5 Affordable Restaurants in Downtown, Lubbock TX
Updated 11 October 2026 · 15 restaurants in Downtown, Lubbock TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five affordable restaurants in Downtown Lubbock TX. Businesses were chosen from those with a low Google price range, then ranked by rating, and 15 qualifying businesses were considered. It helps diners who want good food without spending much, whether for a casual lunch, a quick dinner or a drink with a meal. The price range is listed for each entry where Google shows one, and the blurbs summarize what reviewers mention. Hours can change, so check them before visiting.
#1
Mano Negra Brewing Co. & Sangria House
★ 4.9 (327 Google reviews)Brewpub$10–20 per person
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Mano Negra Brewing Co. & Sangria House is a brewpub at 708 13th Street with a 4.9 rating from 327 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. The bar is open Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed. Reviewers mention sangria flights, cinnamon and guava sangrias, and house-made beers from local Texas taps. Several praise the friendly service and a salsa latin night that drew a lively crowd. The venue also lists live music, quiz nights, arcade games and outdoor seating. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom are listed.
Best for: Flights of sangria and house-made beer
- Address
- 708 13th St, Lubbock, TX 79401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 2–11:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 2–11:30 pm; Sun 3–9 pm; Thu 2–10 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 2–10 pm
#2
Corralito Steak House Lubbock
★ 4.7 (4,667 Google reviews)Steak house$20–30 per person
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Corralito Steak House Lubbock is at 4301 82nd Street, with a 4.7 rating from more than 4,600 reviews and a price range of $20 to $30. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and is open most days from late morning until evening. Reviewers mention the steaks, a salsa they call amazing, and a relaxed setting on a hot day. Some praise servers who go out of their way, while others describe a delay after an order mix-up. The fixed menu was noted as having limited substitutions. The listing includes happy-hour drinks and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and restrooms.
Best for: Steak dinners at a moderate price
- Address
- 4301 82nd St, Lubbock, TX 79423, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–11 pm; Sun 9 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#3
Flippers Tavern
★ 4.6 (963 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Flippers Tavern on Avenue Q has a 4.6 rating from 963 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. It is open from 11 am until midnight every day except Sunday. Reviewers mention good drafts, a Supersonic hot dog loaded with roasted garlic sausage, bacon jam and jalapenos, and gouda mac and cheese. The tavern has pinball machines and old pinball tops used as table tops, plus a covered patio that fills up on busy nights. Service pace is described as varying, with some drinks arriving quickly. The listing includes delivery, late-night food and wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance.
Best for: Pinball, drafts and loaded hot dogs
- Address
- 1406 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX 79401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–12 am; Mon 11 am–12 am; Sat 11 am–12 am; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–12 am; Tue 11 am–12 am; Wed 11 am–12 am
#4
Nashwell Cafe
★ 4.7 (187 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Nashwell Cafe on Avenue K has a 4.7 rating from 187 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. It opens at 7 am on most days and closes at 7 pm, with Saturday starting at 8 am and Sunday closed. Reviewers describe a large brunch party that was welcomed warmly, drinks that were beautiful and delicious, and pastries baked daily from fresh ingredients. One visitor describes an industrial loft feel with exposed brick and warm wood. Another calls the flat white one of the best they have had. The cafe lists a fireplace, live music, a drive-through and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Best for: Brunch, pastries and flat whites
- Address
- 1212 Avenue K, Lubbock, TX 79401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–7 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm
#5
Taqueria Jalisco
★ 4.5 (4,539 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant$10–20 per person
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Taqueria Jalisco on Avenue Q has a 4.5 rating from more than 4,500 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. It is open daily except Monday, from 7 am to 9 pm. Reviewers mention large steak tacos, fresh guacamole and a clean dining room. Several say service is fast even when the room is full, and one visitor praised a menudo tasting offered before ordering. Music is described as lively, with a mix of styles. The listing includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, kerbside pickup, a private dining room, and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom.
Best for: Steak tacos and breakfast plates
- Address
- 2211 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX 79411, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 7 am–9 pm; Sun 7 am–9 pm; Thu 7 am–9 pm; Tue 7 am–9 pm; Wed 7 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 15 restaurants in Downtown, Lubbock TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Corralito Steak House Lubbock, Flippers Tavern, Nashwell Cafe and Taqueria Jalisco take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Nashwell Cafe opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Mano Negra Brewing Co. & Sangria House ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 327 reviews. Corralito Steak House Lubbock is second at 4.7 from 4,667 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Lubbock TX are open late?
Flippers Tavern stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Mano Negra Brewing Co. & Sangria House $10–20; Corralito Steak House Lubbock $20–30; Flippers Tavern $10–20; Nashwell Cafe $10–20; Taqueria Jalisco $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Mano Negra Brewing Co. & Sangria House, Corralito Steak House Lubbock, Flippers Tavern, Nashwell Cafe and Taqueria Jalisco.
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