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🌮There’s a TACO TRAIL in Texas!! Spent a we 🌮There’s a TACO TRAIL in Texas!! 
Spent a weekend in @visitbrownsvilletx The Taco capital of Texas! It is home to some amazing taquerias, and I knew I wanted to visit as many as possible. If you dare, dine at all 12 stops and receive an official Taco Trail t-shirt!
1️⃣ @labarradeltaco.tx - Your local Mexican chic taqueria. There’s taco wings, cute decor, and most importantly delicious tacos! Get the al pastor and the pollo pibil, SO good!
2️⃣ @chirinasfishtacos - Literally the world’s best fish tacos and cucumber limeade. I didn’t think fish tacos could taste this good. 🤤
3️⃣Vera’s Backyard Bar-B-Que - has won so many awards including the America’s Classics award by the James Beard Foundation. We got the barbacoa de cachete cooked in an underground pit and loved that it wasn’t greasy.
4️⃣ @elultimotacotaqueria - for classic street tacos! My favorite was the barbacoa tacos! 
5️⃣ @calacastacosbeer - Get the bistec tacos and the limonadas preparadas! 
🔜Stay tuned for more things to do in Brownsville!
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✨Girl’s Night at @gjtaverndowntown Okay I’ ✨Girl’s Night at @gjtaverndowntown 
Okay I’m obsessed with how cute GJ Tavern is! Which FYI, is also perfect for date night. We got some drinks and of course I had to get the “Big Bend” with mezcal and shared some appetizers, the crispy duck fat potatoes were 🤤, and shared some entrees, highly recommend the brick chicken, it was SO juicy! 
🔜Save this post for your next girl’s or date night in downtown Houston! Thanks for inviting me @pcinfluence 
📍GJ Tavern in downtown Houston, Texas. 
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PLANO ROUNDUP @visitplano WHAT TO DO 1️⃣ Vis PLANO ROUNDUP @visitplano 
WHAT TO DO
1️⃣ Visit the free Interurban Railway Museum in downtown Plano.
2️⃣ Swim in the iconic Texas Pool *opens Memorial Day
3️⃣ Go mural hopping, starting at the butterfly wings next to Francescas at Shops at Legacy.
4️⃣Zip lines & treetop adventures at Go Ape Plano
5️⃣ Hike to the Observation Tower at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
6️⃣ Hit the trails at the beautiful Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
7️⃣ Shop, dine, and check out the photo ops at Legacy West Plano.
WHERE TO EAT
1️⃣ Rooftop views & pizza at Urban Crust, the bread they bring out is amazing!
2️⃣Brunch at The Biscuit Bar, the house-made sauce is delicious!
3️⃣Grab a coffee at Golden Boy Plano and @1418coffee 
4️⃣Dinner at Bavette Grill *get the deviled eggs located at the @boardwalkgranitepark 
5️⃣ A Texas comfort dinner at @Haywireplano 
6️⃣ Stop by @Legacyfoodhall for over 20+ eateries & bars
WHERE TO STAY
1️⃣ The beautiful Marriott Dallas/Plano Legacy Town Center, located steps from The Shops at Legacy! Make sure to get breakfast at the hotel at Copper Creek for some Texas-shaped waffles.
🔜Save this post for your next trip to Plano!
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⚽️DALE @HOUSTONDYNAMO I can’t believe this ⚽️DALE @HOUSTONDYNAMO 
I can’t believe this was my first time at a Dynamo game! Thank you for having me! We had so much fun exploring the new East Club, an all-inclusive experience with premium food options, beer and wine! Our favorite of the night were the carnitas tacos 🤤
It was nice to see the renovated open air stadium and the new vendors like Trill Burgers, Roostar Vietnamese Grill, Elotes Bravos and so much more! Can’t wait to go back for another game!
And don’t forget to get a photo at the coolest mural by @capdavjon
📍@ShellEnergystadium 
🔜Tag who you want to go to a game with! 
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🌸HIDDEN GEM 1hr from Houston @coastalprairiecon 🌸HIDDEN GEM 1hr from Houston @coastalprairieconservancy
The perfect break from the city and a change of scenery from your usual trails. Choose from two different trails, the 1.5-mile Ann Hamilton Trail and 1.3-mile South Trail. 
One of the many benefits of the prairie is that it helps with flooding around Houston – absorbing three swimming pools of water per acre during a rain event!
🔜Save this for the next time you’re looking for a unique outdoor experience! 
⏰Open Tuesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM
📍Ann Hamilton Trail at the Indiangrass Preserve 31975 Hebert Road, Waller, TX 77484
🌱Volunteer opportunities like Stewardship Saturdays & public events like the annual Putting Down Roots are perfect ways to get involved in conservation and help with climate change! 
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10 THINGS TO DO IN PLANO 1️⃣ Swim in the icon 10 THINGS TO DO IN PLANO
1️⃣ Swim in the iconic @the_texas_pool *opens Memorial Day
2️⃣ Zipline at @goapeplano
3️⃣ Hike at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
4️⃣ Go mural hopping starting at @shopsatlegacy
5️⃣ Stroll @downtownPlano & eat at @urbancrust
6️⃣ Visit the free Interurban Railway Museum
7️⃣ Grab coffee at @goldenboyplano
8️⃣ Dinner at @bavettegrill *get the deviled eggs located at the @boardwalkgranitepark 
9️⃣ Check out this photo op at @legacywestplano then shop & dine.
🔟 Stay at @marriottlegacy & get the Texas-shaped waffle at Copper Creek! 
Stay tuned for a post on more things to do in Plano.
🔜Save this post for your next trip to Plano!
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🍹Cinco de Mayo with @drinkpicadas #sponsored I 🍹Cinco de Mayo with @drinkpicadas #sponsored
I found your new favorite Mexican Aguas Frescas + piquete. Picadas comes in 3 different flavors, Guava, Limonada, and Mango. I literally don’t even have a favorite because you can taste the real fruit and Mexican agave in each one!
🛍️Currently only sold at H-E-B in Texas
🧂Chili Lime Salt packet is included
🇲🇽 Hecho en México
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🤠CHEERS FROM WACO This was my 4th time in Waco 🤠CHEERS FROM WACO
This was my 4th time in Waco & I was SO excited to check off more items from my Waco bucket list! Check out my stories & blog post for more details.
WHAT TO DO
1️⃣ Go mural hopping! Find the Cheers from Waco mural at Bicycle World & the Waco Y'all Mural right across from it.
2️⃣ You HAVE to do a Horseback ride at sunset at Brazos Bluffs Ranch, trust me!
3️⃣ Go on a food tour with Waco Food Tours for some amazing hidden gems!
4️⃣ Visit the Waco Mammoth National Monument to see mammoth fossils!!
5️⃣ Learn about the African American history in Waco starting with the Doris Miller Memorial who served valiantly during World War II.
6️⃣ Take a self guided Latino History Tour starting at St. Francis on the Brazos. Reminds me so much of the missions in San Antonio!
7️⃣ If you love live music stop by Bridge Street Plaza every Saturday thru July 1st for the Levitt AMP Waco series.
8️⃣ Kayak or paddle board the Brazos with @puravidapaddlewaco 
WHERE TO EAT/DRINK 
1️⃣ Grab an appetizer & a drink at Maria Mezcaleria. Highly recommend La Guera if you like mezcal!
2️⃣ Brunch at Pignetti's Waco.
3️⃣ Coffee at @BittyandBeauscoffee, @FabledBookshop & Coffee, & @CommonGroundswaco
4️⃣ Lunch at Union Hall, I tried @pupusaparadise254 & @honest.juicery for açaí bowls & both were 👌🏼
5️⃣ Drinks at @onedaywaco, @undercroftwaco, @stayclassywaco, & @huacolounge
6️⃣ Grab a beer at Brotherwell Brewing.
WHERE TO STAY
1️⃣ There are plenty of Airbnb or hotel options but I had a chance to stay at the NEW Element Waco hotel. Loved how modern it was & that it was located right across from Magnolia Table.
🔜Be sure to add Waco to your bucket list & save this for your next trip!
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The Bucket List Latina

Texas + Beyond

Things to do in Waco

May 8, 2023      Leave a Comment

“Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau. As always, all opinions are my own.”

Cheers from Waco

Cheers from Waco mural
waco yall mural

Cheers from Waco! I just spent another amazing weekend in the heart of Texas and I was so excited to check off more things from my Waco bucket list. I will be sharing what to do, where to eat, and where to stay on your next trip to Waco.

What to do

Waco Mammoth National Monument
brazos bluffs ranch waco horseback at sunset

There are so many bucket list things to do in Waco but here is what I did on this trip!

Horseback riding – Make sure you add this to your bucket list! Go on a 2hr horseback at sunset tour with Brazos Bluffs Ranch. It makes a stop at the most beautiful spot to watch the sunset and have some snacks or s’mores.

Go mural hopping – Waco has so many murals! Start off at the Cheers from Waco mural located at Bicycle World, then find the Waco Y’all mural across the street. Afterward, head on over to Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits and find a hidden mural upstairs. For more murals click here for an interactive map.

Waco Food Tour – Go on a food tour with Waco Food Tours! Visit 4-5 amazing restaurants and hidden gems in Waco. In addition, they also offer private tours and bar hopping tours.  

Levitt Amp Waco Series – If you love live music, make sure you head to Bridge Street Plaza for the Levitt Amp Waco Series. It is completely free, family-friendly, and is scheduled for every Saturday thru July 1st.

St. Francis on the Brazos – Take a self-guided Latino history tour of Waco starting at the beautiful St. Francis on the Brazos. It reminds me so much of the missions in San Antonio! Click here for more locations on the tour.

Doris Miller Memorial – Then learn about the African American history in Waco starting with Doris Miller. He served valiantly during World War II and was the first African American to be awarded  the Navy Cross. Click here for more locations on the tour.

Waco Mammoth National Monument – One of the coolest things in Waco! Head to this dig site where mammoth fossils were found. 

Get your shopping on at Spice Village – I can’t believe this was my first time here! There are over 60 boutiques ranging from clothing, home decor, jewelry, souvenirs, and so much more!

Where to Eat

wnew restaurants in Waco
where to eat in waco

Union Hall – You will find over 20+ eateries ranging from pizza to pupusas, to juice and acai bowls, there is definitely something for everyone. I had a chance to try Pupusa Paradise and Honest Juicery and I will definitely be back to both!

Maria Mezcaleria – One of the newest restaurants in Waco! I was so excited to try it and I highly recommend the sopecitos and “La Guera” if you like Mezcal.

Pignetti’s Waco – The cutest spot for brunch! You have to get the Italian avocado toast, trust me.

Hecho En Waco – Two words, Che tacos! It’s a carnitas taco filled with cheese and avocado and it was definitely one of my favorite things I ate that weekend!

In addition, for coffee options stop by the cutest bookshop, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, a Waco staple, Common Grounds, or Bitty & Beau’s which has an inclusive mission.

Then, for drinks head to a speakeasy, Undercroft Social Club, or for drinks and an appetizer Huaco Lounge. If you like bars check out One Day, or Stay Classy, and if you like beer stop by Brotherwell Brewing.

Where to stay

There are plenty of Airbnb or hotel options in Waco but I chose to stay at the beautiful new and modern Element Waco. The hotel is located right across from Magnolia Table, and close to Baylor. It is an extended-stay hotel with a full bar and restaurant on-site and complimentary breakfast. I absolutely loved how much room there was in the 1 bedroom suite!

If you are looking for more things to do in Waco check out my other post here.

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Element Hotel Waco
Element Hotel Waco

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