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1 - 50-Yard Line Steakhouse
The
50-Yard Line is simply the best place in Lubbock
to eat before or after a Texas Tech sporting event.
The food is great -- including tender steaks and
flavorful blueberry muffins that accompany every
meal. When you arrive at the 50-Yard line, you
can expect to be greeted by a friendly hostess
and to find a relaxing drink in the cocktail lounge
(located to the right of the entrance). In addition
to fine food, this restaurant has ambiance that
every sports fan will love. The entire restaurant
is steeped in Red Raider history. The walls are
decorated with pictures of former players, team
photos and action shots. What can you expect during
a visit to the 50-Yard Line? Once you are seated
at your table you'll be given a small plate of
fresh veggies (a relish tray) and a large basket
of crackers, soon followed by a bowl of onion
soup/broth. As you look over the menu, you will
see that all of the offerings have a football
nickname. If you're looking for an exceptional,
fine-quality steak, order the Quarterback. It's
an extra cut, 14 oz. ribeye. Folks with a smaller
appetite, might order the Tackle, an eight ounce
filet, or the perhaps the End, a six ounce filet.
Enjoy the steak!
RATING:
 
PRICE: Moderate to Expensive
ALCOHOL: Alcohol is served, full bar with
wine list.
ADDRESS: 2549 S Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79423
PHONE NUMBER: 806.745.3991
HOURS: Monday - Thursday 5 p.m. until 10
p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Closed Sun.
CREDIT CARDS: Discover Card, Visa, MasterCard,
Amex (Pretty much everything except for Texaco.)
RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted for
parties of six people or more. Shorten the wait
by calling ahead and get your name put on the
waiting list.
TRAVEL: 6.5 Miles from Jones
SBC Stadium [ MAP
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- Cagle Steak House
Cagle is the kind of restaurant that you just
can't help but enjoy. The newly built main building
has a nice, traditional, West Texas atmosphere
about it that makes you feel like you're at home
on the range. The "compound" décor is accented
by authentic western furniture and articles including
rocking chairs, stumps and horse ties to lean
against. Steak is in the name -- and for good
reason. Entree-of-choice: one-inch steak, served
medium. A trip to the salad bar is included with
the purchase of any steak and is served with the
dressing of your liking shortly after you order.
The Cagle salad bar includes some very tasty pinto-beans,
potato salad, coleslaw and a huge tray of campfire
cornbread. The service is great, and the owner
often walks around the dining room visiting with
friends and acquaintances If you're going, go
early. If you have to wait, enjoy the cool courtyard
and the gift shop. Important Note: Don't ask for
A-1 Sauce or the cook will "get a rope."
RATING:
PRICE: Moderate to Expensive
ALCOHOL: Alcohol is served, but
you must purchase a monthly or yearly membership
to purchase alcohol because Cagle's is not within
the
Lubbock city limits.
ADDRESS: 118 N. FM 179 at 4th, Lubbock,
Texas 79416
PHONE: 806.795.3879
HOURS: Open Monday - Thursday 5:30-10,
Friday and Saturday 5-10. Closed Sun.
CREDIT CARDS: Discover Card, Visa, MasterCard,
Amex (Pretty much everything except for Texaco.)
RESERVATIONS: Reservations accepted for
parties of six people or more. Weekends or after
a game, get in line. Cagle can't add your name
to a list, but on weeknights, they'll certainly
work with you on reserving a table.
TRAVEL: 7.2 Miles from Jones
SBC Stadium [Map]
3 - Lujan's Mexican Food
Lujan's moved into a new location in August. Although
the location is new, the high standard set at the
previous location(s) on 34th Street and then on
Indiana Avenue will continue. The food is great,
and the service is fantastic. You'll rarely run
out of chips or salsa, and the place is always buzzing
with activity. Lujan's features some very nice TexMex
dishes. Try the Sour Cream Spinach Bacon Enchiladas
or the tantalizing grilled pork chops. The chips
are warm and the Queso is the best TexMex-style
in town.
RATING:
PRICE: Inexpensive
ALCOHOL: Alcohol is served at their new
location.
ADDRESS: 7006 University, Lubbock, TX 79412
PHONE: 806.795.1602
HOURS: Monday - Thursday 11-9, Friday 11-10,
Saturday 10-10 and Saturday 10-2
CREDIT CARDS: Discover Card, Visa, MasterCard and American Express
RESERVATIONS: Reservations are not accepted,
but you'll rarely have to wait for more than 30
minutes. They turn tables quickly.
TRAVEL: 4.4 Miles from Jones
SBC Stadium [MAP]
WEB SITE: N/A
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- Stella's
Stella's is one of those restaurants that every town needs. There's something for everyone. You can walk in the door and order a pizza, have a cold cut sandwich or take a seat and be served a fine meal. Stella's offers a menu modeled after a typical, family-owned New York City restaurant. The pizzas are hand tossed, the cold cuts are the high-quality Boars Head brand and the daily specials --usually fish -- are unmatched in Lubbock.
RATING:
(This one would be a four if the service was more
consistant...)
PRICE: Moderate to Expensive
WEB SITE: N/A
ADDRESS: 4646 50th Street (Central Lubbock)
PHONE: 806.785.9299
ALCOHOL: Alcohol
is served, full bar with wine list.
HOURS: Open Monday - Thursday 11-10, Friday
and Saturday 11-11. Sunday 11-10.
RESERVATIONS: Not accepted, but large parties
can call ahead.
CREDIT CARDS: American Express, Discover
Card, MasterCard, Visa
TRAVEL: 4.5 Miles from Jones
SBC Stadium [MAP]
5 - Orlando's Italian Restaurant (Two Locations)
Orlando's is one of Lubbock's landmark restaurants.
The owners/operators are Lubbock natives that have
been in the business for at least two generations.
They run a tight ship. The food is very good --
you just cannot beat that Grandma Parziale's Chicken
Pizza or the "Hotter-than-a-smoking-machine-gun"
Mafia Queso. The Indiana Avenue location is the
bigger of the two locations, but the Avenue Q location
is a little off the beaten path and a great place
to visit after a football game.
RATING:
PRICE: Low to Moderate
WEB SITE: http://www.orlandos.com/ ADDRESS: 6951 Indiana Ave.
PHONE: 806.797.8646
HOURS: Monday - Thursday 11-10, Friday
and Saturday 11-11. Sunday 11-10.
ALCOHOL: Alcohol is served, full bar with wine list.
RESERVATIONS: Not accepted, but large parties can call ahead.
CREDIT CARDS: American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa
TRAVEL: 4.9 Miles from Jones
SBC Stadium [MAP]
ADDRESS: 2402 Ave. Q.
PHONE: 806.747.5998
HOURS: Monday - Thursday 11-10, Friday
and Saturday 11-11. Sunday 11-10.
ALCOHOL: Alcohol is served, full bar with wine list.
RESERVATIONS: Not accepted, but large parties can call ahead.
CREDIT CARDS: American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa
TRAVEL: 3.0 Miles from Jones
SBC Stadium [MAP]
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Favorite: The Plain Ol' Burger
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Favorite: Ribs, Ribs, Ribs!
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Caprock Café - http://www.caprockcafe.com/
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Favorite:
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Market Street - http://www.unitedmarketstreet.com/
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Favorite: Breakfast!
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5130 80th Street • 806.794.5964);
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405 Slide Road • 806.792.8186.
Favorite: One word - Calzone!
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Spanky's Sandwich Shop - http://www.spankys.com/
(Two Locations)
811 University Ave. • 806.744.5677
54th & Slide Road • 806.795.2000
Favorite: Fried Cheese and Fried Mushrooms!
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to visitors to Lubbock for Texas Tech sporting
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