We saw the large billboard on the highway and decided to try this place out as we were driving thru Waco. Wow, this place is huge with a ton of dining inside. We were seated right away at a table for 6 though we only had two people. I know why they were voted best for chips and salsa.. the chips are super thin and crunchy and that red sauce was deep red and flavorful. I absolutely love flautas and boy these were thee biggest flautas I have ever had. Definitely get the chimichurri rice and the pinto beans (the ones with the sauce and bacon) The hubs got tacos and comes out on a taco stand! We're grateful that he was able to get it without all the cheese and sour cream (a huge plus for Jorge's!) This place is good for those with dairy intolerance! We filled up in the chips and salsa too much to enjoy dessert. That's ok, we'll them up for that next time we're passing through. read more

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The food and margaritas were delicious! The servers were AMAZING! The place was nice and clean. read more

Jorge's Cantina Waco - The Monterrey Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

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We came here on a Saturday night while in Waco, and the food was decent. We had 7 people total (3 kids); everything the kids got seemed to make them happy. There were a few mishaps for us adults though. First we ordered drinks and they got those wrong, and then took a good 20ish minutes before they finally brought out the right drink, even though we pointed out the mistake as soon as they dropped the wrong drinks at the table. The guys that ordered steak said their steak was pretty overcooked, although the baby back ribs were apparently delicious. I got the chicken tortilla soup, and calling it soup is an overstatement. It was mainly tortilla strips and big chunks of avocado with a little bit of sauce-like soup over the top. It was good, but it's not "soup" by any means. We did start the meal with the dip trip, which was really good, but the chips were slightly stale. The service was slow, but I'll give them grace because it was a Saturday evening and they were pretty busy. All in all, it was good, but not sure if I would go back there again if given the chance. read more

A great local Mexican restaurant with great food, ambiance, and service. Been herev twice so far and I'll keep coming back. read more

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First time here. We frequent George's and Jorge's is owned by same family. First impression was how pretty and bright and clean. Our server (OWEN ) greeted us warmly and was very knowledgeable about the menu. Chips and two types of salsa were fabulous. We ordered lunch specials and they came quickly and hot. We liked it all. The best experience was with our server. I so appreciate good customer service. We will be back soon read more

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Everything was excellent during our visit. We were so impressed that we returned the next day to try the soft-serve margaritas again! and it did not disappoint AGAIN! The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, and the overall service was outstanding. The restaurant was clean, well-maintained, and had a great atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and will definitely be returning. read more

Jorge's Cantina Waco - Jorge's Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Jorge's Cantina just jumped straight into my regular rotation. The place looks fantastic, a clean and upscale twist on a Mexican cantina without losing the fun vibe. You walk in and instantly feel like you're in the right place for a good meal. The service was spot on. My server was new, but you wouldn't have known it. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything hit the table exactly how it should be. Now for the food. I went with the pork carnitas street tacos, and these things were loaded. Tender, juicy carnitas, fresh tomatoes, a touch of Chihuahua cheese, and a warm tortilla that held up perfectly. Every bite was full of flavor. The lime rice was good, although it could use a touch more seasoning, and the black beans were excellent, rich, and incredibly flavorful. I also tried the chips and salsa. The chips were light and crispy, exactly how they should be. The salsas were solid, but the verde had the edge. It had more heat, more depth, and honestly, more personality than the red. Everything about the meal worked. Great atmosphere, great service, and really good food. This is a fantastic offshoot of the legendary Jorge's in Waco, and I'll definitely be back read more

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SERVICE IS EXCELLENT!! We had the fried chicken torta based on the server's/bar tender's suggestion...Excellent choice! However, the Chicken Tortilla Soup needs HELP. The CTS came out cold 2x...seriously? Soups should come out steaming. YES, it did taste flavorful and eventually came out at temperature hot. Finally, the third try was a charm! Salsas are both excellent, Red & Green were flavorful although we preferred the mild kick of the red. The homemade tortillas do get an Honorable Mention Pass. I do prefer mine slightly toastier. We'll come again...next time we're in WACO. read more

Jorge's Cantina Waco - EXCELLENT SERVICE!!! Go COOGS! - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

The ambience is nice at Jorge's and the staff was very friendly. The chips and two salsas were pretty good, I much preferred the tomatillo salsa to the darker roasted salsa. The food came out pretty quickly, they forgot my charro beans but my wife gave me the rest of her's, and they were good. We ordered mexican rice but they brought out cilantro lime rice that had a strong mint flavor. It was different, but pretty good. The mains were pretty good, I think they had sat a while as they were not real hot. The restaurant was very clean and nice looking, and the bathroowere too. read more

Jorge's Cantina Waco - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

SO GOOD! The food is outstanding! And the service is fast and friendly. The prices are really good... the quality/ flavor are top notch! And the atmosphere is casual & comfortable (family friendly) We will definitely be back read more

Not a great experience at all. Was in town on a Wednesday night, sat at the Bar for dinner. Took a while to order my beer and food for dinner as the bartender seemed a bit rushed. Not sure if they wereshortstaffed, as staff were coming behind the bar, grabbing drinks I guess, and 1 waitress even yelled a margarita order. It didn't get any better from there as the service was mediocre, and the whole place seemed disoriented, and they weren't really that busy. The positive is the Shrimp dinner was very good & affordable price. I would probably visit there again, but not sit at the bar. read more

Jorge's has a interesting take on local TexMex. We have dubbed it "WacoMex". After growing up in south Texas with excellent TexMex, we were not thrilled. Their appetizers are good. (Guac, queso, not spicy jalepeno ranch dip). They have alot of menu options. Many are rather inventive. My hubby ordered the custom enchiladas choosing rotisserie chicken and hatch cream sauce. The chicken was bland and there was no kick to the hatch sauce that you would expect. The el gringo tacos are well.... basically a deconstructed cheese hamburger in a corn tortilla then fries piled on top. Not very appetizing. Full disclosure I meant to order the barbacoa tacos so it was quite a surprise when it arrived. Just not really for me. Now the service was great and really friendly. And the restaurant is very nice so they get a star back for service and the ambiance. Would I go back? Humm I think so. I'd like to see them offered a few more traditional TexMex dishes. read more

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Cold Food! Went to Jorge's recently and the service was great super quick seating and our server was really friendly. Unfortunately, the food didn't match the service. We tried the $5 queso and salsa trio and the white cheese was just cold, not hot. My fish tacos came out cold and the sides were tiny. My husband's quesadilla wasn't even toasted and the cheese wasn't melted. Service was the highlight, but the food was a letdown. But the restaurant its self was very nice. read more

They turned of the game 2 SECONDS before it ended and the entire restaurant was pissed off that they turned it off. If you like to watch sports in restaurants don't come here. read more

Food is always good, love the atmosphere. And we always ask to be sat in Catherine's section. She is so sweet, attentive, and genuinely values the service she provides to the customer. She is a treasure to the establishment. My only complaint would be the El Hefe burrito- it used to be bigger when it first came out on the menu. Otherwise, great food, EXCEPTIONAL service!! read more

I absolutely love this place!! The food is incredible, the decor is chic and gorgeous, the Tequila selection is comparable to the Dallas/Austin markets. The service is quick and the pricing is perfect!! This place has quickly become one of my favorite Mexican restaurants!! I recommend you try it!! read more

Jorge's Cantina Waco - The ribs are a MUST!! - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

Great food and great service. Especially appreciate Michael, one of the managers, for his service and hospitality.

This was my first time coming here and it was for lunch. The service was excellent and the food was amazing, you can't go wrong with the BigO. I would definitely be coming back here again. Might be some of the best salsa at any restaurant in Waco. read more

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My husband said these were some of the best fajitas he's had... and he loves his Mexican food. I got the steak tacos and they were better than i expected for not being a super authentic restaurant. Service was really good for a busy Saturday night. read more

We came here for dinner the other day with family on a Saturday evening. While it was busy there was only a short wait. Everyone was very friendly and the restaurant itself is modern, clean, and has a fun vibe. I ordered the mole barbacoa brisket enchiladas. Honestly some of the best mole enchiladas I've had! I also absolutely loved the chimichurri basmati rice that came with it - tempted to try and recreate that at home. You also get free chips/salsa at the table, which is always appreciated. I got a frozen paloma, which was strong but in a good and tasty way! Everyone else at the table was happy with what they got, so I'm sure you can't go wrong with anything here. I'd say the restaurant is Tex-Mex but leaning more Mexican than your typical Tex-Mex, which I appreciated. Definitely would recommend if in Waco or nearby! read more

Jorge's has amazing food and service ! I was especially pleased with Michael (manager) who completely went out of his way to make our experience spectacular ! He truly cares about us, as the customer, and made sure everyone including staff was taken care of all around! read more

Food is good and staff very friendly and accommodating to our party of 8. Not really traditional TexMex imo so a little different but tasty.

Cobie served great pepinos and good conversation at the bar. We had a great time!!!!!

The food was great. Cooked to perfection. Mia B. was on top of her game. Quick service with a full explanation of food. Inside dining has a nice cantina feel. read more

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We typically love this place!!! We Had reservations for a birthday dinner, waited over half an hour after the Staff tried to sit our party in another area that was not requested on the reservation. After being taken to the table, there were not enough chairs...we had to squeeze 2 people per each end of the table. Do not make reservations here for a large party. Had to wait forever for drinks. Not a great experience. read more

This had to be the worst Mexican food we've ever had. The rice was crunchy, and tasteless. Both types of rice. The charro beans had a weird flavor. Same for the refried beans. The green salsa was okay, but the red salsa was terrible. I had the flautas, and they were not good at all. My husband had Tres Traditional. He said the enchilada was okay, he did not like the flauta and chicken taco. It was missing the dipping sauce too. Even the street corn in a bowl was funky. Next time we'll just go to Taco Bueno. read more

This is a must stop experience in Waco! Our entire experience was top notch, from beginning to end. Service was fast, friendly, and knowledgeable of their menu and cuisine. Atmosphere was super lively, very clean, and definitely fast paced. Food was a show stopper! The flavors were so vibrant and fresh, portions were perfect and the drinks were fabulous. We ordered a Classic Mojito, Margarita on the rocks, and a couple rounds of Old Fashions with Four Roses. Overall the only thing we were disappointed in, was NOT visiting sooner! We'll definitely be back to make Jorge's a summer staple for dinner time! read more

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The reviews were hot and cold but fortunately we were very impressed with the elevated TexMex food. Frozen Margaritas second to no one. The server was on his second day, from east Texas, totally killed it. Great job man, welcome to Waco. Not heavy processed stuff that leaves you hurting afterwards. The whole atmosphere was spacious and warm. What a nice surprise. read more

We had friends visiting us from Virginia who had never been to Texas and never experienced TexMex. We thought bringing them to Jorge's would be a good fit, since our intiial visit was so good. WRONG! 3 of us ordered the grilled brussell sprouts with pineapple as a side, all 3 of them were cold. Our friends both ordered fajitas and they were not impressed. the food was not hot. The charro beans that I so loved during my 1st visit was more broth than beans. We were all so disappointed. yall need to do better. read more

Even on a Good Friday night, my server was amazing. If I remember correctly, it was Catherine. She was quick with refilling our drinks, got all of our order correct, kind the whole night, and was very helpful when we had questions. read more

Not sure why this restaurant is rated so low because it was incredible. Not only was the food incredible, our server Chris H was phenomenal. The patio was lovely and the weather was perfect for the window to be open. The Gordito was so good and my friend can't stop raving about the chicken fried steak. I wish we lived closer! read more

Jorge's Cantina Waco - Chicken Fried Steak - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

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The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming! i got chips and salsa and queso to go, it was delicious and fast and everyone was so kind. The restaurant was very clean and has a great atmosphere. I will be going back to this amazing restaurant! 10/10 read more

Would recommend the TEQUILA LOUNGE because it's quieter than the big dining area and the atmosphere is still nice. The Mexican street corn is PHENOMENAL but the chili on my enchilada kinda tasted like barbecue to me?? And our server reminded my mom of one of the property brothers read more

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Four of us had dinner last night... The service and the food were great, one of the owners stopped by twice to check on us and portions were filling. read more

First time coming in. Went for drinks and apps, sat at the bar. Took about 10 minutes just to get coasters. We had drinks drop and waited an additional 15 minutes for chips and salsa to drop. This is after I loudly said that another party had chips and salsa as well as the option to pick between a marg on the rocks or frozen. The lack of customer service and attentiveness blew our minds. Now we know why we haven't been. We will stick to George's and won't be coming back. read more

This is the second visit. First visit was positive food was good, service was excellent. Second visit was about 1:30 pm Food was cold maybe leftovers from lunch rush? The mole was still very good. Service was pretty good. The rice was cold and not very good. The beans I don't believe were cooked in house. I think they came out of a can. I might give them one more shot. But. It was definitely a disappointing visit considering my first visit was pretty good. Keep trying. read more

Jorge's Cantina Waco - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

Great atmosphere and food and drinks! A welcome addition to the Waco scene. Bartenders were friendly and attentive on my visit.

Went for lunch yesterday. Friendly people, clean, nice restaurant. Food was good but nothing special. I was expecting a little more flavor/uniqueness because of its relationship with George's. read more

We were immediately greeted when we came in and all of the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful! The salsas were both good. My daughter preferred the more mild red. I preferred the green which had a great kick to it! The chips were on the thicker side which I really liked. We split the beef fajitas. The beans and rice were good. Not your typical TexMex rice and beans. Black beans with a good flavor. The rice reminded me of the cilantro lime rice that Chuys used to serve pre Covid. The beef fajita meat was delicious! Possibly the best in Waco. The flour tortillas were just okay. Not my favorite. All in all we had a good experience and will for sure be back! read more

Jorge's Cantina Waco - Black beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Good food, great service! Very lively, great ambiance. We were seated in the big room with television screens everywhere, several football games being televised. Fun! I the fish tacos, they were delicious. I also had a bite of the Chimichuri Shrimp, and that was delicious as well. I'm anxious to go back and try more dishes! read more