5 Underrated Restaurants in Downtown, Lubbock TX Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 13 restaurants in Downtown, Lubbock TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers Downtown Lubbock, TX restaurants rated 4.4 or higher on Google that have fewer than 400 reviews. Ranking follows the Google rating, and 13 qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry lists the price range, hours and accessibility notes, along with what visitors mention in their reviews. Smaller review counts mean each rating rests on fewer opinions, so read the entries as a starting point. The list does not compare the businesses with one another.
#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 St, rated 4.9 from 327 reviews, in the $10 to $20 price range. Listed hours run from 2 pm on Fridays and Saturdays until 11:30 pm, and the venue is closed on Mondays. The listing notes house-made beers, cocktails, wine, live music, quiz nights and arcade games. Reviewers mention sangrias made with Texas wines, a flight that helps first-time visitors choose, and friendly, personal service.
Best for: Sangria, house beer and live music
- 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
Papa Murphy's
★ 4.7 (343 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Papa Murphy's is a pizza restaurant at 8205 Indiana Ave, rated 4.7 from 343 reviews. It is open daily from 10 am to 9 pm, and the listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance. Reviewers mention stuffed pizza, a cinnamon wheel dessert pizza, salads and a pizza-in-a-bowl option, and describe the ingredients as fresh. Some visitors say a family-sized stuffed pizza seemed light on toppings.
Best for: Stuffed pizza and pickup orders
- Address
- 8205 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79423, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–9 pm
#3
Nashwell Cafe
★ 4.7 (187 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Nashwell Cafe is a cafe at 1212 Avenue K, rated 4.7 from 187 reviews, in the $10 to $20 price range. It is open Monday to Saturday, with Saturday hours from 8 am, and closed on Sundays. The listing includes breakfast, lunch, drive-through service, a fireplace, live music and good coffee and tea. Reviewers mention a large group brunch and a flat white that one guest called among the best they have had.
Best for: Flat whites and homemade pastries
- 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
#4
Roni's Mac Bar - Lubbock
★ 4.7 (179 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Roni's Mac Bar - Lubbock is a restaurant at 2400 Glenna Goodacre Blvd, rated 4.7 from 179 reviews. It is open daily, with Friday and Saturday hours from 11 am to 10 pm and other days until 9 pm. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention macaroni and cheese served hot and full of flavor, fast service, a friendly team, and games in the back to pass the wait.
Best for: Mac and cheese with a short wait
- Address
- 2400 Glenna Goodacre Blvd, Lubbock, TX 79401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#5
Pizza Hut
★ 4.6 (349 Google reviews)Pizza delivery
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Pizza Hut is a pizza delivery business at 5412 Slide Rd, Suite 500, rated 4.6 from 349 reviews. It is open daily from 10 am to midnight, and the listing includes wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance. Reviewers mention pizza that arrived hot and fresh, a meat lovers pie, and a spicy marinara that adds some heat. One reviewer said staff helped them resolve a problem with an online order. No price range is listed.
Best for: Late-open pizza delivery
- Address
- 5412 Slide Rd Ste 500, Lubbock, TX 79414, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–12 am
How we made this list
We looked at 13 restaurants in Downtown, Lubbock TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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
- Nashwell Cafe takes 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. Papa Murphy's is second at 4.7 from 343 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Lubbock TX are open late?
Pizza Hut 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; Nashwell Cafe $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Mano Negra Brewing Co. & Sangria House and Nashwell Cafe.
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