Alas, the age-old question: “Where should I eat tonight?” Making another
home-cooked meal tonight would be admitting one’s defeat. Plus, you’ve been
staying in all week. It’s time to treat yo self! And don’t forget how great it
would feel to not have to clean the dishes tonight. So lets put an end to this
inner debate. Maybe you are in the mood to escape to an Italian night,
but it’s Thursday and you’re in Lubbock. Orlando’s chicken lasagne will make
you forget about booking that trip to Rome. Perhaps you want to watch the big
game while you enjoy the coldest beer in town. Also let’s not forget about the
mouthwatering queso. Caprock has you covered!
We turn now to the Groupies to shed some light on the subject.
What is your go-to restaurant and meal in Lubbock?
Mike Meister:
We don’t eat out much at all, but we’ll occasionally order Chef Lin’s
Orange Chicken or General Tso’s Chicken. When we do go out, we like On the
Border (pretty much anything on the menu).
Pam Sharpe:
My go to restaurant is Orlando’s with their meat lover’s
salad and a cup of Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese soup!!!
Amanda Patterson:
BJ restaurant and it’s a toss-up between their Kale
salad with blacken shrimp or the Beer battered fish and chips.
Scott Zajicek:
Tex-Mex - Durangos
Pizza – Orlando’s or Capital Pizza
Burger - Green Chili Cheese Burger at Mean Woman Grill (get the ghost
pepper cheese)
Schooners of Blue Moon & bottle caps at Caprock Cafe
Annalee MacFie:
Picantes! Breakfast Enchiladas… mmm… that green habanero sauce…
Kaci Barlett:
My “go-to” meal is the Mediterranean Lite Bite Cafe. I always
get a gyro supreme and chocolate Baklava!
David Barnett:
I would say Cancun on 80th and University. Really great food and
nice people there! Pollo Mexican - Fajita grilled chicken with veggies. Mmmmm…..
Natalia Lawson:
My favorite place in Lubbock is Triple J’s. I always get the
chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and Caesar salad. And those
rolls…so good!
Brooke Blackwell:
Although this isn’t just a restaurant, my go to place in Lubbock is
Alamo Drafthouse. It’s the great place to unwind after a long day or stressful
week. You can sit back, watch a movie, and eat some dinner. I always get the
tomato basil pesto pizza. It’s delicious!
Rebecca Fuller:
It depends on the situation. If I need something quick, I’ll grab
something like Chick-fil-A.
If I have a little more time, change and/or calories to spend, or are
with friends, there are several great places. This list is not in any way
extensive, by the way.
Arrogant Texan - Chopped brisket sandwich with the house primer. So
good.
Crafthouse Gastropub - I haven’t had too many meals here, but
everything I’ve tried has been delicious. Tasty, unique flavor combinations.
Caprock Cafe - Queso burger with twisted taters.
Orlando’s - Chicken green chile pizza with wheat crust…or
down-n-dirty tortellini!
Capital Pizza - So good, too.
I could go on forever… and now, I’m hungry!
Jared May:
Orlando’s DOWN-N-DIRTY TORTELLINI [hot & a full order to save some for
leftovers]
MAFIA QUESO
SMOKED TURKEY BREAST SANDWICH WITH PESTO-HABANERO MAYONNAISE
Although there have been many a time that I’ve made a meal out of just
the tortellini. Can’t beat it! Yum!
Crystal Coppedge:
We are creatures of habit. We usually stick to Texas Roadhouse. That
is our go to choice usually 90% of the time. A 6 oz sirloin with
mushrooms and green beans. Side salad with ranch dressing and of course rolls.
Melissa Smith:
Twisted Root
