12 New Food and Drinks Restaurants in Lubbock TX – Include in Your Devour List in 2025

The restaurants and food joints of Lubbock are always changing and evolving, welcoming new flavors and cuisines in the city.  

If you are someone who is bored by the same old menu of Burger King and Domino’s or even otherwise, here are the best new restaurants in Lubbock TX to include in your devour list. 

• Location: 8004 Indiana Ave suite b 18, Lubbock, TX 79423, United States
• Opening date: October 15, 2024 

Momotaro is one of the best new restaurants in Lubbock TX to satisfy your craving for Japanese food. This multidimensional restaurant offers everything from sushi to hot pot in a tightly executed cuisine and highly personal service. 

Here are some of the most popular dishes on the menu, along with prices: 

Items	Prices
Miso Soup	$3.00
Onion Soup	$3.00
Avocado Roll	$4.25
California Roll	$4.95
Tuna Sushi	$5.50
Spicy Yellowtail Roll	$5.50
Alaska Roll	$5.50
Spicy White Tuna Roll	$5.50
California Tempura Roll	$5.95
Shrimp Tempura Roll	$5.95
Chicken Fried Rice	$10.00
Sushi (5pc.)	$10.00
Nissan Roll	$10.95
Honda Roll	$12.95
Buick Roll	$12.95
Infiniti Roll	$12.95
Subaru Roll	$12.95
Dragon Roll	$12.95
Spicy Maki Combo	$13.00
Sashimi	$13.00
Kia Roll	$13.95
Mercedes-Benzes Roll	$14.95
Sushi & Sashimi	$18.00
Shrimp Fried Rice	$11.00
Shrimp Teriyaki	$8.95

• Opening: January 3, 2024 

Chilaquiles Express is one of the most popular food trucks that serves Mexican food in Chinese take-out boxes with a number of toppings like proteins, cheese, sauce, etc. 

The best part of their menu is their homemade salsa chipotle Swiss sauce, which is definitely one of a kind. 

Here are some popular dishes served at Chilaquiles Express, along with their prices: 

Items	Prices
Al Pastor Tacos	$7
Carne Asada Tacos	$7
Carne Asada Chilaquiles	$8
Chilachicken Chilaquiles	$8
Al Pastor Chilaquiles	$8
Campechana Tacos	$9
Norteno Chilaquiles	$8
Matamoros Tacos	$8
Chilachicken Tacos	$7
Pirata Tacos	$8
Single Taco	$3.50
Torta de Carne Asada	$8
Veggie Tacos (V)	$8
Chilango Chilaquiles (V/VN)	$8
Chilango Tacos (VN)	$7
Gringa Tacos	$8
Molletes	$6
Torta de Campechana	$9
Torta de Chilaquiles	$6.50
Torta de Pastor	$8
Traditional Chilaquiles (V)	$7

• Location: 4930 S Loop 289, Ste 204
• Opening Date: To Be Announced 

Sabor Brasileiro is a new Brazilian restaurant in the city. The best part about it is not just the amazing Brazilian-style steak like the Picanha, chicken, linguica (sausage), pastels, coxinha, and Pao De Queijo, but the fact that the restaurant will stay open till midnight and even later on weekends! 

Here are some of the most popular and signature dishes on the menu that you should definitely look forward to: 

Items	Prices
Coxinha	$9.63
Chocolate Brigadeiro (4 units)	$6.34
Chicken and Bacon skewers (Medalhão)	$18.40
Caldo – Creamy heart of palm soup	$10.90
Kibe Goiano	$10.79
Feijoada	$20.11

• Location: Opening Soon 
• Opening date: tentatively at the beginning of 2025

After the best new restaurants in Lubbock TX with Chinese, Japanese, and Brazilian cuisine, we have a new Korean restaurant soon taking roots in the city. 

And not just the K-food, but at Kokomo, along with the Korean street foods, you’ll also find Japanese Mochi donuts and Taiwanese Boba tea. 

Items	Prices
Mochi Donuts
Mochi Donuts (1 Pc)	$3.58
Mochi Donuts (3 Pc)	$9.75
Mochi Donuts (6 Pc)	$19.50
Korean Corn Dogs
Classic Kdog	$7.35
Flamin Kdog	$9.04
Potato Kdog	$9.10
Appetizers
Regular Fries	$6.49
Cajun Fries	$7.15
Bacon & Cheese Fries	$10.73
Sweet Potato	$8.45
Bacon & Cheese Tots	$10.73
Bacon Mac & Cheese Bites (10 Pcs)	$10.73
Fried Pickle Spears (5 Pcs)	$8.95
Pork Eggrolls (4 Pcs)	$9.09
Drinks — Boba Tea
Matcha Lover	$10.35
Kokomo Milk Tea	$7.15
Passionfruit Fruit Tea	$7.15
Brown Sugar Milk Tea	$7.50
Peach Fruit Tea	$6.85
Strawberry Fruit Tea	$6.85
Luna Milk Tea	$9.45
Thai Tea	$6.85
Mango Fruit Tea	$6.85
Strawberry Matcha	$10.75
Lychee Fruit Tea	$6.85

• Location: 1715 Buddy Holly
• Opening: To be announced

Veesart Vineyard is not just a family-owned and operated wine business but also one of the best places to eat in Lubbock Texas. 

The family manages approximately 50 acres of Texas-grown grapes and holds a place for the best rosé wine in Texas. 

Here is a list of the basics and the wine menu of the Veesart Vineyard:

Items	Prices
Boards
Cheese Board	$23
Charcuterie Board	$36
Hummus Board	$18
Sandwiches & wraps
Veritas Turkey	$16
RB Sando	$16
V&H Wrap	$14
Almost Buffalo Wrap	$16
Peanut Butter & Jelly	$8
Salads
Burrata salad	$12
Apple Walnut Salad	$14
Snacks, Drinks, & Dessert
chocolate chip cookie	$2
Bag of ROUTE 11 chips	$2.50
Extra Bread	$2
Bottle of water	$2
Apple Juice	$2
Soda	$2
Sparkling water	$3
Nightingale ice cream Sandwiches	$7

Wine	Price — Glass/Bottle
WHITE
Saddleback Chardonny ‘21	$12/$24
Sauvignon Blanc ‘23	$14/$27
Momentarius white ‘21	$16/$35
White Star	$12/$22
Petit Manseng ‘19	$14/$25
ROSE
Rose	$14/$25
Marlot ‘23	$14/$27
Claret ‘23	$14/$30
Petit Verdot ‘22	$16/$45
Veritas Reserve ‘22	$16/$50
Red Star	$14/$25
SPARKLING
Scintilla NV	$16/$45
Sparkling Rose	$16/$40
DESSERT
Kenmar ‘21	$14/$24
Othello ‘19	$16/$45

• Location: 11112 Slide Road, Lubbock, TX
• Opening: Now Open!

Abbott’s Frozen Custard is another one of the best restaurants in Lubbock. This is not your average ice cream shop, but a family-owned business chain of frozen custard stands that has now been serving in the US for over 100 years. 

Once you taste their freshly made deserts, Abbott’s will definitely become your new place to hang out!

Here’s a full list of everything you can find at Abbott’s Frozen Custard: 

Item	Prices
Frozen Custard Pies	$32.00
Abbott’s Frozen Custard Cake Delivered	$125.00
Cake For Two	$13.00
Holiday Cake	$37.00 – $47.00
Turtles	$5.74
Turtles ((4 pack)	$21.25
Oreo Wheels	$4.10
Oreo Wheels (6 pack set)	$22.95
Chipwheel	$5.80
Frozen Bananas	$3.95
Kiddie 10 pack	$35.00
To Go Candy Toppings	$3.25
ICE CREAM
Abbott’s Chocolate Pint	$7.99
Abbott’s Vanilla Pint	$7.99
Abbott’s Chocolate Almond Pint	$7.99
Abbott’s ½ Gallon	$24.99
Abbott’s 2-half Gallons	$115.00
Abbott’s 4 pints	$89.00
Abbott’s Black Raspberry Pint	$7.99
MILKSHAKES
Vanilla milkshake	$6.75
Chocolate milkshake	$6.75
Strawberry milkshake	$6.75
Black Raspberry milkshake	$6.75
Cherry milkshake	$6.75
Coffee milkshake	$6.75
Marshmallow milkshake	$6.75
Mint milkshake	$6.75
Peanut Butter milkshake	$6.75
FLURRIES WITH TOPPINGS
Crushed Oreo Flurrie	$7.60
Butterfinger Flurrie	$7.60
Snickers Flurrie	$7.60
M&Ms Flurrie	$7.60
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Flurrie	$7.60
Cookie Dough Flurrie	$7.60
Reese’s Pieces Flurrie	$7.60
Heath Bar Flurrie	$7.60
Mint Sprinkles Flurrie	$7.60
Chocolate Sprinkles Flurrie	$7.60
FLOAT
Root Beer	$6.95
Coke	$6.95
Diet Coke	$6.95
Orange	$6.95
Sprite	$6.95
Dr. Pepper	$6.95

• Location: 2400 Glenna Goodacre, Suite 106A
• Opening: To be announced

Roni’s Mac Bar, renowned for its customizable macaroni and cheese dishes, is expanding its presence to Lubbock, Texas. 

The menu at Roni’s Mac Bar allows patrons to build their own mac and cheese bowls or grilled cheese sandwiches making it the best new restaurants in lubbock 2025. 

Here’s what you can get here: 

Items	Prices
Kids Mac	$5.99
Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich	$5.99
Mac and Cheese	$8.99
Grilled Cheese Sandwich	$8.99
The “Heights” Bowl	$11.99
Thanksgiving Take-N-Bake	$29.99
SIDES/DESSERTS
Garlic Bread	$1.50
Cheesy Garlic Bread	$1.50
Cheesy Broccoli	$2.50
Large Chocolate Chunk Cookie	$3.99
Cheesecake	$3.99
Doritos	$1.50
Cheetos	$1.50
Lays Barbecue	$1.50
Lays Classic	$1.50
DRINKS
Water Bottle	$1.49
Apple Juice	$2.49
Coke	$2.49
Dr. Pepper	$2.49
Sprite	$2.49
Coke Zero	$2.49
Gold Peak Tea	$2.49
PARTY TRAYS
Chicken Bacon Ranch	$39.99
Garlic Bread (Party Size)	$13.99
Texas BBQ Tray	$39.99
Garden Mac Tray	$39.99
Classic Mac	$39.99
Buffalo Chicken Tray	$39.99
Build-Your-Own Tray	$29.99

• Location: 5107 82nd, Ste 109
• Opening: TBA | As of November 12, now hiring

Ponto Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse proudly offers the traditional southern Brazilian Rodízio experience making it one of the best places to eat in Lubbock Texas.   

The main experience here is the signature dining that centres around the revered Rodízio, an all-you-can-eat celebration of flame-kissed meats.

Complementary to Rodízio, you can also experience the salad and hot bar featuring a variety of the highest-quality selected fresh vegetables, aged cheeses, imported cured meats, Brazilian-imported hearts of palm, and much more. 

ITEMS	PRICES
RODIZIO
RODÍZIO   (lunch)	$34.95
Salad Bar (lunch)	$22.95
Weekend Rodizio (weekend lunch)	$51.95
Salad Bar (weekend lunch)	$32.95
RODÍZIO   (dinner)	$64.95
Salad Bar (dinner)	$32.95
BRAZILIAN INSPIRED COCKTAILS
Gaucho’s Premium Caipirinha	$17.50
Traditional Caipirinha	$15.50
Kiwi Caipirinha	$16.50
Mango Caipirinha	$16.50
Strawberry Caipirinha	$16.50
Tropical Caipirinha	$18.50
Caju Caipirinha	$16.50
Pineapple Caipirinha	$16.50
Passion Fruit Caipirinha	$16.50
Coconut Caipirinha	$16.50
FEATURED COCKTAILS
Pear Martini	$16.50
Cucumber Mint Martini	$16.50
Lychee Martini	$16.50
Vergamota Old Fashioned	$16.50
Mojito	$16.50
Blueberry Martini	$16.50
Strawberry Basil Martini	$16.50
Elderflower Lemon Mint Spritz	$16.50
Spicy Margarita	$16.50
Long Island Iced Tea	$16.50

• Location: 6211 Slide
• Opening: December, tentatively

Volcano Korean BBQ is a volcanic-themed restaurant that sets the stage for an unforgettable culinary journey. 

The aroma of simmering broths, sizzling meats, and a vibrant atmosphere make it the perfect place to hang out with your friends, family, or colleagues. 

Take a look at the detailed menu of Volcano Korean BBQ:

Items	Prices
Korean BBQ (any 2 meats)	$16.99
Korean BBQ (any 3 meats)	$19.99
Assorted Veggies	$4.95
APPETIZERS
Fried Cheese Cake	$5.95
Takoyaki Octopus Balls (5)	$4.95
Volcano Fried Chicken	$4.95
Gyoza (6)	$4.95
Spicy Tofu Soup	$4.95
Edamame	$4.95
Spicy Rice Cake	$4.95
RICE AND NOODLES
Steamed White Rice	$3.95
Fried Rice	$3.95
SOUPS AND SALADS
Spicy Tofu Soup	$4.95
Korean Miso Soup	$4.95
Seaweed Salad	$6.79
Spicy Crab Salad	$6.79
Salmon Skin Salad	$7.79

• Location: 3006 34th (old Tom and Bingo’s BBQ location)
• Opening: To be announced

The Rolling Cones is one of the best new places to eat in Lubbock Texas. This ice cream place has all the wild flavors you’re craving, with specials, sundaes, and 10 different toppings to keep things interesting. 

Follow their Facebook page to find their trailer hours.

SPECIALITIES	Prices
Ruby Tuesday
Satisfation
Confessin’ the blues
Tumbling Dice
Play with fire
Midnight rambler
Wild horses
Loving cup
Like a rolling stone
Oatmeal cream pie
MILKSHAKES
12 Ounce Milkshake	$6
20 Ounce Milkshake	$8
ICE CREAM NACHOS
Small	$7
Large	$12

• Location: 6109 Slide (Slide Road Plaza)
• Opening: To be announced

Rolls and Bowls is the ultimate new food and drink restaurant in Lubbock TX. It displays a unique blend of Japanese and Mexican cuisine. 

The restaurant features the finest sushi chefs with over 20 years of experience, making it a healthy alternative at competitive prices. 

Here are some of the most popular dishes, along with prices: 

Items	Prices
PREMIUM EMPANIZADOS
CMT Especial	$12
Dragon Ball	$14
Dynamite Roll	$14
Hot Shrimp	$13
Bacon Roll	$13
Pinacate Roll	$13
PREMIUM NATURALS
Caterpillar	$13
Nevado Flaming	$9
Crunchy Tempura	$13
SPECIAL BOWLS
Kung Pao	$11.99
Cali Shrimp Stack	$15.99
TERIYAKI
Pollo	$12
Res	$13
Comaron	$14
Mixto	$14

• Location: 4810 S. Loop 289 (old Texas Roadhouse location)
• Opening: January 2025, tentatively

Umiya Sushi & Seafood Grill, a highly anticipated restaurant in Lubbock, is set to open in the former Texas Roadhouse location at 4810 South Loop 289. 

Known for its all-you-can-eat dining experience, Umiya offers an extensive menu of made-to-order sushi, seafood, hibachi, fried rice, noodles, salads, and desserts. 

ITEMS	PRICES
Dragon special roll	$13.50
Austin special roll	$14
Caterpillar special roll	$13.50
Cherry blossom special	$13.50
Ceviche special roll	$14.50
Dynamite special roll	$14
Lamar special roll	$14
Pink lady roll	$14.50
Mexican roll	$13.50
Pepper splash special roll	$13
Rainbow special roll	$14
Triple tuna special roll	$15
Sunflower special roll	$15.50
Red flower roll	$15.50
Umiya Special roll	$17
Cancun roll	$14.50
Maui special roll	$16.50
Geisha special roll	$15
Sakura roll	$14.50

Conclusion 

There has been an exciting surge in new food and drink restaurants in Lubbock TX, each offering unique experiences and flavors that cater to a wide variety of tastes.

Whether you’re a local or just visiting, these new Lubbock restaurants are the gems you should definitely consider trying in 2025.