Southdown Waco, Lorena is a growing town where true Texas roots mingle with hungry travelers—home-grown flavor, family warmth, and a sense of local tradition.
Texas Thunder BBQ
Family-run, hickory-smoked barbecue with juicy brisket, sausage, ribs, and top-tier turkey.
Rustic, packed with regulars, and run by a crew who know BBQ and customer names alike.
The barbecue sauce is tangy, the baked beans sweet, and the potato salad loaded with crunch.
Country Mercantile Kitchen
Home-style breakfast and early lunch (bacon-wrapped pancakes, skillet gravy, fried eggs on local toast) makes this local favorite busy every morning.
Cookies, muffins, and Texas pecan pie sell out by noon.
Casa Ole
Tex-Mex comfort with sizzling fajitas, chile relleno, molten queso, and margaritas big enough to share.
Friendly, attentive staff and quick refills make it a city staple.
The Shed Café
True country comfort: chicken-fried steak, homemade rolls, creamy mashed potatoes, and daily cobblers.
The log cabin setting, long tables, and laughter make every meal feel like a family gathering.
Granny’s Old-Fashioned Burgers
Straightforward, big, perfect—and grilled to order, with crinkly fries and real milkshakes.
The walk-up counter and checkerboard floor evoke small-town America at its friendliest.
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