L Dobson

To start out I am usually not big on Mexican food but Ninfa's changed all that.Jman our awesome waiter not only delivered great service but also great reccomendations on drinks. I had to go twice while I was on my trip. I love the food, the drinks and the amazing atmosphere and staff. Now I have a favorite Mexican restaraunt and favorite waiter that we will try to get every time. Thank you so much Jman & Twila for making my visits great!!!!

Ray T

My server was top notch. She made sure I was good my entire time. My food came out perfect. I had no complaints

Troy Kelly

Great atmosphere, awesome service, tasty food! I had the shrimp stuffed jalapeno popper thingies and the best advice I can give is order four instead of two! Then I had the La bonita, a great sampling of a chicken enchilada, chile relleno and a beef taco. My only disappointment is I am too full to try the apple empanadas!

Arianna Taggart

Wow. Amazing. This is the kind of place that you can tell everything is made in house. The green salsa in particular was phenomenal, but both were good! The chips and queso were outstanding (they came with special chips). My husband got a burrito and it was great and clearly made with one of their homemade tortillas. I ordered the pisca and wow it was so incredible. The only thing is that the shrimp was slightly overdone. The steak was perfect. The charo beans were even good and I don't even usually care for those. Would definitely come again! The menu had plenty of great looking options.

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Patrick Duffy

Completely and pleasantly surprised in several ways. I'm not local and Nifa's was a short walk from the hotel so I had no expectations. I was warmly welcomed and was sat immediately for dinner. I had no sooner been seated when I was welcomed once again by Alyssa who took a drink order. I ordered an entre upon her return and enjoyed the best salsa I've had in sometime while I waited my dinner order of BBQ Brisket enchiladas. Once more pleasantly surprised. They were fantastic! Not only that, I only got a few chips in before they arrived. I was only seated about 12 minutes while all this took place. The most pleasant staff and outstanding food in less than 15 minutes. Thank you Nifa's!

Phillip McNeal

Kris was our server and did a great job taking care of us. I had the 2 cheese enchiladas and beef taco platter. My wife had the vegetable fajitas. First time here. Our food was amazing and hot. Tito the manager came out and checked on us. Great restaurant.

ROMINA MCFARLAND

Played a round of Disc Golf at Brazos Park East and was told by a local that if we wanted authentic Mexican food to try out Ninfas. We were not disappointed. The food was delicious and the service was Excellent! Will definitely return.

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Ultra Marathon Runner

Ninfa’s Mexican Restaurant never disappoints, but this time, our experience was truly exceptional thanks to our amazing server, Julio! From the moment we sat down, he made us feel welcomed and well taken care of. His attention to detail, friendly personality, and great recommendations made our meal even more enjoyable. We started with a large queso appetizer, which came with fresh, warm flour tortilla chips—absolutely delicious! Then, we had the steak fajitas, and they were nothing short of phenomenal. The tender, perfectly seasoned steak was topped with a rich and flavorful Durango sauce that took it to the next level. The fajitas came sizzling hot, paired with fresh tortillas, grilled veggies, and all the right toppings, making every bite packed with flavor. The chips and salsa were fresh and addicting as well. Julio went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed, checking in at just the right moments and keeping our drinks full. His positive attitude and genuine hospitality truly set the tone for a fantastic dining experience. If you’re looking for delicious Mexican food with top-notch service, Ninfa’s is the place to go—be sure to ask for Julio! We’ll definitely be coming back.

Christina Price

Absolutely fantastic food!! I saw their sign for homemade tortillas and asked the waiter for a recommendation that incorporated them. He recommended the tacos that have sides like where you can build your own like a fajita. The food came out fast and it was such a great choice!! the tortillas and the beef were really, really good! 10/10 I also liked they gave you 2 different dips with your chips. Highly recommend a stop in!

Lunch with friends. Ninfa’s is a tried & true favorite. Festive atmosphere, good service, delicious enchiladas. The historic building is clean and inviting highly recommend Ninfa’s.

Bill Holder

Even though it was our second choice for dinner that evening, it was much as I remembered. The place is huge with lots of tables and our party was sat immediately. The setup of the tables does mandate the it is harder to accommodate parties larger than four, so plan to wait. Service was quick and accurate, but food runners don't know who ordered what. I would skip the queso if you don't like Velveeta, this was the only bad dish we ordered. Carnitas, fresh made tortillas, tacos were all excellent choices. Prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity you get as we did not leave hungry.

Y H

When it comes to the main dishes, Ninfa’s is where it’s at. The beef and enchilada were great! I’d say their only draw back was their sides lacked a bit of flavor. However, I didn’t mind the lackluster rice, because I was already full on the main dishes. The atmosphere is cute and decorated nicely for the holidays. I’d say this is a perfect spot for a business meet up, large family groups, or visitors. I’d definitely come back.

I should have listened to my friends... This past weekend I went to Ninfas, a "Mexican" restaurant in Downtown Waco, Texas. I went with absolutely no expectations, since I try to be honest in every review I write. But when you go to a restaurant that specializes in a certain type of food, you at least expect them to have exactly that. Mexican Restaurant = Mexican Flavor, right? Well, if you're expecting authentic Mexican food at this place, you're not going to find it. This is a Tex-Mex restaurant, but more Tex than Mexican. lol. The food was so low quality in my opinion. I thought the tortillas were Walmart's Great Value brand, but after getting home I realized that Walmart's brand was superior, so it's not Great Value. I went on a Friday, and although I always expect places to be packed, this place was completely overflowing. Naturally, there wasn't a single Latino sitting at any of the tables. I should have known I was in the wrong place. The employees were constantly rushing around, and the stress was palpable. And that was reflected in the food. One thing I did notice, though, was that the waitresses were very helpful, and the food came out quickly. Another thing: the food wasn't that bad, but it's something I could easily make at home. Store-bought tortillas, meat, and cheese. Nothing special. I don't understand the hype surrounding this place, although based on the clientele, I gather it's not for authentic Mexicans or Latino in general. There are better places like this in the area. Even Jorge's felt gourmet compared to Ninfa's. Didn't took picture on this one, no needed.

Tiffany Ann Hitt

I don’t know if it was just the server. But this was our first time here and our 10th Anniversary. We had a horrible experience! Two things I ordered were wrong, and I didn’t notice my dinner was wrong until I got home after eating half my dinner at the restaurant. I ordered the Spinach Enchiladas WITH chicken. Guess what? No chicken… Needless to say we were very disappointed. We felt neglected by our server. Unfortunately even though the food was absolutely delicious, we will not be returning.

We came at 7:45 and half the restaurant was empty. We asked for a table for 6 - 2 of the party was here while the remaining were in another car on their way. The hostesses rudely stated, “oh we can’t seat you until your entire party arrives.” There was no wait. We even stated that we would be ordering appetizers and drinks upon seating for 6.. 3 of the hostesses were quick to chime in. We were not arguing or being disrespectful. We were trying to understand and express our intent. The sign states “we will not seat incomplete parties on a wait.” Again, there was no wait. If your policy is going to change based on who is working the host stand, then I would suggest having a clearer policy or making sure your entire staff understands the policy. We have been decades long customers of Ninfa’s and have never been treated so disrespectfully and disregarded. As I’m sitting here writing this.. there is a group of 6 wait staff just hanging out behind the host stand. Great way to lose customers and money.