Mar Y Tierra

The service was not good and the food is below average. I ordered tres animales (shrimp, scallops, and octopus) and no shrimp was in it and the scallops and octopus was rubber. My husband had the whole fish and it was over cooked and dry. My son liked the enchiladas but he is not picky. We were surprised it was so busy. Maybe it was a bad night for them.

If you’re looking for a place that feels like a hug from your abuelita — but with more salsa options than you knew existed — Mar Y Tierra is the spot. First off, the menudo here isn’t just good — it’s life-changing. The broth is spicy in the best way, like it’s giving you a motivational speech with every spoonful. Tender hominy, perfectly cooked beef, and that slow-burn spice that clears your sinuses and your bad decisions from the night before? 10/10. Now, let’s talk about the barbacoa burrito. I’m convinced they had to call in extra reinforcement to roll it — that thing was stuffed with so much juicy, flavorful barbacoa it felt like eating a small, delicious pillow of happiness. Every bite was a reminder that life is too short to eat small burritos. And the salsa bar… Oh, the salsa bar! It’s like someone asked, “How can we make people even happier?” and the answer was: “More salsa.” Green, red, smoky, spicy, chunky, smooth — if salsa were an Olympic sport, Mar Y Tierra would have a wall full of gold medals. Plot twist: We also tried the pancakes. Let me tell you, they were so warm, fluffy, and perfectly crisp around the edges, I had flashbacks to sitting in my grandma’s kitchen — except here, I didn’t have to do the dishes afterward. They’re the kind of pancakes that make you seriously consider ordering breakfast and lunch at the same time. And I can’t forget the staff — some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. Everyone was so friendly, smiling like they actually wanted you there (which, sadly, is rare these days!). It felt like visiting family, if your family actually liked you and brought you endless drink refills. Final verdict: If you leave Mar Y Tierra hungry or grumpy, that’s a personal problem. Five stars, two thumbs up, and a full, happy heart. Bring your appetite — and maybe a nap schedule for afterward.

2nd day in a row after coming yesterday with my friend for lunch. So delicious and reasonable prices. Service was great and friendly. I brought my better half for dinner tonight. He got the Buarria Tacos and I got the two beef tacos with rice and beans. Everything was seasoned to perfection IMO.

We ate here for lunch, never been here, so my evaluation was ok to try the food is good the service is very good and they are very attentive, professional and friendly. I had the carne guisada, and my wife had the huevos rancheros. Bathrooms are clean as well as the dining area. The salsa is good but thin and kinda watery. The flour tortillas are fresh, so they have to be eaten pretty quickly. Otherwise, they get hard on the edges. Very good prices for the amount of food you get. It's worth a try, many good choices of food. The rice is ok, the beans are good but the carne guisada is great, so tender.

Mar Y Tierra on 19th is my favorite place to eat. Since it was past 5pm I went to the location off of 82nd Street. HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS LOCATION! 1st off I am highly allergic to avocado. The location on 19th always does so well with my allergy. I told the waitress this 3 times durning ordering my meal. When I received my plate. It had guacamole on it. I told her I cant even have it on the same plate I am so allergic. They took the plate wiped off the guacamole and brought back the same food. They DO NOT under how allergies work as this could kill somone! She did take it back once more and I belive they remade it. I asked for no onions and my plate was topped with onions. My tripas was over fried and yoy could tell they didn't clean them well as they were bitter. The waitress never came to check on us once we had our food. She only came back to the table once we're were finished and we're about to leave. Very disappointed. I will not go back to this location.

Made a spontaneous stop here and glad we did! We got seated as soon as we walked in. Got a plate of chips and salsa right away. The salsa was a green salsa which had chunks of jalapeño, white onion, and looked like green onion. It was good! I love my salsas to have a good kick and this one was addicting. I ordered some tacos and hubs got the caldo de 7 mares. He said it had a good kick to it as well. I got two tacos de tripas which were crispy and done good, two de asada, and one el pastor. All of them were good! Felt bad bc they were already closed and we were still enjoying our food. Only con: Aguas frescas don't get refills.

We went to have a Mother’s Day lunch- we waited for a server to come to us for a long time. Finally have a really nice server come and get our drink orders and give us menus. Turns out that wasn’t our server and we got a server who said he was new. No big deal. I work in the industry. Well, he would walk past our table with empty drinks. I hate doing it but I flagged down the other waitress twice to get them. He was up at the desk talking and drinking a drink. We never really eat here and I don’t think we’ll be back.

The waitress was slow very unresponsive to refills. Silverware was clean. Barbara was excellent. sopapillas were okay, Flan was excellent. Huevos Rancheros was excellent. Bathroom was clean. After Kindness that the one worker at this restaurant showed me will make me a return customer.

No home made tortillas and service was rude. I have been there three different times and they are not attentive and act like your a bother to be there and not interested in serving you

This is a staple place for us when we are craving Mexican food! We always get at least one taco plate then switch it up to try new things! The Chile Rellano is one of my top ranking favorites! The staff is always friendly and the food comes out fast! Whether you need Breakfast lunch or dinner, this spot is worth a shot.

The food was good, but the service was crappy. I had three waitresses/waiter who had asked me if I wanted coffee at three different point in time. I never got my coffee. Waited 30 minutes for me to get my tortillas. To make things worse the manager was one of the waiters. If you get your food take it to go. I gave them 3 starts because the food was good. The service was awful. No tip from me and I'm a good tipper.

Very good food Very good food service good nice people good vibe just really good food I'll bring my family all the time they love good Mexican food

Best tacos in Lubbock. I'm from California and these are the closest to how they make em back home. great flavor and care. and prices are very affordable

I find the prices somewhat expensive, but the food is good. The salsa with the chips is so delicious.

When did closing eating areas during lunch time become acceptable? I did not feel comfortable as I walked in. The sign clear states, "Please seat yourself." As I was heading to sit down the young girl at the counter said, "that area is closed". Time to find a different place to eat.

Awesome tacos. Everyone I go with likes the other stuff too... but the tacos ! My review is too short. So, tacos tacos tacos!

Hands down the Best fresh salsa in Lubbock, TX Real Mexican Food, Great lunch prices, Great service.

I will write you guys as soon as I get to eat my food... I ordered 3 Amigos Plate Better half had the combo...

We've eaten here several times now, so I thought it was time to write a review. It's a small, locally-owned place. The wait staff is always very friendly and attentive. Their salsa is a little different, but terrific. It's tomatillo- based, not tomato-based. Really fresh; not too hot. One of my standard dishes in judging any Mexican eatery is their cheese enchiladas. Last evening I had the cheese enchiladas with 2 fried eggs. The red sauce is fresh and spicy. The rice and beans are simple, but good. My wife loves their guacamole, which is a little too creamy for me. It's also got bits of onion and tomato. (I like mine a bit more coarse with ONLY lime juice, garlic salt and puréed cilantro. I never find it that way in a restaurant...only at home.) We've also had beef "street tacos", as well as fish tacos. All were spot-on. FYI, it's also BYOB. This place has become our nice little go-to neighborhood Mexican food choice. Give 'em a try.

WOW! My buddy (who's from the RG Valley) and I hit Mar Y Tierra for caldo on a very cold day. Best I've had in Lubbock, maybe ever. Very very good food and service. It's busy so come early! Salsa bar has multiple options and menu is large and diverse. WE WILL BE BACK!

I've been here before and everything else had been good. But today I ordered their menudo to go. I wouldn't recommend it! The flavor is bad and the meat was undercooked It was so bad I had to throw it away.

The tacos at Mar Y Tierra are hands down the best I've ever had! Love the spicy taste of the salsa, also. Clean restaurant with very friendly staff. Definitely recommend!

I went to the on 19th and ordered through the drive thru. The wait was maybe 5 minutes or less and I ordered two different meals plus drinks. Online it says there is an aqua Fresca of the day, but they about 5 different types when I asked. The piña aqua fresca was AMAZING, and I'm now excited to go back to try more flavors. The rice was great and the beans were good, but the chips, salsa, and queso covered enchiladas were not my personal favorite. Regardless, I will be back for the aqua Fresca and rice!

If I had been born in Mexico this would be my good to place for comfort food. Wow. Robust flavors. So close to a New Mexico red sauce. The meat was tender and delicious. And the heat! Wooo-weeee. Slap your momma good. Great, friendly service, great food. Fun atmosphere. Definitely eating here again.

Went for lunch today and the service was good. The food was tasteful and served in a large portion for its price. Our waiter was helpful when it came to our questions. The environment wasn't dirty & they were constantly cleaning tables off and not leaving them. They were super quick. Our meal came out within 5-7 minutes of ordering. They were timely when they sat us down + checking up on us. Will be coming back for more!

Hands down the blandest Mexican food I have had yet! The menudo was tasteless, had no spice to it at all. The enchiladas had almost no sauce making them "dry" and basically a wet quesadilla. To add to an already disappointing lunch they were cleaning the dining area with Fabuloso. The heavy nauseating scent was so overwhelming that the air had more flavor than my meal.

The food was delicious, very hot enough to satisfy. Waitresses were very nice and ask us if we need anything after served our food. Eating at Mar Y Tierra made me feel like I'm part of this family. I recommended this restaurant!

Came in for a weekday lunch around 11:30 and we were seated right away. (When we left, the line to check in was out the door). Restaurant is comfortable with high-backed booths and extra napkins at the tables. (YESS!!) I ordered the lunch #8 (enchilada, relleno and taco) and my husband ordered two cheese enchiladas. The salsa is excellent and hot! I really liked the homemade crispy taco shell too. I did not care for the beans as they are very runny and the relleno was not crunchy and quite "eggy." Rice was good. My enchilada was good but needed a little longer in the oven as the cheese wasn't entirely melted. Service was mediocre, but i think it might just have been our waitress. We will return to try other dishes.

They have really good street tacos, my wife loves the caldo and their salsa is unique but good. They have a lot of seafood on their menu.

Great food every time I go. Not a big fan of the salsa they serve with the chips but everything-else has been great!!

Food is wonderful but service is TERRIBLE! Waitresses cannot multi task. Takes forever to eat and get out.

The food was amazing, and the service was even better. The whole restaurant was sparkling clean as well.

My wife and I have eaten here several times and have enjoyed the food each time. The staff is friendly service is good. Prices reasonable. We will be eating there again soon.

Very good food at a reasonable price. Friendly and fast service! I highly recommend eating here.

What a wonderful Mexican Food Find! We saw it last week and thought that we would give it a shot - we've already been back twice in two weeks! Food is great, chips and salsa are outstanding and amazing service. Ssshhhhh - I want to keep this place hidden (I don't want to have to wait in line to get in!)

The food was delicious and affordable. I got the enchiladas and my date got the ceviche. This place is easily in my top 3 favorite Mexican restaurants. The service was also excellent.

AMAZING FOOD. Highly recommend! The Pastor and Menudo were both the best I have ever had.

All of their food was delicious and fresh, the shrimp, the vegetables, the carne asada, and the salsa was amazing! I had their popular dish that came with a shrimp cocktail on the side. It was a lot of food for an affordable price. Staff was cordial and welcoming. I look forward to coming back to trying more stuff...

As I posted before and ordered queso to go the restaurant was hot in the case it was average

Ended up here on a whim and glad we came. The food is simple but really good, and I love that they have breakfast all day! The barbacoa was prepared really straightforwardly, not over-sauced, which I liked - it was relying on the flavor of the meat itself, which was incredibly tender. The migas were perfect comfort food. We'll be back for sure.

The absolute best Mexican food in Lubbock! We had the flautas, amigo plate, Chile con asadero, and aguas de melon, and it was ALL delicious

Came in by myself...attended to promptly...was in mood for seafood but wanted something not traditional...waitress recommended seafood enchilladas...tried them...OMG...Delicious...with a lobster bisque sauce over the Sea Food Enchilladas...quite busy on a Sunday Lunch rush!...Can't wait to come back and try some of the other menu items...I highly recommend!

Service is so poor. We have tried to give this place a chance on 3 separate occasions and cannot give them the benefit of the doubt anymore. My husband and I have had to wait over 35 minutes to be served our meals separately and then have one be cold. Told the server and was told " sorry". Wrong meal one one occasion. Last time was the last straw. Cold meal and had to ask a different server to check on food and they forgot it..

Great food, great environment, & even better service! Definitely recommend this restaurant!

This is my new found favorite Mexican restaurant in Lubbock. Love the menudo and tacos con buche here.

I know why this place is rated #1. Some of the best Mexican food I've had in years! Not a huge fan of the salsa but everything else was exceptional. Don't miss the seafood ceviche-you might want to double the avocado. Everything tastes homemade. Fabulous taco and shell, cheese enchilada, chili rellenos and homemade tortillas! I even enjoyed the rice and beans. When I'm having Mexican in Lubbock, it will be here!

My favorite Mexican place in Lubbock. Great service. Great authentic and tex Mex options. Incredible salsa. Both locations are great. The one on 50th and q is where I normally go. We went to 82nd last week and it was great with a bigger menu.

One of the finer Mexican food restaurants in Lubbock, great service and even greater food. Everything feels home made and most of the time you'll leave wondering what you should've ordered or will order the next time you come! My waitress, Yaritza, was polite, fast, always checking on me and other tables and if you get the chance ask to sit in her section!

Wow! The food is amazing! The salsa is different. It's not like other salsa's you get at other Mexican restaurants. It's good. They make their own chips which are warm and crispy. Portions are huge and prices are reasonable. This is our new favorite Mexican restaurant in Lubbock!

This place came highly recommended to me, and what a disappointment. Greasy, flavorless food. The beef in the queso wasnt strained, so the queso had a thick layer of grease on top. Other than the grease, there was no flavor to the queso. I had the mole enchiladas which again had zero flavor. Mole should be rich and full of complex flavor, not just warm brown sauce. Salsa was... interesting, but again, had no flavor. Will not be back.

My dad and I usually come here for breakfast on the weekends and we always have amazing service and enjoy the service given by the staff. This will continue to be a favorite of mine

I come at least once a week I love this place this is my go to for tacos and enchiladas I Dislike Texas food there is no real Mexican places here at all that are real authentic Mexican food besides this one ..and the one on Q I forgot the name. But if you want some good tacos come here they are not greasy at all.

I grew up by Mexico in a small border town with grandparents who lived in Mexico. So I really know real Mexican food. On a scale from Tex-Mex to Authentic I would give it a 8.5 ! The beans here taste just like my grandma makes them , the flour tortillas are homemade and not store bought . That's a plus ! I ordered the Parrillada for one with chicken and beef . Great combo , the plate came with salad , beans , rice and guacamole. The guacamole is fresh just like the salsa verde . They also have seasoning for the chips which is great ! They offer aguas frescas like Jamica y horchata . Overall the service was very fast and friendly. Would come back again ! Prices are also great !

Terrible slow service. Hello we're here waiting...still waiting. We were seated rather quickly. Didn't do much good because we continued to wait at the table. A solid 12 mins passed before the hostess noticed we hadn't been given water when she was seating another table. She walked over to remind the waitress we were there. It was not that busy. Meanwhile our waitress had restocked chips and salsa to a table with two guys she was chit chatty with and giggling with. I know your young and cute but I have hangry kids. Finally she got the drink order and given the Time it took to get drinks I put in the appetizer order at the same time. She seemed annoyed I was breaking protocol but took it. I asked for the fresh drinks of the day and she read the list but it tasted as if the lemonade was not fresh but powdered. The strawberry lemonade was better. Next we waited and waited for chips 27 mins later we got the queso, guacamole and 2 little tiny salsas but no chips...we waited to flag down another waitress for chips. I have two teen boys and a 5 year old and that one little bowl of chips the size of a small salad bowl didn't last for a table of 5 and neither did the tiny salsa serving so less than 5 mins later we needed more chips and salsa and the wait continues. 15 mins before anyone even notices us and again it's the hostess that brought us the chips. She apologizes for delay and no one has refilled our drinks. I explained I don't mind paying for chips. Yes this places charges for chips and salsa. So finally get an extra salsa. We order and the wait continues another 35 mins. I don't mind waiting for food when it's fresh but I don't like meals coming in pieces. Caldo was delicious but had to wait 5 mins just to get my corn tortillas. My son got his chorizo and egg but had to wait for flour tortillas. My husband has a big platter but had to wait for sides and tortillas. Everyone got the meal incomplete and we all got our plates at different times. I was first with a good 5 minute lag for my teens to get their meals. Then 10 mins later my husband and by then the 5 year old was upset. He received his plate last i was almost done with my soup at that point. As we were finishing they finally brought us the Grilled jalapeños we ordered. No refills unless I flagged the hostess. The food is good so clearly the chef is doing his job and the hostess was doing a lot more than I've ever seen a hostess do. She waited on us more than our server. Some of the girls were chatting away at the refreshment area while the hostess walked around checking up on things. The only comment I would make is that the floors were dirty. Food everywhere on floor but we arrived at 6:30 so maybe many people had eaten but dirty floors need to be cleaned up.

Our waitress was sweet and came to check on us several times. Beans and rice were delicious! Shrimp enchiladas were okay but won't get again. Busy when we went and a bit of line but we were seated in about 10 minutes of arriving. Good atmosphere and will come back!

I recieved the wrong order last night before work and called them only for them to tell they couldn't do anything for me. Good food but poor customer service.

The fajitas didn't have the sizzle so by the time I got my tortillas 5 minutes later, the fajitas were cold. The food overall was pretty good and I really liked the queso.