Lubbock, Texas has a thriving restaurant scene featuring a variety of restaurants, each with unique appeal and atmosphere. Whether you are a local of the Lubbock area or a visitor simply looking for a good bite to eat, you can rest assured that you will be able to find something that meets your dining needs.
Here are five of the best places to eat in Lubbock.
5101 Clovis Rd.
Lubbock, TX 79416
If you are interested in combining dinner with a movie outing, look no further than the Stars and Stripes Drive-In. The drive-in theatre, which has been serving Lubbock since 2003, offers visitors a full menu of various fried entrees and desserts to be enjoyed during a feature presentation on one of two screens. Unlike other drive-in theatres, the Stars and Stripes mainly offers newer releases (which currently range from “Alien: Covenant” to “Wonder Woman”).
2330 19th St.
Lubbock, TX 79401
Choochai Thai Cuisine is one of the best Thai food restaurants in the Lubbock area. The restaurant offers a variety of delicious Thai dishes divided into hot, medium, and mild flavor categories. I personally love their Pad Thai — the coconut curry has always been my favorite. I would also highly recommend the volcano soup — it is a really great beef soup.
901 17th St.
Lubbock, TX 79401
La Diosa Cellars offers Lubbock residents and visitors a taste of Spain. The restaurant is located in the Depot Entertainment District and features everything from tapas and imported cheeses to sangria and a variety of wines. The restaurant’s lamb pops and besitos y jalapenos have been cited as two of its stand-out dishes, with Diego’s Torta and panini espana standing out in its spring and summer menu.
3131 34th St. Lubbock, TX 79410
According to its website, the Crafthouse Gastropub’s main goal is to “provide the community with a unique and creative dining experience by using high quality food, beer, wine, and spirits.” A quick visit to the restaurant reveals that this goal is regularly achieved. The restaurant’s seasonal menu ensures that regulars diners will enjoy a revolving variety of different meal options. Its drink menu is also regarded as one of the best in the Lubbock area, if not the entire state of Texas.
3017 34th St. Lubbock, TX 79410
For those in need of a caffeine fix and a small meal, Yellow House Coffee stands as one of your best Lubbock-based resources. The small restaurant features a great mix of coffees and breakfast-oriented foods, but what really makes it stand out is its commitment to community-based interaction. It even offers a blog through its website that explores the history and fundamentals of coffee (as well as tip-based pieces on self-brewing).
