Taqueria Jalisco sits on Avenue Q serving authentic Jalisco-style Mexican cuisine that locals call possibly the best Mexican food in Lubbock and good enough to survive in Guadalajara itself.
The carne guisada leads orders here with tender seasoned beef in gravy paired with homemade tortillas that hit the spot every time people order this plate.
Mini taco plates and birria tacos share a menu celebrating authentic Mexican instead of Tex-Mex, where large portions, fair prices, and massive drinks create a true taste of Guadalajara in West Texas.
Why Jalisco-Style Beats Tex-Mex Every Time
The kitchen makes tortillas by hand daily instead of using store-bought flour discs, creating warm pillowy vessels perfect for wrapping carne guisada and fajita meat.
Fresh ingredients get cooked with proper Mexican seasoning where enchiladas taste different from Tex-Mex cheese-covered versions that dominate most Lubbock restaurants.
The entrance around back leads to a large space with plenty of seating, beautiful mural paintings, and Mexican tiles adorning walls creating an authentic atmosphere beyond just the food.
How an Avenue Q Spot Became Lubbock’s Best-Kept Mexican Secret
Taqueria Jalisco launched serving authentic Jalisco-style cuisine to Lubbock diners who wanted something beyond standard Tex-Mex enchilada plates and combination dinners.
The Avenue Q location built its reputation on dishes like lengua tacos, menudo, and even Salvadorian options like siete mares that separate this from typical Mexican restaurants.
The restaurant serves breakfast daily until 11 AM with huevos rancheros and other morning options, while staying open until 10 PM Tuesday through Sunday for people craving authentic Mexican at any hour.
Food Highlights
- Carne Guisada: Tender seasoned beef in gravy served with homemade tortillas, rice, and beans creating comfort food that tastes like home cooking. 🥩
- Birria Tacos: Perfect-sized tacos with seasoned meat that locals say wow them every time, arriving with consommé for dipping. 🌮
- Mini Taco Plate: Small tacos with various fillings showing the kitchen handles street-style portions alongside full plates. 🌮
- Green Chicken Enchiladas: Chicken rolled in tortillas with green sauce proving enchiladas deserve attention beyond red sauce versions. 🫔
- Lengua Tacos: Beef tongue seasoned and tender just right for people who appreciate authentic Mexican preparations. 👅
- Fajitas: Chicken, beef, or mixed options with perfect seasoning and meat cooked just right arriving on sizzling platters. 🥘
Atmosphere
The restaurant sits at 2211 Avenue Q where casual moderate noise meets a good-for-groups environment perfect for families and celebrations.
Large space with plenty of seating handles big parties easily, with beautiful murals and Mexican tiles creating authentic Jalisco atmosphere beyond just generic Mexican decor.
The back room stays quieter than the main dining area, while outdoor seating welcomes dogs during nice weather and service stays fast from greeting to checkout.
Bottom Line
Taqueria Jalisco works because they serve authentic Jalisco-style cuisine with homemade tortillas and proper Mexican seasoning instead of the dumbed-down Tex-Mex that dominates most Lubbock restaurants.
The carne guisada and birria tacos prove authentic Mexican food survives in West Texas when large portions, fair prices, and real technique meet properly.
The breakfast served until 11 AM daily, massive drinks, and ability to handle big parties make this Avenue Q spot worth seeking out for Mexican food that would survive in Guadalajara itself. 🌟
Address: Taqueria Jalisco
2211 Ave Q, Lubbock, TX 79411
📞 (806) 763-7605
🕐 Tue-Sun: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Closed Mon
Entrance around back
Jalisco-style Mexican | Homemade tortillas | Breakfast until 11 AM | Good for groups | Dogs allowed | Large portions
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