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Where the 806 eats

The specials restaurants post, the food trucks and when they roll, and the plates worth the drive. All Lubbock, in English and Spanish.

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Rolling in the 806

Food trucks

Full directory

Days come from each truck’s listing; today’s spot comes from the owner. Check their page before you drive. Own a truck? Claim your listing.

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Weekly specials

  • Tuesday

    Taco Tuesday — 3 tacos, rice & beans $6.99

    50th Street Caboose

    Crispy or soft; taco beef or spicy chicken. Plus half-price games 3pm–midnight

    Business-providedWeekly special · last checked Jul 14 · source

  • Tuesday

    $9.49 country plates

    Back 40 Grill

    Chicken fried steak, chicken fried chicken, chicken strip basket, or steak finger basket

    Business-providedWeekly special · last checked Jul 14 · source

  • Tuesday

    $6 Single Topping Pizza

    Teddy Jack's

    All day Tuesday

    Business-providedWeekly special · last checked Jul 14 · source

  • Wednesday

    Chicken Chili Quesadilla — $9.49

    Back 40 Grill

    Business-providedWeekly special · last checked Jul 14 · source

  • Wednesday

    Half-Price Chips & Dips

    Teddy Jack's

    $2 domestic mugs, $2.50 import & craft mugs — all day Wednesday

    Business-providedWeekly special · last checked Jul 14 · source

  • Thursday

    All American Burger — $8.99

    Back 40 Grill

    Business-providedWeekly special · last checked Jul 14 · source

  • Friday

    Fried Catfish $11.99 · Fried Shrimp $14.99

    Back 40 Grill

    Business-providedWeekly special · last checked Jul 14 · source

  • Monday

    Chopped Steak — $9.49

    Back 40 Grill

    Business-providedWeekly special · last checked Jul 14 · source

We have not confirmed these recently. Call the restaurant before you go.

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  1. From 806 Connect · Sep 11A Paris-trained chef teaches Lubbock how to bake French bread Saturday
  2. From KCBD · Aug 23Arise Church partners with South Plains Food Bank to fight food insecurity - KCBD
  3. From 806 Connect · Aug 18Mr Gatti's Pizza seeks franchisee for Lubbock location
  4. From EverythingLubbock · Aug 7Cool Kids Cafecito’s exciting new coffee trailer plans - EverythingLubbock.com
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Common questions

What is the best restaurant in Lubbock, TX?

Evie Mae's Pit Barbque in Wolfforth is the area's most decorated restaurant — Texas Monthly ranked it #10 in the state's Top 50 BBQ joints in 2025, and it regularly sells out by early afternoon. For fine dining, there's The Nicolett downtown; for weekday breakfast and pie, Cast Iron Grill.

Where do locals eat in Lubbock?

Locals lean on neighborhood spots more than chains: Robles Taqueria in East Lubbock for carne guisada, Caprock Cafe in South Overton for an everyday breakfast, and Gold Stripe in South Overton for coffee. The food-truck scene is where new Lubbock cooking shows up first.

Does Lubbock have good BBQ and tacos?

Yes to both. West Texas BBQ leans post-oak smoke with a heavy brisket and beef-rib focus, and Lubbock has a deep Tex-Mex tradition rooted in ranch and farm culture. Our BBQ guide and taco guide rank the spots worth the drive.

How do I find food trucks in Lubbock today?

The 806 Connect food truck directory lists Lubbock trucks with their cuisine and listing pages, and the specials board lists what local kitchens post for each day, with the date each one was last checked. Locations move, so check each truck's own social feed before driving out.