Mar Y Tierra

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)

3.9 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)

4.7 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(23 reviews)

3.2 mi

The service here is amazing! They're always so kind and get my food out asap. The street tacos are…read moredelicious and I'll forever love them.

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!

4 mini tacos with ground beef

Combo plate

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Arandas Taqueria

4.1(113 reviews)

3.3 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)

2.5 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)

3.4 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)

3.2 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(230 reviews)

4.9 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

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant

3.5(258 reviews)

1.9 mi

Meh for a first time experience. If it weren't for our waiter, Mason, the review would've been…read moretanked. The food was meh. Sour cream enchiladas were not very sour cream more salsa verde and the quesadilla had cheese on top of the tortilla.. but no cheese inside? Sooo NOT a quesadilla. The salsa and queso was good though! Mason really made the visit. He was polite, quick, and responsive made sure we had refilled drinks and chips without having to ask. We left and the hostess was talking to another waiter and didn't say anything to us. So we said thanks have a good evening. Interesting... thought we were in Texas. We're not from here so we won't visit this place again.

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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Edgar E.

11 months ago

I can't even explain how good this place is, the kind of spot that makes you excited to tell everyone you know. The moment you walk in, the smell of fresh tortillas, melted cheese, and slow-cooked meat hits you, and you already know you're in for something amazing. I ordered the birria tacos, and wow... easily some of the best I've ever had. The meat was juicy and flavorful, the tortillas were perfectly crispy, and that consommé was rich and full of depth. Every bite had that perfect mix of crunch, spice, and comfort. The rice and beans on the side were just as delicious you can tell everything here is made with care. The staff was super friendly and made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere is fun and colorful upbeat music, great energy, and that welcoming family vibe you only get at real Mexican restaurants. Long story short if you love real Mexican food made with heart, this place nails it. Already planning my next visit! read more

Ronnie S.

6 years ago

Very amazed at the food and selection on the menu not your typical Tex Mex restaurant here you have a variety of authentic Mexican dishes and seafood dishes to choose from. The hot sauce is amazing too compared to the type you get at Mexican restaurants located on west coast. Horchata delicious!!! Service was great as well, great experience we Will return you can count on that!!! read more

Bailee S.

6 years ago

We come here at least once a week and every time we go we are never disappointed. It's by far the best Mexican food in town. My favorite is camarones ala Diabla but there caldo and fajitas are also amazing. The waitresses are always so nice and helpful and it's always clean. I always recommend this place to everyone I know. read more

Dixie W.

7 years ago

My husband and I had the pleasure of eating here a week ago! The food was delicious and very traditional Mexican food!! I grew up along the Texas/Mexico border and can tell you it is difficult to find real traditional Mexican food! Our waiter Isiah was excellent!! We are going back for more today!! read more

Andrew H G.

6 years ago

If you're looking for some really good Mexican food you're looking in the right place, this Dojo is family owned and I know the cooks. I highly recommend what they do and how they cook their food. If you want quality authenticity etc. come and eat here. read more

Jonathon M.

6 years ago

I must say this restaurant has some pretty authentic food and my plate was very delicious. The service was good and the atmosphere as well. The queso with beef was good as well. My family and I will be coming back to try some their other dishes. read more

Alyssa S.

8 years ago

Best Mexican food in town! Service is always great as well! It's so hard to find chicken mole in town - not only do they have it, but it's the best I've ever had! read more

Jennifer A.

112

7 years ago

Food is always amazing staff is extremely friendly. We go there often and have never had a bad experience

Samuel J.

8 years ago

This is probably the best Mexican restaurant I have ever eaten at, I highly recommend the Carne Asada

Grant P.

6 years ago

FANTASIC FOOD, el waiter was mucho nice-o and very attentive toward our table. Muchos Gracias bro's!

Mandy M.

8 years ago

Great food and great service! We eat there a few times a month and have never been disappointed.

Kenneth T.

5 years ago

Great food and great service! I've come here a couple of times every time I visit food is great

Nina P.

6 years ago

It reminds me of being home. The ceviche was amazing and I've been back several times since.

Allie J.

8 years ago

Very good food, staff was Awesome Place is very clean and price was good. Will be back read more

Alfonso A.

8 years ago

I only get their food to go. But the pork carnitas are amazing. I get them every time.

Dale P.

6 years ago

Excellent food, I enjoyed it and recommend it!

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