
Best Chile Rellenos in Lubbock: 10 Local Favorites Worth Trying (Ranked by Diners)
Looking for a great chile relleno in Lubbock? You've got great options. Here are the most recommended chile rellenos, according to LBK Foodies.
Mi Taco Village, 220 Regis St
Mi Taco Village is a "hidden gem", tucked away in North Lubbock, but well worth the drive. Commenters praised its authentic capeado style for chili rellenos, featuring a light, fluffy egg-white batter that's fried until golden. The ranchero sauce is delicious, but Lubbock foodies "in the know" will order these rellanos con queso.
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Leal's, 6205 19th St
Leal's tied for the most recommendations overall. Whether people referred to Leal's in Lubbock or the Plainview location, the consensus was simple: you can't go wrong with a chile relleno from Leal's.
50th Street Caboose, 5027 50th St
Several diners said it's their favorite in town, with one commenter writing, "And it's not even close." 50th Street is a consistent Lubbock favorite in many categories, making it a fantastic option to please everyone who's joining you for lunch or dinner.
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Anna's Mexican Restaurant, 6909 Indiana Ave
Anna's earned several passionate recommendations, with multiple people calling it the best in Lubbock. One regular specifically suggested ordering The Isaiah, saying it's "sooo good."
Albarran's Mexican Bar & Grill, 7722 Milwaukee Ave
Albarran's consistently appeared throughout the recommendations and remains one of Lubbock's most popular Tex-Mex destinations. It's a favorite for diners looking for a classic, generously sauced chile relleno.
Picoso's Mexican Kitchen, 7611 Milwaukee Ave
Picoso's received multiple recommendations from locals and continues to be a favorite for elevated Tex-Mex. If you're already a fan of their menu, the chile relleno is clearly worth trying.
Mar y Tierra (Two Lubbock Locations)
Several diners singled out Mar y Tierra's made-from-scratch chile rellenos. More than one person specifically recommended ordering them with the ranchera sauce.
Garcia's Tex-Mex (5604 Slide Rd)
Garcia's earned several votes as another dependable choice for a quality chile relleno. While it didn't receive as many mentions as the top contenders, it was consistently included among locals' favorites.
La Plaza (Two Lubbock Locations)
La Plaza's chile relleno received special praise for its brisket-filled version, which multiple diners described as delicious.
Other Lubbock Restaurants Worth Trying
Several additional restaurants received recommendations from locals, including:
- Chilitos Pepper Cafe
- Nora's
- Las Palmas
- El Charros Mexican Restaurant
- Chelo's Mexican Restaurant
- Taqueria La Patrona
- Picantes (especially the chile relleno burrito)
- Taqueria Autlan
Worth the Drive
If you're willing to leave Lubbock for an exceptional chile relleno, locals suggested these destinations:
- El Camino in Tulia
- Tienda's in Levelland
- Casa de Miguel's in Slaton
- Leal's in Plainview
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