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Taco Tuesday — 3 tacos, rice & beans $6.99
Crispy or soft; taco beef or spicy chicken. Plus half-price games 3pm–midnight
Chopped Steak — $9.49
$9.49 country plates
Chicken fried steak, chicken fried chicken, chicken strip basket, or steak finger basket
Chicken Chili Quesadilla — $9.49
All American Burger — $8.99
Fried Catfish $11.99 · Fried Shrimp $14.99
$6 Single Topping Pizza
All day Tuesday
Half-Price Chips & Dips
$2 domestic mugs, $2.50 import & craft mugs — all day Wednesday
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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 daily specials board above shows what local kitchens are running today. Locations move, so check each truck's own social feed before driving out.