips and salsa. I love a good spicy cocktail and the one I ordered was absolutely delicious. I definitely recommend this place!

Guacamole appetizer- yummy

Complimentary chips and salsa- super fresh

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Steak Aguachiles

Hecho En Waco

Anthony was an amazing server--so welcoming and attentive! My salad was incredibly fresh and…read moredelicious. The whole experience was wonderful, and Anthony's friendly service made it even better. I'll definitely be back!

We went there two nights in a row. The first night there were 13 of us. The second night, 21. We…read morehad a great time both nights. Management was very accommodating. We had indoor reservations and moved them outside to the patio just 5 hours before our dinner, as we had enjoyed the patio the prior evening. But then the wind kicked up something awful and we had to ask to be moved back indoors as we arrived. Yet they were happy to make that happen. All the staff were very friendly and attentive. The food tends to be milder here (nothing too spicy for Waco, lol) but everything was well prepared with quality ingredients. The cocktails were also very nice. I definitely enjoyed my jalapeño margarita. It's a large venue. The porch holds about 24 people. The back room holds about 30. And the main room is even larger. It's a multi-page menu with many options. Everyone in our party was happy with their selection. And I would totally come here again.

Back of the restaurant with tequila bottles on display on the back shelves.

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Mi Casita Mexican Food

Passing through heading to Dallas, looked up a Mexican restaurant that could accommodate mine and…read moremy wife's Lenten appetite and saw this place on Yelp. Thought we'd give it a try seeing as it was 10 minutes off I-35. Found the small place and it was exactly what we were looking for! The chips and salsa was super tasty, the half and half tea was on point, and you can't go wrong with a Mexican coke! Ordered the cheese enchiladas plate and the wife got a quesadilla. We were pleasantly satisfied and they hit the spot. Tbh though, the beans and rice won my heart being so flavorful and delicious. The service was superb and I appreciated their thoughtfulness of checking on us to make sure we were doing ok. All in all, we highly recommend you visit them if you're in the area, we got a table quick around 7 pm and it was a quaint epic time! Try it soon and you won't regret!

We love this local spot and choose it regularly…read more The barbacoa quesadillas for lunch are incredible. I can really only eat half, so I save the rest for later. Their homemade chips are light and crispy, and their salsa is super flavorful while not overly spicy. It hits that happy medium between my husband and me. Breakfast is also great. You go in and pretty much grab a table unless there's a line with people waiting. Service is always friendly and efficient. Prices are fair. Typical mom and pop type interior with a mixture of booth seating and tables with metal chairs. It's always clean. Branch out and try something new. Highly recommend.

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Rosa's Café & Tortilla Factory

We have now ordered Rosa's more often than any other Mexican food. It is our go to place now. If…read moreyou like a lot of salsa they have a salsa bar so go in person! The service and food are great. The atmosphere is casual

We went in taco Tuesday and they essentially put nothing in our soft tacos. It was such a joke…read more Very disappointed. Thankfully, we went backup there to address our issue, and the manager was able to fix it for us. But, it shouldn't have happened in the first place.

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Taqueria El Mexicano Grill

I have had a lot of Chicken Chimichangas in my life but this one was absolutely the best I have…read moreever had! Coming back again and only in town for 3 days.

The food had barely any flavor; the tacos had too much oil to be edible, so I sent them back. I…read morenever got any compensation for it. The rest of the meals were mediocre at best. The service wasn't the best; they forgot basic things like utensils, and the cook got the orders wrong. This is definitely a drunk food place; only go here if you're wasted. It was kind of pricey, coming in at $ 23 per person, especially if you're paying that for an inedible meal.

3 out of four plates plus one wrong taco plate

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El Gringo Burrito Lunch Special

Curry Up & Wok This Way

Located inside the Union FOOD Hall !!…read more Love their restaurant's name which has a catchy original slogan phrase as well !!! Emmanuel gave an excellent service taking our order with a cheerful demeanor!!! I ordered their Beef Pad See Ew which had that signature popular flavor of a Thai stir fried noodles. Will surely come back and try the Pad Thai as well as the Panang Curry which my daughter-in-law ordered...but.... will not be too spicy for me for sure!!!

It's okay! Super pricey for their portions…read more Staff are not very friendly and I overheard them talking poorly about a customer who had just placed a phone order.

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Huaco Eatery

(139 reviews)

2.4 mi

We absolutely adore this place. Incredible food, made by wonderfully personable folks. Authentic…read morefood with a bistro-y type elevation that's just so so so good. We've been coming to this place for a couple years. Often we forget it's here, and tonight we remembered we live this place and swung in for pozole and flautas (our favorites).... And somehow, this place has gotten EVEN BETTER than any other time we've been. The man behind the counter today, who we haven't seen here before, absolutely knocked it out of the park. He put together a chicken tinga lettuce wrap, but on naan for us that was arguably the best damn thing we've ever had out of there. The tinga was great, the salsa was great, even the freaking crema was great. Excellent. And per usual, our pozole and flautas were killer. We'll be back quite soon!

Great food, everything was scratch made and delicious. A bit pricey, which knocked it down on value…read morewhen combined with the empanada size.

Bright design- can you spot the chef? Stop in and say hello!!

Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wrap and Yuca Fries

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Awesome place to eat in Waco

Berties On The Rooftop

3.9

(59 reviews)

2.6 mi

1 Star We saved this…read morerestaurant for the final night of a trip that took us 1,722 miles from home. After an amazing day exploring Magnolia and Waco, we wanted one last memorable sunset dinner to cap off my wife's dream trip. We arrived around 7:30 PM and were told to grab a drink and wait on the rooftop until our table was ready. Sounds great, right? The problem is nobody ever came back for us. We sat there, ordered wine, enjoyed the view, and patiently waited. No updates. No check-ins. No communication whatsoever. After finishing an entire bottle of wine and wondering why the wait was taking so long, I finally tracked someone down to ask what was happening. The response? "Sorry, we close at 9." That's it. No apology for forgetting us. No effort to seat us. No attempt to make things right. We were simply left sitting on the rooftop until the restaurant closed. I've worked in customer service long enough to understand mistakes happen. But forgetting a table for over an hour and then essentially shrugging your shoulders when they ask what's going on is unacceptable. What should have been a magical final evening of an incredible trip turned into us scrambling to find food elsewhere on our last night in Texas. The rooftop view was nice. The bottle of wine was good. Too bad we never got to try the food.

They did great and we loved it! It was quite and tables were spaced at just the right distance so…read moreyour not part of your neighbors conversation. The food was very good and done just right. There is a lot of room and a fully stocked bar. If it's too chilly outside they have plenty of indoor space available. We will definitely be going back here next time we're in Waco!

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Happened upon the place looking for a quick dinner. Tried the sandwich with Tofu. It was great…read more Lightly fried tofu with a nice balance of veggies and great bread. Highly recommend.

The menu is very limited. The fried rice wasn't good. The meat skewers were over cooked. I just…read morecan't figure out why it's got such good reviews. 3 adults got 3 different meals and none of us liked our food. It's also super overpriced.

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Rodney W.

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10 years ago

This is a very small place just past the stripes gas station. It's so good that I can't wait to come back to Waco so I can eat at this place. I ordered a Burrito with chorizo and bacon along with a Horchata to drink. The bacon was crispy and the chorizo seemed homemade cause it wasn't greasy at all the potatoes and eggs were also done to perfection. I've had Horchata at many Mexican restaurants but this was the best I've ever had as it was so creamy with cinnamon simply delicious. I can't wait to come back. read more

Bethany S.

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7 years ago

Hands-down, no questions asked, best burrito in Texas. We've been coming here for as long as we've been in Waco (over 15 years) and they never, EVER disappoint. They're willing to accommodate dietary restrictions (and now have Soyrizo!), make the best hot sauce in town, and make stellar, homemade tortillas. Their staff is friendly, welcoming, and obviously an amazing family. Much love to them. read more

Shannon F.

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9 years ago

Great place to hang with friends and great food on a Saturday afternoon has a great local vibe

Jami M.

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7 years ago

Excellent!! Food was delicious and service was great too. So much food for a great price.

Byron M.

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7 years ago

We made the drive down to the restaurant to find out it is closed until August 26, 2019.

Trent C.

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3

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9 years ago

Best breakfast tacos in town and the staff is super friendly.

Caroline R.

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3

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5 years ago

The best breakfast burrito place in Waco!

Martina Z.

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3

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9 years ago

Love this place! great authentic food

Jason P.

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12 years ago

Burrito is what to get!

Gil D.

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7 years ago

Good food and service

Katherine A.

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13 years ago

Fabulous ....

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