Hecho En Waco Mexican Cuisine

A solid Mexican spot worth checking out if you're in town. Ordered three different plates and all came out fast and hot. The enchiladas in mole sauce were rich and well seasoned, topped nicely with crema, cotija, and pickled red onions. The green enchiladas with black beans and rice hit the same way bright salsa verde, generous portions. The combo plate with carne asada was straightforward and satisfying good char on the meat, came with a flautas and a side of green sauce. Portions are generous, rice and black beans are consistent across plates, and the food doesn't sit long before it reaches your table. Service was quick and attentive without being overbearing. Nothing overly fancy, just reliable Mexican food done right. Great for a casual dinner out. Would come back.

Fun Mexican food. Great margaritas-50% off during happy hour! Tortillas are advertised as home made but unfortunately are not.

We were visiting Waco and really wanted to experience local Mexican Cuisine. Reina was our server and she was AWESOME! She recommended the Che Tacos and Puntas a la Mexicana. Large portions so lots of left overs for our next night. Both were delicious! The restaurant was very busy and Reina was hustling taking care of everyone with a smile and a friendly personality. She has worked there a long time. If I am ever back in Waco I would return and ask for Reina to be our server. They are lucky to have her as an employee.

This food is just ok. The service is okay, and the food is alright I wouldn’t go out of my way to come here. The chips are real good the salads is alright and the beans taste like they come from a can. I got the green enchiladas they were alright nothing really special about this place. The carnitas were good but nothing out of the ordinary.

Delicious food, excellent service, charming dining rooms. This cute little restaurant was just what we needed for lunch. It's bright and airy with comfortable seating and two separate outdoor seating areas. We felt very welcome and enjoyed the food. We were offered sturdy corn chips with salsa and bean dip ahead of our meal. We selected Che's Tacos and the D.F. chicken enchiladas for our meal. Both were delicious. The brightness of the pickled onions and fresh avocado on the carnitas corn tacos was a perfectly refreshing contrast. Definitely would eat here again when in Waco.

One of my favorite spots in Waco! Omar took such great care of us with top-notch service. Even though we arrived a little late, everything was still delicious!

If you find yourself wandering through Waco craving Mexican food with a polished edge, Hecho en Waco looks the part: modern ambiance, stylish lighting, and a menu that hints at ambition. But a recent visit proved that while the presentation is strong, the flavor journey might leave you more inspired by the chips than the entrée. I ordered Emilio’s Salmon, a plate that sounds like a bold statement: adobo-glazed salmon topped with grilled shrimp, laid on a bed of rice with charred vegetables. It took about 25 minutes to arrive, which set expectations high — anticipation builds appetite. Unfortunately, the rice arrived cold, and the salmon was slightly overcooked. It started promising, with a bit of adobo heat on the crust, but quickly turned one-note as I worked through it. The grilled shrimp were small, and while nicely charred, they didn’t bring much to the plate beyond decoration. The vegetables were fine — just that. Not crisp, not juicy, just… okay. The real surprise? The chips, bean dip, and salsa. Not exaggerating — that trio stole the show. The chips were thicker than average but somehow still airy, with that aerated crunch that keeps you going back without regret. The bean dip was rich and satisfying, and the salsa carried a depth of spice and flavor that stood out in contrast to the more muted main course. I paired the meal with a jalapeño margarita, which was decent — citrus-forward with a mild kick — but not something I’d write home about. Still, it complemented the chips and salsa well, especially if you’re showing up during happy hour (3–6 PM, Mon–Fri) when appetizers and margaritas are half off. That’s a solid deal and, frankly, a smart way to enjoy this place. Service was polite but not especially present. With a delay like that on the entrée, a little table-side check-in would’ve gone a long way. The atmosphere during the week is relaxed. Moody walls, warm Edison bulbs, and a touch of Mexican decor give it a modern cantina feel without being loud or busy. Ideal for a mellow lunch or a casual margarita meet-up. Final Verdict: Hecho en Waco is worth visiting — but don’t come starving. The entrées are hit or miss, but the chips, salsa, and bean dip are strong enough to carry a happy hour. If you’re here to sip, snack, and settle into the vibe, you’ll leave satisfied. Just don’t expect culinary fireworks on every plate. Go for the chips. Stay for the salsa. And if it’s between 3–6 PM? That’s the sweet spot.

Excellent experience here! I got the Chimichanga and my wife had Che's Tacos. We also ordered the Queso and it was SO GOOD. The tortillas are homemade, the facilities are clean, the food is AWESOME, and the wait staff is super efficient! AWESOME MEAL here.

Was just looking for a quick bite to take back to my hotel room. Had a drink at the bar while I waited. Place was clean, service was excellent and I was happy to find the 'light meal' of tacos I ordered were a whole lot of food with all the trimmings for a very fair price. My next stay in Waco, I have resolved to bring guests for a sit-down next time.

We walked in and we were greeted with a smile! We asked for a booth and they took us to a booth in the back - since it was just my husband and I we were grateful due to a huge Mexican family having so much fun in the front (I wish I knew what they were doing - they were using hand signals and naming them). Another time! So in other words, very family friendly as well. The music was a little loud for me (ear issues), but it was wasn't terrible. I enjoyed it louder - because it's authentic. The last time I heard authentic Mexican music was in Fort Worth at a little hole in the wall place which was excellent! (See other reviews) This place is clean, well kept, and everything tastes homemade (because it is). The mole is outstanding and the carnitas are the way to go!! We are coming back here often. The service is spectacular. She has a wonderful smile and explained everything well. They even have vegan options! All in all we are eager to make this a regular choice to visit. We are grateful they took part in the coupon book sales at our school!!! Thank you!!!!

Food: good quesadilla, but honestly mid compared to other Tex Mex restaurants Service: quick Ambiance: loud and talkative and friendly

Wow. Yum. Goodness. We stopped in on Sunday morning for brunch and were seated straight away. They were busy but everything happened in a timely manner from seating and ordering to receiving food. Our server was friendly. The decor is fun with a welcoming outdoor patio. The food was good. Complimentary chips and salsa with brekkie? Yes, please. Everything was cooked and flavored as I'd hoped it would be. Felt like a down-home meal but slightly elevated. I will definitely visit again.

Came in as a party of four and got seated immediately. The host staff could've been a little friendlier, but atleast our server was friendly. She gave us paper menus even though the prices were *not* the same as the digital menus. She did a phenomenal job with keeping our drinks refilled and not going even half empty (we had been outside all day by the time we came in and were so thirsty), and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. Was one of the best waitresses we've had at any restaurant. I believe her name was Demaris (sorry if that's spelt wrong!) We ordered the sopes, DF chicken enchiladas, ground beef enchiladas, and the Puntas a La Mexicana. We also got queso as an appetizer, with the chips and salsa and beans. All of it was absolutely amazing! The tomatillo sauce on the enchiladas was so good, wish I could've had an entire gallon of that sauce. The sopes were delicious, the carnitas were tender and had great flavor. The ground beef enchiladas were good, beef had good flavor to it, and the sauce was good too. Nothing had any complaints, everything was delicious, all the meats were cooked perfectly. It's a very simple, nice looking inside. The bar area is very nice, with a great selection of alcohol. The music isn't too loud so you can still hear and have a conversation with people at your table. Can't wait to come here again!

This is our second time to this restaurant and the young lady with the long dark hair and bubble braids waited on us last time and this time. She asked us if we wanted an appetizer? I said "no thank you I just want the chips and the bean dip" that's part of the reason we like to go to the Mexican restaurant right? So then she took our order and brought the food and never brought the chips and the dip. And this happened last time too we had really bad service. We came back because the food was really good and we like sitting on the patio! But the service was terrible both times and now we feel like we don't want to even come back! That's sad because we liked the food

Busy on a Monday night but the bar is nice and there's lots of places to sit outside. Servers were sweet and food was good. Their verde sauce is excellent! Wasn't a fan of the white rice but there's so much food, it was all for the better. I had a shaken Pina Colada (because they don't do blended ones) but it was fabulous. Not too sweet either a fresh pineapple piece. Comfy booths and high tables in the bar.

My mom and I are visiting from out of state and decided to try this place out. We weren't disappointed at all! Food was amazing, our waitress was super sweet and gave attentive service. Mom had the Cheese SBurrito with Chicken and I had the D.F. Enchiladas. Big portions and the prices were very reasonable. LOVE the refried beans. Definitely stop by if you get the chance.

We were in the mood for some great Mexican food, so we tried Hecht En Waco. The restaurant has a large seating area both inside and outside. The staff was nice and the service was okay.(service was really good u til we ordered) The chips and salsa were complimentary. The salsa was very mild and didn't have much flavor; the bean dip has a sweetness to it, I'm guessing from the corn that is mixed in. The nacho chips were really good. The Birria tacos lacked flavor and needed seasoning. The accompanying consommé was very oily and didn't add much flavor. The ground beef enchiladas had a nice sauce, but the enchiladas themselves lacked flavor. Unfortunately, the chips were the best part of the meal.

Services was normal but always a smile and welcome to hecho en Waco would of been nice too

Need to improve your recipe for guacamole. Yours is lacking in flavor. Add more seasoning, less onions and where was the cilantro?? There wasn't any. This was the worst I've have ever eaten. Tacos were terrible. No seasoning, bland, cheese wasn't melted. The bean dip & chips were good.

Quick review: food wasn't good, service was amazing. But since food wasn't great, still wont recommend We ordered chimichurri salmon salad tasted like a whole bunch of nothing. It took salt and 5 lemon wedges to bring even the slightest flavor. The fish tacos... also tasted like nothing. The only reason this place is getting more than 1 star is because of our waitress, Jennifer. She went above and beyond and kept offering suggestions.

Wonderful food! Great ambience, and quick efficient service... You must try the queso here it is delicious!

I don't usually like writing bad reviews, but we were in a rush and stopped in here for lunch. The service was fine, but the food was terrible and bland. I love seafood, but the camerones tasted so fishy and inedible that I couldn't even finish it. The rice and vegetables had no seasoning and even salt and pepper couldn't fix it. I had a small bite of each of my plate and left it untouched after. We really should've complained but we were in a rush and didn't think of it until afterwards. Even if they coped my meal I don't think I'd give the food another try.

I placed a to go order when staying across the street. Service was excellent both over the phone and in person. The style/prep of the food was a bit different from what I'm used to. I ordered my standard cheese enchiladas with rice and beans. On its own everything was a bit bland. They also put corn in everything so I had to pick it out. However, my order came with a generous serving of complimentary salsa, bean dip and chips. The salsa had a nice kick so I applied it to everything and gave the dish the heat it was lacking. Based on the service, generous portions and price, I would give them another shot. I'd still like to try their queso blanco!!!

Big portions, great service, and the place is very clean and welcoming. Rice was a bit hard, but overall okay. They also bring refried beans with your salsa and chips for the table.

Nice and clean restaurant. Service was good and the food was awesome. Parking is in front and on the street. Price was reasonable and everything is done via mobile devices. Well worth the stop and eat.

It's always quite busy. Basically because I think of the Magnolia trend. Kinda loud and a little overpriced and overrated imo.

This place is wasn't bad . It's just nothing about the food stood out . The service was great the inside of the restaurant was nice just wish the food had a little more flavor.

Great lunch. Had lunch ches tacos - perfect lunch portion. Hubs had green enchiladas with chicken added. Two thumbs up for that as well. The Paloma's were fabulous.

Pros 1. AMAZING WHITE QUESO 2. Great portions 3. Best chicken enchiladas with white queso it is a MUST to try! 4. Service is decent Cons 1. Food is spicy 2. Salsa and guac bland and nasty 3. No menu you have to scan. 4. Chips are gross. 5. loud

Food was very bland. Queso tasted liked canned cheese from Sysco food supplier. Booths were nasty and tears on the seats. Server very apathetic. Won't be back. Think I missed there better days several years ago. Be out of business in a year I'm sure.

Service was slooooow. Granted it was Sunday brunch but there were a few empty tables. Food was decent but nothing spectacular when compared against other Mexican eateries. We still haven't gotten our food so here's a picture of the empty chips plate. If you're hungry or have places to go and be, avoid. Instead of putting the tortilla separately they just slapped it on my plate so the cheese and stuff stuck to the tortilla wrapping.

Did the Brazos River Sunset tour and our tour guide suggested we try it. Let me tell you we were not disappointed. It was around 8:15-8:30 and it wasn't overly crowded but there were a good amount of people. The service was great - Maria had a smile and was very welcoming. She took great care of my family. The food was delicious. Big portions for the price. I highly recommend someone wanting some good Mexican food to give it a try. We loved that they had black beans and not pinto beans. The chips were fresh, our drinks were refilled without us having to ask. Definitely not disappointed by our food or the portions. The only thing that they were out of chocoflan and regular flan, but that just means they were both that good that they ran out for the day so my girls has fried ice cream which they devoured. This is a must try for all wanting fresh Mexican food.

We came here because the breakfast places we knew about (in from out of town for the weekend) were full or had quit serving -- big mistake Joanna n chip and waco in general. At 12:30 on sunday, we found Hecho en Waco (next to the Silos). We found great breakfasts and Menudo (just cuz it looked so enticing). Warm, thin chips, huge authentic michelados and friendly/attentive service made us happy diners. Highly recommend!

Service slow, store bought tortillas, drinks small but tasted good. If you're used to traditional Mexican food this is not it.

Menu and QR code price differences. When we arrived, it took a little bit for us to be seated and then I had to ask for a menu. The food was average, but my friend was bothered by the fact that her poblano meat was not cut up and it was somewhat tough for her to cut. When we received our checks, mine was two dollars more than on the menu and hers was four dollars more than on the menu. We asked about that and the waitress pointed to the QR code at the backside of our table, which we hadn't even noticed as it was against the wall. I suggested that we should've been charged the menu price as nobody told us there was a difference between it and the QR code menu. That did not go over well. So, if you go there, be sure to check the prices on the QR code, even though it's harder to read than the regular menu. The waitress told us the menus were three years old. But what they failed to realize, is people my age often do not know what QR codes are or even how to use them. I do know how to use them, but did not know that I needed to to find out the prices as no one told us.

Steps away from the Silos and a great casual atmosphere to recharge with great Mexican food, drinks and service! You won't find a margarita at the Silos, but this place makes a great one!

The food and service was amazing!! After we ate the manager Diana "Pote" came out to ask about our service and did an amazing job of bantering back and forth with my husband Manuel. I've never seen anyone keep up with him like she did. She made the night- so funny and personable. We'd come back just to see her. Thank You!!

This is Our first time here! And we were not disappointed ! The food was tasty the ambience was nice and the service was superb! My husband and I will definitely be back!

Skimpy, overpriced garbage. Restaurants serving this much food are for sure going down the drain.

Loved how fresh the food tasted. Service was great. Not busy so the noise level was very nice.

Sunday lunch. Vegetables were served at room temp. Food was beautiful on the plate but disappointing temps. No one asked, so I had no opportunity to inform the kitchen. Once and done.

Great place to grab drinks. Service was great. Particularly liked the bean dip they provide with the chips and salsa I'll will definitely be back to try more and get some more $6 jalapeño margaritas.

Food was phenomenal and service was great! True Mexican food with great flavor and portions!

Every time we visit we are surprised by the quality of the food and the service. this is surely one of the best authentic interior Mexican restaurants in Texas

The food was great. The service was really good. Ambiance was cute. And good location

Went with a group of friends was seated outside pretty quickly, love that they served chips with bean dip and salsa. They all tasted really good, the services was amazing and I really enjoyed my birria tacos. Would recommend this place!

The food is good, apparently they care about the taste. something difficult to find. The atmosphere is very good.

I judge a Mexican restaurant by its salsa, queso, and mole, and, WOW, are they delicious. Oh, and the top shelf margarita with a Tajin rim is so refreshing. This place is amazing! Go. Go now.

We stumbled across Hecho en Waco one Sunday morning when we were in town meeting friends. Seems like most of Waco is closed on Sundays, and when the top 3 places I had bookmarked on Yelp were all closed, we decided to simply walk around the Silo district to see what was there. And that's how we found H.E.W. H.E.W. is cute from the outside, has outdoor seating as well as ample indoor seating, and has parking. Their normal menu has all the usual Mexican and Tex Mex options, but the Sunday menu is primarily egg-based and more limited. The menu is online, so you need to scan a QR code on the table to determine what you want to eat and then you order from the waiters and waitresses moving around. On this visit, we had the chilaquiles cooked in salsa verde with eggs (lukewarm when served but tasty), the steak and eggs (steak was cooked perfect but all the food was lukewarm) and the breakfast plate with eggs, black beans and potatoes. None of it was plated with aesthetics in mind so we did not take photos. We also did not complain about the temperature of the food mostly because the restaurant was really busy and we were hungry. Service was as expected, restaurant was clean and busy, and we saw lots of large groups eating a variety of different dishes that all looked good. I would go back again to try other things.

We stopped by for Mexican and enjoyed the experience. The ambiance was fun, it was full but the staff found a spot for us and provided some good ideas from the menu. The food was surprisingly good. The service started off really rocky but Lupita stepped in, found out we had not been served and took over. From there the service was great. Good drinks and the price was very reasonable. We will be back.

Witnessed an employee use the restroom not just number one but number two and failed to wash his hands on his way out of the restroom. Either he didn't care or didn't notice that I was in there but either way I'm not real sure.

I had lunch May 18, 2025. Service was slow, food was good. At time of checkout, cashier held onto the hand-held credit card machine. Tip was entered for $10. Once I signed, cashier immediately took the machine. I did not have the opportunity to hit the "accept" button on the machine. I was not given a receipt. When I checked my credit card May 19, the amount of the tip was changed to $40. I immediately called the supervisor. I was told there was nothing she could do, I would have to take that up with the waitress. I will never go back to this place.

Came here for Sunday brunch and so glad there was no wait! I got the barbacoa plate and it was so good. The barbacoa was really tender, not greasy at all and well seasoned. I finished everything on my plate. Service was really good too, attentive and quick.

Service , food and the drinks are very delicious! They stay consistent with coming to check on us at table !!

Food was amazing! Great service! Great ambience! Everything we tried was delicious. We will definitely try it again.

I tried placing an order over the phone. They put me on hold and no one came back to take my order. I hung up and tried calling back a few times but was sent to voicemail.

Very nice decor. Horrible parking. The food looks beautiful but it is very bland. Both my husbands dish and mine both had minimal flavor. He got the chicken enchiladas and I got the pork sopas. The prices are good, but the flavor was just not there. The Service was good though.