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19th St North, Ave Q to MLK

Guadalupe

Lubbock's historic Latino neighborhood — aka Little Mexico.

Latino CultureTaqueriasPanaderíasHistoricCommunity

Highlights

Guadalupe ChurchHistoric Landmark
Local TaqueriasFood
MLK Blvd CorridorCommercial Strip

Locals have called this neighborhood 'Little Mexico' for generations — it's the heartbeat of Lubbock's Latino community. The Guadalupe neighborhood runs along the MLK corridor north of downtown, with Ave Q anchoring its commercial strip. You'll find taquerias, panaderías, carnicerias, and the historic Guadalupe church that gave the neighborhood its name.

Know Before You Go

1

Locals call this neighborhood 'Little Mexico' — the name predates the official Guadalupe designation.

2

The MLK Blvd corridor runs north-south through the neighborhood — most businesses are along here or Ave Q.

3

Many businesses here are bilingual or Spanish-first — that's part of the authentic character.

4

The historic Guadalupe church is a community anchor and local landmark.

Civic

Neighborhood organizing

City Council district

District 1

Living Here

GuadalupeReal Estate Snapshot

$175K
Median Price
75 days
Days on Market
$120K–$235K
Price Range
School DistrictLubbock ISD· Guadalupe Elementary · Evans Middle School
Commute Times
12 minto TTU
10 minto Medical District
8 minto Downtown

Lubbock Housing Market

806 Market Snapshot

$249,925
Median Sale Price
79 days
Avg Days on Market
551
Monthly Home Sales
3.8
Months of Supply
$1,196
Median Monthly Rent
+1.7% YoY

Sources: Lubbock Association of REALTORS® (May 2026) · Apartment List (Aug 2026)

GuadalupeCommon Questions

Why is Guadalupe called Little Mexico?

Locals have used the nickname 'Little Mexico' for decades to describe the dense concentration of Latino-owned businesses, Spanish-speaking community, and Mexican cultural institutions in the Guadalupe neighborhood. The name reflects the neighborhood's authentic Mexican-American heritage rather than any official designation.

Where is Guadalupe neighborhood in Lubbock?

Guadalupe is in north-central Lubbock, roughly covering ZIP 79403 — the area along MLK Blvd and Ave Q north of downtown, between roughly 10th Street and 30th Street.

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