Crudo and crudite make its presence known at Red Herring in Waco. | Shelby Sorrel Shared plates of Mediterranean delights, a suburban surprise, and excellent Mexican food await There’s no two ways about it: Waco’s dining scene is thriving. From casual cafes with a focus on local ingredients to quirky food trucks turning out top-notch Cambodian cuisine, the city is packed with plenty of interesting places to dine. Whether heading off to college at Baylor University, shopping at Chip and Joanna Gaines’s Magnolia Market, or just passing through, these restaurants are essential Waco dining destinations. Ranging from beloved burger joints to trendy all-day eateries, succulent smoked meats to tacos, there’s so much more here to look forward to than meets the eye. Is your favorite Waco eatery missing from this map? Drop us a line and let us know.