El Ranchito Burrito

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)

3.2 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)

3.6 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)

4.1 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)

0.6 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)

3.5 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)

0.6 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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Asada Mexican Grill

4.4(60 reviews)

4.6 mi

Delicious but very expensive and the drink prices are just outrageous. Charged me four dollars for…read morea water.

Worst tacos in the United States! Order 3 tacos, Pastor pork, pork was burnt and could hardly chew…read moreinto it. They said I did not order beans and rice so for 3 tacos, small chips and salsa and one margarita, $28. Most expensive restaurant in the state of Texas. I recommend you find another place if you want mexican.

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Albarran's Mexican Bar & Grill

3.7(229 reviews)

4.0 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)

3.0 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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Jeff R.

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7 years ago

Poor overall quality. I eat Mexican food like it's my job, and this place is some of the worst I have Ever had. The enchiladas, rice, and beans were all far below average. Even the chips and salsa were lacking. Typically a place will excel at one of these, but to fail in all is worth mentioning. My wife and I both had Poor food, and the servers seemed disinterested in taking care of us when our drinks were empty, and never asked how our food was. The Hispanic lady sitting next to us approached the counter to have her food re-made as her burrito was not edible for some reason. We could see the food being prepped from crock pots, and heard the microwave door along with the "ding" several times while we were dining. Not a quality operation. read more

Zombie J.

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3

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10 years ago

These people are discriminating assholes. Mexican owners treat whites like royals and their food is tripled checked on before given it to them on a silver platter. If you're brown your bag is thrown to you and demand you to move on, if you're happy or not with your order. No hate toward whites. I'm just sick of hearing and seeing discrimination. They had the balls to tell us. "If you don't like it, go somewhere else" And we sure did. We made out own food. Better than the old greasy Burned up stoves they use. read more

Veronica A.

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1

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12 years ago

My absolute FAVORITE burrito stop when I'm in town! Great friendly service, yummy delicious food (especially my favorite, the ranchurito burrito with cheese!), and the sweetest little lady running the joint. My family and I have been going there for years and it's still as delicious as the first time! read more

James P.

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3

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9 years ago

Friendly staff, fast service, best burritos in town! I've been coming here for almost 10 years and recommend this place to everyone! I'm a huge fan of their salsa, you can actually purchase it in a larger container and take it home for later! Thank y'all for everything you do! read more

Kenneth B.

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1

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11 years ago

I get a burrito or 2 from here almost every morning I go completely out of my way to get them because of how awesome they are if you haven't had one you need to try one reasonably priced I get bacon sausage potato jalapeno onion and cheese and it's only like 6$ read more

Susan D.

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12 years ago

Good Tex-Mex food. Serves burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and plates (meals). Good homemade salsa. Good prices. Fast, friendly service. Small dining room seats maybe 20. Has a drive-thru window. You can call ahead or order at the window. read more

Lauren M.

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13 years ago

The best Mexican food in town! From enchiladas to burritos, you can't go wrong. The staff is fantastic, and you can beat the quick friendly service. It's a must for a breakfast burrito before a Tech game or just a Saturday lunch. read more

K K.

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5

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3 years ago

Been going here for years. Now I live out of state. But it's the first place we come to when back in t Been going here for years. Now I live out of state. But it's the first place we come to when back in town. Thanks Mary read more

Brenda M.

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12 years ago

I've been a customer of El Ranchito's for almost 10 years now and the food is awesome! Mary and Delores are a great team and always make you feel welcomed. Thank you for the great food and friendship ladies! read more

Mary S.

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3

2 years ago

Our food is homemade we make it fresh every day. Our prices are reasonable stop by and try our green chili pork in our Carne Asada. We now have green sauce and it's very tasty. read more

Mike S.

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3

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11 years ago

This place has a RUDE ASS staff, there food is not that good and the small dinning room was very dirty. I would not recommend this place to ANYONE. I know it is OFF my list. read more

Tiffany V.

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9 years ago

I go every other day before work & im never disappointed! The burritos are a good size and the lady's who work are so nice and already know what I want when I drive up! read more

Car K.

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1

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12 years ago

I found a cockroach in my food from this place. The owner is greedy and who knows how she cuts corners? This food is awful - unless you like bugs in your food. read more

Patricia L.

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12 years ago

The food is awesome for breakfast and lunch.. and the menudo is the bomb... and they have the nicest people working there..

Albert L.

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12 years ago

We love El Ranchito!! They are delicious!! They are always awesome, quick and never disappoint! Highly recommend!

Athena R.

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13 years ago

The best menudo in town. All the food is fabulous. But the best part is the service. Keep up the great work.

Zay G.

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2 years ago

some of the best service, food, and environment I have been in ever. Food came out quick and it was AMAZING

Heather M.

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12 years ago

The service and the food is excellent! Best breakfast burritos in town and great lunches too!

Ron R.

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1

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12 years ago

family atmosphere, fresh ingredients, great food and value, and best of all Mary and Deloris!

Donald S.

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15

2

11 years ago

The best I have found in Lubbock! Can contend with the best from other places as well....

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