Highest-rated restaurants in Lubbock by diners
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 said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% 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 online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
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 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Asada Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 10609 Slide Road Ste 500 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Chick-fil-A
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8225 University Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Poliberto's Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 107 Beech Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3404 34th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The West Table
- Rating: 4.5/5 (411 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1204 Broadway Ave. Ste 103 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5101 Clovis Hwy Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Drive-In Theater, Burgers, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#24. AppleTree Cafe & Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3501 50th St. Ste 224 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Sugar Browns Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6701 Indiana Ave. Ste A Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Cast Iron Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 620 19th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#21. MotoMedi Mediterranean
- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 3204 West Loop 289 Ste 300 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Claraboya Scratch Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 505 Ave. Q Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. All American Eatery & Catering Co.
- Rating: 4.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 8901 Hwy 87 Ste 101 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#18. The Shack BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (342 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2309 North Frankford Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Manara Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2623 34th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Leal's Tamale Factory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6205 19th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Pho District 1
- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1910 Quaker Ave. Ste 106 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Dario's Pizza and Calzones
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 6810 Milwaukee Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Honeycomb Pie Shoppe #2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3833 50th St. Ste 3 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Fun Noodle Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6816 Slide Road Ste 8 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Chopped And Sliced BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3501 50th St. Ste 110 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Barbeque, Comfort Food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Velvet Taco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2401 Glenna Goodacre Blvd. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: New American, Vegetarian, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Lillie's Place
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6313 19th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Raspados Colimas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2203 Clovis Road Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Mam's Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 6309 66th St. Ste 950 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Seoul Korean Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4636 50th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Hill Barbecue
- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 3017 34th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Barbeque, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Atomic Lounge & Pizza Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2420 Broadway St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Vizo's African Bar & Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3131 34th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: African, Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Papa V Pizza
- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 8008 Abbeville Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Clouds Hookah Sports Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 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 Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
