Anna&#x27;s Mexican Restaurant

As a Californian, we have better Mexican food and thats a no brainer (sorry Texans). I will say…read morethough, for Tex Mex, Chuy's is a pretty solid option. The jalapeño ranch dip is a 10/10, would come back just for that alone. The baja shrimp tacos were good, but a little heavy on the sauce. Personal preference, but I'd get the sauce on the side and put it myself next time.

We went to Chuy's today for the first time. We decided to share their Appetizer Plate. It was a…read morelittle bit of everything. Queso, bean & cheese panchos, chicken quesadillas and chicken flautas. Served with guacamole, jalapeños and sour cream. What a great surprise and a great way to sample several items. The queso, bean and cheese ponchos were very good. 1/2 crispy tortilla covered with beans and cheese. There was sour cream and guacamole on the plate for whatever you want to add it to. Chicken quesadillas were delicious as well with a great flavor. The chicken flautas were perfectly cooked and tasted great. They were all freshly cooked. We can't eat the spices so we requested no jalapeño's. The queso was very good with only a mild bite of spice. Our only minor issue is that the chips brought to the table break too easily and it is difficult dipping without them breaking. The salsa was too hot for us but I'm sure it is great for most others ordering. The platter was enough for the 2 of us to share and even bring some home for a snack later! This may be our new go to Mexican restaurant!

GUACAMOLE - Fresh avocados & Salsa Fresca, all mashed up.

PANCHOS - Tostada chips, refried beans, cheese and your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground beef.

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QUESADILLAS - Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, green chiles & onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream & tomatoes.

Claraboya Scratch Kitchen & Bar

4.4(132 reviews)

4.5 mi

The food is always amazing!! Chef is top notch And coming up with creative menu options.read more

Came here for lunch yesterday, and the ambiance was awesome. It's inside Doubletree hilton hotel…read more No reservation we just walked in and got seated by the waiter. Food was delicious, waiter was great. Dessert was so tasty. Margarita was yum. Easy 5 stars!

Bar area

Fresh salads

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Nice and cold

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant

3.5(258 reviews)

1.4 mi

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.

Good food, great margaritas and appetizers, hit or miss service. The ambiance is fine. This is one…read moreof my favorite Tex-Mex restaurants in town.

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The Plaza Restaurant

3.8(303 reviews)

4.1 mi

The plaza is a really great sit down Tex mex option. It's kinda on the upper side of price ($20-25…read moreper) but consistently delivers pretty great quality. I got the steak fajita combo which was very well prepared, came with 4 tortillas and a few sides, and of course a massive plume of steam which blinded me (8/10). I also tried some of the shrimp nachos from my friend which were quite good, but they were like... just nachos... so kinda overpriced (6/10). Complementary Chips were alright, salsa was eh, they had a bowl of choco mints which was a nice gesture. Service was quite standard, indoor decore was also standard. They had an entire garlic bunch near where I sat which, I presume, was there to ward off vampires??? So the establishment probably has had an issue with a coven in the past so that's mildly concerning. 10/15 Pretty good Tex mex, kinda mixed value for the price though, standard ambiance, standard service. Saved by the decent quality and the vampire protection.

The service was good. The food is not all that good. The refried beans taste like rositas canned…read morebeans. I ordered the fried diced potatoes, they were out. I was offered "Mexican papas" aka mashed potatoes, no thank you. The fries were good though. The taco tasted off, taco bell tastes better. The stuffed sopapilla was okay. This is the third time I've been there and the food gets worse each time. I don't recommend, overpriced for what you get, quality wise. You're better off going to Picantes, at least the food is good and authentic.

Empty Meeting Room that was h Le for party of 40

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Chimy's Cerveceria

3.4(145 reviews)

3.8 mi

Service was fast but our food that we ordered was not good at all…read more We ordered the burger and the chicken quesadilla. The burger was SUPER salty, and comparable to school cafeteria food. It came only with a patty and cheese. The quesadilla came cold and was missing beans I had ordered with it. I can see why this place is known for its bar and not its food.

When Jesus comes back, I hope one of the places he checks out is Chimy's in Lubbock. Not the one in…read moreFort Worth. Not the one in San Marcos. DEFINITELY NOT THE ONE IN COLLEGE STATION. One of the more relaxed college bars in Lubbock. Great to watch a game at on their TVs, but Chimy's to the people around me is known for their chiltons, their margaritas, and their great food from their cheese fries to their hamburgers. I don't know when they ID for the night, but I have never been and not been IDed, so expect it to be 21+ most hours. Like most bars, it can get a little rowdy and loud in the evening so be careful. On a cool summer night, their patio is a great time, but inside is always a cute vibe. Personally, when I go, I get some cheese fries and a Silver King margarita and it's PEAK. The cheese fries are usually served with a side of ranch in a tortilla bowl. I ALWAYS EAT THE BOWL. SUE ME. The staff here can be decently friendly on nights, but they will throw you out immediately if you're being an idiot, and security will flip out if you walk out through the emergency exit. Don't do that. They close up shop around midnight, so it's not a bar that rolls to the end of the night, but still it's worth going to get the night started at the bars, especially because they're one of the best bars with food in Lubbock. RIYL: CHEESE FRIES

Inside bar

Fish taco

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Albarran's Mexican Bar & Grill

3.7(229 reviews)

4.1 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 strawberry margarita is pretty good ! The Isaiah or…read moresomething plate was not worth it. It tasted like teriyaki and was extra for general toppings We were sat in the 6 high top by the bar so didn't see much of the restaurant but I liked the front door lol

Sign

Apple pie!

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Enchilada plate with papas and beans

Picoso's Mexican Kitchen

3.2(290 reviews)

4.0 mi

Needed a great party room for a BIG Bday party. Choose Picoso's for this important event. Every…read moresingle part of planning went smoothly... from the menu selection, drink menu and table configuration. The party was flawless for all 56 guests. Trevas and his staff took care of every detail. The servers became like family and took care of every guests. The fajita buffet was delicious as was the margarita and Sangria bar. The room was private so even the little ones had a great time. I would not hesitate to having another event there. Trevas and Piccolo's made it so easy! All we had to do was bring our own decorations and our appetites!

I took my mom to Picoso's Lubbok texas. We went right when they open a little after 10:30am today…read more We got served fast and had some chips and salsa. My mom and I ordered both Stuffed Avocado and it was delicious. The ambiance is great. It can get loud but you can still hear each other. Really nice place. My mom was happy. I was happy. Great service too! Easy 5 stars!

Front entry and host's booth.

Fried Crispy Relleno

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Chilton Flight!

Torchy's Tacos

3.5(372 reviews)

3.9 mi

We were in town for orientation at Texas Tech. Stopped by for early dinner after meetings all…read moreday. My daughter and I were blown away by the quality of food. Barbacoa tacos absolutely amazing and chicken rice bowl was so good. Very happy customers.

Over 30 minutes to get our food. Way too slow for Torchy's. Not even that busy. Bartender was nice…read morethough.

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Caprock Cafe

3.7(221 reviews)

2.2 mi

I love Caprock Cafe. I have lived here for 10 years and never had a bad experience until the…read moretonight. We decide to sit down at the bar and have a drinks with a friend visiting from out of town. I have never had a bad experience just sitting down at the bar until tonight. The bartender said she didn't want to be here. And reluctantly served us our beers.

The food is fine. The queso was good and my husband enjoyed his chicken sandwich. I wouldn't…read morerecommend the burgers. I'm not sure what kind of patty they use but it wasn't great.

Bartender

Bacon Cheeseburger

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Queso and chips

Durangos Restaurant

3.6(5 reviews)

2.4 mi

Durangos just reopened in the old Nora's on 34th. They were having some issues with the ice machine…read moreand the A/C, but 5 stars for the food. I had the Chile Relleno dinner. My wife had the Durangos Special. As busy as they were the food came out pretty fast and was hot with all the flavor you could want. Their salsa is also excellent, with just enough heat. I'm sure they'll get the issues resolved but I'll be back either way.

I am so blessed that Durango's is BACK!!! I have missed this local gem, and am so thankful to have…read morethis wonderful food once again. He Restraunt is clean, well organized, and the staff is friendly. The food was great! I had a beef relleno dinner with queso on it and the food was all Great!! I expect to be a weekly regular once again:-)

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Lilah R.

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14 years ago

We love to eat here. My husband and I go everytime we get a chance to eat out (which isn't as often as we wished with a new baby) The relleno is my favorite. I love the ranchero sauce and my husband gets the stuffed sopapilla. Sometimes I get the chicken light plate which is fajita meat and veggies without the fattening stuff. It is locally owned so it doesn't look like a corporate place but the food is good and our server is always friendly. Sometimes they don't have enough servers but it's worth the wait. read more

Gary W.

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5 years ago

Great enchiladas. We enjoyed our food and the service was excellent. I would definitely choose this place again.

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