Dog Friendly Restaurants in Waco, TX

There are 44 dog-friendly restaurants in Waco that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Waco. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly La Fiesta
La Fiesta La Fiesta serves a wide selection of Tex-Mex favorites, including hand-rolled taquitos, shrimp quesadillas, mixed grill rice bowls, skinny enchiladas, Tijuana ribs, street tacos, and famous fajitas. Patio seating is dog friendly. See Details
Pet Friendly Southern Roots Brewing Co.
Southern Roots Brewing Co. Southern Roots Brewing Co. is a family-owned brewery and gathering place in Waco, TX with a pizza kitchen and dog-friendly patio. See Details
Vitek's BBQ Family-owned and operated, Vitek's BBQ is a dog-friendly spot to grab a meal in Waco. Dog owners can head to one of the many outdoor tables in its sheltered Biergarten, to enjoy a meal alongside Fido. Dogs must remain leashed during their visit to Vitek's. The BBQ restaurant's menu includes traditional sandwiches, tacos, plates of brisket, bbq ribs, and hickory smoked chicken, spuds, pulled pork nachos, and its famous Gut Pack, Frito's Corn Chips, shredded cheddar cheese, sausage, hand-chopped brisket, beans, pickles, onions, jalapeno peppers, and bbq sauce served with sliced bread. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in Banana Pudding, Freshly Baked Cookies, Pecan Cobbler, or one of its cheesecake flavors. Vitek's BBQ is open Monday from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Tuesday through Friday from 10:30am to 6:00pm and Saturday from 11:00am to 4:00pm. See Details
Health Camp Health Camp, located in Waco, TX, is a casual, fast food-style eatery that serves up a variety of delicious eats. Choose from menu options including salads, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, custard ice cream, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Super Health Burger - double meat, double cheese, special sauce, lettuce, and tomato. Or go for the Chili Dog with cheese. Before you head out, be sure to try a cone of ice cream in your favorite flavor (Banana, Caramel, Cherry Chocolate, Cheesecake, Peppermint, Root Beer, and more!) Health Camp is open daily from 11am to 9pm. See Details
Billy Bob's Burgers Bar & Grill Billy Bob's Burgers Bar & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant serving locals and visitors to Waco, TX. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio while you enjoy a fast food fix of juicy burgers, loaded fries, and creamy milkshakes. Pair your favorite burger or sandwich with sweet potato fries, onion rings, or a side of homemade chili. Alongside a children's menu and assortment of refreshing drinks and sodas, Billy Bob's serve speciality beverages for the adults which include zesty signature cocktails and milkshakes blended with Amaretto, Guinness, and Baileys liquor! See Details
Chuy's Tex-Mex Chuy's Tex-Mex is a dog-friendly restaurant serving authentic Tex-Mex food in an eclectic atmosphere. Visitors to Waco with Fido in tow and a craving for Chile Con Queso can head to one of Chuy's twelve outdoor tables to dig in. Chuy's menu is made up of appetizers, salads, soups, burritos, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and house specialties such as Chile Rellenos, Chicken Flautas, a Steak Burrito, and Elvis Green Chile Fried Chicken. See Details
Shorty's Pizza Shack In addition to delicious specialty pies, Shorty's also serves beer knots, wings, and pizza pillows. Patio seating is dog friendly. See Details
Milo All Day Milo All Day is a dog-friendly eatery in Waco, TX. Visit for brunch, lunch, or dinner and enjoy inventive takes on American classics. Wine, cocktails, and beer is available. Leased dogs are welcome to join you at a table on the patio. The restaurant requests that leashes should be tied to chairs, not tables. Bring your own bowl for Fido or ask a member of the wait staff for a paper or plastic bowl. Please do not allow four-legged guests on the tables or chairs. See Details
George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering George’s Restaurant Bar & Catering, located in Waco, TX, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. The menu provides a variety of eating options, including chicken fried steak, Tex-Mex, fried catfish and burgers. See Details
Hecho En Waco Hecho En Waco, located in Waco, TX, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious Mexican cuisine. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Hecho En Waco is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 10pm, Saturday from 9am to 11pm, and Sunday from 9am to 9pm. See Details
Pinewood Coffee Bar Dog-friendly Pinewood Coffee Bar in Waco, TX, welcomes your pup to join you at a table in their outdoor courtyard under the shade of a tree. Their menu includes a variety of coffee drinks, tea and pastries. See Details
Starbucks Waco Whether you're getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location in Waco has five pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring Fido along. They don't have a full dog menu, but they do offer Puppuccinos on request. They serve a variety of coffee drinks, refreshers, teas and their popular frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. There are also food items including breakfast and lunch sandwiches, as well as pastries. A drive-thru window is also available so you don't have to tie Fido up outside while you go in to order. See Details
1424 Bistro 1424 specializes in Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on seafood, chicken, beef, and lamb entrees. Patio seating is dog friendly. See Details
Freight Bar Freight Icehouse and Yardbar is a dog-friendly venue in Waco, TX. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the patio or in the large beer yard. The bar has several local and regional craft beers on draft as well as wine and liquor. Food trucks serve gourmet hot dogs or you are welcome to bring your own food. See Details
The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill, located in Waco, TX, is a casual joint that serves up a myriad of delicious drinks and tasty fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your evening. The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill is open daily from 11am to 2am. See Details
MOD Pizza MOD Pizza, located in Waco, TX, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Dominic Pizza with white sauce, asiago, fresh basil, red onion, sliced tomatoes and mild sausage. Or go for the Calexico Pie topped with mozzarella, gorgonzola, chicken, jalapenos, hot buffalo sauce and red sauce. For something on the lighter side, dig into the Spring Salad with romaine, mixed greens, roasted asparagus, grated carrots, croutons, parmesan cheese and Italian vinaigrette. See Details
Dave's Burger Barn Dave's Burger Barn is a burger joint that serves handmade patties prepared using high-quality beef chuck. You and Fido can join Dave and the gang for a handheld meal on one of the two dog-friendly patios. You may want to try the Zipper Ripper Challenge. All you have to do is eat five beef patties, five strips of bacon, five slices of cheese, loaded vegetables, and a choice of dressing within twelve minutes with no help from anyone. If you succeed, your picture goes on the wall of fame, you get a free t-shirt, and your meal is free. If you fail, you have to pay for your burger and your picture goes on the wall of shame. Dave's Burger Barn is open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30am to 9:00pm and Friday to Saturday from 10:30am to 10:00pm. See Details
Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q This BBQ spot on Circle Road has 10+ pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you are welcome to bring your pup along. Rudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q has BBQ favorites like brisket, turkey, chopped beef, ribs, chicken, sausage, and pulled pork. Got your meats by the pound or as a sandwich, with sides including potato salad, cole slaw, and corn on the cob. Stop by early and you can get your BBQ in a breakfast taco. If you are looking for something sweet, there are house-made desserts like Banana Pudding and Pecan Pie. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Alpha Omega Alpha Omega, located in Waco, TX, is a trendy joint that serves up a variety of delicious Mediterranean-style eats. Choose from menu options including starters, salads, gyros, lamb, pork, chicken, beef, veggies, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their few pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Tzatziki with sour cream, cucumbers, and garlic, then chow down on the Lamb Gyro with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, parsley, and onions wrapped in a home-made pita. Alpha Omega is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30am to 9pm. See Details
Jake's Texas Tea House Jake's Texas Tea House in Waco, TX, is a dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio. "This ain't no Tea Room," Jake's is a family restaurant with a unique theme featuring premium food, beer and entertainment. Serving breakfast and lunch, and family-style dinner. Their menu includes items such as chicken fried steak, pork chops, salads, blue plate lunches, a variety of sandwiches, burgers, hand-dipped shakes and malts, floats, and more. See Details
Waco, TX, US