Located right in the heart of downtown Waco on Austin Avenue, Austin’s On The Avenue offers an energetic nightlife experience tailored to college students, locals, and visitors alike. Known for its vibrant music scene, spacious dance floor, and welcoming atmosphere, this venue serves as a go-to downtown destination for dancing, craft cocktails, and socializing with friends.
Essential Information
Detail Information Address 719 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701, United States Phone +1 254-870-6035 Website / Socials Facebook | Instagram
Operating Hours
Day Active Hours Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM Friday 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM Saturday 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM Sunday Closed
Service, Accessibility, and Amenities
Category Details Service Options Outdoor seating Accessibility Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, and restroom Offerings & Atmosphere Casual and trendy environment, full bar (beer, wine, cocktails, hard liquor), happy hour drink specials, dancing, live music, and live performances Amenities On-site restroom facilities Parking Free street parking Payment Methods Credit cards, Debit cards
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Vibrant energy and spacious dance floor tailored to the local nightlife community.
Great drink selection featuring signature cocktails, domestic beers, and regular drink specials.
Friendly, upbeat staff and bartenders providing welcoming service.
Outdoor patio seating for relaxing with drinks between dance sets.
Diverse weekly entertainment options including live music performances and local DJ sets.
Food & Grill Menu
Appetizers
Item Name Description Chips & Salsa Warm, crispy tostada chips served with zesty homemade salsa. Foot Long Corn Dog Classic State Fair corn dog with honey-sweetened cornbread batter. Cheese Sticks Mozzarella cheese sticks served with marinara sauce. Fried Pickles Fried pickle chips with your choice of dipping sauce. Boneless Wings Golden crisp all-white chicken spun in zesty hot wing sauce. Hot Wings Traditional Buffalo style hot wings spun in zesty hot wing sauce. Cheese Fries Home style fries covered with thick warm nacho cheese sauce. Jalapeno Poppers Breaded spicy jalapenos stuffed with mozzarella cheese. Popcorn Chicken Breaded popcorn chicken served with ranch or honey mustard dipping sauce. Fried Shrimp Lightly breaded golden fried shrimp served with cocktail sauce. Broccoli Cheese Poppers Battered broccoli poppers stuffed with cheddar and jack cheeses. Southwestern Eggrolls Chicken, black beans, corn, and jalapeno cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. Ultimate App Sampler Includes 2 cheese sticks, 2 boneless wings, 2 fried shrimp, 2 eggrolls, and fried pickles.
Burgers & Sandwiches
Item Name Description Hamburger Basket 1/3 lb beef burger served with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onions. Includes potato chips. Cheeseburger Basket 1/3 lb beef burger served with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onions. Includes potato chips. Bacon Cheeseburger Basket 1/3 lb beef burger served with cheese, bacon, and choice of vegetables. Includes potato chips. Downtown Bacon Cheeseburger 1/3 lb beef burger served with cheese, bacon, and choice of vegetables on a jalapeno cheese bun. Includes potato chips. Breakfast Cheeseburger 1/3 lb beef burger served with fried egg, bacon, cheese, and vegetables. Includes potato chips. Downtown Grilled Chicken Sandwich Grilled chicken breast served with cheese, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onions on a jalapeno cheese bun. Includes potato chips. Austin’s Club Sandwich Smoked ham, roasted turkey, bacon, cheese, and choice of vegetables served on toasted white or wheat bread. Includes potato chips. Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Grilled chicken breast tossed in tangy buffalo sauce and served with lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing. Includes potato chips. Philly Cheese Steak Shaved sirloin steak, grilled onions, and melted provolone cheese served on a fresh hoagie bun. Includes potato chips. Classic BLT Smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo served on toasted white or wheat bread. Includes potato chips.
Deli Sandwiches & Wraps
Item Name Description Turkey Sandwich Smoked sliced turkey and cheese served with lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. Includes potato chips. Ham Sandwich Roasted honey ham and cheese served with lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. Includes potato chips. Chicken Salad Sandwich Fresh homemade chicken salad served with lettuce and tomatoes. Includes potato chips. Grilled Chicken Wrap Grilled chicken wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomatoes, and ranch. Includes potato chips.
Salads
Item Name Description Side Salad Small portion of iceberg lettuce topped with cheese, tomatoes, and croutons. Dinner Salad Tossed iceberg lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and croutons. Chef Salad Dinner salad topped with smoked turkey, roasted ham, and smoked bacon. Crispy Chicken Salad Dinner salad topped with crispy sliced chicken tenders. Grilled Chicken Salad Dinner salad topped with sliced grilled chicken strips.
Baskets
Item Name Description Fried Gulf Shrimp Basket Lightly breaded gulf shrimp served with cocktail sauce. Includes potato chips. Chicken Tender Basket Light battered chicken strips with honey mustard dipping sauce. Includes potato chips.
Desserts
Item Name Description Chocolate Pie Slice of warm chocolate mousse lightly drizzled with rich chocolate syrup. Fruit Top Cheese Cake Slice of cheesecake covered with rich strawberry syrup and fruit.