{"id":13169,"date":"2025-10-21T01:53:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T01:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/13169\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T01:53:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T01:53:27","slug":"local-foodies-share-their-go-to-spots-for-nachos-in-lubbock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/13169\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Foodies Share Their Go-to Spots For Nachos In Lubbock"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761011597_145_image\" style=\"display:none\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=06aR5Z_15pLRXMm00\" width=\"1250\" height=\"1666\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I got it in my mind to track down\u00a0some great nachos in Lubbock\u2014and it wasn\u2019t easy.<\/p>\n<p>Nachos can be as simple or as complex as you want. If you\u2019ve ever stumbled home after a few drinks, you\u2019ve probably melted Velveeta on chips and called it dinner. On the flip side, some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kfmx.com\/tags\/lubbock\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lubbock<\/a> restaurants elevate the experience with fajita steak, brisket, or custom toppings. I even miss the Italian nachos from Zio\u2019s \u2014 crisp, cheesy, and unforgettable.<\/p>\n<p>When I want answers like this, I usually lean on TripAdvisor or Yelp, but they were no help this time. Apparently, nachos aren\u2019t something people rush to review. So, I turned to the always reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/LBKFoodies\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LBK Foodies<\/a>, who never fail to deliver solid, local opinions.<\/p>\n<p>A Cheesy, Crunchy Journey Through the\u00a0Lubbock<\/p>\n<p>And while I\u2019m not going to crown a single \u201cBest Nachos in Lubbock,\u201d here are a few \u201cno-fail\u201d choices to satisfy that craving:<\/p>\n<p>Triple J Chophouse surprised me with wonton nachos \u2014 reminiscent of the old Zio\u2019s style \u2014 piled with brisket, mozzarella, and white queso.<br \/>Jimenez Y Friends got love for their brisket nachos, though I personally recommend the off-menu barbacoa version on weekends.<br \/>Shotzy\u2019s keeps things classic with traditional nachos that lean into that \u201cbroken taco\u201d feel \u2014 messy and perfect.<br \/>Chimy\u2019s offers variety, from green chile chicken to fajita nachos, always a crowd favorite.<br \/>Caprock Caf\u00e9 and Mamarita\u2019s deliver dependable, beer-friendly versions that hit the spot every time.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, \u201cthe best\u201d isn\u2019t about fancy toppings \u2014 it\u2019s about cheese, crunch, and pure satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>Lubbock\u2019s Best Candy Shops: Satisfy Your Sweet ToothFrom made-in-house gourmet chocolates to massive varieties of prepackaged fun, here are the best candy stores in Lubbock to explore. Gallery Credit: Renee Raven <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761011597_580_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=2mibpG_15pLRXMm00\" width=\"980\" height=\"587\"\/>google mapsGoodarts Candy (335 E 40th St)Goodarts Candy is a Lubbock tradition dating back to 1939! Over 85 years of making Lubbock sweeter! <br \/>You can find Goodarts peanut patties and peanut brittle and many convenience stores and grocery stores, but you can also stop by their little storefront that is attached to their candy-making facility. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761011598_531_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=2AIBQ5_15pLRXMm00\" width=\"980\" height=\"655\"\/>Renee RavenChickies Tasty Treats (4930 S Loop 289 STE 205)Chickies offers made-on-site chocolate bonbons in a wide variety of flavors (some seasonal\/ rotating) that are as pretty to look at as they are delicious to eat. <br \/>Chickies also offers many other handmade made chocolate candies like bars, turtles, bear paws, chocolate-covered s&#8217;mores, gummy bears, and much more. The selection is truly impressive. <br \/>Not feeling chocolate? Chickies also has many baked goods in a variety of types and flavors, including cheesecake, cupcakes, macarons, cookies, and more. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761011598_204_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=4C0FRe_15pLRXMm00\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\"\/>Ingram PublishingCandy Girl (4620 50th St)Candy Girl in Lubbock offers a wide variety of candy, sodas, and other sweet treats, including trendy imports like Dubai chocolate and Asian fruit ice creams. They offer plenty of packaged candy and DIY pickle kits. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761011599_383_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=2m7fbP_15pLRXMm00\" width=\"980\" height=\"762\"\/>google mapsFive Below (2 Lubbock Locations)Five Below has a truly impressive variety of prepackaged candies, including &#8220;loose&#8221; wrapped candies so you can assemble your own mix.<br \/>If you are looking for novelty candy, gummies of all sorts, movie-theater box candy, big candy gifts, rarer\/ stranger candy, etc., its hard to beat Five Below. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1761011599_787_image\" alt=\"https:\/\/img.particlenews.com\/image.php?url=1ldUJ4_15pLRXMm00\" width=\"980\" height=\"606\"\/>google mapsWorld Market (2626 W Loop 289 Acc Rd)If you are looking for candy from outside to U.S., World Market has plenty of great options, including delicious British chocolate, German gummy candies, and fun Asian candies of all sorts. 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