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    Chilito's Pepper Cafe

    4.4 (56 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Tex-Mex, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Salsa, green sauce, chicken enchiladas
    Katherine S.

    The food, as usual, is on POINT! The service is always top notch and they are all friendly and helpful! It seems like no matter how busy they are, they never busy!

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    James B.

    Awesome queso, also be sure and try the bacon wrapped cheese filled jalapeños (seeded so they're medium spicy) chicken and beef fajitas were good but a little sparse on the Beef , shrimp tacos were good. So far one of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in Lubbock that's from a couple of transplanted San Antonians and SA is known for good Mexican food

    Steak and enchiladas

    Traveling in town for a install and got recommended this place for dinner, Absolutely wonderful service and food was delicious. Steak was perfectly cooked and not too heavily seasoned and the enchiladas provided a nice balance Would absolutely come back next trip and try something different.

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    Service was good even though she was very busy. Service with a smile. Food was delicious! Chips and salsa were delicious. Will be back.

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    10 months ago

    The food was ok, fajitas were mostly onions, service was adequate, might go back to try something else, was not an overwhelming experience

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    2 years ago

    BRO!! This place is fire from the green salsa and chips and shrimp tacos. The service is great, and they are always busy!!

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    2 years ago

    Food. Cost. Service. Very good. Ask for the green sauce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Highly

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    2 years ago

    Good food and service - great at home feel and the chips and hot sauce are delicious. It's a great off the beaten path find !

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    One of the best texmex restaurants in the area. Never disappointed! Great for large parties.

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    4 years ago

    Business is always clean and staff is always nice. I was passing through and decided to try this hole in the wall. I will be back for sure!

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    4 years ago

    Great food and live music. Who doesn't love that? Authentic Mexican food and authentically good music...

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    Good solid Tex Mex food with a friendly staff in a nice atmosphere. Nothing fancy, but the enchiladas are definitely worth ordering.

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    Awesome food and even better service! If you are hungry for Mexican Food- this is absolutely the place to go! Excellent!!!!!

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    8 years ago

    Service is horrible. Arrived and dirty table, appeared as though they are short staffed, was not waited on. Go somewhere else

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    5 years ago

    Excellent TexMex. Enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas were all delicious. Queso and salsa as starters were excellent.

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    7 years ago

    Some of the best Mexican food in the state! Good environment, good staff, amazing food.

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    8 years ago

    My wife and I have been coming here for years very good place. The shrimp enchiladas are awesome!

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    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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    The Plaza Restaurant

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    3.8
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    The plaza is a really great sit down Tex mex option. It's kinda on the upper side of price ($20-25…read moreper) but consistently delivers pretty great quality. I got the steak fajita combo which was very well prepared, came with 4 tortillas and a few sides, and of course a massive plume of steam which blinded me (8/10). I also tried some of the shrimp nachos from my friend which were quite good, but they were like... just nachos... so kinda overpriced (6/10). Complementary Chips were alright, salsa was eh, they had a bowl of choco mints which was a nice gesture. Service was quite standard, indoor decore was also standard. They had an entire garlic bunch near where I sat which, I presume, was there to ward off vampires??? So the establishment probably has had an issue with a coven in the past so that's mildly concerning. 10/15 Pretty good Tex mex, kinda mixed value for the price though, standard ambiance, standard service. Saved by the decent quality and the vampire protection.

    Plus one star for the lovely service at the bar. I got the combo. Pick 2 items. Sopapillas stuffed…read morewith ground beef. No where does it say they cover them in movie theater cheese. Side of black beans (good but under seasoned) and mashed potatoes (under seasoned but 3.5 stars). The sopapillas were doughy and a bit more like a biscuit. The ground beef was very bland. Then the whole thing is covered in basically melted velveta. I was hungry and managed to finish one. I left half the beans but none of the potatoes. Drink menu does not have prices. $10.75 for a ranch water in case anyone is wondering. I won't be back. More Tex Mex than what the sign on the outside says.

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