I don't know, I just never got into this place! I have been there several times, but it always seemed a little pretentious for a sleepy little place like Lubbock. They have nice food as far as I can tell, and the wine is always good. Their menu is definitely different than what you find commonly in the LBK. They support the local art scene, and have live music sometimes, which is really nice. There's really no reason for me to not like the place, but I just feel kind of 'meh' about it. We never really made it one of our regular spots. It's probably cause my husband doesn't do well with wine, so I never thought about it when we would go out. At any rate, there's no reason for me to write anything bad about this place, and I know a lot of people really like it, so I'm giving it three stars. read more

This place was fun and affordable for a nice night out. I loved going with friends and getting a bottle of wine on special (they always had a list of sale wines when I went) and a cheese plate with a bowl of olives. That was usually enough food for four people to happily snack on. The only thing I didn't like was the cover charge at the door if live music was playing. We usually sat in the back so we could talk anyway. read more

If this place could be judged solely for its wine bar atmosphere it would so deserve the 5 stars, but unfortunately I found this place ranked as the #1 restaurant and for that I have to take issue. I was lured in thinking I could enjoy a nice mediterranean or spanish diner, and I was upset only to find out they offer small shareable plates. So what did I think of the $14 dollar sandwich and $6 salad? Well - the salad kinda sucked, and the half sandwich was delicious just overpriced. Combine my expensive small portions with no beer and I just wish I wasn't to embarrassed to have left after looking over menu. My daughter has visited with nothing but rave reviews, so I think its all a matter of what your expectations are. read more

The boyfriend and I love coming here for a date night. We usually get a pitcher (or two!) of their sangria and their fruit and cheese plate and sit back and listen to whatever band is playing that night. We have been back many times and will continue to frequent this place! Minus one star for slow service, it sometimes takes awhile to get a waitress and even longer to get them to come back again. read more

Not impressed. The margherita pizza seriously tasted like a frozen pizza, in fact I'm fairly positive that's exactly what it was, especially considering it arrived so soon after ordering. The diosita salad was decent, but far overpriced for a few spring greens, a mediocre balsamic dressing, and some feta crumbles. This is obviously Lubbock's idea of exotic food. I guess what you pay for is the pleasant, artsy ambiance and very nice wait staff. read more

I will try not to be too compromised by my business relationship to McPherson Cellars. We flew out to Lubbock for the day to taste some wine with Kim McPherson. I had not been to Lubbock in 18 years and had no idea what to expect. We had lunch at La Diosa and it was truly a great experience. We had the kitchen bring out a number of tapas. There were Albondigas, smoked oysters, crab cakes, smoked salmon- all very well done. The standouts had to be the gazpacho with crab meat and the sardines in oil and garlic. Charming and relaxing atmosphere. I started eying a comfortable looking couch, imagining myself waking up the next day surrounded by small plates and wine bottles, stinking of sardines and garlic. read more

Great tapas. Get the meatballs and the empanadas--- truly fantastic. Their wine selection is also good. Better to opt for the bottle than by the glass. The house sangria is good and the Lillet Blanc. Wish they had something stronger though. There is entertainment and it starts at 8pm so make sure to reserve a table in the main dining room. The place is decorated very nicely. I loved looking at the details of this restaurant. I felt I was in Spain! A very nice date night place. read more

DONT BELIEVE THE HYPE!!! I was looking forward to a nice Mediterranean meal after a long day of working out of town. After reading the reviews for this place I was excited to check it out. As we walk in they tell us that there is a $3 charge tonight because the have live music, no biggie. Might be fun. It's almost 10 minutes before wait staff brings water. We had to find our own silverware. They brought the wrong appetizer. After bringing the correct appetizer they came with many other incorrect orders for other tables. My meal came at least 25 minutes before my friend at the same table. No water refill. Very disappointed. Almost walked out and went to McDonald's, at least we know what kind of service to expect there. read more

On a recent visit, this place still lives up to my earlier review. I really enjoy it. I only have one complaint: they need bigger tables. Trying to place all your different tapas dishes on the tiny table is a PITA. We ended up having to put our sangria pitcher under the table to make room. read more

Great place. Had a low key sisters bachelorette party here last night and it was fun and the atmosphere was great. Food was good and we had fun trying many different tapas and sampling all the dishes. SANGRIA TO DIE FOR! Highly recommend! read more

I was not sure I wanted to try La Diosa, based on the interesting reviews that were 180 degrees apart from people eating there on the same day or in the same week. I guess my advice is unless you get truly lousy service or stomach-churning food, that would be a legitimate negative review. Other than that, leave your expectations out on the street to get run over by a truck, and just let La Diosa be........ La Diosa. I was joyously impressed. Service by Claire was excellent - didn't hover over me yet didn't ignore me either. Atmosphere is great, but the food was terrific. I had Albondigas de Madrid, besitos y jalapenos, and a glass of McPherson's good rose. That was definitely enough food for one person - I can easily see that more than 3 hungry people would not have quite enough. To finish, I had the diosota salad, a perfect ending. (I now understand why most French serve a salad at the end of the meal, not the beginning.) I was looking forward to my next visit back to Lubbock - now I'm REALLY drooling in anticipation!!! Salud, Monsieur Chef, Claire, and charming barkeep-dudes!!! read more

This is a great restaurant that is a must try! Such a neat atmosphere and wonderful food. The Sangria is great but beware they don't serve beer. The hummus is delicious and I love the enchiladas. A few friends of mine have gotten the jalapeno shrimp dish and love it! It is spicy I hear. read more

La Diosa is my go-to wine place. The $10 sangria pitcher on Tuesdays is a steal and tastes great! I've also had various red wines that are always amazing (though pricier). The queso was not as liquid as I expected but was still good. The Hearts Delight pizza was AMAZING. I had it the last time I went and will probably make it my regular food dish. I don't always get food and when I do it's usually dessert. I highly recommend the creme brûlée and the chocolate cake. Know that it is in the pricier end but they are both worth the splurge. Especially if you're saving by ordering a $10 sangria pitcher (regularly $15). The live music as really fun! A friend of mine, Andy Hedges, plays regularly with Andy Wilkinson on Tuesdays and I enjoy coming out to see them. Other times I have been in on Tuesdays (or weekends) and the music has been so loud that I could barely think. Even when sitting in the back of the back room. The atmosphere is everything. It is so cozy and quaint. They have random racks of home decor items for sale (way more than I could afford) that I wish I could fill my house with. On busy nights I have had trouble getting attentive service in the past. It seems like they have been understaffed sometimes. Other times I think they saw a table of younger girls who weren't dressed fancy and assumed they wouldn't need much and would just be drinking sangria (it took an hour for him to finally come get our dinner order once). Portions of food are usually smaller than I would expect for that price. I could be full on anything but the pizza alone. It's definitely a fun girls night or date night but I could imagine making it a regular place due solely to the price and portion difference. Definitely check it out though! You'll have fun! read more

We stopped in late in the afternoon for a late lunch. We had several tapas that included, almonds, olives, shrimp and chips with queso. All were excellent and the service was attentive and friendly. The ambience reminded me of Spain. read more

One of the better places in Lubbock to listen to some downtempo live music and kick back. Their sangria is the best in town (and sold by the pitcher!) and they have some great tapas and other fancy bites. It's a tad bit pricey for the portion sizes, but the food is definitely worth it. Grab the Spanish omelet (also called Tortilla, but it's not a tortilla like the kind we throw at football games). It's delicious and filling. We love Tuesday nights because there's usually live music, and the sangria is often at a discount. Sometimes they charge a cover, but it's worth it to see and support some good local talent. read more

La Diosa is charming, the food was Delicious and the music was great! However, it is pricey, probably too pricey to keep me coming back often. read more

This was my first time at a tapas restaurant and I was not too sure what to expect. The place is very neat inside. It is dimly lit, has eclectic art, plenty of cozy sofas and overall a real gem in Lubbock. Something special about eating fancy finger food while listening to live then relaxing on an antique sofa while sipping on sangria. music The Food was very good and there was an excellent selection to choose from. However, none of the food blew me away considering spent well over $100 for 2 after food, drinks and desserts. The service, much like the food, felt very European. Everything very slow paced but I guess that's tapas. Sit around, drink some sangrias and try to enjoy yourself. Will I be back? Maybe. read more

Ambiance is nice. Menu is okay. Service is always awful.

They close at 11 pm but we walked in at 1020pm to have a glass of wine and hostess behind the bar was quick to say last call was in 7 min and kitchen was closed. Needless to say we didn't stick around. Very disappointed with this place. read more

The wine is reasonable, the sangria a favorite among most people I know, but you might as well be alone if there's a band playing. All the cool atmosphere withers under the aural onslaught of whatever band is playing that night. It's not even that the music's bad -- it's that the place is mostly brick and small, and the sound never seems balanced to the venue. On three trips, service has been mixed. Last time we waited about half an hour before chasing the waitress down -- twice -- to pay. She'd not paid much attention all night, so it wasn't that she was suddenly busy. If there's a band present, I'd recommend you wait and come back for tapas and wine when you can hear yourself think. read more

We had the Albondigas de Madrid first, very tasty and spicy. The sauce they are in is very interesting. It tastes a little bit like soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and honey, sprinkled with red pepper and herbs. Now that I'm rereading this, that doesn't sound appetizing. But it is so try it. Next we ate the Dos Tacos Papasitos mainly because I love pork belly. Ever since the really healthy ladies from Weston A. Price Foundation said pork belly was a healthy meal; I've been trying it everywhere I go. And this place has a great version of it. Lastly we had Besitos y Jalapeños. Perfect mix of shrimp, mild cheese and jalapeño slices. Did I mention it has bacon bits in the cheese. This was a very delicious combination. Great place to order appetizers and drink wine! read more

Very good food, service, and atmosphere. A true Lubbock gem. Make sure to get their pizzettes, queso, abs sangria!

Great place to sit back and relax and listen to some good live music. Always have great wine specials too. I went a few days ago and ended up salsa dancing the night away. I went with a few friends and ended up meeting another group of people. Always a friendly environment and cool electic local art from the West Texas and New Mexico areas. It really makes you feel like you have left Lubbock when stepping in (locals you know what I mean). A regular spot for me to just get away and let loose in a good way! read more

This place is absolutely beautiful. With wine selection and the best sangria's in the city, La Diosa is one of those places that make you forget you're in Lubbock and takes you to Austin, especially when they have live music. Their chocolate cake is wonderful and a perfect portion. Try the Sangria. It will be the best part of your day. read more

There a limited choices when it comes to elegant and creative dishes in Lubbock. La Diosa is definitely a nice, cozy, romantic place to have dinner. I love the decoration and ambiance. The sangria is good, as is the service. The food, well it claims to be Spanish, but I wouldn't hold those expectations. Don't get me wrong- the food is good. But it's a mix of everything from Spanish, French, Italian, to Mexican and Peruvian. I recommend this place for a date or for a group, as they have awesome sofa seating areas. read more

This place is hip and eclectic; at first we weren't sure what to think. The lunch menu seemed small and the food seemed almost too unique for us. WE WERE WRONG--we each had the stacked enchiladas and were blown away! The flavors were fresh and savory. Every plate that we saw come out looked divine and all the patrons seemed very happy. I will definitely return. read more

The meatballs were the best. Chimichuri and paella were a bit bland. Live music starts around 8:30. Service is excellent and nice relaxed, quiet atmosphere. read more

La Diosa Cellars - Bob likes the monkey - Spanish Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

My wife and I visited the McPherson Wine Tasting Room earlier in the day, and while chatting and sipping wine with Kim the owner and winemaker genius behind their great wines, we mentioned that we had wanted to go to dinner here but they were booked. Come to find out he's married to the owner! A phone call later we had a table! The ambience is kinda shabby chic with lots of lights and gewgaws to look at. Cozy couches, cute bistro tables, a strolling (unobtrusive and delightful) guitarist. There's a small stage area where a great jazz combo set up to play as we nibbled our tapas. We started with charred sashito peppers w/feta, and also olives & sweet, salty, spicy almonds. Yum. Then the other dishes started arriving: little meatballs, a potato and melty stacked cheese "enchilada", and onion marmalade toast. All to DIE for. We've eaten tapas all over the country and have had none better. Highly recommend. read more

You should give this place a try. The food was good, the atmosphere was very nice and the staff was great.

La Diosa is probably one of my favorites in Lubbock. The Tapas are good and are actually Tapas (some other places in Lubbock seem to confuse Tapas with appetizers). They also have a pretty nice dessert selection. They serve (I think exclusively) local wines, but they have a decent selection, and as others have noted, they are famous for their sangria. They are also a smoke free establishment - there aren't very many places you can go for a late night drink that is smoke free. The only drawback is that if you go on a Friday or Saturday they usually have a band and charge a cover (even if you are ordering food) and the music can make it difficult to converse with your dinner companions. In most other cities this would probably be a 4 star place - but for Lubbock it deserves 5. read more

This place is superb! Such a hidden gem. The host and servers are so kind and genuine and the food is amazing. We were very pleasantly surprised to find this place read more

Just had a delicious meal here. Atmosphere was on the upscale side of casual. We brought out children who loved every dish. I recommend the lamb pops, and meatballs. Service was great, no rush to make room. read more

This is where I take people who want to feel "cultured" in Lubbock. I absolutely love La Diosa. Their Sangria is AMAZING...almost as amazing as the Red Bordeaux that they sell for $32 by the bottle. When my friends parents came in town, I bought a bottle for them and they loved it. What I really love about La Diosa though is the environment. It is lined with art pieces, huge comfy couches to lounge in, and small tables throughout the restaurant. If you go on Friday or Saturday evenings, they often have live lounge music, which really adds to the eclectic atmosphere. The consultant winemaker there is actually Kim McPherson, who co-owns McPherson Cellars across the street. So, if you are looking for a fun ladies night out or date idea, it it really fun to go wine tasting at McPhersons cellars and then head across the street to La Diosa for an evening of tapas and sangria. When you go, make sure to experience it the Spanish-way and order several tapas to share around the table. It is not really a place that you get a single meal for yourself, but a place where you can try different things with a group of friends. If you are looking for a great starting place, the meatballs and spanish tortilla never disappoint. read more

Ahhhh :) Visiting Lubbock for the first time from Vegas where I happen to live. Didn't have the highest expectations coming in about anything Lubbock had to offer but I'm happy to say I am pleasantly surprised by this place! The good: The atmosphere, the decor, the tapas!, the live music. The bad: nothing to complain about. loved it. The experience: This place is adorable. Very artsy, something to look at in every corner. We got there around 700 and were informed at 830 the live music would begin (they charge $5 cover for this that is added to your bill if you stay past 830). The boyfriend and I ordered 5 plates: The Caprese Salad, The Rebeca, the meatballs...and two other things that were delish but I cant remember the names. Everything tasted amazing, good little portions as tapas should be. I feel like you really can't go wrong with anything you order. Both my bf and I were full off the 5 plates we chose. Unfortunately, we had studying to do or I would have sat there for hoursss listening to the music and nibbling on tapas/sangria. Next time! We left about 840 and they didn't charge us the $5 cover. Thanks guys. The red sangria: yummy! They have specials on some nights. The band: Awesome. Singer had a beautiful voice and invited couples to dance. Certainly my fav restaurant, lounge, place thus far in Lubbock. Will be returning asap when visiting the bf. read more

This is a ladies' place for wine and lil' bites. We went here after a college visit at TTech. My daughter and I ordered the tomato basil soup, the cup size which was actually bowl sized. It was very good and we both enjoyed it. We also had the Fruitata, which is a charcuterie board. I also ordered the Tortilla Espanionla, which was disappointing. It was cheesy and not very flavorful. Authentic Spanish tortilla is just potato, egg and onion. I prefer it with garlic aioli. This place is very cute and service is friendly. read more

Wonderful gem in Lubbock! We had a great evening there. Loved the decor, which is filled with interesting art and accessories from Spain and Mexico. The McPherson wines by the glass were all great, especially the Rose and Tempranillo. They have a tasting room across the street which we were sorry we couldn't visit as they closed at 7 pm. All the tapas dishes were very good. We finished with a Margherita pizza, which was covered in delicious cheese but too much of it which made the crust a little soggy. I would stick with the tapas plates and skip the pizza. read more

This place was definitely outstanding ! We tried the albondigas, the sardinas, the stuffed chillis, the Spanish tortilla and one of the salads. For dessert we had the coconut cake and the key lime. Everything was delicious, decent wine menu and great staff ! read more

When I mentioned that I did not receive a plate or a real set of silverware (my group each received 1 fork with 1 paper napkin but were still charged gratuity and a cover charge), the server yelled in my face, "Kids in Africa don't even have food!" As a frequent visitor of this bar in the past, I will never go again. read more

La Diosa Cellars - Spanish Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

I spent the early afternoon last Saturday at Llano Escatado Winery tasting many different wines and honestly becoming a bit tipsy. All that learning about wine worked up my appetite and I was recommended La Diosa to indulge in some food. La Diosa offers tapas style plates as well as entrees. I opted to try some tapas even though I was by myself... and I feel like you are supposed to share tapas... oh well. I do what I want. Sylvana's Queso is awesome! The artichoke hearts really give it some substance and texture. I also ordered the Angelina Onion Marmalade Toast - so so tasty I liked the combination of goat cheese and marmalade and prosciutto. Overall, La Diosa has a great atmosphere with the mix matched collection of chairs and tables ranging from outdoor patio furniture to victorian style dining room pieces. The garage door gives it a bit of an ironic grunge feel, but is much appreciated during the hot temperatures that grace the lovely town of Lubbock while enjoying the live music. Side note: if there is live music there will be a cover charge... mine was $3 read more

This is one of my favorite places to go when I just want to relax with friends. The atmosphere is very relaxing and laid back. Even when it's full, it's not too noisy and I love looking at the art and other original decor they have up. La Diosa has amazing tapas and pretty good sangria. Prices a little higher than most places we go, but I am happy to pay a little more for fabulous service and wonderful food! My only gripe is that they should expand hours! read more