Jorge's Cantina Waco

The decor is very nice. Our server and management was attentive which was nice. We had enchiladas and they were good. My plate was not very hot, more warm. The guy next to us had steam coming from his. The Paloma was nice and strong! I would recommend and definitely going back!

We arrived late afternoon on a Saturday. There was plenty of parking available. The restaurant was maybe half full, and our party of two was seated immediately. Our friendly waitress quickly arrived to take our drink orders. We ordered a cocktail and a beer. We also received a small basket of chips and two bowls of salsa. The chips and salsa were ok, but neither stood out. She later came back to take our food order and also apologized for the drinks not having been served yet, saying the bar was behind. We thought that to be odd, since the place wasn't too busy. My wife ordered the Del Mar Enchalada Plate. I ordered the Tres Traditional (a three item combination plate) and asked whether the enchalada was cheese or beef. She clarified it was cheese, and I asked if I could upgrade to a beef enchalada. She said they didn't allow substitutions. My wife then asked if I could get a beef enchalada on the side, and she replied that they didn't serve al a carte items. So, I chose not to have anything to eat. I also canceled my cocktail, since it had not arrived yet. My wife's food arrived shortly thereafter. She said her Del Mar plate was good. This was my first time for Jeorge's, and I was looking forward to it, as we have been regular customers of the two George's restaurants for over 20 years. I was quite disappointed that you can't get a simple beef enchalada on a Mexican combination plate. There are too many Mexican food restaurants in town where you can get better menu options, to include a beef enchalada. It wasn't until after we left that my wife told me her group of friends had been gere a few months earlier and had awful service. So, I suspect this will be my one and only time at Jorge's.

The service and atmosphere were great but the food was as lacking. We ordered the Fajita Combo FOR 2 for $38 and this was the amount of food given to us. Not pictured are two sides that weren’t photographed and 3 small corn tortillas. So we each got two small strips of chicken and 1 small strip of meat. We asked for the manager and she agreed it appeared to be a small amount of meat for 2 people (and almost $40) so we received some more of both chicken and steak later. But when the check came we were then charged for the extra meat. If you see on the receipt picture (the waitress was nice enough to split the bill so we paid separately) it shows that she added meat for 4 bucks then comped it but then added it again. The person I ate with had the same set of charges on his receipt. The food itself was fine. I just wouldn’t order the fajitas “for 2” because it’s definitely not enough for two people.

I was pleasantly surprised by Jorge's. Affiliated with George's, it invites stereotyping, but when the walk on song was 'Suavemente,' I knew I was in for a treat. The Mango Loco salad was flavorful and crisp. The shrimp was a good combination. Salsas were delicious and the cuatro leches was great, with allusions to arroz con leche in texture and flavor.

My husband and I visited the restaurant around lunchtime on Saturday. I expected it to be busy, but thankfully, it was only moderately full. The service was impeccable. Our server, Chris, was attentive, checking in anytime he passed by, and gracious throughout our entire time there. Sadly, the food underwhelmed us, but it was our first time there, so I imagine it's a matter of finding what items on their menu they do better than others (since every restaurant has something they do well and something that's just there to fill a category). Let's start with the starters. We had complimentary chips and salsa, which included a salsa verde and a salsa roja. The green salsa was the spiciest of the two but had a tangy flavor we enjoyed. We also tried the queso blanco but decided against trying the chicharrónes offered with it. The queso was okay. I've had similar, so it wasn't groundbreaking, but it was tasty if you like queso blanco more than salsa. The chips were enjoyable, crisp, and not oily. Our meals were the most underwhelming part of our afternoon. I get the feeling Chris would've tried to do something about it had we complained, but it was our first time dining there, and I did not feel like complaining when the food was edible; it was just under-seasoned. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak (I know, "Who orders Chicken Fried Steak when it's a Mexican cantina-style restaurant?"). I had a craving for it, and it was there! Sadly, it is not their specialty (even though they have it until Specials). The breading was thin, crisp, and well-flavored, but the steak was bland. It's a round steak, not veal, so naturally, I did not expect it to be that tender (which was fine); the chewiness was not something I would complain about. However, if you're serving a steak and hoping the breading and cream gravy (which was Hatch Chile flavored, not that strong) carry the flavor, you'll be sorely disappointed. The steak would've benefited from being marinated to make it more than a bland piece of beef. Marinating it also would've helped with the tenderness, depending on your choice of marinade. The sides were good. The papas fritas (fries) were delicious, and the chipotle ketchup was a great accompaniment. The Mexican Street Corn was okay, but I am biased because I've had elotes from authentic Mexican restaurants, so anything else would be less than impressive by comparison. My husband had the 'El Chingon Akaushi Hamburgesa,' and the same issue I had with my steak was his issue with the burger patties. The patties were decently thick, but they had no flavor whatsoever. With everything they had on it, you'd think each bite would give you a decent amount of flavor, but it did not. Most of what you taste is the cilantro. There was cheese (Chihuahua cheese), mayo (Cholula mayo), pico de gallo, guacamole, roasted poblano, and carnitas spiced bacon. When we tasted the bacon on its own, it was delicious, but flavored ingredients will not save bland burger patties. I imagine they grilled it from a frozen state, which is fine, but even frozen burger patties can be pre-seasoned before they are frozen. He also got the fries, the saving grace of his entire meal. Even though we were underwhelmed by what we ordered, we'll likely go back to try their enchiladas and tacos. Hopefully, their other menu items have more flavor than what we ordered on Saturday. I also like their lima limón soft drink, which is similar to Sprite, though they use cane sugar as a sweetener and make it in-house, which was very good. We also tried their lemonade, which was tasty and not too sweet. The service was excellent, though, so we look forward to returning and giving the menu another chance.

It was a pleasant experience eating lunch at Jorge's Cantina Waco, the place is very clean and tidy, the customer service is one of the best. Now let's talk about the food, I tasted a delicious Mexican street corn, It was very good. I chose Tacos al Carbon made with beef, they are good, nothing out of the ordinary. Then I moved on to a Spicy Carnitas Torta, I have to mention that the pork meat is tasty also the bread, but the mix of vegetables and guacamole stole the flavor. I couldn't eat the beans, they had a lot of cumin. The table in front of the bathroom is not a great idea, I know you need to maximize the space available but is not nice see people in and out of there while I was eating my taco.

Went for lunch and was able to get seated the day before Thanksgiving, but any dinner meal I would call ahead for a reservation (should be able to get same day ressys). Our waitress said it was only her second day on the job, but she did a great job, no mess ups. Although the glasses are cute, I do wish they were a little bigger. She was constantly having to refill our water and sometimes we had to wait a little longer than anticipated for a refill - would make it better for both parties if they were larger. The lunch menu is great. Has 70% of what the dinner menu has at less cost. I myself ordered the lunch chicken enchiladas, and they were okay, but nothing great. Actually felt a little cold and the grilled veggies just didn’t hit home like how they should with enchiladas. Flip that and my sister got the Tacos Al Carbon Beef, and they looked INCREDIBLE, truly couldn’t tell the difference between those and the fajitas, and they were even cheaper! For sides, the side salad is HUGE (almost an entire meal in and of itself), and the Mexican street corn was some of the best I’ve ever had, oh so creamy. The al pastor brussel sprouts were very delicious too, would recommend those. Chimichurri rice was heavilyyyy lime flavored, so be forewarned going into that.

After reading the reviews, I was suprised to get right in and be seated. Then, I found out real quick, this is not traditional Mexican food. Had a taste for enchiladas. However, there was not one dish on the menu that even resembled normal. Everything was an upscale version. Not that they did not sound good, but normal is nice, too. The chips and salsa checked in perfect, with the salsa served warm, just the way I like it. We got the Street Corn as an appetizer. It was wonderful. The only problem pre-meal was that the drinking glasses are so small that I felt like Gulliver from Gulliver’s Travels. Probably had to have it refilled 10 times. Thank goodness that we had an excellent waitress. For the main coarse, I got the Barbacoa Street Tacos and my wife got the shrimp cocktail. We both started off worried because we had to add salt, which we normally do not do. However, once salted, they were both really good. Didn’t like the beans from the start, but they grew on me. But, the rice they serve is green, was like none I’ve been served in a Mexican food place, and I’m not sold on it. It was a nice dining experience, but expected more for the price. Maybe I’ll try it again, but try some of the fancier offerings.

Four of us had dinner last night... The service and the food were great, one of the owners stopped by twice to check on us and portions were filling.

The food was so good! Best Charro Beans I've ever eaten. The food came out quick and temperature was nice & hot. Our service Lupe was very attentive and did a great job. We had been in this bldg when the previous resturant was there. Jorge's has done a superb job with the remodel/face-lift. Atmosphere was nice. We will come again!

We came here for dinner the other day with family on a Saturday evening. While it was busy there was only a short wait. Everyone was very friendly and the restaurant itself is modern, clean, and has a fun vibe. I ordered the mole barbacoa brisket enchiladas. Honestly some of the best mole enchiladas I've had! I also absolutely loved the chimichurri basmati rice that came with it - tempted to try and recreate that at home. You also get free chips/salsa at the table, which is always appreciated. I got a frozen paloma, which was strong but in a good and tasty way! Everyone else at the table was happy with what they got, so I'm sure you can't go wrong with anything here. I'd say the restaurant is Tex-Mex but leaning more Mexican than your typical Tex-Mex, which I appreciated. Definitely would recommend if in Waco or nearby!

Enjoyed the environment- fast service, strong drinks- fajitas were delicious- the cilantro butter is the icing on the cake

I was lucky enough to visit during the friends and family soft opening. I was blown away. This is definitely going to be my new "go to" place when I visit Waco. The food recipes, service, presentation and quality were comparable to an Austin or Dallas establishment. The modern/chic decor is inviting and makes you want to sit at the massive bar for hours sipping on delicious cocktails.

Didn't wait too long with reservation. Maybe 10 min. Chips and salsa came quickly. Drinks, kids meals and apps came out pretty slow but there wasn't a spot in the parking lot so that's understandable and I wasn't upset. Queso, quac and corn dip trio was great. Drinks were good too. Kids quesadillas had no chicken and not even enough cheese to cover half of the tortilla but kids didn't mind. They gladly replaced quesadillas to make them chicken like we ordered. Salad was good and the added chicken was amazing! Burger was too spicy for me but not their fault. Good meat, great bun, and plenty cheese. The menu said it came with 2 sides but it really only comes with one so I had to pay $4 for the extra. The Brussels only had maybe 3 chopped up so it was small but they were really good! The veggies had a great garlic butter on them and were really good. The cake was complimentary because of the quesadillas and it was amazing and I'm not a sweets persons worth the try for sure. The wait didn't bother me, the wait for the food didn't bother me. The quesadillas were fixed promptly but the only thing I didn't love was that I had to pay for the extra side even though the menu says it comes with 2 sides. I think if there is a discussion and the menu says that it should be honored. As a business owner I wouldn't ever argue over something so small and cheap but I did pay for it. I just didn't care for the principle of it. That wasn't enough to keep me from coming back at all. Overall I would say 4 out of 5 stars because it's new and they are working through things so I will give them grace for that. But I didn't like the principle of the menu mistake. Ambience was great but we were on patio so it was quiet and nice. Inside was quite loud.

This is the second visit. First visit was positive food was good, service was excellent. Second visit was about 1:30 pm Food was cold maybe leftovers from lunch rush? The mole was still very good. Service was pretty good. The rice was cold and not very good. The beans I don't believe were cooked in house. I think they came out of a can. I might give them one more shot. But. It was definitely a disappointing visit considering my first visit was pretty good. Keep trying.

We were immediately greeted when we came in and all of the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful! The salsas were both good. My daughter preferred the more mild red. I preferred the green which had a great kick to it! The chips were on the thicker side which I really liked. We split the beef fajitas. The beans and rice were good. Not your typical TexMex rice and beans. Black beans with a good flavor. The rice reminded me of the cilantro lime rice that Chuys used to serve pre Covid. The beef fajita meat was delicious! Possibly the best in Waco. The flour tortillas were just okay. Not my favorite. All in all we had a good experience and will for sure be back!

A local recommended this newer restaurant to us! This place is one of the best Tex Mexes we have ever had! The seafood fajitas were fantastic, especially with the garlic butter sauce. We also enjoyed the barbacoa enchiladas with queso sauce and we couldn't believe how great this combination was! Service was wonderful and our waitress recommended some great ideas for us to order. We will definitely be back

The restaurant is very nice inside. They sat us at some tall tables with tall chairs. The chairs were a bit wobbly and difficult to get into. My daughter in law is short so really difficult for her. Fortunately the super nice waitress, Kamery, let us move. First we got the big Os which are as refreshing as George's. We got the Tres dip appetizer. On that we chose 2 quesos and the street corn. All of this was good. I really liked the street corn. I ordered chicken fajitas. They were good. Not a fan of the pickled onions though. The corn tortillas were super good. My DIL got hatch chili chicken enchiladas. They were very cilantro-ish. Not something I would order again myself. The rice was a real nice texture but again very cilantro-ish. I enjoyed trying new things but it was mostly a bit too different for me. It is certainly worth a try though and so nice to have something new that is so nice inside and family owned. Over all, a nice experience. The service all around was great. Everyone helped one another. The older guy (family friend) bringing chips to the table was just a joy. He was very funny and happy and made us smile. Keep that guy!

Finally a restaurant in Waco with amazing chips, salsa and queso. I will go as far as to say that if they served the green salsa cold instead of warm (yes, I know it's more authentic served warm) this would be the best holy trinity of Mexican table snacks in the entire state. For anyone from Austin that remembers Trudy's Tex-Mex circa the late 1990's this is very similar in style of both the red and green salsas (nice mixture of heat with a bit of sweetness) and the luscious queso blanco. Chefs kiss! Enjoyed the variety of unique takes on margaritas and other cocktails. It's not easy to pick one, which gives good reason to come back. Loved that they take reservations as it was super busy when we arrived on a Wednesday night but were seated immediately in the Tequila lounge. Super comfortable with lots of TV's to watch sports. Our only issue and this was a big one, was the length of time our food took to come out. I believe the order didn't go in correctly and then the poor waitress dropped our food after about a 40 minute wait. I will chalk this up as a one off, but would have liked to have seen our two rounds of drinks comped as none of us were hungry to eat once the food arrived. Normally I would ask for the manager to come over to try and "make things right" but the wife and kids were ready to get home. Regardless, we will be back for sure.

The shrimp street tacos were the best I've had! The rice is perfect...& so are the chips & salsa & queso. The strawberry & mango ranch waters were super refreshing & the service unmatched. I love the atmosphere & the decor is top notch. Waco should be proud to have Jorge's Cantina!! Bravo!

I visited for the first time at lunch today. My colleague and I split the steak fajitas added 6 shrimp. Next time will splurge for the surf and turf with the tenderloin. But these were SO good. I don't even care for shrimp. The ambiance is really nice and our server was very attentive and helpful. It's a little spendy, but on point for the quality of drinks/food. Can't wait to try other items!

The steak fajitas are awesome. Really like the rib appetizer also. We come here a lot and it's one of the best places in Waco. Highly recommend.

Food: I got the Baja snapper tacos and they were delicious! The fish was fresh and cooked perfectly. Not dry at all which is a possibility with ordering fish tacos. The guacamole was freshly made which paired well with the perfectly salted chips. Service: The service was lovely. The hostess was kind enough to ask my sister if the table she was going to sit us at would be roomie enough for my mother who's in a wheelchair. The server was in top of our order and came by frequently. The manager? even stopped by to ask how things were and apologized for the delay of food even though it didn't seem like it was taking long at all. Ambiance: I love the decorum. The inside was very nice but the area we sat in was better. I believe it could be a patio if they opened the doors/windows. Plenty of sunlight which is a big win for me. The tables and chairs were super cute and comfy. Plenty of TVs too so it's a great place to watch a game. I will definitely be coming here again

Stopped by here for lunch to try it out. I'm glad I did! The restaurant itself is really nice, our waiter was super nice and attentive, and the food was better than expected. I see a date night in the future.

We love this place best place in town for Fajitas,Really great taste. My husband loves Mexican so we are always trying new places. The wait staff is very good ( must have great management) super clean & we have never had to wait always straight in.

Hands down this is my new top restaurant in Waco. Service, food and prices 5 star. Reservation at 6. We was seated 6:04. Ordered marg at the table and was brought over before she even left table taking drink orders. Food was amazing! Best asada steak I've ever had. Atmosphere and staff was great. Everything was on point!!

Wonderful! I had chicken tacos Al cabon and they were delicious! Our server was attentive, too. The brisket enchiladas were very tasty! Good size on the frozen margaritas, too!

Food was delicious, however the downfall was the service. But the food was chef kiss!

Exactly what you would expect from the George's restaurants. The fajitas were great and probably the best thing on the menu! You can choose your own sides from a wide variety. The service was great. If you want to be seated at a private table and not a long one next to people I suggest saying that in your reservation for 2 people. The overall atmosphere is loud, but enjoyable!

Excellent! I'm very picky about Tex mex. I loved Jorge's. The ambience is fantastic. The place looks beautiful. Our server Jay was fantastic and made sure we were happy with everything. He went above and beyond and was very thoughtful. I had the Caesar salad with added grilled shrimp. It was perfection. I can't wait to order it again. My daughter had nachos which she loved. She talked it with steak and steak was really yummy. My husband has the Barbacoa enchiladas with Molé sauce. He really liked it as well. Overall weekend, everything we ordered five stars. I did order the chicken flutes and did not realize they had lots of onions inside of it. I do not like it, but my family were happy to eat them. Cannot wait to come back. We ordered steak fajitas to take home to my daughter and I snitched a bite and the melted in my mouth! Heavenly !

We've eaten here 3x and each time we leave highly ddisappointed! The food is always served cold and tastes bad! In our opinion the only reason to visit Jorge's is for the drinks and chicharrons. Save your money and eat somewhere else.

Food was like any other chain franchise They are very popular right now So don't count on reservations meaning much Booked a table for 2 on a Monday night at 7:15 in main dining room Had to wait is bar 30 minutes just to move to a bar directly behind us about 3 feet with people seated directly across for us When i asked about main dining room they this is it you are just standing in the bar but technically you are dining in main dining Wait staff was super friendly Thats the nicest thing i can say about the place

Interior is very nice. Decor in point, service great and food is outstanding. Not Texas Mexican or Fresh Mex. A nice blend of both.

Horrible service or i should say lack of! I would NOT recommend this place to anyone. There is plenty of other restaurants that would be more than happy to serve you. Bartenders should learn to pay attention to customers. Left without being served after sitting there 15 minutes as he walked back and forth by. There was maybe 6 people total at the bar top so its not like it was busy!

Food is amazing! Service is really great, the bartender we had was so awesome. Huge TVs and just an amazing fun place!

The remodeling job on that building is beautiful. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. My wife love her drink as well.

Good prices and service! While the food was good it felt like they were trying to combine too many flavors that it made it overwhelming - the steak in the tacos was very delicious though! A more interesting mexican option in waco for sure!

The ambiance and service were awesome and I thought the food was Tex Mex trying to taste like authentic Mexican. The warm green sauce was amazing. My rating is 4.5!

Service was nice, but the food is awful outside of the tres amigos dip. I ordered the shrimp tacos and the food nor plate was hot. The shrimp was like frozen cocktail shrimp and rice tasted more Mediterranean than Mexican. In addition, I don't love that iconic George's just changed the owner's name to "Jorge's" and decided they could make good Mexican food because they researched it for a year. Wish they had just kept it "George's Cantina" as it feels a little insulting and exploiting.

It was so delicious! The smash burger was excellent! The shrimp cocktail was amazing but man those serranos have a bite! The beef tenderloin was the most tender steak I've had and delicious! You should make a reservation because the wait is long. The service was great! All around had a great time!

The service was amazing the food was impeccable and the ambiance was just perfect. Some things on the menu are a little pricey but they're still amazing

Food was good, not as spectacular as we were told, but still good. service was slow. We had to sit at the bar and were ignored for 10 minutes. The bartenders were mixing drinks right in front of us and could have at least acknowledged us and let us know they'd be with us in a bit. We were put on a waiting list but then were notified by text we'd been taken off the waiting list, very random. If we'd wanted a table that would have been a problem. Very crowded because it's a new restaurant, which will wear off with time as most do. Mostly known for their drinks which are good. Pricing seems reasonable and competitive.

Definitely different than the other George's restaurants. I think I was expecting it to be more casual and traditional tex-mex. However, the chips and salsa were great. The Jorge's ranch dip was very bland, wouldn't recommend. I got the hatch chile chicken enchiladas, the flavors were really good but I didn't love the rice (again I was expecting tex-mex). For dessert we got the soapapillas and they were very yummy, you could tell the tortillas were homemade. All in all clean restaurant and good service, but isn't my first choice for Mexican food in Waco.

Service ... could have been better, bartender was distracted. Food was amazing, Beautiful restaurant, pleasing bar area. Tried 3 appetizers and loved them all! We will return next time we visit Waco!

Delicious food! Great service! Beautiful restaurant! We started out with the Tres amigos dip board. We had guacamole, queso Blanco and the avocado dip or Jorge's dip. All three were delicious. Best chicken fajitas we've ever tasted. The cheese enchiladas were delicious. The Smashburger was out of this world. The Barbacoa brisket tacos were very good. Jorge's nachos were delicious for the sides the rice, the Mexican Street corn tortillas and refried beans were excellent. And then we ended the meal with sopapillas and churros Yum!!! What a great dining experience. We will be back next time we are in Waco.

We have been to Jorge's three times. We love the pork rinds, corn dip and queso. The beef fajitas are incredible!

order the pork chop from the Especial category on the menu. it's delicious. also- they don't do to-go's yet, so get ready to pack it yourself if you want to take it with you, and you will, because of the music they are playing, at well over a healthy decibel. it is edgy, and, while technically Hispanic, it isn't regular cantina music- this is the new electronic, techno, jazz, and pop music. Jorge, play what you want, but having a speaker throb techno bass beats over my table is not the makings for a pleasant meal with conversation. prob won't be bk.

Great service, AMAZING food with a fun vibe. Love this place and it will be a new favorite spot!

Great service and food. Reservations was easy thank you. Will be back another time. But they need a bigger parking lot had to park in Plasma parking lot.

Not impressed. Front hostesses had bad attitudes/ not welcoming at all. Service was horrible. Food was not great. I ordered enchiladas with queso on top, received dry enchiladas with no topping. We will not ever go back, no one in the party of 4 enjoyed this visit. I wanted this place to be great .

We got the ribs, rib eye, quarto leches cake, and mango margaritas, everything was absolutely delicious, the server went above and beyond as soon as we sat down they served us chips and salsa, it's a all scratch kitchen the manager stopped by our table to make sure we were taken care of, great customer service. And the ambiance was a more modern vibe, we went for a Birthday and had a great time! Definitely recommend

Can't rave enough about our experience here. Staff was so friendly, attentive and prompt. I got the steak fajitas and they were the best I've personally had anywhere. Every item on the plate tasted carefully thought out, curated and was so full of flavor. I can't wait to go back!

The food was delicious at Jorge's. The atmosphere is very inviting and the restaurant is beautiful. I would highly recommend eating there.