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- JJeffAustin •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat location, food, attitude and staff! We had a fantastic experience.More infoCheeves Bros. Steak HousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Temple•4.6
- PPamCentral Texas •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoLived up to my bucket list expectations!! Worth the side trip to Waco for the whole Magnolia experience. The food, ambiance and service were all five star.More infoMagnolia TablePrice: Moderate• American• Waco•4.7
- DDianeAustin •5 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe celebrated a birthday with a party of 8. We were seated on the enclosed patio and everything was perfect. Our server was top notch, the food was awesome and of course the whiskey cake was delicious. We will definitely be back for our next special occasion.More infoWhiskey Cake - Round RockPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Round Rock•4.7
- MmaryCentral Texas •1 review4.0Dined on Oct 6, 2024Don’t bother making a reservation. We showed up 15 min before our time, and were told 10-20 min, but we’re seated until 20 min after our reservation time. This impacted the timeline of the rest of our evening.More infoBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - TemplePrice: Moderate• American• Temple•4.5
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Central Texas follows the Interstate 35 corridor from Waco to San Antonio and encompasses all the municipalities in between. This area is rich in diverse heritages that have vastly influenced the food served here. German cuisine is famous in Central Texas, with dozens of family-owned restaurants and bakeries making it easy to find. Another specialty of the region is Southern Texas barbecue. Central Texas has perfected the art of slowly smoking pork and beef to the point that you might not even need sauce! Steakhouses and burger joints round out your beef selections. And restaurants here have been serving Tex-Mex food for generations, thus making it a longtime favorite among locals.
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Healthy restaurants located in Central Texas include Casa Do Brasil - College Station, Casa Mangiare and The University Club
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Central Texas are Casa Do Brasil - College Station, Ronin and Christopher's World Grille
Bottomless brunch in Central Texas is available at Casa Do Brasil - College Station, Christopher's World Grille and Elia Cafe Tapas Bar
The most romantic restaurant in Central Texas is Casa Mangiare
Restaurants in Central Texas with a great view include Gate 12 Bar & Grill, The University Club and Casa Do Brasil - College Station
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- Jaycee Park
- Bell County Expo Center
- Gregory Field
- Baylor Ballpark
- Draughon Park
- Bulldog Stadium
- Burnet County Park
- Hallford Baseball Field
- Waco Independent School District Stadium
- Kooken Field Stadium
- Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field
- Dana Peak Park
- Camp Bowie Memorial Air Park
- Temple Golf Course And Country Club
- Alta Vista Park
- Rollie G White Complex
- Highland Park
- Olsen Field
- Ham Creek Park
- Normangee City Park