Fresh Mexican Flavors Done Right in Waco

Discover bold flavors from our most loved menu favorites.

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Fajita Quesadilla

Fajita Quesadilla

Our grilled, handmade, tortillas stuffed with your choice of Fajita Beef, Chicken, or Pork and melted cheese. Served with sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo.

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Chile con Queso

Chile con Queso

Our queso is rich, creamy, a little spicy. Just the way Mama Ninfa liked it!

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Guacamole Salad

Guacamole Salad

Our handmade guacamole, served on top of a bed of lettuce, with chopped tomato.

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Ratones

Ratones

Jalapenos stuffed with large shrimp and jack cheese, fried golden brown.

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El Campeon

El Campeon

A cup of soup (Tortilla, Xochitl, or Charra Beans) and a Taco al Carbon (Beef, Chicken or Pork) served with rice, pico de gallo, and tortilla strips.

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A Legacy Since 1973, Right Here in Downtown Waco

A Legacy Since 1973, Right Here in Downtown Waco

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant brings Mama Ninfa's original recipes to the heart of downtown Waco, just steps from the Brazos River on South 3rd Street. What started as a 10-table restaurant in Houston in 1973 has grown into a Texas tradition, and we're proud to carry that same warmth and hospitality into every meal we serve here. Come hungry, leave family.

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Sizzling Fajitas, Handmade Tortillas, Real Tex-Mex

Sizzling Fajitas, Handmade Tortillas, Real Tex-Mex

Our tortillas are pressed by hand, our queso is stirred low and slow just the way Mama liked it, and our fajitas hit the table sizzling on cast iron straight from the grill. From carnitas braised for hours to jumbo shrimp three ways, every dish carries the smoky, citrusy, slow-cooked flavor that built our name. This isn't fast Mexican food. It's Mexican food worth waiting for.

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Skip the Line, Not the Flavor

Skip the Line, Not the Flavor

Craving carnitas or a to-go Cadillac margarita? Order online in minutes and pick your favorites for pickup or delivery, packed fresh and ready when you are. Earn rewards points on every order, because good queso deserves loyalty. Your table at Ninfa's is just a few clicks away.

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Customer Reviews

Check out our most recent reviews!

Daphanie Heldebrandt

Daphanie Heldebrandt

Waiter was a little slow. We ordered the spinach shrimp enchiladas and the crab stuffed burrito. We also got the apple filling thingy with ice cream..AMAZING. Every bite was delicious. More food than we could eat and pretty good pricing.

mary lawlor

mary lawlor

Ordered off the lunch menu: large beef enchilada with rice, beans and guacamole. Plus the kids taco plate and a strawberry blended margarita. Was not able to finish as this was a healthy amount of food. The flavours we well paired and savoury.

Daniel Huang

Daniel Huang

This is one of our favorites, so we make a point to eat here when we're in town. The food is great. The tortillas are made in-house and are delicious. Many wonderful items to choose from. In fact the shrimp and spinach enchiladas I ordered this last time are my new favorite. Service is friendly and attentive. There ... can be a wait, because it's one of the best options in town. But it's worth it.

Penny Hayes

Penny Hayes

We eat a lot of Mexican food, and this is one of our absolute favorites. From the moment we entered today, we received amazing customer service, and the food is so delicious. I have tried many of their menu items, and have loved them all. The chips, salsa, and green sauce are so fresh, and today I had simply amazing ... classic tacos that were perfect. The vibe is relaxed in a spacious Tex-Mex room. Today was calm, but I have visited when they were very busy, and they handle those demands well, too.

Marco Aguilar

Marco Aguilar

I stopped at this restaurant while driving through town and I’m glad I did. The service was amazing since you open the door. The food was super fresh and tasty. I highly recommend the carne Guisada plate, it is very authentic and can be spicy if you like. The drinks were on point and the place ambient very ... comfortable. I for sure will come back again!

Frequently Asked Questions

What dishes are you best known for?

We are best known for our Carnitas, Chile Con Queso, Fajitas, Margaritas, Tacos A La Ninfa, and more.     

What type of cuisine do you serve?

We serve Tex Mex, Seafood, Quesadillas, Nachos,, Enchiladas, and more.     

What services do you offer?

We offer Dine In, Delivery, Takeout, Private Spaces, and Catering.     

What areas do you serve?

Ninfa's Waco

Come taste authentic Mexican flavor in the Downtown Waco, TX.

Map of Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - 220 South 3rd street, Waco, Texas, 76701, US