25 Essential Lubbock Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Lubbock.
Las Brisas
Texas
Elegant restaurant offering seafood, Southwest-style dishes & steaks cooked in an 1,800-degree oven.
Fazoli's
Texas
Fast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.
Fazoli's
Texas
Fast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.
Blue Sky Texas
Lubbock, Texas
Custom burgers, jalapeño rings, milkshakes & beer at a relaxed venue with neon signs & sports on TV.
Firehouse Subs Texas Tech
Lubbock, Texas
Counter-serve sandwich chain offering made-to-order hot & cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces.
Beef 'O' Brady's
Lubbock, Texas
Pub chain for the whole family, with Irish-inflected grub plus TVs & sports memorabilia.
Chopped And Sliced BBQ Restaurant
Lubbock, Texas
Pulled pork, baby back ribs, brisket & other BBQ staples delivered in a down-to-earth environment.
Italian Garden
Lubbock, Texas
Pizza, pasta & other traditional Italian dishes are offered at this modern brick-walled BYOB spot.
Golden Chick
Lubbock, Texas
Fast-food chain specializing in fried & roasted chicken, catfish & Southern-style sides.
Cotton Patch Cafe
Lubbock, Texas
Family-friendly Texas-born chain dishing up hearty Southwestern recipes made from scratch.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
Lubbock, Texas
Vibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Seoul Korean Cuisine
Lubbock, Texas
Simple, contemporary restaurant offering kimchi, bulgogi & other traditional Korean dishes.
la Madeleine
Lubbock, Texas
Quaint French cafe chain serving rustic country fare, espresso & fresh-baked baguettes.
Arandas Taqueria
Lubbock, Texas
No-frills outpost of a long-running Tex-Mex chain specializing in taco-truck fare.
Twisted Root Burger Co.
Lubbock, Texas
Chain with gourmet beef, turkey & vegan burgers, plus spiked shakes. Some locations have game meats.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Lubbock, Texas
Modern counter-service chain serving Baja-style tacos & other Mexican eats, plus beer & margaritas.
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
Lubbock, Texas
Texas-based chain restaurant serving Mexican food & margaritas in a hacienda-style setting.
One Guy from Italy University
Lubbock, Texas
Big calzones are the star at this stalwart, family-run pizzeria that also offers pies & pastas.
Pizza Hut
Lubbock, Texas
Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Anna's Mexican Restaurant
Lubbock, Texas
Unassuming space serving familiar Mexican dishes such as enchiladas with rice & refried beans.
Sonic Drive-In
Lubbock, Texas
Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Lubbock, Texas
Modern counter-service chain serving Baja-style tacos & other Mexican eats, plus beer & margaritas.
Flippers Tavern
Lubbock, Texas
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
The Plaza Restaurant & Bar
Lubbock, Texas
Service options: No-contact delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert.
Roni's Mac Bar - Lubbock
Lubbock, Texas
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.