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LUBBOCK, Texas — When it comes to Mexican food, Lubbock knows how to deliver. From authentic street tacos to homemade tortillas, to sizzling fajitas and classic Tex-Mex. The city has built a food scene full of local favorites and hidden gems.
We asked our viewers what their favorite place is here in the Hub City.
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EverythingLubbock.com has made a list of Mexican food places in Lubbock.
- Abuelo’s – Located at 4401 82nd Street, Abuelo’s is known for its dip sampler, quesadillas, nachos and amazing chimichangas.
- Allbarran’s Mexican Bar and Grill – Known for fried avocados, margaritas, patio dining and live music. A strong choice for Tex-Mex and group dinners, located at 7722 Milwaukee Avenue.
- Anna’s Mexican Restaurant – Located at 6090 Indiana Avenue, Anna’s is a local favorite with great portions and great quality. The recently remodeled restaurant offers a new bar and lounge area.
- Arandas Taqueria – A longtime local favorite for tacos and classic Mexican plates. Located at 4001 34th Street.
- Asada Mexican Grill – Has a breakfast menu and great deserts, located at 10609 Slide Road.
- Colimas – Frequently praised for its burritos, fresh aguas frescas. Located at 1308 50th Street, customers highlight the amazing portions and traditional flavors.
- El Super Elote – Located at 2508 Auburn Street, El Super Elote offers a variety of dishes with its authentic style flavors.
- Garcia’s – Garcias offers a true Tex-Mex dining experience. Located at 5604 Slide Road.
- Josies – With their breakfast burritos being their most popular item. The restaurant has amazing food, located at 5719 66th Street.
- Las Palmas – Las Palmas offers a warm and cozy atmosphere with a welcoming environment making guest feel like family. the menu features authentic Mexican flavors, located at 2821 50th Street.
- Leal’s – Open since 1957, Leal’s offers a selection of their preservative- free traditional plates along with their own factory preservative corn and flour tortillas. Located at 6205 19th Street.
- Mi Tierra – Has taqueria, burritos and more. Located at 5217 98th Suite 900.
- Montelongo’s Mexican Restaurant – While they are temporarily closed this restaurant is a fan favorite in the Hub City. Located at 3021 Clovis Road.
- Rachel’s Restaurant and Tortilla Factory – Located at 3416 82nd Street, Rachel’s offers amazing dishes and variety of the menu, located at 3416 82nd Street.
- Raider Burritos -Located at 2012 19th Street, a favorite for late-night favorites near campus with tacos, tortas and quesadillas.
- Robles Taqueria – Located at 1602 Main Street, a popular downtown spot known for its street tacos, birria, breakfast burritos. This place is a great option for authentic Mexican breakfast and lunch.
- Rosa’s Cafe – Known for its fresh tortillas, amazing family meals and sweet desserts. Rosa’s proves to be a fan-favorite restaurant around the Hub City. Rosa’s has several locations.
- Taqueria Jalisco – Located at 211 Avenue Q, one of the most consistently recommended, especially for homemade tortillas, birria tacos, enchiladas and fajitas.
- Taqueria Y Panaderia Guadalajara – Offers tasty food at a good price, with great service. Located at 1925 19th Street.
- The Plaza Restaurant – Frequently recommended for reliable Tex-Mex with a classic Lubbock feel. Located at 11425 Slide Road.
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