Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Waco, according to Yelp

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June 16, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Waco, according to Yelp

Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.

Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?

Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.

Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.

While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Waco using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. Jamba

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4300 W Waco Dr Waco, TX 76710
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Rancho Grande Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 4318 Bellmead Dr Waco, TX 76705
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Tru Jamaica Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 937 Taylor St Waco, TX 76704
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Cajun Craft

- Rating: 4.5/5 (565 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 S 11th St Waco, TX 76706
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Southern, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Laziza Mediterranean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 579 N Valley Mills Dr Waco, TX 76710
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

#25. Cha Community

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 1001 Franklin Ave Waco, TX 76701
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Caterers, Taiwanese
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#24. Jasper's Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 105 Clifton St Waco, TX 76704
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Wako Taco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1800 Summer Ave Waco, TX 76708
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Pollos El Rey

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 805 North 25 Th St Waco, TX 76707
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Fast Food
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Waco Waffle

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 500 Washington Ave Waco, TX 76701
- Categories: Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

#20. Segovia Wine Bar

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 300 S 6th St Ste F Waco, TX 76701
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
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#19. Taqueria Mis Marias

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1715 S 19th St Waco, TX 76706
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Taqueria Guerrero

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2924 N 18th St Waco, TX 76708
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#17. Tortilleria Santana

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1801 Lyle Ave Waco, TX 76708
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Muchos Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 500 Washington Ave Waco, TX 76705
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
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#15. R & S Barbeque

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1101 Richland Dr Ste 6A Waco, TX 76710
- Categories: Barbeque, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#14. La Familia Restaurant

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1111 La Salle Ave Waco, TX 76706
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Friday's Seafood And More Same House

- Rating: 5.0/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1308 New Dallas Hwy Waco, TX 76705
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Taqueria El Crucero

- Rating: 5.0/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2505 Robinson Dr Waco, TX 76706
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Revival Eastside Eatery

- Rating: 5.0/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 704 Elm Ave Waco, TX 76704
- Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, Salad
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#10. G & G Garys Grill

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 601 Franklin Waco, TX 76701
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#9. Amo La Pizza

- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 300 S 6th St Waco, TX 76701
- Categories: Pizza, Food Trucks, Sandwiches
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#8. Jesse's Tortilla Factory

- Rating: 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1226 Webster Ave Waco, TX 76706
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. El Pollo Palenque

- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1400 La Salle Ave Waco, TX 76706
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#6. Dos Mundos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2515 Clay Ave Waco, TX 76706
- Categories: American (Traditional), Mexican
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#5. Krispy Chicken

- Rating: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2307 Franklin Ave Waco, TX 76701
- Categories: Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Papa Jack's BBQ

- Rating: 5.0/5 (126 reviews)
- Address: 700 E Waco Dr Ste A Waco, TX 76704
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Save Point Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 600 Columbus Ave Waco, TX 76701
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#2. TB Mexicali

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 1224 Clay Ave Waco, TX 76706
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Haliburton's Soul Food

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1500 Bosque Blvd Waco, TX 76707
- Categories: Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

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