Eat our way around Texas

Sugarkube, my brother was passing through Waco with some friends and they stopped there. I travel between Dallas and Austin every couple of months, so I'm interested if you find anything in the Waco area.
I've been making that trip for 24 years and haven't found much!

There is a hamburger place called "Health Camp" on the circle in Waco that's pretty good. The Elite ("Elvis ate here") used to be good, also on the circle, but haven't been back since their renovation. The Texas Roadhouse is not bad for "cheap" steaks.
Again on the circle.

I have to admit in all my travels through Waco has been just that, through, and not into and exploring Waco.

Looks like we successfully hijacked this thread!

Diamond Backs (217 Mary St. Riverside Center) is probably the best you can do.

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Originally posted by Maynerd

Sugarkube, my brother was passing through Waco with some friends and they stopped there. I travel between Dallas and Austin every couple of months, so I'm interested if you find anything in the Waco area.
I've been making that trip for 24 years and haven't found much!

There is a hamburger place called "Health Camp" on the circle in Waco that's pretty good. The Elite ("Elvis ate here") used to be good, also on the circle, but haven't been back since their renovation. The Texas Roadhouse is not bad for "cheap" steaks.
Again on the circle.

I have to admit in all my travels through Waco has been just that, through, and not into and exploring Waco.

Looks like we successfully hijacked this thread!

(I messed up before...try this again ) Thanks so much Maynerd and bookem!! I took notes and we'll try all you mentioned. We just went to The Texas Roadhouse last week, and it was pretty good! Like I said, not sure what I'm after, but something delicious, lol. People have suggested places here, and we are always somewhat disappointed. We do have a couple Mexican and Chinese places we love. Also....dare I say....The Golden Corral- if you like buffet.
So, yes, Maynerd, we are on a roll here Do you work in Dallas or Austin? Great places! Actually, we live outside Waco.

Not much has been said about San Antonio, the fair city I am from!

Just south of downtown are some new, interesting restaurants: China Latina at 1014 S. Alamo (chinese fare) and Azuca Nuevo Latino at 713 S. Alamo - they describe themselves, "The idea of our Restaurant was inspired by a desire to unite the cuisine, service and atmosphere of the Caribbean, Central and Latina America with all of its glamour and vitality in one place". I frequent these restaurants as they are near my workplace, I recommend them!
http://www.azuca.net/welcome.asp

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On another note, if you're looking for "American art", you can't go wrong with the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, they have masterpieces by legendary Western artists Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell among other collections.

In fact Fort Worth has many fabulous museums: http://www.fortworth.com/01visitors/0106museums/0106museums.shtml

Enjoy your trip, y'all!
~Beth

Thanks Beth...will do !!!

It's funny how these threads take on a life of their own, morphing from one form into another, and another, and ... I wonder how many of the recent contributors to this string know of the classic highs and lows of "forum" emotion represented by this topic? But for me the biggest question of all is still unanswered, "Did Aida ever eat at even one of the hundreds (thousands?) of recommendations she received?" I'm betting that the reason we lost her heart was that the answer is "No". jm

drchanterelle, why don't you try to email her and find out?

I've not had time to read all 6 pages so I'll be brief and mention a great place I ate in Houston this week called Jason's Deli. I think there are more of these but the service was good, the food was good and the menu itself was good. Good roadfood.

carl reitz

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Originally posted by carlton pierre

I've not had time to read all 6 pages so I'll be brief and mention a great place I ate in Houston this week called Jason's Deli. I think there are more of these but the service was good, the food was good and the menu itself was good. Good roadfood.

carl reitz

Thanks,Carlton. This is good to know as I am only a few hours from Houston. I know there are loads of places to eat there. Where is Jason's Deli? Houston is HUGE!

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Originally posted by Sugarkube

quote:

Originally posted by carlton pierre

I've not had time to read all 6 pages so I'll be brief and mention a great place I ate in Houston this week called Jason's Deli. I think there are more of these but the service was good, the food was good and the menu itself was good. Good roadfood.

carl reitz

Thanks,Carlton. This is good to know as I am only a few hours from Houston. I know there are loads of places to eat there. Where is Jason's Deli? Houston is HUGE!

Jason's Deli is a growing chain. We just got out our first here in Melbourne a few months ago. It is OK, but not mom and pop roadfood. Chances are you can find a place in the Houston area. The ones listed are just in Houston proper, but they are in the 'burbs, too.

http://www.jasonsdeli.com/


5403-D FM 1960 West
Houston, Texas 77069
281-444-7515
Fax: 281-444-2490
Map
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10915 FM 1960 West
Houston, Texas 77070
281-970-5044
Fax: 281-970-4844
Map
Back to Top


2530 University Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77005
713-522-2660
Fax: 713-522-3112
Map
Back to Top

2611 South Shepherd Square
Houston, Texas 77098
713-520-6728
Fax: 713-520-5902
Map
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10321-A Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas 77024
713-467-2007
Fax: 713-467-3593
Map
Back to Top


5860 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77057
713-975-7878
Fax: 713-975-7276
Map
Back to Top


14604 Memorial
Houston, Texas 77079
281-531-1999
Fax: 281-493-1999
Map
Back to Top


5215 West 34th
Houston, Texas 77092
713-956-0122
Fax: 713-956-0302
Map
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7010 N Hwy 6
Houston, Texas 77095
281-858-7500
Fax: 281-858-7501
Map
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901 McKinney @ Main
Houston, TX 77002
713-650-1500
Fax: 713-650-0200
Map
Back to Top

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Originally posted by stevekoe

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Originally posted by Sugarkube

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Originally posted by carlton pierre

I've not had time to read all 6 pages so I'll be brief and mention a great place I ate in Houston this week called Jason's Deli. I think there are more of these but the service was good, the food was good and the menu itself was good. Good roadfood.

carl reitz

Thanks,Carlton. This is good to know as I am only a few hours from Houston. I know there are loads of places to eat there. Where is Jason's Deli? Houston is HUGE!

Jason's Deli is a growing chain. We just got out our first here in Melbourne a few months ago. It is OK, but not mom and pop roadfood. Chances are you can find a place in the Houston area. The ones listed are just in Houston proper, but they are in the 'burbs, too.

http://www.jasonsdeli.com/


5403-D FM 1960 West
Houston, Texas 77069
281-444-7515
Fax: 281-444-2490
Map
Back to Top


10915 FM 1960 West
Houston, Texas 77070
281-970-5044
Fax: 281-970-4844
Map
Back to Top


2530 University Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77005
713-522-2660
Fax: 713-522-3112
Map
Back to Top

2611 South Shepherd Square
Houston, Texas 77098
713-520-6728
Fax: 713-520-5902
Map
Back to Top


10321-A Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas 77024
713-467-2007
Fax: 713-467-3593
Map
Back to Top


5860 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77057
713-975-7878
Fax: 713-975-7276
Map
Back to Top


14604 Memorial
Houston, Texas 77079
281-531-1999
Fax: 281-493-1999
Map
Back to Top


5215 West 34th
Houston, Texas 77092
713-956-0122
Fax: 713-956-0302
Map
Back to Top


7010 N Hwy 6
Houston, Texas 77095
281-858-7500
Fax: 281-858-7501
Map
Back to Top


901 McKinney @ Main
Houston, TX 77002
713-650-1500
Fax: 713-650-0200
Map
Back to Top

LOL, thanks, Stevekoe...I am a bit familiar with Houston, as we lived in Pasadena,TX for several months. Looks like there are plenty Jason's to choose from so it should be easy to find one. We used to eat at a place called 'The Madeline'(not sure on the spelling)...really good & unique setting Do you have those in Melbourne? btw~ I've been to Melbourne, years & years ago. My best friend's older sister lives there.

I sure wish Aida would have completed her report. I was really looking forward to it at the time. I emailed her not long after, but never heard back.

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Originally posted by Bushie

I sure wish Aida would have completed her report. I was really looking forward to it at the time. I emailed her not long after, but never heard back.

Well, I feel for ya, but people come and go in this internet world. Maybe her computer is down or anything could have happened. Sometimes people leave AOL and are never heard from again, lol. Try her again!

On South Padre Island, try the cheeseburgers at Wahoo's Saloon at sunset--great burger and fantastic sunset!

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Originally posted by Sugarkube

(I messed up before...try this again ) Thanks so much Maynerd and bookem!! I took notes and we'll try all you mentioned. We just went to The Texas Roadhouse last week, and it was pretty good! Like I said, not sure what I'm after, but something delicious, lol. People have suggested places here, and we are always somewhat disappointed. We do have a couple Mexican and Chinese places we love. Also....dare I say....The Golden Corral- if you like buffet.
So, yes, Maynerd, we are on a roll here Do you work in Dallas or Austin? Great places! Actually, we live outside Waco.

Sugarkube, sorry for the delay in responding. I live in Dallas, but have family that I visit in Austin where I grew up.
Keep reporting anyplace you think is worthy in the Waco area. I might be taking a trip to Austin soon!

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Originally posted by LuckyInWaco

On South Padre Island, try the cheeseburgers at Wahoo's Saloon at sunset--great burger and fantastic sunset!

OMG! we went down to South Padre Island a few months ago to check it out. Spent the night in a brand new motel....I forget where we ate, but it was mexican food. That place is gorgeous! Thanks for the tip

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Originally posted by Maynerd

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Originally posted by Sugarkube

(I messed up before...try this again ) Thanks so much Maynerd and bookem!! I took notes and we'll try all you mentioned. We just went to The Texas Roadhouse last week, and it was pretty good! Like I said, not sure what I'm after, but something delicious, lol. People have suggested places here, and we are always somewhat disappointed. We do have a couple Mexican and Chinese places we love. Also....dare I say....The Golden Corral- if you like buffet.
So, yes, Maynerd, we are on a roll here Do you work in Dallas or Austin? Great places! Actually, we live outside Waco.

Sugarkube, sorry for the delay in responding. I live in Dallas, but have family that I visit in Austin where I grew up.
Keep reporting anyplace you think is worthy in the Waco area. I might be taking a trip to Austin soon!

No problem, Maynerd. Thanks for the reply, though. I don't know any good places other than what was already mentioned. Look back on some of these posts! There are wing places here, but nothing to compare to the '3BWW' ...anyone know what I mean - LOL. in Ohio & excellent! Now that I'm thinking about it, I'm sure they're around, in fact I think I heard maybe even close by, but I haven't seen one yet. Hmmmmmm....I need to get on the stick Like you, I've just been busy with other things, too.