This East Waco barbecue joint has been a staple for decades, serving its first diners in 1919. Order smoked brisket and bologna by the pound, or consider the Waco Tornado, a giant pile of corn chips topped with chopped brisket, sausage, pinto beans, and cheese.

This small Korean eatery absolutely isn’t putting on airs, and is one of only a few places in Waco to find solid bulgogi, kalbi, funky kimchi, and a great double cheeseburger in the same place. The fries are absolutely all over Instagram.

There’s so much more in Waco than just burgers and barbecue, and spots like D’s Mediterranean are proof. Keep it light with crunchy falafel, beef kebabs, and (of course) plenty of hummus. If greasy diner fare is what you seek, D’s also serves fried catfish, burgers, and chicken fried steak.

A Waco institution since 1975, Schmaltz’s has moved around a few times, but the sandwiches have always been the same. The bread at this no-frills spot is baked in-house, then piled high with pastrami, salami, corned beef, or deli meats.

This cozy Vietnamese spot serves pho, vermicelli bowls, and other favorites, but the real star of the menu is the namesake clay pot dishes. Order up chicken curry or Stan’s clay pot, a unique bowl packed with veggies and protein awash in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese. Pair with a bubble tea for the perfect lunch.

Hit this mezcaleria up for brunch daily until 3 p.m. or dinner from then until close. The menu draws inspiration from all around Mexico, incorporating seafood from the coast, street food from Mexico City, and even Tex-Mex. And its happy hour is legendary.

This quirky spot serves up a small menu of Cambodian favorites, like yellow chicken curry, grilled pork sandwiches, and ridiculously crispy egg rolls in Union Hall. Order the lemongrass beef stir fry, and crank the heat level up to five for a seriously spicy lunch.

Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner, Milo All Day boasts a bright, locally influenced menu with tons of culinary creativity. Enjoy smoked pork chops, roast chicken, or keep it light with a bowl or salad.

This Mexican restaurant focuses its menu on Tex-Mex, with some nods to coastal Mexican cuisine that feature Gulf seafood and Mexico-City style street tacos and a mean hamburgusa. Try the agave mahi mahi for a dish that takes you on vacation or a plate of mole barbacoa brisket that melds Texas and Mexican favorites.

It might be a bit of a misnomer, but at least Health Camp’s burgers are good for the soul. This old-school spot serves up a perfectly greasy burger, tots, and fries, and the super-thick milkshakes are substantial enough to almost qualify as a meal.

Magnolia Table, now a longtime destination of tourists on the Fixer Upper circuit, has added dinner service to its offerings. The new menu is made up of dishes from Joanna Gaines’ three cookbooks and includes offerings such as sausage-stuffed mushrooms, orange-glazed salmon with balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts, and a bavette steak frites made with 44 Farms beef and topped with chimichurri.