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    J J's Cafe

    3.9 (28 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Burgers, American
    Closed Closed

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Perhaps the best Steak Fingers in Texas. No kidding. They are that good.
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    Perhaps the best Steak Fingers in Texas. No kidding. This is how they are supposed to be done. Perfect breading Perfect seasoning Perfect cream gravy Perfect toast You will not find anything close. This is a dying breed. It's s true west Texas cafe. These are vanishing fast. Don't miss out.

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    Not a big chain restaurant! Always Nice , Great old fashioned Hamburgers , Great Location. Great Prices , Support Local Restaurants !

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    Great local place! Country comfort food reasonable price and quick service most of the time!

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    j js burgers meat cookef too long and tater tots cooked too long you omly get crunches

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    Coming through Lubbock and thought we missed the good food-- little did we know we were about to find the best grub in town!

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    Holly's Drive Inn Restaurant - Steak Finger Basket

    Holly's Drive Inn Restaurant

    4.0(146 reviews)
    23.7 mi
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    Stopped by on my way through and figured I should grab something before the long drive. I like…read moretrying chili burgers because not only are they one of my favorites but I get to see how they make their chili and patty at the same time. Is it homemade chili? Homemade patty and seasoned? Soggy bun or toasted? There was a spot in the front to get a carhop so I parked. It didn't take long before a young girl came to ask for my order. Nothing else seemed that appetizing besides the chili burger anyway so I ordered that. "Mexican food" consisted of nachos. Only after the fact did I see onions rings but thought the burger was enough. No prices on the menu which made me suspicious but how much would a sort of fast food/diner cost me? Didn't expect to pay over $8 but yep. Quite a lot. The burger was only okay. Nothing unique. Nothing to write home about at all. The chili was only slightly different from a Sonic chili burger and honestly, Sonic has more flavor in theirs sadly. I wasn't offered any options for the chili burger and none listed on the menu. Chili burger is what the menu says and that's what you get. No option for onions or grilled onions or anything else. It's definitely not worth $8. Maaaaaybe $4-6 and $6 being generous. $8 should come with fries at least. Basic flavor. Basic presentation. Then you're most likely feeling the need to tip on top of that. The parking area was at least clean. People coming and going makes you think it's a popular spot but makes me wonder if there's better places to go even if I had to walk inside. Great place to pick up food for the kids, grandparents or a quick bite but don't expect much if you want flavor. You pay more than what you get.

    Friday night stopped at Holly's for the first time on our way to Lubbock. Wasn't real sure where to…read morepark. Not seeing any other parking, I inadvertently parked in the 'Car Hop' section and quickly got a friendly lady to take our order.We had planned on going in.. but hey maybe this would be faster and get us back on the road. That was not the case. It took a really long time for couple of burgers to come out. I could not see a menu or what selections. So, we asked for the 'standard' cheeseburger and fries. When she did return with burgers, they were hot and the order correct. Not the best burgers with a over toasted bun and fairly dry meat... but it was dinner of sorts. The fries were to the usual fast food pre-cooked frozen fries. Nothing to write home about. The service; the car hop was friendly and pleasant. Ambiance; I did go in to use the restroom and over all, I would say Holly's has not had an upgrade since the 1990's. So, ambiance is leftover American Graffiti. With lots of wear and tear. Still worth a stop for nostalgia.

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    Holly's Drive Inn Restaurant - Sausage and egg  sandwich. It was as good as it looks.

    Sausage and egg sandwich. It was as good as it looks.

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    Wrecked Burgers & Brews - Meat Sweats with no bun

    Wrecked Burgers & Brews

    4.3(75 reviews)
    16.0 mi

    My mom and I were in Lubbock and couldn't resist checking out Wrecked Burgers and Brews--the name…read morealone pulled us in! And wow, we're so glad it did. Everything about this place was fantastic. The food was absolutely amazing. The burgers were cooked perfectly, the fries were delicious, and they have a great selection of beers to go with it. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. What really made the experience stand out, though, was the staff. Our waiter, Drew, went above and beyond. He took the time to walk us through the menu, answered all our questions, and kept bringing extra sauces, jalapeños, and anything else we might want without us even having to ask. Another young man named Zo stopped by our table twice just to check in and make sure everything was perfect and to see if there was anything he could do to make our visit even better. That kind of attention and genuine hospitality really made an impression. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming. My mom and I might be a little older than some of the crowd, but we felt completely comfortable and right at home. Great food, great vibe, and outstanding service. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Lubbock!

    I was craving a burger and decided to try Wrecked based on other reviews. It really did not…read moredisappoint. I went in for a late lunch on a Wednesday and there were only a handfull of people so I cant comment much on the vibe but its spacious and looks like it could be a fun place to hang out. I decided in the Guinness burger paired with a Guinness. It was deliciuos. Perfectly cooked, juicy and flavorful. The fries had a nice seasoning and I loved the Sriracha ketchup. I hope to come back soon to try another delicious burger.

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    Wrecked Burgers & Brews - Mozzarella sticks. Large, hot and fresh, and lots of flavor

    Mozzarella sticks. Large, hot and fresh, and lots of flavor

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    Pitforks and Smokerings BBQ - SMALL frito pie

    Pitforks and Smokerings BBQ

    4.8(39 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Nice, un-pierced folks running this joint and it was pleasant to sit under a canopy with the…read morebreezes a-blowin' on a hot day. Had ribs, sausage, tater salad and fried cabbage. Ribs were incredible. Very peppery and basted with a vinegar-based mop sauce. Quite different from The Shack's (Lubbock), which lean more sweet. Sausage was outstanding. Quite possibly the best I've had anywhere. I assume they have it prepared to a proprietary recipe given all the sausage production in and around Slaton. The sides were good, but not as good as the meat. Mustard-based tater salad was of the mashed rather than chunky variety. Good mustard flavor, but I prefer chunky tater salad. Never had fried cabbage before, but this was very good with lots of bacon in it. I'd definitely order it again. Pleasant although primitive atmosphere at this joint. It's located in an ancient gas station/auto repair building and they haven't done anything to fix it up. But it absolutely fits with the food they serve. BBQ ain't alta cucina and in some ways the more rude the setting, the more appropriate it is. At any rate, they played good music--CCR, Fleetwood Mac, America, Dion and the Belmonts, etc. Bottom line, as long as joints as good as Pitforks and Smokerings and The Shack are open in the Lubbock area, I don't see any reason to be bothering with the lines and lack of seating at Evie Mae's. These are the local joints that are getting my cue money for the foreseeable future.

    Got catering for daughters Tech Graduation for 40 people. Super amazing and easy to work with! The…read morebrisket was great but the Turkey was out of this world and stole the show! The only thing that toped it was the house made tortillas !

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    Pitforks and Smokerings BBQ - Waiting for lunch

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    Pitforks and Smokerings BBQ - Don't drive by here

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    J J's Cafe - mexican - Updated June 2026

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