5 Underrated Restaurants in Downtown, Waco TX Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 6 restaurants in Downtown, Waco TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list features underrated restaurants in Downtown Waco, TX, meaning businesses rated 4.4 or higher on Google with fewer than 400 reviews. Six qualifying businesses were considered. The list is ranked by Google rating weighted by review count, so places with strong scores and more reviews sit higher. It is a useful starting point for visitors and residents who want to try a smaller-profile table in the city center. Each entry shows its address, hours, and the points reviewers raise most often.
#1
Segovia Wine Bar
★ 4.8 (253 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Segovia Wine Bar is a restaurant at 300 S 6th St in Waco, rated 4.8 from 253 Google reviews. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 10 pm and Saturday from 12 to 10 pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet. Reviewers mention tapas and pintxos, an extensive wine list, and a relaxed, Old World atmosphere. Some describe nightly special events such as wine tastings.
Best for: Wine and tapas evenings
- Address
- 300 S 6th St Ste f, Waco, TX 76701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 12–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#2
Italia Express Waco
★ 4.6 (169 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Italia Express Waco is an Italian restaurant at 6001 W Waco Dr in Waco, rated 4.6 from 169 Google reviews. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday from 12 to 6 pm. The listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet. Reviewers mention large, flavorful pizza, newly added lemon pepper wings, and kind staff. Some found the chicken Parmesan short on flavor.
Best for: Pizza and wings for groups
- Address
- 6001 W Waco Dr Unit 109, Waco, TX 76710, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–8 pm; Mon 10 am–8 pm; Sat 10 am–8 pm; Sun 12–6 pm; Thu 10 am–8 pm; Tue 10 am–8 pm; Wed 10 am–8 pm
#3
Little Caesars Pizza
★ 4.6 (39 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person
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Little Caesars Pizza is a pizza restaurant at 3923 N 19th St in Waco, rated 4.6 from 39 Google reviews. The listed price range is $1 to $10, and it is open daily from 10 am to midnight. Attributes include delivery, drive-through, takeaway, and wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance. Reviewers mention pizza that comes out hot and ready, a crew that is quick and friendly, and cheesy bread. One reviewer said takeout orders sometimes waited longer than expected.
Best for: Budget pizza and quick pickup
- Address
- 3923 N 19th St, Waco, TX 76708, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–12 am
#4
Red Herring Restaurant & Bar
★ 4.5 (386 Google reviews)American restaurant
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Red Herring Restaurant & Bar is an American restaurant at 319 S 4th St in Waco, rated 4.5 from 386 Google reviews. It opens for dinner Monday through Saturday, and on Sundays from 11 am to 2 pm and again from 5 to 10 pm. The listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet. Reviewers mention small plates such as crudo and babaganoush, a steak cooked to medium rare, an intimate room in a 1920s style, and servers who explained the menu well.
Best for: Date night and small plates
- Address
- 319 S 4th St, Waco, TX 76701, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–11 pm; Mon 5–10 pm; Sat 5–11 pm; Sun 11 am–2 pm, 5–10 pm; Thu 5–11 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#5
Shorty's Pizza Shack
★ 4.5 (358 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Shorty's Pizza Shack is a pizza restaurant at 8640 La Village Ave in Waco, rated 4.5 from 358 Google reviews. The listed price range is $10 to $20, and it is open daily from 11 am to 10 pm. Attributes include outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, beer, cocktails, wine, and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention a large grassy field where children can play, cold beer, and fast seating. One reviewer found the meat lovers pizza average for the price.
Best for: Family outings with pizza and beer
- Address
- 8640 La Village Ave, Waco, TX 76712, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Downtown, Waco TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Segovia Wine Bar ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 253 reviews. Italia Express Waco is second at 4.6 from 169 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Waco TX are open late?
Little Caesars Pizza stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Little Caesars Pizza $1–10; Shorty's Pizza Shack $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Little Caesars Pizza and Shorty's Pizza Shack.
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