Asada Mexican Grill

This is a new favorite spot for us!! We discovered it about a month ago and have already been…read moreprobably 5 times! Food and service every time has been amazing!! I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order!

Food and service is great!! Great portions! Try their menudo!! They also have a good variety of…read moresauces and Check out the mariachi band that plays every other Sunday. They're great!!

Offerings.

Carnitas

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Margarita

Taqueria Jalisco

4.2(294 reviews)

6.5 mi

Great food and absolutely wonderful service. We had a local to Lubbock recommend this as a great…read moreplace for authentic Tex- Mex. I have to agree!! Margaritas were fabulous. Chips and salsa were perfect and just right on the spiciness. I ordered the fajitas Mexicana which was delicious. The order came out fast and our waitress was so kind and attentive. I'll definitely come back next time I'm in town. Very cool atmosphere and has a great vibe!

Tex-Mex is a perfect cuisine to me. I am not always craving it, but when I am, nothing hits harder…read more Through my years in college, I discovered Taqueria Jalisco to be the gospel and genuinely the best Tex-Mex in Lubbock by a long shot. My first time I went, my group of guys and I were put in a room with all the other white people. Not to say they were profiling, but looking at the rest of the restaurant's population on a busy Sunday, they had us in the gringo room. The food hit. I get putting a bunch of three-taco-plate-and-queso people in one room. I have not been back in quite a while, but I remember their menu being the most behemoth-looking thing ever. Every item had a picture taken on a Coolpix camera, and the text was almost impossible to read on the menu's busy background. That is proof that the food was going to hit. After returning, the menu has been minimized to be more readable, only slightly keeping that same over-the-top flair. The prices have gone up slightly, but where have they not? On a Thursday night, we were seated immediately around 7:30 and had a pretty attentive waitress. Like every good Tex-Mex joint in Texas, their chips and salsa roam freely through the restaurant, and the salsa has a good kick that is easy to manage while still having the heat everyone wants. They also have a creamy green sauce and other sauces they bring out by request. I ordered a combination plate with a crispy beef taco, a beef burrito, and a chicken enchilada with a side of Mexican rice. I added a side of refried beans because no Tex-Mex meal is complete without a big serving of refried beans to mix with the rice and crush with tortilla chips. The crispy taco was unreal. The shell feels like it was double-fried. It has such an incredible hardness to it. It feels premium. The beef burrito and enchilada were great as well, but I was blown away by the taco to an extreme. They have a pretty broad selection of Mexican beers, including Tecate, Bohemia, Dos Equis Amber, Modelo Negra, and Victoria next to your Coronas, Sol, and Dos Equis. Their margaritas are pretty great, if my memory serves me right, as well. I love this place, and I was glad to give it a revisit while being back in Lubbock for a bit. It is just classic and timeless. I just wish their menu was as much of an eyesore as it used to be because that sucker brought me so much joy. RIYL: Gaining five pounds in an hour. A good meal.

Love it.

Complimentary chips & salsa. 6/24/2023

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Robles Taqueria

4.3(26 reviews)

7.3 mi

The service was fantastic. Our server was also the manager/ owner. He was very friendly and…read moreaccommodating. The food was excellent. The restaurant was very clean and the atmosphere vey pleasant! We will make this a regular stop when traveling through Lubbock.

This place was great! We wandered in after a game. Staff were super friendly, food was amazing and…read moreit was just a super inviting environment. Even though we were total gringos and it is legit mexican food!

Fresh Fajitas

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Beerita

Mi Tierra

4.4(22 reviews)

0.6 mi

The salsas are spicy, especially the red! Tacos were excellent and potatoes were perfectly cooked…read more Server was fast and efficient. The place is clean and bright. Definitely going back to try lunch!

Got my chips and hot sauce and the salsa had a hair in it, called the waitress over and showed her,…read morebrought me another bowl of hot sauce and it had a hair in it also, that pretty much did it for me, the mgr(?) came over and said it wasn't a hair as she was running it through her fingers. Sorry I'm done

4 mini tacos with ground beef

Combo plate

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Arandas Taqueria

4.1(113 reviews)

4.7 mi

The food is really great. Generous portions and very reasonable priced. Great breakfast menu. This…read moreis as authentic as you can get! Service: The ladies are fun, friendly, and festive. Really get your day going. Ambiance: This place was packed the entire time we were there. It is truly a 'locals' spot. It is not too noises even with a packed house. This place has a buzz and will get your day started right. I'll be back with ever visit to Lubbock.

Fast service, delicious carne guisada, welcoming & friendly workers, very clean space. I'll…read moredefinitely eat hear again

Chips and Salsa

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Tacos asada y pastor

Colimas Restaurant

4.8(10 reviews)

5.5 mi

. Had the Cheesy Birria taco plate. They are so good!…read more Love the rice and the horchata is delicious. Gonna try the Gordita plate and the strawberry horchata next time.

Very authentic Mexican spot. Food comes out pretty fast…read more Lots of food for not that expensive. Definitely try the elote!

The menu

Elote with everything

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Asada quesadilla

Picantes

4.0(203 reviews)

4.8 mi

Picantes is the heart, soul, and blood of breakfast in Lubbock. My brother and his now-wife had…read moretheir first date at Picantes. My buddies would talk about hitting up Picantes after a good Texas Tech win. Me? I just liked their breakfast burritos. Picantes is your classic shop. You walk in, sit anywhere you like, and they serve you chips and salsa at 8 am. Hell yeah. I always recommend their breakfast burritos there. I get that sucker loaded with bacon, potatoes, cheese, chorizo, and eggs, and the lady who was taking my order looks like she's writing the sequel to The Crucible on her order pad. After loading up on corn chips and salsa, slamming their hot coffee, and listening to the SiriusXM station playing on their DishTV, the big-as-your-face breakfast burrito lands at the table, and in two blinks, it's vanished. It's flavorful, it's well balanced, and for the value, it's an incredible price. When you're done, you pay up at the front to a super charismatic guy, and you're on your way. 30 minutes in-and-out and full of love and eggs. That's the Lubbock way. RIYL: Big breakfast burritos the old fashioned way

I ordered pork tocos but got beef. Please be careful especially if you have dietary restrictions…read moredue to religion.

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Albarran's Mexican Bar & Grill

3.7(229 reviews)

2.7 mi

We enjoyed fajitas here on a bustling Friday night! Pros included complimentary chips and salsa,…read moresizzling fajitas, and plenty of guacamole, tortillas, pico, and more. Unfortunately, they did get one of the orders wrong and mistakenly included onions, but they then provided complimentary queso which made up for it. This is a decent Mexican restaurant in the area, and with ample seating room, even large parties can find spots easily without reservations.

The strawberry margarita is pretty good ! The Isaiah or…read moresomething plate was not worth it. It tasted like teriyaki and was extra for general toppings We were sat in the 6 high top by the bar so didn't see much of the restaurant but I liked the front door lol

Sign

Apple pie!

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Enchilada plate with papas and beans

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant

3.5(257 reviews)

1.7 mi

Good food, great margaritas and appetizers, hit or miss service. The ambiance is fine. This is one…read moreof my favorite Tex-Mex restaurants in town.

Sometimes you just want classic Tex-Mex done right--and Abuelo's delivers exactly that kind of…read morecomforting, crowd-pleasing experience. We started with the house chips and salsa trio, which is always a win here. The chips were warm and crisp, and the variety of salsas--from bright and fresh to deeper and more roasted--made it easy to keep reaching for "just one more." A solid way to kick things off. For my main, I went the veggie route, and honestly, this was the standout of the meal. The sizzling vegetable fajitas arrived steaming hot and loaded with broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, and squash--perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, and served on a cast-iron skillet that kept everything hot down to the last bite. Colorful, hearty, and surprisingly satisfying, even without meat. The rest of the table went more traditional with enchiladas, rice, beans, guacamole, and queso, and everything looked generous and comforting in that familiar, crave-worthy Tex-Mex way. Portions are filling, flavors are approachable, and it's easy to find something for everyone at the table. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a lively bar area and cozy booths that make it a great spot for a casual dinner, family outing, or low-key night out. Service was friendly and efficient, and everything came out exactly as expected. Abuelo's may be a familiar name, but when you're in the mood for reliable Tex-Mex, solid vegetarian options, and a relaxed, welcoming vibe, it absolutely hits the mark.

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Chelo's Mexican Restaurant

4.3(44 reviews)

5.5 mi

The service is amazing several hot sauces to choose from from mild to real hot white queso with…read moreground beef so gooood! I had the carne guisada which the server recommended and let me tell you it was delicious so tender and the gravy was on point. The place reminds of that old style Mexican small and the decor was so cool. It was empty on Father's Day which surprised me but it was hot outside and nice and cool in the restaurant. Food came out fast everyone loved it

If your a fan of "Ben's original orange rice" ... this is the place! If you like Calidad tortilla…read morechips ... this is the place! But only order them after noon, they charge for them before noon. Why? If you're a fan of thin, watered down, queso blanco ( to go with your commercial chips)... this is the place! The refried beans had a distinct fish flavor. Guessing they have a dual use skillet. I love Chili Rellenos. When Chelo's opened several years back I would order some to go after eating some there, so good. My experience today found them to have a very thin, burnt, blackened, coating. They apparently use the same queso blanco as filling, sad! As with all good things, it much come to an end. At the very least they got rid of their good cooks, or, change management, or perhaps sold the original Chelo's business ! If you're a fan of a hot meal .... this is NOT the place.

Lay of the land

Beef fajitas

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Miss P.

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1 year ago

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! Asada Mexican Grill in Lubbock is an absolute gem! I stopped by on a whim after hearing a few friends mention it, and I'm so glad I did. The food was incredible -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. I had the street tacos (Al pastorand carnitas -- oh my stars!), and they were some of the best I've had anywhere, even compared to the ones I've tried down in Houston. The place was clean, the service was fast, and the young man at the counter was so kind and patient with me as I asked about the menu. I'm not usually one to go for the spicier dishes, but everything had just the right amount of kick without being overwhelming. It's tucked away a bit, but once you find it, you'll want to come back again and again. I know I will. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for authentic Mexican food that feels like it came straight from someone's kitchen. read more

Jacob K.

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3

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7 months ago

10/10 experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out hot. The carne asada was seasoned perfectly and the portions were solid for the price. Staff was friendly and quick, and the place was clean with a great atmosphere. Definitely one of the better Mexican spots around. I'll be back for sure. read more

Charlotte A.

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5

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7 months ago

This place is amazing. They're always so nice to us. They give us the best green sauce and also they're just the best. Their food is amazing. Recommend totally if you come here you will be amazed. And every time I go in there, the environment feels very nice. read more

Greg D.

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5

4 years ago

Yuuummmyyy delicious lunch and good prices too! I will be back again. Breakfast is great as well.

Paul S.

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2 years ago

My new go to! Excellent food and wonderful personal service! Breakfast, lunch or dinner!!!

Ludwika T.

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3 years ago

sin duda, los MEJORES TACOS DE LUBBOCK! Muy buen servicio, muy limpio y buenos precios read more

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