Chilito&#x27;s Pepper Cafe

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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Chuy's

3.5(282 reviews)

5.0 mi

As a Californian, we have better Mexican food and thats a no brainer (sorry Texans). I will say…read morethough, for Tex Mex, Chuy's is a pretty solid option. The jalapeño ranch dip is a 10/10, would come back just for that alone. The baja shrimp tacos were good, but a little heavy on the sauce. Personal preference, but I'd get the sauce on the side and put it myself next time.

We went to Chuy's today for the first time. We decided to share their Appetizer Plate. It was a…read morelittle bit of everything. Queso, bean & cheese panchos, chicken quesadillas and chicken flautas. Served with guacamole, jalapeños and sour cream. What a great surprise and a great way to sample several items. The queso, bean and cheese ponchos were very good. 1/2 crispy tortilla covered with beans and cheese. There was sour cream and guacamole on the plate for whatever you want to add it to. Chicken quesadillas were delicious as well with a great flavor. The chicken flautas were perfectly cooked and tasted great. They were all freshly cooked. We can't eat the spices so we requested no jalapeño's. The queso was very good with only a mild bite of spice. Our only minor issue is that the chips brought to the table break too easily and it is difficult dipping without them breaking. The salsa was too hot for us but I'm sure it is great for most others ordering. The platter was enough for the 2 of us to share and even bring some home for a snack later! This may be our new go to Mexican restaurant!

GUACAMOLE - Fresh avocados & Salsa Fresca, all mashed up.

PANCHOS - Tostada chips, refried beans, cheese and your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground beef.

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QUESADILLAS - Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, green chiles & onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream & tomatoes.

La Sirena

4.2(243 reviews)

6.6 mi

Brussel Sprouts were amazing. Fried Mac and pork chops were very well done…read more Great vibe and friendly staff.

Looks like a pretty sketchy area and from the exterior however it is a cute little spot once you…read moreget inside. It was pretty busy on a weekend night and a trendy spot for what Lubbock has to offer but while the cocktails were a highlight, the food was average overall. The young hostess was pleasant, but the older ( I assume manager) was snippy and rude to other customers and the staff. Waitress seemed frazzled and not familiar with the menu. Come for the vibes and cocktails , not the food and rude service.

Dining Room

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BloodOrange Margarita

Albarran's Mexican Bar & Grill

3.7(230 reviews)

2.5 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 ground beef used in the enchiladas, tacos, and chalupa had zero flavor. I'm sorry to say that…read moreit was the worse Mexican food I have ever tasted. The menus were dirty. The salsa was thin liquid with very little flavor. A complete waste of time and money.

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Apple pie!

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Enchilada plate with papas and beans

The Plaza Restaurant

3.8(303 reviews)

3.4 mi

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.

Service was outstanding. The food was good too! I had the dried avocado stuffed with steak fajita…read moremeat and a chicken enchilada with jalapeño cream sauce. It was delicious! The Mexican papas were also great. We were less than thrilled with the drinks. We were told that the Chiltons were good but they were blah.

Empty Meeting Room that was h Le for party of 40

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Picoso's Mexican Kitchen

3.2(292 reviews)

2.6 mi

Needed a great party room for a BIG Bday party. Choose Picoso's for this important event. Every…read moresingle part of planning went smoothly... from the menu selection, drink menu and table configuration. The party was flawless for all 56 guests. Trevas and his staff took care of every detail. The servers became like family and took care of every guests. The fajita buffet was delicious as was the margarita and Sangria bar. The room was private so even the little ones had a great time. I would not hesitate to having another event there. Trevas and Piccolo's made it so easy! All we had to do was bring our own decorations and our appetites!

Not memorable enough to return. Maybe Sundays aren't best day to go. Drove by on Saturday and…read moreparking lot was packed so was excited to try.

Front entry and host's booth.

Fried Crispy Relleno

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Chilton Flight!

Rosa's Café & Tortilla Factory

3.2(64 reviews)

3.3 mi

We came to Rosa's for the first time to grab some lunch, order some great Taco salad and some soft…read moreand crispy tacos. The food was delicious, and the restaurant was pleasant to eat in. , it was nicely decorated. What can I say, we just love this restaurant. We most definitely will be coming back. if you love real good Mexican food, I would highly recommend checking out this restaurant.

I usually love Rosa's me and my family always go at least once a week but in recent years employees…read morehave been noticeably more incompetent. They consistently get mine and my family's orders wrong and charge us for food we order but don't to give it to us.

A number 10 and a beef tostada with a side of rice and beans.

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Rusty Taco

4.1(41 reviews)

3.8 mi

Rusty Taco immediately became our go-to lunch on 4.12.2025 when we realized how close it was to the…read moreCanyon West shopping center off of the Marsha Sharp Freeway. Easy parking. Nice service, albeit a little slow and not clearing tables as quickly as they should have. My youngest daughter and I both tried the Dynamite Shrimp tacos ($4.95 each). I preferred these over the Baja Shrimp ($4.25) variety which my oldest daughter ordered. We'd go here again. I'd probably opt for a fish taco and a margarita next time. Thanks to my Yelp friend Jonathan B. for his recommendation in his 5/24/2024 review. TIPS + Free Taco when you join Friends of Rusty! + Breakfast tacos are served here all day. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4 | Service: 4 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4

Today I made my second visit ever to Rusty Taco. The first time I liked it, this time I loved it. I…read morenow intend to be a regular here for my Tex-Mex fix. For a weekday at lunch time, it was quiet. There were only a few other diners, which I think enabled the staff to really focus on excellent service. After ordering, I picked a table and they brought my food to me. The ambiance was fairly relaxed. They play a kind of random assortment of music - I heard both classic rock and modern pop. There are at least five TVs with an array of channels from sports to game shows. I ordered just one taco, the Baja shrimp. It comes fried or grilled with choice of flour or corn tortilla and it was marked on the menu as a "team fave". It didn't disappoint, though I think it was light on flavor to really knock my socks off. I got the Tres Grande to accompany my taco. This is a pile of chips with guac, queso, and salsa. The chips are "endless", so if you run out (and I did) just ask for more and they'll bring them right out to your table. I got all that for right at $15 and it was every bit worth it. The employees went above and beyond to thank me for being there this day, a level of service that is rare in this category of restaurants. Just writing this review makes me eager to go back again.

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Lillie's Place

4.7(45 reviews)

5.3 mi

Carne Guisada burritos, salsa & chips. Carne Guisada was really good. This is our first time here…read more We definitely will return. Service was good and store was very clean.

Food was okay. Chips and salsa were good. Restaurant was out of many ingredients needed to make key…read moremenu items. Unable to order enchiladas and one other item (I can't remember the name) because they didn't have enchilada sauce. We settled on a burrito and brisket plate. Wasn't sure if they'd be able to put lettuce on burrito but it was my lucky day! Pico and salsa are very good. Service was very friendly.

Brisket plate

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Potato ham egg and cheese burrito

La Mission #2 Food Stand

5.0(1 review)

1.2 mi

Stopped by this AM and ordered a breakfast burrito. Great, fast service and the food was tasty and…read morepiping hot! Loved the salsa they included as well. The burrito was a great (generous) size and you could tell it was very fresh!

From the owner: Fresh cooked food,freshness is our recipe.read more

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Ann K.

10 years ago

This is probably the best Mexican food around Lubbock. Everything is homemade and delicious. I had Isabel special and loved it. My husband had the chili relleno which was stuffed with ground beef and it was great. The appetizer of the stuffed jalapeño peppers wrapped in bacon were delicious but hot. The salsa is homemade and yummy and the chips are thin and crispy. This has to be our favorite Mexican food place around this area. read more

Steffany F.

10 years ago

Little bitty wolforth gem. We were trying to catch Evie MAEs dinner service and well those guys are never quick enough or open. So we saw this place on the way into town! It was so good and the staff was SO friendly. It wasn't that busy when we were there and we enjoyed all of it. The flour and corn tortillas are better than rosas. read more

Carrie H.

10 years ago

Love the food and the staff. Our new favorite Mexican food restaurant. The atmosphere casual makes you feel like family. Seriously the food so good!! read more

Kelli M.

3 years ago

Food is excellent and the service is superb. Best chili relleno plate is the best I've found in the 806.

Mark S.

132

13 years ago

Excellent flavors. Very fresh and you'd never expect it from exterior view. Recommended.

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