Guidebook for Lubbock
Food Scene
J&B Coffee
2701 26th StIt is a local business and has fantastic coffee!
Sugar Browns Coffee Co.
6701 Indiana AvePretty cozy and decent coffee shop.
Albarran's Mexican Bar & Grill
7722 Milwaukee AveBest Mexican food in town. A+++ margaritas.
Pretty good food. Their margaritas will knock you over! We recommend going during lunch if you want to avoid the college drunk crowd at night/on the weekends.
8 locals recommend
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
2102 Broadway StPretty good food. Their margaritas will knock you over! We recommend going during lunch if you want to avoid the college drunk crowd at night/on the weekends.
Pancake House
510 Avenue QBreakfast fare. Try their "Jesus Jesus Jesus Pancakes."
Royal Indian Cuisine
3806 50th StBest Indian food in Lubbock!
Thai Pepper
3702 20th StBest Thai food in town!
Happy's Shaved Ice, Bubble Tea and Smoothies
1708 50th StBest Boba (bubble) tea in Lubbock!
Farmer's market that runs on Saturday's from 9-10:30/11:00ish. Be sure to arrive early to scope out what you want!
Texas Country Farmers Market
1922 Avenue AFarmer's market that runs on Saturday's from 9-10:30/11:00ish. Be sure to arrive early to scope out what you want!
Great place to have Austin style Tex-Mex tacos. Best tacos in Lubbock. Top-tip: get the corn tortillas, they give you two. There is usually enough filling to make 1 taco into 2! Kyle's favorite sauce is the Chipotle if you live on the spicy side of life.
18 locals recommend
Torchy's Tacos
2407 9th StGreat place to have Austin style Tex-Mex tacos. Best tacos in Lubbock. Top-tip: get the corn tortillas, they give you two. There is usually enough filling to make 1 taco into 2! Kyle's favorite sauce is the Chipotle if you live on the spicy side of life.
Suprisingly good and authentic Italian food. If you like Chips and Queso try their Mafia Queso for an interesting spin on the classic appetizer.
12 locals recommend
Orlando's
2402 Avenue QSuprisingly good and authentic Italian food. If you like Chips and Queso try their Mafia Queso for an interesting spin on the classic appetizer.
If you're looking for authentic Mexican food - this is the place.
11 locals recommend
Taqueria Jalisco
2211 Avenue QIf you're looking for authentic Mexican food - this is the place.
So so good! Of note, there will be a line, there is every day. We promise it's worth it.
12 locals recommend
Thai Pepper
3702 20th StSo so good! Of note, there will be a line, there is every day. We promise it's worth it.
Kyle's favorite restaurant in town. Jazz has vibrant cajun food and the coolest atmosphere in town. Tip: bring a Dollar Bill and a Sharpie - trust us, you'll be glad you did.
13 locals recommend
Jazz: A Louisiana Kitchen
3703 19th StKyle's favorite restaurant in town. Jazz has vibrant cajun food and the coolest atmosphere in town. Tip: bring a Dollar Bill and a Sharpie - trust us, you'll be glad you did.
Local sushi place, right next to Jazz. Fantastic offerings are available and worth the price.
Hayashi Midtown
3701 19th StLocal sushi place, right next to Jazz. Fantastic offerings are available and worth the price.
I Love Pho
405 Slide RdGreat Vietnamese place on 4th and Slide.
If you haven't tried Bubble Tea - you need to make the trip. So worth it. Bubble Tea is basically like a smoothie with tons of flavor combinations, with "bubbles" of flavor you "bite" for a flavor combo. Alicia's favorite: Taro with Tapioca Bubbles. Kyle's favorite: Banana with Cherry Bubbles.
Happy's Shaved Ice, Bubble Tea and Smoothies
1708 50th StIf you haven't tried Bubble Tea - you need to make the trip. So worth it. Bubble Tea is basically like a smoothie with tons of flavor combinations, with "bubbles" of flavor you "bite" for a flavor combo. Alicia's favorite: Taro with Tapioca Bubbles. Kyle's favorite: Banana with Cherry Bubbles.
Great coffee, great place and great location (literally 2 minutes away from the house.)
9 locals recommend
Monomyth Coffee
2024 Broadway StGreat coffee, great place and great location (literally 2 minutes away from the house.)
One Guys Pizza
1101 University AveTwo Words: Lunch Calzone. Go hungry. Worth it!
Finest restaurant in town: Rasberry Fillet with Truffle Mashed Potatoes... Elegant and Exquisite. Well worth the trip and the price.
27 locals recommend
Las Brisas
4701 112th StFinest restaurant in town: Rasberry Fillet with Truffle Mashed Potatoes... Elegant and Exquisite. Well worth the trip and the price.
Parks & Nature
Mae Simmons Park
2004 Oak AveMountain biking, road biking, kayaking, and fishing can all be done here.
Road biking, running, disc golf, barbecuing and fishing can be done here.
17 locals recommend
Mackenzie Park
301 I-27Road biking, running, disc golf, barbecuing and fishing can be done here.
It is a bit of a drive, but Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the USA. You can hike, camp, or go to the museum there.
208 locals recommend
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
11450 State Hwy Park Rd 5It is a bit of a drive, but Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the USA. You can hike, camp, or go to the museum there.
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
850 Caprock Canyon Park RoadGreat hiking trails!
Buffalo Springs lake has a little something for everyone: a beach for swimming, hiking, bike trails, ATV trails, camping, boating (motor and non-motorized). There is also a venue for concerts and a restaurant.
24 locals recommend
Buffalo Springs Lake
9999 High Meadow RdBuffalo Springs lake has a little something for everyone: a beach for swimming, hiking, bike trails, ATV trails, camping, boating (motor and non-motorized). There is also a venue for concerts and a restaurant.
Top tip: bring some baby carrots. You'll see why when you get there.
27 locals recommend
Prairie Dog Town
Mackenzie Park RoadTop tip: bring some baby carrots. You'll see why when you get there.
Nice museum that details some of the findings on the site. Worth an afternoon to explore.
22 locals recommend
Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark
2401 Landmark DrNice museum that details some of the findings on the site. Worth an afternoon to explore.
Arts & Culture
Buddy Holly is from Lubbock. If you like his music go to the Buddy Holly Hall of Fame!
85 locals recommend
The Buddy Holly Center
1801 Crickets AveBuddy Holly is from Lubbock. If you like his music go to the Buddy Holly Hall of Fame!
This is a fun little museum that has a little bit of everything in it: dinosaur bones, art, sculpture, artifacts from around the world, etc. There is a children's section too!
32 locals recommend
Museum of Texas Tech University
3301 4th StThis is a fun little museum that has a little bit of everything in it: dinosaur bones, art, sculpture, artifacts from around the world, etc. There is a children's section too!
Neat museum with houses from ranches throughout time.
53 locals recommend
National Ranching Heritage Center
3121 4th StNeat museum with houses from ranches throughout time.
The Cadillac Ranch is a neat art installation off the highway. Be sure to bring a can of spray paint to leave your mark!
139 locals recommend
Cadillac Ranch
13651 I-40 Frontage RdThe Cadillac Ranch is a neat art installation off the highway. Be sure to bring a can of spray paint to leave your mark!
American Windmill Museum
1701 Canyon Lake DrThis is a museum about wind mills and wind energy.
Essentials
It is "the nicest" grocery store. Great selection of gluten free foods as well as regular supermarket items. It is open 24/7. There is also a cafe inside. I
41 locals recommend
Market Street
4425 19th StIt is "the nicest" grocery store. Great selection of gluten free foods as well as regular supermarket items. It is open 24/7. There is also a cafe inside. I
This is the newest laundromat in town. The machines work great and they accept credit cards. As a bonus, there is free WiFi!
Caprock Laundry Center
6411 University AveThis is the newest laundromat in town. The machines work great and they accept credit cards. As a bonus, there is free WiFi!
Bijou Salon
1810 Buddy Holly AveAveda salon. Pricey, yet wonderful service.
Locker Room Haircuts
1009 University AveCheap and great men's haircuts.
US NAILS
1601 University AveBudget-friendly nail salon.
Sprouts Farmers Market
8201 Quaker AveHealthy food grocery store. It is pricey, but high-quality.
United States Postal Service
411 Avenue LEntertainment & Activities
The Alamo Drafthouse has a full service restaurant and bar that will serve you while you watch the movie. Also has lots of special features and cool events. Kyle's favorite place in town.
34 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
120 W Loop 289The Alamo Drafthouse has a full service restaurant and bar that will serve you while you watch the movie. Also has lots of special features and cool events. Kyle's favorite place in town.
Joyland Amusement Park
500 Canyon Lake DrThis is a small amusement park. It is aimed at children.
Lubbock Panic Room
3402 73rd StEscape room.
Bowling alley, billiards room, laser tag, mini golf, arcade games, bar, food, and a place for parties.
18 locals recommend
Main Event Lubbock
6010 Marsha Sharp FwyBowling alley, billiards room, laser tag, mini golf, arcade games, bar, food, and a place for parties.
The Mud Room
7006 University AvenueA place to make pottery.
Painting With A Twist
6816 Slide RdPaint something while drinking BYOB wine.
Lubbock PREMIERE LUX 16 IMAX Scene Bar & Grill
6002 Slide RdIMAX movie theatre.
Louie Louie's Piano Bar - Lubbock
1703 Texas AveScience Spectrum
2579 S Loop 289Drinks & Nightlife
The Depot District is home to many bars, restaurants, galleries and a few shops. This is THE place to be on a Friday or Saturday night.
18 locals recommend
Depot District
The Depot District is home to many bars, restaurants, galleries and a few shops. This is THE place to be on a Friday or Saturday night.
Louie Louie's is a dueling piano bar. They have really talented musicians. Great place for a good time!
8 locals recommend
Louie Louie's Piano Bar - Lubbock
1703 Texas AveLouie Louie's is a dueling piano bar. They have really talented musicians. Great place for a good time!
Sightseeing
Statue of the singer Buddy Holly and a sculpture of his iconic glasses.
Buddy Holly Statue and West Texas Walk of Fame
1824 Crickets AveStatue of the singer Buddy Holly and a sculpture of his iconic glasses.
Lubbock Lake National Historic Landmark
2401 Landmark DrIt is a cool museum. Great sunset view!
Prairie Dog Town is a Lubbock must! It won't take more than 10 minutes, but you will see so many prairie dogs! Bring baby carrots or some bread to feed to them and enjoy!
27 locals recommend
Prairie Dog Town
Mackenzie Park RoadPrairie Dog Town is a Lubbock must! It won't take more than 10 minutes, but you will see so many prairie dogs! Bring baby carrots or some bread to feed to them and enjoy!