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    La Jaivita

    4.3 (15 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Rod S.

    Fantastic food! I highly recommend the Shrimp Cocktail, served in a Big "o" glass. I also recommend the catfish, fried fresh. Occasionally they will have Marichi's come in to play music.

    D V.

    Oh yes! If you like authentic ceviche you should try this place. Prices are super cheap, great service.

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    3 years ago

    Love the food and the service and the convenience plus the price! I super recommend the please.

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    7 years ago

    We stopped on a whim and fell in love. The food is fresh and delicious! I'm going to be bringing my friends here the next time I'm in Waco.

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    We had a great lunch here. Service was wonderful and the fish was so good! Don't let the outside appearance keep you away. Yum!

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    Must try the "quesadilla de pesado" (translate fish quesadilla).

    $14 Quesadillas de Mariscos / Seafood Quesadillas

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    The Ranchito 5 Waco

    The Ranchito 5 Waco

    4.1
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    1.5 mi
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    Everything was wonderful! The chips and salsa were great. Service was fast and friendly. Plenty of…read moreparking. The place is clean inside and lots of seating. Will definitely be back!

    We chose this restaurant based on its high reviews, but unfortunately left very disappointed…read more After being told to seat ourselves, we waited so long for menus and drinks that we nearly left. The waitress was sweet, but remained slow throughout the entire meal. Our waitress never offered drink refills, and we waited extended periods for a to-go box and our check before finally going to the cashier ourselves. The biggest issue was a strong sewage-like odor coming from the restroom area. We were seated nearby, and every time the bathroom doors opened, the smell drifted into the dining room. Even the handwashing station in the dining area had the same unpleasant odor. The food looked great when it arrived, and the chips and salsa seemed fresh. However, I was disappointed to learn they no longer serve guacamole with their fajitas. The chicken fajitas arrived sizzling hot, but became very dry as they cooled. They were spicy, but lacked much flavor. The rice and beans were good. Overall, between the slow service, unpleasant smell, and mediocre food, I would not return or recommend this restaurant. There are plenty of other Mexican restaurants in Waco that I'd try before coming back here.

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    Mi Casita Mexican Food

    Mi Casita Mexican Food

    4.4
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    Passing through heading to Dallas, looked up a Mexican restaurant that could accommodate mine and…read moremy wife's Lenten appetite and saw this place on Yelp. Thought we'd give it a try seeing as it was 10 minutes off I-35. Found the small place and it was exactly what we were looking for! The chips and salsa was super tasty, the half and half tea was on point, and you can't go wrong with a Mexican coke! Ordered the cheese enchiladas plate and the wife got a quesadilla. We were pleasantly satisfied and they hit the spot. Tbh though, the beans and rice won my heart being so flavorful and delicious. The service was superb and I appreciated their thoughtfulness of checking on us to make sure we were doing ok. All in all, we highly recommend you visit them if you're in the area, we got a table quick around 7 pm and it was a quaint epic time! Try it soon and you won't regret!

    We love this local spot and choose it regularly…read more The barbacoa quesadillas for lunch are incredible. I can really only eat half, so I save the rest for later. Their homemade chips are light and crispy, and their salsa is super flavorful while not overly spicy. It hits that happy medium between my husband and me. Breakfast is also great. You go in and pretty much grab a table unless there's a line with people waiting. Service is always friendly and efficient. Prices are fair. Typical mom and pop type interior with a mixture of booth seating and tables with metal chairs. It's always clean. Branch out and try something new. Highly recommend.

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    The best Gordita I've ever had. Get the carbon meat.

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    The best Gordita I've ever had. Get the carbon meat.

    La Jaivita - mexican - Updated July 2026

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