{"id":190633,"date":"2026-03-04T20:41:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/190633\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T20:41:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:41:16","slug":"where-to-find-budget-friendly-family-meals-in-lubbock-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/190633\/","title":{"rendered":"Where To Find Budget-Friendly Family Meals In Lubbock"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Feeding a family (or a crew of friends) can get pricey quickly. However, if you can all decide on the same thing, there are many options for &#8220;Family Meals&#8221; in Lubbock, which are budget-friendly and save you from having to turn on the stove.<\/p>\n<p>note: price ranges are approximate and based on information online as of 3\/4\/2026. It should be assumed that all family meals are to-go only, but you might call and ask.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Stella&#8217;s (6015 82nd St Suite #1)<\/p>\n<p>Stella&#8217;s Family Packs are available for 2 or 4 people and include 1 entree and 1 pasta or side, and come with bread and salad. Choose from Eggplant Parmesan to\u00a0Cashew Chicken and several other options.<\/p>\n<p>Price Range: $35- $60, $15- $17 per person<br \/>Read More:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kfmx.com\/breakfast-burrito-lubbock\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Local Favorites: Breakfast Burritos You Must Try In Lubbock<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cheddar&#8217;s Scratch Kitchen (4009 S Loop 289)<\/p>\n<p>Cheddar&#8217;s offers a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheddars.com\/menu\/family-bundles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Family Bundles<\/a>,\u00a0which you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheddars.com\/menu\/family-bundles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">order<\/a> for pickup or delivery (they are to-go only), including:\u00a0chicken tenders, baby back ribs, salmon, combinations of these meats, large family salad, and gallons of tea or lemonade. You get to pick the sides that come with the meals, too. The platters feed 3-4 adults and are very reasonably priced in my opinion.<\/p>\n<p>Price Range: $30- $50, $7.50- $16.50 per person<\/p>\n<p>Read More:<a href=\"https:\/\/kfmx.com\/lubbock-viral-sweet-treats\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0Lubbock\u2019s Most Viral Sweet Treats (2026 Guide)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Saltgrass Steak House (6026 Marsha Sharp Fwy W)<\/p>\n<p>Saltgrass offers a large variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/saltgrass.alohaorderonline.com\/Engage.aspx?#\/engage\/ordering\/menu\/Family-Packs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Family Packs<\/a>\u00a0from burgers to steaks and shrimp, large family sides available \u00e0 la carte, large salads, gallons of tea and lemonade (including strawberry. You get to pick the sides (some of the fancier sides have an upcharge). The available variety is fantastic, and each pack feeds 5 adults.<\/p>\n<p>Price Range $47- $157, $9.50 &#8211; $31.50 per person.<\/p>\n<p>Orlando&#8217;s Italian Restaurant (2 Lubbock Locations)<\/p>\n<p>Orlando&#8217;s, Lubbock&#8217;s longest-running local restaurant, offers <a href=\"https:\/\/orlandos.com\/menu\/orlandosindiana\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a wide variety of entrees<\/a> and sizes to meet your needs, from mini-packs for 2 to Party Packs for 10. Their spaghetti packs in their signature Orlando&#8217;s tubs are downright nostalgic for me. Packs include antipasto salads, dressing, their signature garlic bread, utensils, and menus, if desired. The breakdown per person is quite affordable, especially in larger quantities.<\/p>\n<p>Price Range: $20 &#8211; $135, $7.50- $16 per person<\/p>\n<p>Johnny Fab&#8217;s Cadillac Grill (11605 Slide R)<\/p>\n<p>Johnny Fab&#8217;s offers several Family-Style-To-Go options, all very reasonably priced, from tenders to fajitas and rotisserie chicken.<\/p>\n<p>Price Range: $41- 58, $10- $13 per person<\/p>\n<p>Abeulo&#8217;s Mexican Restaurant (4401 82nd St)<\/p>\n<p>Abuelo&#8217;s offers several <a href=\"https:\/\/order.abuelos.com\/menu\/abuelos-lubbock\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Family Feasts\u00a0<\/a>from fajitas to the extremely cost-effective nacho platters. Most meals come with chile con queso, refried beans, and Mexican rice. Meals come in a variety of sizes to suit your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Price Range: $15- #150, $5.50- $22 per person<\/p>\n<p>Other Places That Offer Family Meal Deals<\/p>\n<p>Jimenez y Friends (weekends for BBQ), Fajita Pete&#8217;s,\u00a0Christakis Burgers,\u00a0Texas Roadhouse,\u00a0Chick-fil-A,\u00a0Rachael&#8217;s Restaurant &amp; Tortilla Factory,\u00a0Taqueria y Panaderia Guadalajara,\u00a0Sam&#8217;s Southern Eatery,\u00a0River Smith&#8217;s Chicken &amp; Catfish Restaurant,\u00a0Rosa&#8217;s Caf\u00e9 &amp; Tortilla Factory,\u00a0BJ&#8217;s Restaurant &amp; Brewhouse,\u00a0Outback Steakhouse, or you can always just order a pizza!<\/p>\n<p>Lubbock\u2019s Best Appetizers: Must-Try Starters at Local Restaurants<\/p>\n<p>Discover some of the best appetizers in Lubbock, from shareable starters and classic favorites to unique dishes locals love to order. This photo gallery highlights must-try appetizers from popular Lubbock restaurants, perfect for your next night out or casual meal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Renee Raven<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Feeding a family (or a crew of friends) can get pricey quickly. 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