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!

Delilah Soliz

Delilah Soliz

I have visited Ninfa’s Mexican Restaurant several times, and every experience has been wonderful! The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and served in generous portions. I especially love the warm chips with guacamole, and the sizzling vegetable fajitas are colorful, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. ... Everything arrives hot and tastes as though it was prepared with care. Moreover, the service has always been friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The staff checks on you without making you feel rushed and does a great job of creating an enjoyable dining experience. The restaurant also has a lively, comfortable atmosphere that is perfect for enjoying a meal with family or friends. It truly means a lot when a restaurant provides the same excellent food and service each time you visit, and Ninfa’s has never disappointed me. After several great experiences, I can confidently say that this is a dependable place for delicious Mexican food, wonderful service, and an inviting atmosphere. I will definitely continue coming back and highly recommend it!

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.

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