{"id":273046,"date":"2026-04-30T15:06:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/273046\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T15:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:06:08","slug":"lubbocks-jimenez-y-friends-bbq-popup-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/273046\/","title":{"rendered":"Lubbock’s Jimenez Y Friends BBQ Popup This Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

This may be one of your best chances ever to sample some seriously next-level barbecue in Lubbock<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start at the top. Our friends at Jimenez Y Friends<\/a> aren\u2019t just good at one thing\u2014they\u2019ve built a reputation on doing three things exceptionally well. First, there\u2019s their award-winning Mexican food, packed with that unmistakable, only-at-Jimenez flavor. Then you\u2019ve got the bakery side of the operation, turning out beautiful conchas, empanadas, cookies, and more that hit both the eyes and the taste buds. And finally, there\u2019s the barbecue\u2014also award-winning\u2014which has quietly become one of their most impressive offerings.<\/p>\n

This weekend, they\u2019re flipping the script. The restaurant itself will be closed so the entire team can focus on a special barbecue pop-up event. While that might be a bummer if you were craving one of their signature smothered burritos, it\u2019s fantastic news if you\u2019ve been waiting for a proper introduction to their smoked meats and unique sides.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find this Texas flavor party happening at Good Line Beer Company<\/a>, located at 2611 Boston Avenue, starting at noon and running until they sell out\u2014which, fair warning, could happen fast.<\/p>\n

Jimenez Y Friends<\/p>\n

Jimenez Y FriendsPre-Cinco Celebration in Lubbock Features BBQ, Bakery Favorites, and A Twist<\/p>\n

And here\u2019s where things get even more interesting. Good Line is debuting a brand-new Mexican lager brewed with a twist\u2014it incorporates Jimenez\u2019s famous corn tortillas into the process. It\u2019s a bold, creative collaboration that blends local pride, culinary experimentation, and a whole lot of flavor into one glass.<\/p>\n

The whole event doubles as a pre-Cinco de Mayo celebration, and all signs point to it being a packed, high-energy good time. In fact, it\u2019s got such a strong buzz that it\u2019s already being worked into birthday plans\u2014because if you\u2019re going to celebrate, this feels like the place to do it.<\/p>\n

Get there early, bring your appetite, and prepare for something special.<\/p>\n

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Looking to get messy? Start cracking and peeling for these local Lubbock places to grab a seafood boil. *Note: Some businesses may be seasonal in nature. <\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Renee Raven<\/p>\n

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Looking for lasagna without all the labor? Here are some great Lubbock places- all over town and with different price points- to satisfy your craving without boiling any water. <\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Renee Raven<\/p>\n

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