Arnett Benson
South-central Lubbock — real neighborhood, real food.
Highlights
Arnett Benson is the unsung heart of south-central Lubbock — a working-class neighborhood packed with taquerias, auto shops, panaderías, and the kind of places locals have been going for 30 years. ZIP 79412 runs along Ave Q from 50th to 82nd Street.
Know Before You Go
Ave Q is the main commercial corridor — most businesses are between 50th and 82nd Street.
Many taquerias here are cash-only. ATMs available at nearby convenience stores.
This is a residential working-class neighborhood — it's not touristy, but the food is the real deal.
Civic
Neighborhood organizing
City Council district
District 1Neighborhood plan
Named by the City as one of the next two neighborhoods to receive a Neighborhood Plan; resident meetings began in March and a City survey is open.
City of Lubbock Neighborhood Planning →806 Connect Directory
Businesses in Arnett Benson
REIMAGINED ANTIQUES | Boutique Gallery Showroom inside KK’s Corner Mall
5★ (1)
Hair And Co.
5★ (3)
Dr. John D. Jones, MD
5★ (1)
Uptown Studio Barbershop&Salon
5★ (1)
A Rustic Twist
4.8★ (10)
Roy's Body Shop
4.7★ (27)
Image Styling & Barber Shop
4.6★ (28)
UPPERCUTZ BARBERSHOP
4.6★ (16)
El Super Elote
4.3★ (77)
Budget Insurance Agency
4.2★ (79)
Dos Amigos Wash-N-Dry #3
3.9★ (253)
Lubbock Housing Market
806 Market Snapshot
Sources: Lubbock Association of REALTORS® (May 2026) · Apartment List (Aug 2026)
Arnett Benson — Common Questions
Where is Arnett Benson in Lubbock?
Arnett Benson covers ZIP 79412 — roughly the area along Ave Q from 50th Street south to 82nd Street, in south-central Lubbock.
What is Arnett Benson known for?
Arnett Benson is known for authentic Mexican food — taquerias, panaderías, and carnicerias that have served the neighborhood for decades. It's a working-class Latino neighborhood with strong community ties.
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