Picantes
1 / 28#28. Picantes
- Rating: 4.0/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3814 34th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Lubbock by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Lubbock area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Pie Five Pizza
2 / 28#27. Pie Five Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2912 West Loop 289 Access Road Ste 101 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
Christakis
3 / 28#26. Christakis
- Rating: 4.0/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1111 34th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Pedro's Tamales
4 / 28#25. Pedro's Tamales
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8207 Hwy 87 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
George's Cafe
5 / 28#24. George's Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5407 4th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
Bangkok Thai Restaurant
6 / 28#23. Bangkok Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4624 34th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Red Zone Cafe
7 / 28#22. Red Zone Cafe
- Rating: 4.1/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3602 Slide Road Unit B1 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: American, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Lite Bite
8 / 28#21. Lite Bite
- Rating: 4.1/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3624 50th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
Now We Taco'n Taqueria
9 / 28#20. Now We Taco'n Taqueria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1021 University Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
Dion's Pizza
10 / 28#19. Dion's Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6410 82nd St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Pancake House
11 / 28#18. Pancake House
- Rating: 4.2/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 510 Ave. Q Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
One Guy from Italy University
12 / 28#17. One Guy from Italy University
- Rating: 4.2/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1101 University Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
Giorgio's Pizza
13 / 28#16. Giorgio's Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1018 Broadway St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
Dion's Pizza
14 / 28#15. Dion's Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2721 82nd St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Taqueria Autlan
15 / 28#14. Taqueria Autlan
- Rating: 4.2/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2722 50th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Thai Kitchen
16 / 28#13. Thai Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2302 Texas Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Dimba's Chicken & Seafood
17 / 28#12. Dimba's Chicken & Seafood
- Rating: 4.3/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5010 Quaker Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
Bonus Burgers
18 / 28#11. Bonus Burgers
- Rating: 4.4/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2312 50th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
Chilito's Pepper Cafe
19 / 28#10. Chilito's Pepper Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 447 East Hwy 62 Wolfforth, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Sugar Browns Coffee
20 / 28#9. Sugar Browns Coffee
- Rating: 4.4/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6701 Indiana Ave. Ste A Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe
21 / 28#8. Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3404 34th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
AppleTree Cafe & Bakery
22 / 28#7. AppleTree Cafe & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3501 50th St. Ste 224 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre
23 / 28#6. Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5101 Clovis Hwy Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Drive-In Theater, Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
Manara Cafe
24 / 28#5. Manara Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2623 34th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
Leal's Tamale Factory
25 / 28#4. Leal's Tamale Factory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6205 19th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
The Honeycomb Pie Shoppe #2
26 / 28#3. The Honeycomb Pie Shoppe #2
- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3833 50th St. Ste 3 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
Raspados Colimas
27 / 28#2. Raspados Colimas
- Rating: 4.6/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2203 Clovis Road Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Lillie's Place
28 / 28#1. Lillie's Place
- Rating: 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6313 19th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.
