I love Ninfa's! Service here is always friendly and upbeat. There's a decent size parking lot in front. I like the plants and Mexican decor. They have a taco salad that is absolutely delicious! Their margaritas are also on point. The Waco restaurant is a little more homey and not quite as luxe feeling as the Houston locations, but it can be solidly relied upon for good, filling Tex-Mex, so I love to stop by when I'm in town. read more

we miss the old Nifas. Sat night, place empty. Carnitas: a large dry chunk of pork served in a scalding hot plate that burned skin. Don Quixote chili rellenos , waitstaff " I needed to pay an extra $3+ to have anything but cheese". It was embarrassing in front of our guests. and it was wrong, their menu still states ground beef and chicken are still an option with the cheese. Very expensive small plate of guacamole. Spicy salsa also very small portion and neither worth price charged. We end the night by the waitress announcing we need to pay a 3% +fee if we use a visa. I stated " that's new" she snapped I need to read the policy on the receipt. After decades, we will not return. read more

Ninfa's was aggressively fine, and honestly, sometimes that's enough. I got the smothered burrito with the "spicy" ground beef, and someone else in our group got the chicken quesadilla. Nothing was bad by any means. Portions were pretty large, the chips were fresh, and the free salsa was actually surprisingly spicy in a good way, which I appreciated. It had a little more attitude than I expected. That said, everything else was very generic Mexican restaurant energy. Not bad generic, just very "yep, this is Mexican food near me" generic. It hits when you're with a picky eater and need something safe that everyone can survive, but nothing really felt elevated or memorable. The food came out in about 15 minutes, service was fine, and the place was pretty quiet when we got there before getting busier as we were leaving. My only real side-eye was the payment screen starting the tip options at 25%, which is becoming one of my least favorite modern restaurant jump scares. Overall, it was perfectly fine. Three stars in the most non-hostile way possible. I'm not mad I went, but I'm also probably not planning my next Waco trip around a return visit. read more

We visit this restaurant almost weekly. Today's experience was probably the least enjoyable that we've ever had. We had a waiter named Julio. He was very friendly, but very slow. He didn't bring what we needed when we asked for it. I had to ask for green sauce three times. I never got a refill on my Diet Coke and I finally had to ask another lady who works there, if she would tell him that I needed the Diet Coke "to go". Then , we didn't get our bill until we sat there for at least another 20 minutes or more ...waiting ...and waiting. We had already finished eating and we never got the bill and he never came back to check on anything or ask if I needed a refill on my diet cola. Normally, the servers at this restaurant will bring a refill without me even having to ask. It was upsetting because our bill was about $37. We come here often and I'm very disappointed because we have always enjoyed our experiences here. But today was just not a good one. Then, when I finally got my Diet Coke refill, "to go", I was afraid to drink it. I threw it out on the way outside because he set it down and acted upset with me. I had a bad feeling & I didn't trust to drink it. I did not have a good feeling when we left the restaurant. It's really sad because this is one of our favorite restaurants to come to. Thank you for allowing me to do this review. But the food tasted wonderful. The lady that helped us in the end, She was really helpful and kind. The food was wonderful. We got the EL Tommie and it tasted great. The ambiance in this restaurant is beautiful with the colors and the stained glass and it's just a really nice atmosphere. But the service today was just like it's never been before here. We're really always satisfied and overly satisfied. Most of the servers in this restaurant go above and beyond and today was just not a good day. read more

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First trip to Ninfa's in Waco! Food-Drinks were Amazing! Service was even better. I sat at the bar and Chris the bartender pulled double duty with drinks and being my server! Chris is a tremendous asset to Ninfa's, his passion for customer service is elite. Highly recommend Ninfa's and when you go check out the bar area, ask for Chris and I guarantee a great time! Booyah! David T Sine AKA Coach read more

Service ok but food was awful. When I've eaten here in the past it was really good. The food had a strange taste and it was not hot. However the chips and hot sauce were good. read more

For a quick, texmex place with great chips and salsa, it's hard to go wrong here. Ambiance is a little loud and lively on the weekend, but the service is friendly and great. This place has the best fajitas! read more

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The food was mediocre. Not a fan of processed cheese at all. Would rather rate 2 1/2 stars. read more

Came here for lunch with a coworker and had a good experience! The service was great, very fast and our server was very nice. The restaurant itself was cute and had a ton of seating. I really enjoyed the complimentary salsa verde, it was kind of creamy so be mindful because it probably contains dairy. I ordered the crawfish enchiladas and they were pretty good. Definitely very American and the beans and rice could have been seasoned a bit more. Overall, I thought this place was good but definitely very Americanized. read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - La marie lunch special - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

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I've been to this location twice. Happened to be here at lunch this time and had the Tejas combo. So yummy! They bring you a large basket of chips and two types of salsa for an appetizer. The combo was perfect. An enchilada, hard shell taco, and fajitas. I could do without the rice and beans but they are tasty but I try to avoid overdosing on carbs. Since I love the chips I spend my carb allowance on those. We ate in the bar and it was nice and service was well paced. Plus it was quiet. We definitely will eat here when in the area. Plus it's in the same complex as Spice Matket and I love browsing there! read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Tejas Combo - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

Any interest in this place is lost by the ridiculous prices. $16.99-25.99 for enchiladas is silly. While the service is fine and the ambiance is open and busy, the parking is often a nightmare. The value is never there for any dish and you'd be better off visiting another spot for your tex mex. read more

I thought Ninfa's went under sometime back in the 1990s. There was one in Austin - I remember it being really freakin' good - but it shut down and I cannot recall seeing another Ninfa's anywhere for the past 25 years or so. But then I discovered this location coming through Waco at dinnertime a while back, and I was pleasantly surprised to see a Ninfa's, to say the least. So we parked and headed in, and discovered they had... crawdad enchiladas. Yes, enchiladas stuffed with little mudbug tails. A dream come true. OMG. They were quite simply THE BEST enchiladas I have ever had in my entire life! I'm not even kidding. I am freaking out just thinking about them as I write this... COCK-A-DOODLE-DO! SO GOOD! I don't remember anything else. It doesn't matter. Crawdad enchiladas. Holy moly, it was perfect. From this point forward anytime I pass through Waco hungry, I'm going to come here and eat the crawdad enchiladas again. And again, and again, and again. God bless you, Mama Ninfa, for inventing crawdad enchiladas! read more

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Service was great over the weekend . Server kept checking on us even as busy as they were and kept our teas filled . We ordered nachos and the beef was melt in your mouth with flavor but the chicken had no flavor and was watery . The salsa has no flavor as well and had to add salt but would have been better with more spice . But when it came to desert time omg !! The apple pie empanadas with ice cream was the bomb . I wanted more the next day but we had to get home . We will be back next year when In town .. read more

We're in town for something at the convention center and wanted some Mexican food and drinks. This place has great staff and great food and drinks at decent prices. The restaurant was fairly large with a nice vibe too. Fresh tortillas, a lot of choices of strong drinks, and great desserts too. read more

Best Mexican food around!! This was in Waco. The waiter was awesome and my friends and I had a great time there. I can't wait to go back. My husband and I discovered Ninfas when we moved to Dallas in 1986. Love it! read more

Food was HORRIBLE!! 4 different dishes and all were a disappointment. Wouldn't recommend.

First, the service was perfect so no complaints to the staff. The food on the other hand was probably the worst I've ever had in this cuisine. If you're coming here for Mexican food, I genuinely do not recommend. read more

Fastest service ever recommend if hungry and on a time crunch beautiful for family and kids service was amazing

Food and service was good- glad there is still a couple Ninfas around We will be back read more

A good waco staple and piece of history. In general, the staff is solid and the food is very quick. Good traditional Mexican food here and they keep you stocked with chips and salsa. We visit here very often. Even when it's busy they still somehow find a spot for us. read more

We drive from Fort Worth to Waco to come here and have their wonderful Queso Del Mar ! The service is excellent, Kobe was our server today. Very polite. read more

Not good. Someone in the kitchen doesn't care. Served me carnitas that were as tough as shoe leather. (They used to be fantastic). Dried out and terrible. It was obvious before I touched them. Looked like they had been under a heat lamp all day. Really disappointing. Inedible. It wasn't a mistake. It just means they don't care. So sad. It used to be such a great place. I won't be back. read more

Was very surprised. Got there around 12:30 on a Sunday. It was crowded but we were seated right away. Ordered quickly and got food quickly. Food was amazing. I definitely recommend this place. read more

I would say the food is three stars but a point extra for the generous portion of fajitas and the service here is excellent. Why three stars? I think as with most older TexMex establishments the seasoning is very light handed and Ninfa's falls into this category. I ordered El Tommie which is 1/2lb of meat. The fajita meat was tender though not as sizzling as I would've liked to have it. The charro beans were tasty too. I liked how they also have just enough toppings to control food waste. The margaritas are good though a little on the sweet end - so on my second drink I opted for the dosarita which is a marg and a beer. Adding the beer made the drink less sweet. The restaurant is stunning too. If you are passing through it's worth a stop. The complex houses allot of other shops, restaurants l, and bars. Parking on a weeknight is tight so be prepared to park a little further out. read more

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First of all service was great. Our waitress was friendly, attentive and made sure we had what we needed. Ambience was nice. Little loud but not bad. We had the Fajitas for two. Disappointed. We received our order about 2 minutes after she left the table. Fajitas were luke warm, and had the texture of those prepackaged fajitas.Very bland. Tortilla's are said to be homemade but def undercooked, this might be a preference. It was ok but not what was expected after great reviews. Not trashing this place but just wasn't for me. read more

We walked in after a graduation at Baylor and we were immediately seated which was awesome! Our server was great and attentive. The vibe was nice and chill and as the crowd grew the restaurant still remain comfortable and enjoyable, not to loud or overwhelming. The food was pretty pricey and it was good but I have had better. I wasn't the biggest fan of the rice but the green salsa was EXCELLENT. I do think it's a place everyone should try b/c it was good but I just have my favs when it comes to Mexican food. read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

HANDS DOWN BEST MEXICAN IN WACO! I always get the Quesadillas or Spinach enchiladas and they are always cooked to perfection!!! I'm so happy I have found a Mexican food place this great! Service is always on point o have been here about 7 times in the last 4 months and the service and food has always been perfect and the atmosphere of the place is beautiful! Very neat and clean and nice staff! read more

It's a nice restaurant. And the food is pretty good. But are not the best Mexican food and Waco as touted. First off they serve Tex-Mex food not Mexican food. The fajitas were your garden variety fajitas. Tasty but not exactly memorable. The spinach and shrimp sour cream enchiladas were pretty darn good. And also they were rather memorable. If it's convenient, and it's not too crowded he can hit the spot for an enjoyable lunch. But if you're looking for delicious authentic Mexican food in Waco I would suggest going to Maria Mezcaleria. read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Beef fajitas. Not bad. - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

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Went to a celebration of life in the upstairs area at Ninfa's. The food was amazing! And I loved the margarita. The sound system microphone was a bit jenky, but the atmosphere was good. This restaurant was a favorite of the celebratee, so we were happy to celebrate it here. read more

We arrived about 20 minutes before closing after attending a basketball playoff game (we won). We were seated promptly and chips and salsa arrived immediately. The stove warm red salsa is outstanding, as is the avocado salsa. We split the beef fajitas and added grilled tomatoes, onions and peppers as a topping. Everything was cooked perfectly, hot, and tasty. The home made tortillas were outstanding. Definitely recommended. read more

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The brisket enchiladas that they serve there are disgusting. They've got sweet baby Reyes pork chop sauce on them. It's taste like chipped beef that I could've bought at H-E-B out of the freezer section thawed out slapped on a flower tortilla. Put some cheese on it and sold it for $19 trust me I will not be back and the sad thing is when I mentioned it to the waitress apparently the manager was not even concerned enough to come over and see Two bites eaten the rest was left so if you won't risk it go somewhere that serves brisket if you want Mexican food go somewhere that serves Mexican food but name does not make it in my book. I will not be back. read more

Slow slow Saturday aug9 sat at bar area server seemed bothered waiting on us , asked about cocktails wasn't sure what to get , he kept saying i can just come back , (no drink menu ) Ordered food when food came dropped off it wasn't correct but couldn't find the server /bartender was on phone most the night .. food was way way over cooked , the platter for two , everything was overcooked, either mushy or chewy,ribs ,shrimp ,chicken all of it , it was getting late just tried make the best of what it was , needed something to eat wanted another drink but Guy on his phone , then another server comes over , gets what we need , but the other guy was super extra to the girls next to us , hope he got her number we were rooting for him as he was right next to us Then we get o hey need anything it was a strange night between the guy on his phone most of the night , food was not good, and the other server Went out to hve a nice meal , it was anything but enjoyable.. read more

Marilyn was above and beyond an amazing waitress. She was super friendly and kind, even though my silly son knocked down his water cup. She was super gracious about it, and always checked in on us and our food. Food was great, good to have some Tex Mex which is definitely different than the Mexican food from California. Live it, thanks for the hospitality Marilyn, you rock! read more

Not bad Tex-Mex, but not as good as the original. This is a hard review because I had just eaten at the original Ninfas on Navigation in Houston. While on one hand the menu is mostly a copy of the original Ninfas with the same dishes. However its like everything is a Hollow reflection of the original. Because of that and the price Im taking the 3.5 stars and edging to 3. Service was good, sat at the bar on a busy night and my order was taken right away and everything came out quickly and properly. Chips and salsa were above average, nice spice to the red salsa. Cadillac Margarita was good enough for a second round. A little pricy for the size, but very good. Tejas Combo- this was the same dish I had at the original Ninfas last time. So I ordered it to give a direct comparison. Beans and rice were fine. Taco was good with a crisp shell, possibly the highlight of the plate. The cheese enchilada was fine. The fajita was a touch overcooked and little chewy. The tortillas were very good. The biggest disappointment for me was the Cheese enchilada, I was hopping for a large tortilla overflowing with soft cheese, this one was a bit small with a moderate amount of cheese. The plate compared to the originals it was about $5 cheaper, however the quality was a noticeable step down. Not that this was a bad plate of food, just not the best. And when you are paying $17 for a plate I would have expected a bit better. If you are in Waco and want Tex-Mex this is a fine place to eat. If the price was a bit lower that would be even better. Expect to drop about $40 per adult if you get a drink. read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Tejas Combo - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

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"But winter girls have lovin' arms To warm a winter day" (The Lovin' Spoonful) Warm salsa! I've never before been served a bowl of warm freshly cooked salsa with my chips. And let me tell ya, buddy - it was outstanding. Wow, oh wow were we impressed with Ninfa's. The two story dining room is huge and gorgeous, with colorful decor and decorations everywhere. We started off with complimentary chips and two salsas -red and green. The green was mild, and that red was the one served warm and had quite a high score on the old Zip meter. It was fabulous, as far as my tastes for spice goes. We ordered two dishes from their lunch menu. The first was - La Plaza ($9.99) - a ground beef crispy taco and a cheddar cheese enchilada topped with enchilada sauce and served with Mexican rice and refried beans. The second was La Riviera ($12.25) - a choice of three bowls of soup with two crispy corn tacos (I did one Ground Beef and one Ranchera Chicken) served with rice, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce and tortilla strips. La Riviera was mine and I loved it. The tortilla soup was very flavorful and loaded with mushrooms, vegetables and melted cheese. What impressed me about the tacos was how jam packed with the ground beef and shredded chicken fillings they had. Service was average, and the only real downer was the piggish $3.49 charge for an unsweetened iced tea. That seemed mucho expensive, probably twice as much as it should have been. read more

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Yelp brought us in on Mary Street, but the main entrance and parking lot are at Franklin and 3rd Street. read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

The hubs and I were in Waco for a couple days recently. We went to Ninfa's restaurant for dinner since it was next to the motel we were at. Ninfa's is a big restaurant that's well kept and is very clean. The servers were friendly and efficient. I got flautas (rolled tacos) and he got enchiladas. Both were very tasty and the servings were big. We'll be back to Ninfa's! read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Margarita and chips! Dinner to come. - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

Went on a Saturday evening for dinner, it was very crowded but the wait for a table wasn't long. The good was very good as was the drinks m. Our server was friendly and our food came out quickly. Lively atmosphere! read more

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Nice authentic style interior. Great lighting. Great vibes, easy seating during lunch time hour, spacious tables. Crawfish enchiladas had a nice spicy zing. Very cheesy and fulfilling. Rice mixed well with the cream sauce from enchiladas. Charro Beans had a nice Smokey flavor to them with the real bacon pieces. read more

Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant - Crawfish Enchiladas, rice and Charro Beans. - Mexican Near Me - Waco, Texas

Good food. Great service. Kind of loud but nice atmosphere. The server knew the menu well.