Taqueria Jalisco

Amazing food and amazing service! This place truly deserves all the praise it gets. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and quick, friendly service that made me feel right at home. The atmosphere was inviting, and everything came out fresh and perfectly cooked. I ordered the Patrone Plate, and wow — it was absolutely incredible! The flavors were rich, balanced, and beautifully presented. It’s easily one of the best dishes I’ve ever had. If you’re anywhere near the area, this is a must-visit spot. You’ll leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit!

Seating was quick, despite the crowd, the service was prompt and very professional. Me and my family loved every bite, and only left with rice and chips in our to-go box. Edit: came back today (nov 2025), the food is still amazing, the server this time is one of the best servers ive dealt with in a minute. Well worth the price, well worth every bite.

We had a large party for dinner here around 5:30 on 5/15. We had reserved a table beforehand, so when we arrived, we were immediately seated. The staff were very kind and helpful and kept us swimming in refills, all while keeping track of all our orders. If you like cheese, the queso fundido was fantastic. I even put some on my fajitas, which were also amazing. They were so good that I forgot to snap a photo of them before consuming. The meat was tender and seasoned well, and the corn tortillas were soft and delicious too. Overall we enjoyed an excellent meal and had a good time!

Good good.Had the quesobirria and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a long wait though. Plan ahead

I came here on a work trip, though ive been here several times during college at ttu. the menu is huge, the atmosphere is perfeeeect for A texmex restaurant, and the staff was unbelievably patient with me when I needed them to look up a receipt from my visit so I could reimburse my meal through work. we played a bit of phone tag,but they were able to get me my receipt with a patience and consideration you really dont find often in restaurant hospitality anymore, it seems. kudos, and thank you! :D

This was our first stop moving to town. One lady has become family to us, loving on our little boy like her own. Food is good. Service is top knotch. Love it!

This is a great authentic Mexican restaurant I found using Google Maps. It is very well liked by the locals. The food here was outstanding. The service was excellent. My server made great menu recommendations. Their salsa is great and they have a large selection of domestic and Mexican beverages. There is plenty of free parking in their large lot.

WOW!!!! This restaurant is amazing. The service was the best. We were seated right away and the waitress was very attentive and friendly. Food came fast and hot. I had the huevos rancheros and it was very flavorful, not bland at all. Avocado salsa was very tasty with just the right amount of spiciness for me. Prices are very reasonable. Just passing through but would love to try the dinner menu. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Lubbock. Thanks for the great food and service.

Tex-Mex is a perfect cuisine to me. I am not always craving it, but when I am, nothing hits harder. Through my years in college, I discovered Taqueria Jalisco to be the gospel and genuinely the best Tex-Mex in Lubbock by a long shot. My first time I went, my group of guys and I were put in a room with all the other white people. Not to say they were profiling, but looking at the rest of the restaurant's population on a busy Sunday, they had us in the gringo room. The food hit. I get putting a bunch of three-taco-plate-and-queso people in one room. I have not been back in quite a while, but I remember their menu being the most behemoth-looking thing ever. Every item had a picture taken on a Coolpix camera, and the text was almost impossible to read on the menu's busy background. That is proof that the food was going to hit. After returning, the menu has been minimized to be more readable, only slightly keeping that same over-the-top flair. The prices have gone up slightly, but where have they not? On a Thursday night, we were seated immediately around 7:30 and had a pretty attentive waitress. Like every good Tex-Mex joint in Texas, their chips and salsa roam freely through the restaurant, and the salsa has a good kick that is easy to manage while still having the heat everyone wants. They also have a creamy green sauce and other sauces they bring out by request. I ordered a combination plate with a crispy beef taco, a beef burrito, and a chicken enchilada with a side of Mexican rice. I added a side of refried beans because no Tex-Mex meal is complete without a big serving of refried beans to mix with the rice and crush with tortilla chips. The crispy taco was unreal. The shell feels like it was double-fried. It has such an incredible hardness to it. It feels premium. The beef burrito and enchilada were great as well, but I was blown away by the taco to an extreme. They have a pretty broad selection of Mexican beers, including Tecate, Bohemia, Dos Equis Amber, Modelo Negra, and Victoria next to your Coronas, Sol, and Dos Equis. Their margaritas are pretty great, if my memory serves me right, as well. I love this place, and I was glad to give it a revisit while being back in Lubbock for a bit. It is just classic and timeless. I just wish their menu was as much of an eyesore as it used to be because that sucker brought me so much joy. RIYL: Gaining five pounds in an hour. A good meal.

After an afternoon drive from Ft. Worth, I made it to Lubbock to spend some time with a special person. This was the recommended spot. I took her word. The restaurant is large and has plenty of seating. We were seated quickly on a Friday evening. Like most mexican, tex-mex restaurant, we were given chips and salsa to start. I feel like I'm not usually picky with something so simple. However, the chips didn't seem to have enough flavor. I felt like it could have used more salt. The salsa also tasted a bit off. Specifically, it tasted more sour than I would have liked. I ordered a bistec plate (not sure what it was specifically as I'm writing this a few weeks from my original visit). There was sauteed beef with onions, peppers, mushrooms, and bacon. It was delicious! Everything was flavored nicely. Went great inside the warm flour tortillas that were provided. The sides of mexican rice and pinto beans were good as well. Aside from the food, the service was great. Attentive and kind. I still wish I could have paid for this meal, especially now in retrospect. My Lubbock host was too quick and went ahead and paid for the two of us. As we left, there was something wrong with the doors on the way out. I don't remember that being an issue as we came in. One of the sets of doors just seemed to jam. It was probably just me though (it was). Overall, I'd recommend this place! Maybe it was an off day for the chips and salsa. Otherwise, everything was great.

Service was great as always. The food was hot and delicious. I will keep coming back.

Last trip to Lubbock so had to stop in..... The Carne Guisada didn't disappoint. The hubby ordered the chicken, beef, and shrimp fajitas. The seasoning was perfect. The meat was cooked just right....

Absolutely love this place! Great service and food! Great drinks Every experience has been amazing!

This is the top five Mexican meals I've ever had in my life. Restaurant was clean and the flavors were amazing. I had Birra Taxos and Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas, my mom had a Shredded Chicken Burrito. Everything was super fresh, epic flavor and the white staff was very nice. Coca-Cola was served in a huge bucket glass. Was not too fancy in a downtown-ish location. I travel to a lot of places and I would recommend this place to anyone!!!

Great food! I would hands down say that this one of the best mexican restaurant in lubbock texas, the atmosphere is great and the service is very polite. The wait time can get pretty long on weekends so I would recomed calling ahead. I think that the decor is nice and clean, the only thing that I would say is that it can get very loud but its a popular restaurant so thats to be expected at times. I will also add that the menu is very inexpensive so its a great place to eat if you want to go out but dont want to spend a ton.

The three of us had lunch here today, a Saturday. Very busy but seated immediately. Chips and salsa ok, nothing special. Order the fajita plate, was delicious. Nice spice on the beef. Enchiladas were chicken and very tasty. Great place, good service. Food arrived quickly.

My family ordered their Birria tacos, Sopa de Tortilla and kids chicken quesadilla, needless to say everything was spectacular!! Our server Alondra was quick and very nice. I'd definitely return to this restaurant next time we're in town. Side note they had the best songs playing

This review is from a visit in January of 2024. A true taste of Guadalajara and possibly the best Mexican food in Lubbock (I've been to Guadalajara and this restaurant would survive there!). Enchiladas, Campechana, Menudo, Argentinian Milanesa, even Salvadorian food like Siete Mares! Made with large portions, fair prices, and massive drinks. Good service and impeccably delicious. Cannot recommend more highly for a legit hole-in-the-wall place in Lubbock. This is one of the best held and longest running secrets in Lubbock, period! Those enchiladas are just SO SO good.

It was good, needs to add seasonings n salt. Waitress was friendly. Clean Took daugther for birthday n shows u get a meal or drink for birthday but when we got there they said no. So online n phone call said yes but waitress said no

OVERALL Taqueria Jalisco is probably the best Mexican food in Lubbock, TX. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4 | Service: 4 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4 PARKING Ample, free private lot. LOCATION/AMBIANCE The main entrance is around the back. I noticed when we walked it that it could have been tidier. There was trash on the floor. There were also beautiful mural paintings & Mexican tiles adorning the walls. THE GRUB We were offered complimentary chips & salsa. The salsa certainly had a kick, but it was no where near my favorite. The chips were a forgettable. I really enjoyed my #4, "plato Mexicano" $13.29. It and my significant other's dish came out soon after we ordered. Like within a couple of minutes it seemed. My meal was a cheese enchilada, a fajita taco, and beans and rice with a salad. It was absolutely delicious! My house margarita was nothing to write home about, just okay. LITTLE YELPER'S CLUBI failed to capture a photo of the kid's menu, but this is a family-friendly restaurant with many children all around is on 6/24/2023. SERVICE Service was fast and friendly. MY FAVORITE PART... My enchilada & fajita taco! NOT SO FAVORITE PART... It all happened so fast from us being greeted, to being seated, to getting our food, to paying. I barely had time to look at the beautiful murals. Not a usual complaint of mine, but my date was someone I actually enjoyed. Lol. TIPS + It's authentic Jalisco-style MEXICAN cuisine, not Tex-Mex! + Breakfast is served daily until 11AM.

Jalisco's is one of the many places in Lubbock where you can eat authentic Mexican cuisine. The service is always impeccable from when your host/hostess seats you, to when you're cashing out. It usually pretty loud, but if you get sat in the back room its not too bad. The food is great, I always get the Tejas Plate, it has carne guisada, beans rice, and enchiladas of your choice. Every time we've come, its been perfect, straight down to the horchata.

Five star service from Kaylee, solid 3.5 star food (fresh and plentiful), and five star ability to service big parties, makes this a five star review. Loved all the sauces, good portions, and fresh tortillas, while the waitress took care of everything. We'll be back!

This is my go to in lubbock! Reminds of of California Mexican food which is the best around ! We love their mini tacos and charro beans are on hit street baybee!

Came here after finding the two other places we wanted to try were closed on Sundays. Bringing a child to TT and wanted a great dinner. Boy we sure got it! Our table ordered carne asada tacos, Al pastor tacos, carne en su jugo, Milanese and a paradilla. All the food was thoroughly enjoyed as were the chips and salsa and the margaritas. I ordered the Carne en su Jugo which is steak,bacon, beans, chili verde sauce and avocado... it was absolutely delicious!! The rice and charro beans are so very good. It was nice that this is a Mexican restaurant and not a Tex-Mex restaurant... we will definitely be back

If you're looking for a great Mexican Restaurant in Lubbock, this is the spot. My friend and I got the number 9, it was delicious. They have a simple menu with great options, there's a good entree here for everyone. The drinks are good also, I got a Bloody Mary and it was a knock out! Staff is very kind, and the food came out very quick. The atmosphere is pretty standard for a Mexican restaurant, not anything flashy. Would recommend this place to anyone who is looking to eat Mexican in the 806.

We ordered the Al pastor burrito and Torta, and a barbacoa burrito. Overall the meat was bland, and the portion sizes were on the smaller size. The chips were decent, however the salsas could have used more flavor. I liked the prices were on cheaper side but overall it was okay. The service was quick and the servers were kind.

Excellent food and service. We enjoyed our Carne Asana dish - all reasonably priced. The chips and salsa were tasty.

I have been here at least once each time I've come to Lubbock. It has never disappointed. The service is excellent, the food is excellent. This past visit I veered from my normal Mexican food and went with their seafood soup topped with their house made habanero sauce. It was really good! Definitely ordering that again.

Authentic Mexican. Salsa was very spice, I loved it. Had Al-Pastor Shrimp mini tacos. Can also try cocktails!

Just the food I was looking for. Staff are nice. Food is great. Options are not limited. Drinks are plentiful.

Very good Mexico Mexican food. Service is attentive. Sports are on all the tvs all are in Spanish. Seating is spacious.

Delicious food and awesome drinks. We had an awesome time at this restaurant . We will be back

Great spot for breakfast! Micheladas and coffee were perfection! Huevos rancheros and chicharron plate so tasty! Try their habanero salsa you won't be disappointed. Our server Kalee was so fun and energetic! The ambiance was very welcoming and relaxing!

Delicious food. Great service. We tried the chicken fajitas, the birria tacos. Steak tacos and butterfly shrimp.

Fast service. Friendly staff. Food was awesome. The most tender chicken enchiladas. Real fresh guacamole

Passing through didn't expect much cause I'm familiar with Tex-Mex not super enthusiastic about it not my favorite. This place was wonderful . Was surprised to see folks having menudo during the week. Good sign. Had the 4 mini tacos with Al pastor and ranchero beans. Beans were a star on their own . Chile ,pork and other things in super fresh beans. Just delicious. The Al pastor was flavorful no gristle just enough fat. Even small bits of pineapple . Really remarkable not coming from a truck. Nice cocktail , vodka lime and soda. Offered to add cucumber . Excellent service . Thanks Taqueria Jalisco

The Best Mexican Food In Lubbock Texas ! And Great Staff! Es muy delicioso! Excellent Wait Staff

Fantastic!! Came across them by accident!! It was very busy at lunch time, but we were seated immediately, and the food came out very quickly!! Food was terrific!!

Food was amazing!! One of the best restaurants in the country! Service was outstanding, you do not need to be bilingual

My friends and I hit up taqueria Jalisco every year when we come for a cornhole event. The food is always amazing with friendly staff. The environment is what you would expect from a Mexican restaurant, clean, with good music and a few tv's. I ordered the carnita asada plate with a fresh squeeze lemonade and it did not disappoint! Highly recommend this place!

Always delicious food, served quickly, and great waitstaff Price is excellent as are the frozen margritas!

This place was very popular and accommodates larger groups. Waited about 30 minutes for a table for our group of 8. We ordered too much food, which is easy to do as the portions are large. Service was adequate and patient. Would come again.

After hearing rave accolades about this place, it was incumbent on me to give it a try. There are some unwritten basic protocols in the food service industry, one being that the appearance of the restaurant should appear as tidy, instilling in the customer feelings that the kitchen, too, is clean. Here, the outside is dingy, maybe "rustic" if you're comfortable with euphemisms. The "front" door is at the rear of the place, lodged with heavy wrought iron. You feel like you're getting a tattoo in a rough area. Once inside, the dining room is replete with food all over the floor. I saw no one cleaning it. My table had a tomato slice, onion pieces and ground round mounds that I had to shift with my shoe to the aisle. The menu was genuinely distasteful. After scouring every page, I couldn't find a single photo of anything that was vaguely appetizing. Poor quality pictures of homely food made ordering challenging, why I stayed a late carte. The food was overwhelmingly ordinary. The chicken taco meat had an acceptable taste and came with sparse vegetables and cheese. The enchilada was goopy with hamburger meat and bland. I had to request tabasco sauce. The diners were notably gargantuan, also making one wonder what happens if you consume this diet regularly. With such simple recipes, it's Hard to understand how difficult it is to find captivating genuine Mexican cuisine. I wouldn't recommend this place.

On the way in from the airport my Lyft driver told me about this place. I told him I love athletic Mexican food and I spent a lot of time in Mexico. I think I know what I'm talking about since I've been in all parts of Mexico. Iv had street food too nice restaurants. He told me to try this place. First of all the clientele tell me a lot. This is a real Mexican restaurant. The food is great. I had the small Tacos. With beans. This is not a fancy place, but then I wouldn't want it to be. The Ambiance is perfect. If you want a trip to Mexico in Lubbock Tx, this is the place. Enjoy

Went in on Sunday about 4:30pm. Not very busy yet. The food was great as always but the service was not good at all. Ordered appetizer. It was brought out but the waitress did not take my order. She never came back. I finished appetizer and had to ask hostess to get a waitress to take my order. She took my order and brings out entree and says she will be back with tortillas. She never came back with the tortillas. Just not a good service experience.

Visited from out of State & I was amazed with the grate tasting food, amazing service, and ambiance of this restaurant. I would definitively come back with in town. Our server was attentive with all of our needs.

Pretty average Mexican food. My wife's enchiladas were not very good. My fajitas were better, but a bit burned. Our server was good. The place was very busy with locals. Always a good sign. I have had much better Mexican food. This was disappointing.

An adult and two small children, our ticket was $60. Our server added the table next to us to my ticket. I asked for the itemized ticket and all of sudden my ticket went to $30. The food is very hit and miss on what is good. I used to love to eat there with my family but won't return. The weekends are so busy and you are packed into a very small space waiting for a table.

Sooo delicious! We came for the takeout and stayed for the fun vibe! Delicious tacos and burritos. To go or stay, we love this place and will be back.

Quick and attentive service! Clean and casual atmosphere. One of many decent places to get Mexican food in Lubbock, Texas! I'm so in between 3 and 4 stars. I'd give them 3.5 stars if I could. I think I had higher expectations after reading these reviews. I personally didn't find the food to be anything spectacular. It was a good meal, not bad. Just not my go to for Mexican here in town! I tried their queso, and an enchilada plate with a taco! Taco meat was on the blander side, but loved the shell! Good enchiladas.

They are always so nice and helpful! A lot of the times they have home made baked goods for sale. Especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas. I love the ease of their water.

We dined for Lunch here today !! Staff was amazing all very kind food was perfect!! This is an awesome place to eat with the family !! Thanks for y'all's dedication!!

We drove into town to drop off our son and after a 10 hour drive needed some good hot food. It was 11am and when we passed this cute restaurant we knew it would be good because there were a lot of people in the parking lot and we were right! First of all it's very cute inside. The bathrooms were spotless. I like thin chips but they have thick ones which I don't mind much, just not my favorite. The salsa lacked taste and had a lot of cumin in it so that could be better too but again for those who like cumin a lot will be ok. I ordered 2 tacos de chicharon con chile rojo that were seasoned perfectly. The chile wasn't too hot so I had no problem eating them. I also ordered one gordita de chicharon with melted white cheese and that was the bomb also. I always ask the kitchen to grill the gorditas a little one each side so they are a bit crispy and they obliged. My husband ordered the T-bone steak with potatoes all cooked so well he did not add any extra seasoning. My daughter ordered a fajita bowl that I have not seen in any other restaurant that had fajita, green salsa and other veggies. It was served with delicious flour tortillas and she devoured it. I highly recommend this delicious Mexican restaurant!

The Good is the food is excellent. The atmosphere and the decor are festive. The Bad is the restaurant is mostly packed and you'll have a long wait time. This visit, my wife ordered mixed fajitas because she saw the special on the entry door window. When we got the check, the mixed fajitas were at regular price. My wife went back to check the sign on the window, it was taken down. We asked the waitress, she immediately got the manager or one of the owners. She just blew us off. I really liked this place. It's the people who make you successful in this industry, learn that you need to satisfy each and every customer that enters your establishment. So, you were my 1-2 spot for Mexican food, now you're at the bottom, due to for blowing off a very loyal customer.

Great food, great service. They are a taqueria so they make their own tortillas, corn and flour. The only thing that could have been better were the sopapillas, being just average, but still tastey.

Spending a short time in Lubbock and tried this place out for breakfast. Looks to be a favorite of many locals. The wait staff was excellent and helpful. The food was great!!!

We have been coming here for the last 4 years when we visit Lubbock. The food is LEGIT! This is authentic and never disappoints. Always busy! No reservations! Plan to arrive early or hang out for your table - totally worth it!