{"id":148469,"date":"2026-02-03T03:13:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T03:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/148469\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T03:13:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T03:13:23","slug":"cousins-maine-lobster-leaves-lubbock-whats-next-for-fans-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/148469\/","title":{"rendered":"Cousins Maine Lobster Leaves Lubbock: What&#8217;s Next For Fans?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kfyo.com\/tags\/lubbock-restaurants\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cousins Maine Lobster<\/a> spent the last week of January serving the West Texas area, and saying goodbye. Saturday was the last day for the truck that also served the greater West Texas\/ Eastern New Mexico area. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;ll never see Cousins Maine Lobster in Lubbock again.<\/p>\n<p>Read More:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kfmx.com\/pancake-house-lubbock\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What\u2019s Next For Lubbock\u2019s Beloved Pancake House?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Why Is Cousins Maine Lobster Quitting Lubbock?<\/p>\n<p>While no specific reason was given officially for the closing, I think it is reasonable to consider a few factors as possible explanations. For one,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brophybros.com\/record-lobster-prices-sky-high-demand\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> the price of lobster is very high<\/a>, meaning that the consumer must pay that cost too. Most\u00a0West Texas folks are not really looking for $30+ per person meals from food trucks, even if its freshly flown in from Maine.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the reviews for the truck were mixed on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CMLLubbockTX\/reviews\/?id=61561478602198&amp;sk=reviews\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Facebook<\/a>&#8211; with many folks feeling like the portions were not satisfying versus the price. Take that with some grain of salt, as people are more likely to complain than compliment.<\/p>\n<p>Cousins Maine had a ton of initial excitement, because it was something truly new and innovative here in Lubbock- and it had the Shark Tank fame behind it to create great buzz. However, like all food trends, the newness eventually wears off.<\/p>\n<p>Read More:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kfmx.com\/chain-restaurants-lubbock\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Why Chain Restaurants Fall Short In Lubbock Dining Experience<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Where Can I Get A Lobster Roll In Lubbock Now?<\/p>\n<p>Hear me out: <a href=\"https:\/\/twinpeaksrestaurant.com\/menu#sandwiches\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twin Peaks<\/a> has a great one.<\/p>\n<p>Is This It For Cousins Maine In Lubbock?<\/p>\n<p>Not\u00a0necessarily. Trucks from other parts of Texas very well may pop in from time to time (just a lot less frequently) to satisfy your cravings.<\/p>\n<p>A Look At Why So Many Small Lubbock Businesses Fail  <\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Renee Raven<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cousins Maine Lobster spent the last week of January serving the West Texas area, and saying goodbye. 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