Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Lubbock area by diners

Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.

It reflects Mexico's diverse population鈥攕haped by waves of immigration鈥攁nd has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."

According to a 2024 Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, , and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.

These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?

To help you out, compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Lubbock area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Mexican" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Lubbock were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides Mexican food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 50 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite Mexican spot made the list or to discover a new restaurant to try!

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#29. Chuy's

- Rating: 3.6/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4805 South Loop 289 Ste 300 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Bars, Mexican
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#28. Montelongo's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3021 Clovis Road Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. Albarran's Mexican Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7722 Milwaukee Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Bars
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#26. Josie's West

- Rating: 3.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6606 West 19th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#25. Ajuua Mexican Grill & Cantina

- Rating: 3.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 4930 South Loop 289 Ste 250 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Burrito Tower

- Rating: 3.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3001 34th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. The Plaza Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5029 Milwaukee Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Tex-Mex
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#22. Mi Taco Village

- Rating: 3.9/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 220 Regis St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Rusty Taco

- Rating: 3.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 6030 Marsha Sharp Fwy Ste 200 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Tacos, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. El Charro

- Rating: 3.9/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5011 Interstate 27 Ste 1 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Seafood
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#19. El Ranchito Burrito

- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4529 34th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Cancun

- Rating: 4.0/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7905 University Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Arandas Taqueria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4001 34th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Picantes

- Rating: 4.0/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3814 34th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Mar Y Tierra

- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 2531 82nd St. Ste 100 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Roberto's Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 7717 Milwaukee Ave. Ste 100 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
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#13. Red Zone Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3602 Slide Road Unit B1 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: American, Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Taqueria Jalisco

- Rating: 4.1/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2211 Ave. Q Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Now We Taco'n Taqueria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1021 University Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Tacos
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#10. Taqueria Autlan

- Rating: 4.2/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2722 50th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Pedro's Tamales

- Rating: 4.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8207 Hwy 87 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
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#8. Poliberto's Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.3/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 107 Beech Ave. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Chilito's Pepper Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 447 East Hwy 62 Wolfforth, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Tex-Mex, Mexican
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#6. Asada Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 10609 Slide Road Ste 500 Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Chelo's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 730 Highway 62 Wolfforth, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Velvet Taco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2401 Glenna Goodacre Blvd. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: New American, Vegetarian, Tacos
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#3. Leal's Tamale Factory

- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6205 19th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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#2. Raspados Colimas

- Rating: 4.6/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2203 Clovis Road Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#1. Lillie's Place

- Rating: 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6313 19th St. Lubbock, Texas
- Categories: Mexican
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.

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