Highest-rated restaurants in Lubbock by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Lubbock, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Claraboya Scratch Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 505 Ave. Q Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. MotoMedi Mediterranean

- Rating: 4.4/5 (102 reviews)
- Address: 3204 West Loop 289 Ste 300 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. All American Eatery & Catering Co.

- Rating: 4.4/5 (118 reviews)
- Address: 8901 Hwy 87 Ste 101 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. AppleTree Cafe & Bakery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3501 50th St. Ste 224 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Sugar Browns Coffee

- Rating: 4.4/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6701 Indiana Ave. Ste A Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Nashwell Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1212 Ave. K Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Asada Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 10609 Slide Road Ste 500 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3404 34th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Pho District 1

- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1910 Quaker Ave. Ste 106 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5101 Clovis Hwy Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Drive-In Theater, Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Cast Iron Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 620 19th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Fun Noodle Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6816 Slide Road Ste 8 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. The Shack BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (383 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2309 North Frankford Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Yanagi Ramen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11430 Quaker Ave. Ste 1200 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Velvet Taco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2401 Glenna Goodacre Blvd. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: New American, Vegetarian, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Manara Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2623 34th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Wrecked Burgers & Brews

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 2420 Broadway St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Burgers, Bars, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Chopped And Sliced BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (269 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3501 50th St. Ste 110 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue, Comfort Food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Leal's Tamale Factory

- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6205 19th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. The Honeycomb Pie Shoppe #2

- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3833 50th St. Ste 3 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Raspados Colimas

- Rating: 4.6/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2203 Clovis Road Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Dreamers Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1003 University Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Waffles, Korean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Dario's Pizza and Calzones

- Rating: 4.6/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 6810 Milwaukee Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Seoul Korean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (358 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4636 50th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Atomic Lounge & Pizza Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2420 Broadway St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Lillie's Place

- Rating: 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6313 19th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Mam's Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 6309 66th St. Ste 950 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Papa V Pizza

- Rating: 4.8/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 8008 Abbeville Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Vizo's African Bar & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3131 34th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: African, Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Clouds Hookah Sports Grill

- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1617 University Ave. Unit B Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Hookah Bars, American, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.