601 Franklin Avehouse-made daily

Authentic Mexican food in downtown Waco

Family recipes, handmade tortillas, and food made with care you can taste.

Birria taco with melted cheese, cilantro, onion, and consomé-ready fillings at Sison Tacos Carne asada street taco with salsa, cilantro, and onion at Sison Tacos Al pastor taco with pineapple, cilantro, onion, and salsa at Sison Tacos
Street tacos with birria, al pastor, and carne asada at Sison Tacos in downtown Waco

Made here, not just served here

Most of the work happens here, not off-site. Tortillas are handmade, meats are seasoned with care, and some dishes take most of the day.

As featured in the Baylor Lariat and local Waco press.

Real tacos take time

Fresh tortillas, slow cooked meats, and the kind of flavor you cannot fake.

What guests are saying

When the food is made with patience, people notice.

  • I met a friend for breakfast here. We both ordered the chilaquiles with salsa verde. I also tried the mango agua. The seasoning was done well. Service was great.…

    Belen Ruiz

    Google reviewer

  • So fresh and delicious! The Al pastor on corn tortilla is AMAZING! We also loved the tres leche cake. We will definitely return!!! It's such a cute place too!

    Kristi Freemyer

    Google reviewer

  • Amazing food and vibe. Small but perfect menu options for breakfast and lunch. Chilaquiles were the best we've had. Strawberry drink was fresh and tasty and not…

    Michael

    Google reviewer

  • My boyfriend and I were walking around downtown and stumbled upon this taco shop. We decided to get lunch here and it was one of the best decisions we have made.…

    Elise Camerieri

    Google reviewer

  • Super good! Great curated menu with quality options. We got the torta and huarache and the cafe de olla. Everything was super good. Interior is super cute, clean…

    Taylor Wilcox

    Google reviewer

  • If you find yourself downtown, give this place a look! The pancakes are easily the star of the show, and the coffee keeps you coming back. The rest of the food was…

    Seth Hanson

    Google reviewer

4.9/5
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Find us downtown

Visit us on Franklin Ave for tacos, drinks, and a meal made with care. See hours and parking tips before you go.

Visit us

Address

601 Franklin Ave Waco, TX 76701

Hours

  • Tuesday-Friday: 8:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Sunday-Monday: Closed