Poliberto's Taco Shop

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)

2.8 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)

9.4 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)

5.8 mi

Fast service, delicious carne guisada, welcoming & friendly workers, very clean space. I'll…read moredefinitely eat hear again

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.

Chips and Salsa

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Tacos asada y pastor

Colimas Restaurant

4.8(10 reviews)

4.2 mi

Very authentic Mexican spot. Food comes out pretty fast…read more Lots of food for not that expensive. Definitely try the elote!

I ordered the pizza tacos, which did not disappoint. And My Husband ordered the Gorditas de…read moreCarnitas, which were excellent. The agua fresca was a 10 out of 10 for sure. I ordered the cucumber lime agua. I'll be back for that. My corn on the cob was just OK. The corn was overcooked in my opinion which made it soggy.

The menu

Elote with everything

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Asada quesadilla

Picantes

4.0(203 reviews)

5.7 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

No I don't recommend this place, on the maps they say that they are open but they are closed. Since…read morethey said they were open I placed an order online and they charged my card. I arrived at the store and 2 ladies said they were closed and I said "well my card got charged". They both shrugged their shoulders and pulled away without telling me that I could get a refund or anything. Just awful, awful service and I will never be coming back to this place.

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Asada Mexican Grill

4.4(61 reviews)

9.5 mi

I recently found this place and I cannot say enough that you need to try it at least once. The…read moreburritos are absolutely on point. The place is clean and staff is nice. My favorite part is the menu. They pick a few things and do it right. No clutter bug menu here. Just good authentic Mexican food. Asada whoops Polibertos no questions asked. No loud manager trying to sing and impress people, no French fries used for potatoes in burritos. Asadas whoops Jalisco as well. No menu showing the same 85 items just renamed. Support this place Lubbock. They are never crazy busy but they should be.

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

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Albarran's Mexican Bar & Grill

3.7(230 reviews)

10.1 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.

Sign

Apple pie!

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Enchilada plate with papas and beans

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant

3.5(259 reviews)

7.9 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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Ashley G.

3 years ago

Some of the best Mexican food in Lubbock in my opinion!! My favorites are the rolled tacos supreme, carne asada chimichanga, and street tacos!! Although I haven't tried many other food items other than what I listed, I am sure the rest are superb!! Red and green chile is soo good and compliments food very well! Staff so kind!! read more

Laura G.

9 years ago

Lots of us here at the call center love this place! They have food full of flavor! They put a lot of meat on their tacos, their taquitos/flautas, tortas, etc. Prices are very low too! I'm glad they recommended this place to me and my family! And best thing it stays open late! If I could I would give it 10 ********** read more

Kevin S.

8 years ago

By far the best Taco Shop in Lubbock. After spending years in Southern California I grew to love the California burrito and Carne Asada burritos. Been looking for a San Diego style burrito for years and FINALLY Lubbock has produced. I recommend everyone try this place, you won't be disappointed. read more

Chloe L.

138

9 years ago

Amazing!! I can't believe I've never tried this place before. New favorite. I got the chicken fajita burrito (huge! Could be 2 meals).

JC W.

6 years ago

Everything I've ever ordered has been fantastic. A small store with a large menu, friendly staff. Great staff! Excellent prices!!

Ryan P.

4 years ago

Waste of money and time my food had no flavor at all ... maybe I came at a a bad time..

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