Best of Lubbock 2012

Home – ServiceS & SHoppingHeating/AC .................................................... 4Builder/Remodeler ........................................ 4Apartment Complex ...................................... 4Carpeting Cleaning ....................................... 4Fence Company ............................................. 4Internet Provider .......................................... 4Irrigation/Sprinkler ...................................... 4Locksmith ...................................................... 4Moving Company .......................................... 5Pest Control ................................................... 5Plumbing ....................................................... 5Real Estate Company ................................... 5Roofing Company .......................................... 5

Satellite TV .................................................... 5 Self Storage ................................................... 5Home Security ............................................... 5Home Exteriors ............................................. 5Carpet Store .................................................. 5Furniture Store ............................................. 6Nursery .......................................................... 6Pool/Spa Store ............................................... 6Appliances ..................................................... 6Home Electronics .......................................... 6

TranSporTaTion – ServiceS & SHoppingAuto Body Repair .......................................... 7Auto Glass Repair ......................................... 7Auto Repair ................................................... 7Car Wash ....................................................... 7Oil Change ..................................................... 7Window Tinting ............................................. 7 Towing ........................................................... 7Auto After-Market ........................................ 7Auto Parts ...................................................... 8Auto Stereo .................................................... 8Boat Dealership ............................................. 8Motorcycle Dealership .................................. 8Auto Lease ..................................................... 8New Car/Truck Dealership ........................... 8RV Dealership ............................................... 8Tire Store ....................................................... 8Used Car/Truck Dealership .......................... 8Bike Shop ....................................................... 8

enTerTainmenT & SHoppingLocal Radio Station ....................................... 9Hotel .............................................................. 9Christmas Store ............................................ 9Florist ............................................................ 9Accessory Store ............................................. 9Men’s Store .................................................. 10Resale Clothing ........................................... 10Western Wear .............................................. 10Sporting Goods ............................................ 10College Bookstore ........................................ 10Bridal Store1 ............................................... 10Formal Wear ................................................ 10Bowling Center ............................................ 10Family Entertainment ................................ 10Golf Course .................................................. 10Music Store ................................................. 10

Video Rental ................................................ 10Gift Store ..................................................... 11Golf Store ..................................................... 11Antique Store .............................................. 11Martial Arts School .................................... 11Teen/Junior Apparel .................................... 11College Fan Apparel .................................... 11Shoe Store .................................................... 11Children’s Store ........................................... 11Jewelry Store ............................................... 11Kids Party Place .......................................... 11Women’s Clothing........................................ 11Customer Service ........................................ 12Venue for Live Entertainment ................... 12Nightlife Place ............................................. 12Local Museum ............................................. 12Place to Watch a Sunset .............................. 12Reason to Live in Lubbock .......................... 12Gymnastics/Dance School ........................... 12Local TV Station .......................................... 12

perSonal HealTH & ServiceSHospital ....................................................... 13Bail Bonds ................................................... 13Photo Studio ................................................ 13Tattoo Studio ............................................... 13Computer Repair/IT Services ..................... 13Child Care ................................................... 13Weight Loss/Diet Center ............................. 13Insurance Agent/Agency ............................. 13Hearing Aid Center ..................................... 13Medical Equipment .................................... 14Physical Therapy/Rehab ............................. 14Beauty/Barber Shop .................................... 14Clothing Alterations .................................... 14Cell Phone Service ...................................... 14Nail Salon .................................................... 14Pet Grooming ............................................... 14Tanning ........................................................ 15Travel Agency .............................................. 15Kennel/Pet Boarding ................................... 15Jewelry Repair ............................................ 15Retirement Community .............................. 15Spa ............................................................... 15Fitness Center ............................................. 15Home Health ............................................... 15Pharmacy ..................................................... 15CPA/Tax Preparer ....................................... 15Dry Cleaners ............................................... 15

Bank/Financial Institution ......................... 16Vet Clinic ..................................................... 16Chiropractor ................................................ 16Orthodontist ................................................ 16Eye Doctor ................................................... 16Physician ..................................................... 16Law Firm ..................................................... 17Dentist ......................................................... 17

reSTauranTS & Food FavoriTeSAsian Restaurant ........................................ 18BBQ Restaurant .......................................... 19Coffeehouse ................................................. 18Family Restaurant ...................................... 18Fast Food Restaurant .................................. 18Italian Restaurant ...................................... 18Mexican Restaurant .................................... 18Romantic Dinner ......................................... 18Buffet ........................................................... 18Bar ............................................................... 19Take-Out ...................................................... 19Breakfast Place ........................................... 19Value Menu.................................................. 19Salad Bar ..................................................... 20Sushi ............................................................ 20Bakery ......................................................... 20Donuts ......................................................... 20Caterer ......................................................... 20Happy Hour ................................................. 20Ice Cream .................................................... 20Liquor Store ................................................. 20Pizza ............................................................. 20Place to Have a Beer ................................... 21Chicken Fried Steak ................................... 21Steak ............................................................ 21Fries ............................................................. 21Supermarket ............................................... 22Onion Rings ................................................. 22Chips & Salsa .............................................. 22Ribs .............................................................. 22Sandwich ..................................................... 22Burger .......................................................... 22Sports Bar .................................................... 22Chicken ........................................................ 22Milkshake/Frozen Drink ............................. 23Hot Dog ........................................................ 23Yogurt .......................................................... 23Seafood ......................................................... 23Dessert ........................................................ 23

You voted, we counted, and the results are in for the 2012 Readers’ Choice Best of Lubbock Awards!

This annual poll is a chance for you – the reader – to recognize the best businesses in our area. You voted for your favorites in every category from bank to burgers, pest control to pizza. This year there are a total of 150 categories, so there are lots of new names on the list – as well as some perennial favorites. We are again announcing the First Runner-Up in each category, and some of the vote totals were very close.

Thanks to all those readers who submitted their ballots for the 2012 Best of Lubbock – including everyone who voted online using the extended digital ballot. And congratulations to the all the winners!

And the winners are...

Best of LuBBock 20122 SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012 LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL www.lubbockonline.com

Home Services & Shopping

Heating/aCSinclair Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, Inc. 6501 Upland Ave. 806-749-COOL (2665) Mon-Fri, 8 am-4:30 pm 24 Hour Emergency Service Available

“What an honor to receive this vote of confi-dence from our customers. Thank you!” say Own-ers Tom and Beth Sinclair. “The trust of our cus-tomers is what we strive to earn and maintain as a company and is of the utmost importance to us.”

First Runner-Up Bruce Thorton Heating & Air

Builder/remodeler

Betenbough Homes New Home Center: 6517 82nd, 806-687-8787 Main Office: 6305 82nd, 806-797-9494 Betenbough New Home Center: Mon-Sat, 10 am-6 pm

According to Jeanna Roach, Marketing Manager, “Betenbough Homes is honored to be named Best Builder in the 2012 Best of Lubbock competition. After 20 years of building homes for families in Lubbock, this community continues to bless us beyond measure and for that we are truly grateful. Co-founders Ron and Rick Beten-bough have a heart to serve families in Lubbock, Texas, and they have surrounded themselves with individuals that share in that passion. Lov-ing people resides at the heart of the organiza-tion and when you deeply love people such as your customers, trade partners, employees, etc., you will always strive to be the best.”

First Runner-Up Dan Wilson Homes

apartment Complex

Dakota Arms 6703 82nd St.; 806-794-9800

First Runner-Up Windsor Creek

Carpeting Cleaning

Carpet Tech 6613 19th St.; 806-795-5142 Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm; Sat, 8 am-1 pm

First Runner-Up Blackmon Mooring

FenCe Company

All-State Fence & Supply 12116 Slide Road 806-799-3729 Mon-Fri, 7:30 am-5:30 pm; Sat, 8 am-1 pm

“The team at All-State Fence & Supply is honored and humbled to have been voted Best of Lubbock by the readers of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal,” says Owner Brent Stewart. “We believe that we have been voted Best Fence Company for 11 years in a row because of our dedication to provide the best service, knowledge, materials, and workmanship to our customers.”

First Runner-Up A Noble Fence Company

internet provider

Suddenlink 6710 Hartford Ave.; 877-694-9474 Mon-Fri, 8 am-6 pm; 24-Hour Call Center

“We are very proud and excited to be chosen Best of Lubbock again this year,” says Alona Beesinger, Marketing Manager. “Our business is a direct reflection of our employees and the rela-tionships they have with our customers. We are very involved in Lubbock and are always striving to be the best.”

First Runner-Up AT&T U-verse

irrigation/Sprinkler

Drake Lawn Sprinkler & Artificial Grass 3002 110th St.; 806-792-3568

First Runner-Up Rain Maker Irrigation

loCkSmitH

Lubbock Lock & Key 2434 34th St.; 806-795-7117 Mon-Fri, 8 am-5:30 pm

First Runner-Up Brock Lock & Key


Moving CoMpany

Bryon Cowling Moving 12007 S. Indiana Ave. 806-796-2001 Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm; Sat, 8 am-Noon

“It is amazing to be voted again Best Moving Company,” says Byron Cowling. “It’s an honor to be recognized for our employees’ hard work. They make us one of the best in Lubbock.”

First Runner-Up Little Guys Movers

pest Control

D’s Pest Control 5810 64th St. 806-796-2928 Mon-Thur, 8 am-5:30 pm; Fri, 8 am-5 pm Sat, 9 am-Noon; Service hours extended

First Runner-Up Gafford Pest Control

pluMbing

Earl’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air Inc. 7405 Marsha Sharp Freeway 806-795-EARL (3275)

“Our mission statement is: ‘To be the premier plumbing, heating, and air conditioning company in Lubbock. Proverbs 16:3, Commit your work to the Lord, your plans will succeed.’ Winning Best of Lubbock is confirmation that we are on our way to being Lubbock’s premier plumbing, heat-ing and air conditioning company. Thanks!”

First Runner-Up Sinclair Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, Inc.

real estate CoMpany

WestMark, Realtors 4105 84th St. 806-794-6033 Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-5:30 pm Sat, 10 am-3 pm and by appointment

“WestMark strives to be the best at everything we do... listing, selling, leasing, managing homes and providing commercial services to investors,” explains Tim Garrett, Partner. “We are so hon-ored to be chosen again by Lubbock area readers as the Best of Lubbock! WestMark continually strives through training and knowledge to be the best real estate company in the area.”

First Runner-Up Coldwell Banker Rick Canup, Realtors

roofing CoMpany

Andrus Brothers Roofing, Inc. 7110 Santa Fe Drive 806-798-7663 Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm

President Jerry Andrus says, “We are ecstatic to have been awarded Best of Lubbock for the past two years, and very thankful our customers appreciate us enough to take the time to vote for us.”

First Runner-Up Plains Roofing

satellite tv (tie)24-Hour Dish Television 2811 S Loop 289; 806-687-2424

21st Century 4511 34th St.; 806-771-6483

self storage

A Plus Storage 2 locations in Lubbock; 806-745-6986

First Runner-Up Affordable Storage

HoMe seCurity

ADT Security Services 1912 19th St.; 806-853-9700 1001 Main St. #806; 806-577-4165

First Runner-Up Pinnacle Protection

HoMe exteriors

Jones & Associates 3801 Globe Ave.; 806-796-1913 Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-5:30 pm

First Runner-Up (Tie) West Texas Exteriors Window World of Lubbock

Carpet store

Yates Flooring Center 1901 West Loop 289; 806-795-0070

First Runner-Up Tuftwick Carpet

Best of LuBBock 2012 SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2012 LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL 5www.lubbockonline.com

Furniture Store

Ashley Furniture HomeStore 5026 Frankford Ave. 806-687-3000 Mon-Sat, 10 am-8 pm; Sun- 12-6 pm

“We are sincerely humbled and thankful for selecting us Best Furniture Store for the 7th year in a row. We think our customers are pretty awesome, too!” says Jennifer Bailey, Marketing Director. “We truly strive to be the Best Ashley Furniture HomeStore in the world! We take great pride in our customer service and want to do whatever it takes to exceed customer expecta-tions.”

First Runner-Up Havertys Furniture

nurSery

Sparkman’s Nursery 111th & Slide Road 806-794-3614

First Runner-Up Little Red Riding Hood

Pool/SPa Store

Pools West 7815 Quaker Ave.; 806-799-8898 Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-6 pm; Sat, 10 am-5 pm

First Runner-Up Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies

aPPlianceS

Sears 6002 Slide Road; 806-796-4333 Mon-Sat, 10 am-9 pm; Sun, Noon-6 pm

First Runner-Up Lowes Home Improvement

Home electronicS

Best Buy 5916 West Loop 289 806-791-4384 Mon-Sat, 9 am-10 pm; Sun, 10 am-8 pm

First Runner-Up Radio Lab


Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant ........................... 3Accessory Touch ................................................ 2All-State Fence & Supply ............................... 13American State Bank ASB ............................. 23Andrus Brothers Roofing ................................ 16Ashley Furniture HomeStore ......................... 17AT&T ............................................................... 24Betenbough Homes ........................................... 6Blue Sky Texas ................................................ 10Bolton Oil Company ........................................ 19Byron Cowling Moving ..................................... 4Calvert ............................................................. 21Cavender’s Western Outfitter ........................... 9Christian Brothers Automotive ........................ 8 Collision King Repair Center ......................... 20Comet Cleaners ............................................... 19Coolbaugh ........................................................ 23Covenant Health System ................................ 11Douglas R. Klepper, MD .................................... 6D’s Pest Control ............................................... 17Earl’s Plumbing Heating & Air ...................... 22Ginter Eyecare Center ...................................... 9Golf USA .......................................................... 20Grimes Dentistry ............................................ 16Grimes Insurance Agency ............................... 10Honeychild Catering Solutions ...................... 14IHOP .................................................................. 4

Inkfluence ........................................................ 22McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf L.L.P. ......... 6Museum of Texas Tech University ................. 21Nick’s Sports Grill and Lounge ........................ 5Pillar Equipment Services .............................. 15Pizza Hut ......................................................... 12Prime Capital Auto Lease ................................. 8The Rawls Course at Texas Tech .................... 12Reagor Auto Mall .............................................. 8Resa’s K-9 Salon .............................................. 13Scott’s Complete Car Care ................................ 8Sinclair Heating, Cooling & Plumbing ........... 20Sonic Drive-In ................................................. 21Souper Salad ..................................................... 2Sparkman’s Nursery ....................................... 17Star Medical Equipment, Inc. ......................... 14Stella’s Restaurant .......................................... 19Suddenlink ...................................................... 15Texas Roadhouse ............................................. 22Texas Steak Express ....................................... 13Thacker Jewelry .............................................. 18Tuftwick Carpet, Inc. ...................................... 13United Supermarkets, LLC .............................. 7Wentz Orthodontics ........................................ 18WestMark, Realtors ........................................ 17Wienerschnitzel ............................................... 23Xstream Auto Clean ........................................ 21

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Transportation Services & Shopping

Auto Body RepAiR

Collision King Repair Center 4905 S. Loop 289 806-794-5990 Mon-Fri, 7:30 am-6 pm

“We are extremely honored to have received the A-J’s Best of Lubbock award for Best Auto Body Repair for the seventh straight year,” says Steven Tisdale, Owner/President. “We are grate-ful to our supporters, customers and vendors for their trust and business. Thank you, West Texas!”

First Runner-Up Big Daddy’s Collision Center

Auto GlAss RepAiR

Safelite Auto Glass 5103 South Loop 289; 806-296-6226

First Runner-Up Glass Magic

Auto RepAiR

Christian Brothers Automotive 6207 82nd St. 806-794-1200 Mon-Fri, 7 am-6 pm

Owner Ron Bostick says: “We are so happy to be voted Best of Lubbock during our first year of business. We would like to say ‘thanks’ to all our loyal customers! Our mission is to honor God with honest and ethical automotive repair to our customers. We see this as another way that He has blessed our business since opening in October 2011. We have a great team at CBS with more than 90 years of combined experience that provides a level of service beyond any other automotive repair facility in Lubbock.”

First Runner-Up Scott’s Complete Car Care

CAR WAsh

Xstream AutoClean 5523 4th St.; 806-785-8890 6001 82nd St.; 806-687-3311 8301 Indiana Ave.; 806-687-9549 7027 Quaker Ave.; 806-791-2222 Open 7 Days a Week Summer Hours: 7 am-9 pm Winter Hours: 8 am-8 pm

“Xstream AutoClean is very proud of win-ning this award for our fifth time. We are very aware that this award has to be earned, and we will continue to work our hardest to build this goodwill with our customers,” says Monte Moore, General Manager. “We will strive to be chosen Best of Lubbock for a sixth time!”

First Runner-Up Racer Car Wash

oil ChAnGe

Bolton Oil Company Multiple Locations (806) 747-1629

“We are excited to be chosen Best of Lub-bock,” shares Charles Bolton, Co-Owner. And why is Bolton’s one of Lubbock’s best companies? “I think it’s because our goal is to treat others like

we would want to be treated.”

First Runner-Up Kwik Kar Lube and Auto Center

WindoW tintinG

Barbara’s Custom Window Tinting 6812 Wayne Ave. #D; 806-798-3022 First Runner-Up Alta Mere Window Tinting

toWinG

Lubbock Wrecker 3209 Slaton Highway; 806-748-1044 24-hour Service

First Runner-Up R P’s Heavy Duty Towing

Auto AfteR-MARket (tie)Sawco Custom Truck Equipment & Accessories 3901 Clovis Hwy; 806-771-6774

Pick-up Pals, Inc. 6810 Wayne Ave.; 806-794-7444


Auto PArts

AutoZone Multiple Lubbock Locations

First Runner-Up O’Reilly Auto Parts

Auto stereo

Stan’s Car Stereo 7908 University Ave.; 806-748-8025

First Runner-Up Vision Audio

BoAt DeAlershiP

Family Powersports 4202 West Loop 289; 806-773-8074 Tues-Fri, 9 am-6 pm; Sat, 9 am-5 pm

Motorcycle DeAlershiP

Wild West Harley-Davidson 5702 58th St.; 806-791-4597

First Runner-Up Damron Motorcycle Co.

Auto leAse

Prime Capital Auto Lease 1211 19th St. 806-687-7771 9 am-8 pm

“Our community is more than a customer to us – they are family. Being voted a Best of Lub-bock business tells us that our efforts to provide great customer service and be good community stewards works, not just for us but for all of the winning businesses in the city,” says Joe L. Lan-din, Director of Marketing. “We pride ourselves in providing the best customer service and making the process of purchasing or leasing a vehicle EASY. ‘Any car you want. We’re your friend in the car business.’ ”

First Runner-Up Alderson Auto Group

New cAr/truck DeAlershiP

Gene Messer Auto Group 6000 19th St.

First Runner-Up McGavock Nissan

rV DeAlershiP

Pharr RVs 320 North Loop 289 & North I-27 (Exit 6) 806-765-6088 Mon-Fri, 8 am-6 pm; Sat, 9 am-3 pm

First Runner-Up Billy Sims Trailer Town

tire store

Discount Tire 1702 Avenue Q; 806-744-3233 5601 Slide Road; 806-797-2700 2310 82nd St.; 806-748-6161

First Runner-Up Rick’s Tire Warehouse

useD cAr/truck DeAlershiP

Reagor Auto Mall 1211 19th St. 806-687-7771 9 am-8 pm

“Our community is more than a customer to us – they are family. Being voted a Best of Lub-bock business tells us that our efforts to provide

great customer service and be good community stewards works, not just for us but for all of the winning businesses in the city,” says Joe L. Lan-din, Director of Marketing. “We pride ourselves in providing the best customer service and making the process of purchasing or leasing a vehicle EASY. ‘Any car you want. We’re your friend in the car business.’ ”

First Runner-Up Gene Messer Auto Group

Bike shoP

DFC Cycles & Fitness 6701 Indiana Ave. 806-796-2453 Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, 10 am-6 pm Wed & Sat, 10 am-5 pm

First Runner-Up (Tie) Velocity Bike Shop South Plains Cycles


LocaL Radio Station KLLL 96.3 33 Briercroft Office Park Request Line – 806-770-5555 Business Line – 806-762-3000

First Runner-Up KKLU 90.9FM

HoteL

Overton Hotel & Conference Center 2322 Mac Davis Lane; 806-776-7000 24-Hours

First Runner-Up Embassy Suites

cHRiStmaS StoRe Holland Garlands 3739 50th St.; 806-792-6336 Mon-Sat, 9 am-6 pm

First Runner-Up Hobby Lobby

FLoRiSt

College Flowers 2002 Broadway Ave.; 806-747-2800

First Runner-Up Town South Floral

acceSSoRy StoRe Accessory Touch 5217 82nd St., #205 806-798-8966 Mon-Sat, 10 am-6:30 pm

“Awesome! 11 years in a row! Wow!” says Owner Cindy Hearne. “Thank you to Lubbock and the surrounding towns. I appreciate all my

Best of LuBBock 2012

Entertainment & Shopping

customers for the nearly 20 years since I opened. Customer service, pricing, variety of merchandise for all ages and sizes, free giftwrapping doing accessory shows for women’s groups, and all the little things that make us unique also make us one of the Best of Lubbock!” First Runner-Up Dustee's

Men's store Dillards 6002 Slide Road 806-792-6871 Mon-Sat, 10am-9 pm; Sun, 12-6 pm First Runner-Up Malouf's

resale Clothing The Exchange 5412 Slide Road; 806-771-4647

First Runner-Up (Tie) Lucy’s Resale Boutique Le Chic Boutique

Western Wear Cavenders Western Outfitter 5620 West Loop 289 806-785-7400 Mon-Sat, 9 am-9 pm; Sun, 12-6 pm

“We are honored that our customers think this highly of us,” says Store Manager Lynne Haire. “We strive to treat our customers like fam-ily, because they are!”

First Runner-Up Dollar Western Wear

sporting goods Academy Sports & Outdoors 5802 19th St. 806-788-4820 Mon-Sat, 8 am-10 pm; Sun, 9 am-8 pm First Runner-Up Cardinal’s Sport Center

College Bookstore Varsity Bookstore 1305 University Ave.; 806-763-9368

First Runner-Up Red & Black College Bookstore

Bridal store David's Bridal 5027 Milwaukee Ave.; 806-785-1106 Mon-Fri, 11 am-9 pm

First Runner-Up Bella Bridal

ForMal Wear Men's Wearhouse 6211 Slide Road; 806-785-1020

First Runner-Up David's Bridal

BoWling Center Main Event 6010 Marsha Sharp Freeway; 806-792-3333

First Runner-Up South Plains Lanes

FaMily entertainMent Main Event 6010 Marsha Sharp Freeway; 806-792-3333

First Runner-Up Stars & Stripes Drive-In

golF Course The Rawls Course at Texas Tech 3720 4th St. 806-742-4653

First Runner-Up Shadow Hills

MusiC store (tie) Ralph's Records 3322 82nd St. 806-795-3322 9 am-8 pm, 7 Days a Week

Hastings 3249 50th St.; 806-795-2000 8209 Slide Road; 806-794-6936 Sun-Thur, 9 am-10 pm Fri-Sat, 9 am-11 pm First Runner-Up Jent’s House of Music

Video rental Redbox Multiple Lubbock & Area Locations First Runner-Up Hastings


Gift Store Hollyhocks 3521 34th St.; 806-780-8787 Mon-Fri, 10 am-5:30 pm; Sat, 10 am-5 pm

First Runner-Up Mardel's

Golf Store Golf USA 6701 Indiana Ave., Suite F 806-795-6906

First Runner-Up Saturn Golf

Antique Store KK's Craft, Gift & Antique Mall 66th Street & Indiana Ave. 806-795-6169 Mon-Sat, 10 am-9 pm; Sun, 1-6 pm First Runner-Up Vintage Antique Mall

MArtiAl ArtS School (tie)Rock Solid Athletics 6029 45th St. 806-795-ROCK (7625) Mon-Fri, 10 am-6 pm Pittman Academy 2233 34th St. 806-749-3656 First Runners-Up Sang Kim’s Tae Kwon Do Institute

teen/Junior AppArel Justice 6076 Marsha Sharp Freeway; 806-799-3125 Mon-Thur, 10 am-8 pm Fri-Sat, 10 am-9 pm; Sun, 12-6 pm 6002 Slide Road; 806-797-0968 Mon-Sat, 10 am-9 pm; Sun, 12-6 pm First Runner-Up Dillards

colleGe fAn AppArel Red Raider Outfitters 2416 Broadway; 806-762-0722 413 University Avenue #100; 806-771-9357

First Runner-Up Campus Design

Shoe Store DSW Shoes 6072 Marsha Sharp 806-771-9717 Mon-Sat, 10 am-9 pm; Sun, 11 am-7 pm First Runner-Up Dillards

children'S Store Children's Place 6002 Slide Road; 806-799-3371 Mon-Sat, 10 am-9 pm; Sun, 12-6 pm First Runner-Up My Cup of Tea

Jewelry Store Thacker Jewelry 4210 82nd St., #202 806-794-7766 Mon-Fri, 10 am-6 pm; Sat, 10 am-4 pm

First Runner-Up Robert Lance Jewelers

KidS pArty plAce Lubbock Jump N Jungle 12209 Geneva Ave 806 368-5867 Wed & Fri, 10 am-12 pm Tue, Wed & Thur, 4-8 pm First Runner-Up Rock Solid Athletics

woMen'S clothinG Dillards 6002 Slide Road; 806-792-6871 Mon-Sat, 10am-9 pm; Sun, 12-6 pm First Runner-Up Kohl's



Customer serviCe United Supermarkets, LLC Store Support Center (Corporate Office) 7830 Orlando Main Tel.: 806-791-0220

“Without question, we would not be the company we are today without the thousands of Team Members who come to work for us every day – and the thousands of others who have gone on before us,” says Eddie Owens, Director, Communications & Public Relations. “We also owe a great deal to our Guests for their contin-ued patronage during the past half-century. Our Team Members and Guests are what make living and working in Lubbock so special.” First Runner-Up Chick-Fil-A

venue for Live entertainment

Cactus Theater 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue 806-747-7047

First Runner-Up Blue Light

nightLife PLaCe (tie)Blue Light 1806 Buddy Holly Avenue 806-762-1185 4 pm-2 am, 7 days a week Louie Louie’s Piano Bar 1703 Texas Avenue 806-749-7464

First Runner-Up La Diosa

LoCaL museum Museum of Texas Tech University 3301 4th St. 806-742-2490 Tues-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun 1-5 pm Closed on Monday “The Museum of TTU is the oldest and larg-est museum in the region. It is gratifying for the community to recognize the ongoing efforts the Museum staff pursues to bring the best exhibitions and educational programming to the public,” says David Dean, Director of Museum Information Services.

First Runner-Up Science Spectrum

PLaCe to WatCh a sunset My House First Runner-Up Stars & Stripes Drive-In

reason to Live in LubboCk

The People First Runner-Up The Low Cost of Living

gymnastiCs/DanCe sChooL Rock Solid Athletics 6029 45th St. (806) 795-ROCK (7625) Mon-Fri, 10 am-6 pm First Runner-Up TEGA Kid’s Superplex

LoCaL tv station KCBD NewsChannel 11 www.kcbd.com First Runner-Up KLBK-13

Personal Health & Services

Hospital

Covenant Health System 3615 19th St. 806-725-0000

First Runner-Up University Medical Center

Bail Bonds

Gomez II Bail Bond 715 Broadway; 806-741-1905 24-hr Service

First Runner-Up (Tie) National Bail Bonds Central Bail Bonds

pHoto studio

Portrait Innovations 4210 82nd St. (Kingsgate Center, Suite 234) 806-785-4433 Tues-Sun, 9 am-6 pm

First Runner-Up Childress Photography

tattoo studio

Inkfluence 1408 Ave. Q 806-744-8282 Tues-Thur, 12-8 pm; Fri-Sat, 12-10 pm

“We are honored yet again that the public has chosen us Best of Lubbock for the 15th consecu-tive year. We couldn’t have done it without the best and most loyal customers out there. Thanks again, Lubbock, for another great year,” says David Powell, Studio Manager.

First Runner-Up Overtime Art Studio

Computer repair/it serviCes

Lubbock Computers 2815 34th St.; 806-687-5885

First Runner-Up Computer Transition Services

CHild Care

Covenant Child Development Center 4000 24th St.; 806-725-000

First Runner-Up TEGA Kid’s Superplex

WeigHt loss/diet Center

Weight Watchers Lubbock 6816 Slide Road, Suite 11A First Runner-Up Metabolic

insuranCe agent/agenCy

Grimes Insurance Agency, Inc. 1651 Broadway 806-762-0544 Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm Closed for lunch 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Senior Vice President Sharon Duncan says, “It is so heartwarming to know that our clients ‘love’ us as much as we ‘love’ them. We strive for a personal relationship between our staff and our clients. We feel this, combined with our great products and rates, makes our agency one of the best!”

First Runner-Up Peter Griffith, State Farm

Hearing aid Center

Livingston Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers 5303 50th St.; 806-799-8950 Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-5 pm

First Runner-Up South Plains Hearing


Medical equipMent (tie)Star Medical Equipment, Inc. 11912 Slide Road; 806-762-6777 Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-5 pm

“Star Medical Equipment, Inc. is truly hon-ored to win ‘2012 Best of Lubbock.’ We are very thankful for our customers who have made Star Medical Equipment, Inc. a success,” says Director Jerry Woolam. “Our goal has consistently been to offer outstanding quality healthcare equipment and services. We will continue to work hard to ensure that our customers receive the best.”

Pillar Equipment Service Home Medical Supply 8004 Indiana Ave., B-3; 806-780-0098 Mon-Fri, 8 am-5:30 pm; Sat, 9 am-12:30 pm

Owner Nancy Cain says, “Our employees are so honored to be chosen as the Best of Lub-bock. We thank our customers for continuing to support our business. We recognize they have a choice in these services and are very pleased we are able to continue serving them. We strive to stay on top of new regulations as given by Medi-care and other sources. Our customers deserve the best quality equipment and customer service available.”

First Runner-Up Guardian Home Care Services

physical therapy/rehab

Physical Therapy Today 6202 82nd St.; 806-687-8008

First Runner-Up Covenant Health System

beauty/barber shop

Faux Real Hair Design Studio 13th & Slide, #50 806-687-4247 Tue-Fri, 9 am-6:30 pm; Sat, 9 am-5 pm

First Runner-Up Sophisticuts

clothing alterations

Threads Alterations Etc. 3418 34th St. 806-792-0114 Mon-Fri, 10 am-5:30 pm; Sat, 10 am-1 pm

First Runner-Up Jenny’s Alterations

cell phone service

AT&T 601 University; 806-744-2016 Mon-Fri, 10 am-7 pm; Sat, 10 am-6 pm Sun, Noon-6 pm

5109 82nd St.; 806-798-4300 Mon-Fri, 9 am-7 pm; Sat, 10 am-6 pm Sun, Noon-6 pm

“It is an honor to be recognized by the Lubbock-Avalanche readers in the 2012 Best of Lubbock Poll,” says Adam Vital, AT&T Vice President/General Manager of AT&T’s North Texas Region. “Great customer service is the cornerstone of AT&T, and we’re passionate about providing a superior customer experience. It’s a vital part of everything that we do – from keep-ing customers connected with the latest technol-ogy to delivering the best value. For more than a century, AT&T has consistently provided innova-tive, reliable, high-quality products and excellent customer care. AT&T’s mission continues to be to connect people with their world everywhere they live and work, and to do it better than anyone else.”

First Runner-Up Verizon

nail salon

Vogue Nails & Spa 5815 82nd St., Suite B 806-771-3838 Mon-Sat, 10 am-8 pm; Sun, Noon-6 pm

First Runner-Up Rockstar Nails

pet grooMing

Resa’s K-9 Salon 8004 Indiana A3A 806-793-9191 Mon-Fri, 7 am-6 pm; Sat, 8 am-5 pm

“2012 makes 15 years in business. I have been voted Best of Lubbock for 10 of those years,” says Owner Resa Carson. “My staff and I continue to keep the status by completely satisfy-ing our customers. Our goal is to keep up the good work for many years to come. My commit-ted staff helps me provide you and your pet with the ultimate experience for grooming. When our customers leave, they seem to have a bounce in their step. We love you, Lubbock, and ‘We Love Dogs!’ Thanks for everything!”

First Runner-Up Heavenly Paws


Tanning

Always Tan & Skin Care 4601 South Loop 289 #29; 806-793-3925 2400 Glenna Goodacre; 806-368-8152 First Runner-Up Super Tan

Travel agency

National Travel 4314 South Loop 289 806-798-5999 Mon-Fri, 9 am-6 pm; Sat, 10 am-1 pm

First Runner-Up Bell Travel

Kennel/PeT Boarding

Tipton Pet Hotel 12201 County Road 1800; 806-771-7387

First Runner-Up Regal Pet Resort

Jewelry rePair

Thacker Jewelry 4210 82nd St., #202; 806-794-7766 Mon-Fri, 10 am-6 pm; Sat, 10 am-4 pm

First Runner-Up Stuart’s Jewelers

reTiremenT communiTy

Raider Ranch 6548 43rd St.; 806-368-6565

First Runner-Up Carillon

SPa

Woodhouse Day Spa 8201 Quaker Ave. #108; 806-794-1772

First Runner-Up Lindsey’s Medical Day Spa

FiTneSS cenTer

Bodyworks Multiple Lubbock Locations Hours vary by Location

First Runner-Up Lifestyles/Covenant

Home HealTH

Calvert Home Health Care, Ltd. 10207 Indiana Ave. 806-747-8972 Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm; Nurse on call 24/7

“We would like to thank the people of Lub-bock for making Calvert Home Health Care, Ltd. the #1 Home Health provider in our area for the third year in a row. We are proud to be the West Texas choice for quality home health care!” says Russell Madison, V.P. of Business Development. “Calvert Home Health continues to rank high in our patient satisfaction surveys and patient qual-ity outcome measures. We are proud to be a local, family-owned agency serving the West Texas area for the last 25 years.”

First Runner-Up Accolade Home Care and Hospice

PHarmacy

CVS Multiple Lubbock Locations

First Runner-Up Walgreens

cPa/Tax PreParer

Liberty Tax 1301 50th St., #8; 806-722-0626

First Runner-Up Cherry Light & Ridley

dry cleanerS

Comet Cleaners 5404 4th St.; 806-793-8238 6403 Indiana; 806-797-8343 3410 98th St.; 806-791-4410 7721 Milwaukee; 806-744-8740 Mon-Fri, 7 am-6:30 pm; Sat, 8 am-2 pm

“Comet Cleaners and our entire staff would like to thank all of our valued customers for voting us Best Dry Cleaners for the 6th year in a row!” says President Ron Caffey. “2012 is our 30-year anniversary in Lubbock and we want to continue to serve you with the very best in qual-


ity and service for many years to come! We would also like to thank all of our team members for their hard word and dedication to quality. Each of our stores uses the most modern equipment available to ensure that your wardrobe is main-tained to the very highest standard.”

First Runner-Up Master Cleaners

Bank/Financial institution

American State Bank (806) 767-7000 1401 Ave. Q 6500 Indiana Ave. 5120 82nd St. 4827 4th St. 8232 University Ave. 114 University Ave. 1500 Red Raider Ave. 4505 98th St. Hours vary by location

“We are thrilled to be chosen as ‘Best of Lub-bock’ for the 8th consecutive year! We believe that at ASB we have the finest team members and customers in West Texas. We are truly hon-ored and would like to thank everyone for their support,” says Lubbock Division President Tony Whitehead. “ASB’s focus on providing top-notch customer service while also remaining active in

the Lubbock community makes ASB the Best of Lubbock.”

First Runner-Up City Bank

Vet clinic

Animal Medical Center (Timothy M. Polk, DVM PA) 5204 80th St. 806-794-4118 Mon-Fri, 8 am-6 pm; Sat, 8 am-12 pm

First Runner-Up Acres North Veterinary Hospital

chiropractor

Coolbaugh Chiropractic 2318 50th St. 806-792-4077 Mon-Thur, 8 am-Noon, 2-6 pm Fri, 8 am-Noon, 2-4 pm

“We do everything we can to get our patients out of pain and back on their feet. We don’t sell treatment plans, vitamins or pillows, or tell patients that they have to come back 50 times. Having a physician, massage therapist and other licensed providers on our staff allows us to get

appropriate care to patients in a timely man-ner. We are honored that Lubbock has chosen us again,” says Robert Coolbaugh, Chiropractor.

First Runner-Up Helton Chiropractic

orthodontist

Wentz Orthodontics 4013 84th St. 806-794-8124

First Runner-Up St. Clair Orthodontics

eye doctor

Ginter Eyecare Center 5713 82nd St. 806-798-8820 Mon-Thur, 8:30 am-6 pm; Fri, 8:30 am-3 pm

Dr. Jewell Ginter, Optometrist/Owner, says: “Thank you again, Lubbock, for voting us Best of Lubbock this year and the past five years in a row. We are really blessed and proud to be in Lubbock since 1982 and have some of the best patients and customers who voted for us. We thank our patients for their loyalty to Ginter Eyecare Center. Our doctors and employees

strive to give every patient a thorough eye health exam and professional and personal service when selecting their eyewear and contact lens needs.”

First Runner-Up Reber & Riley VisionCenter

physician

Douglas R. Klepper, MD 7501 Quaker Ave. 806-793-7257 Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm

“It’s an honor and privilege to live and prac-tice in Lubbock,” shares Joshua Sanders, Clinic Administrator. “At Pediatric Associates of Lub-bock, we live with the motto of ‘family first; and we believe that all of our clients are family. The commitment, care and love that the employees feel for our families is what makes our practice one of the best in Lubbock.”

First Runner-Up (tie) Craig Barker, MD S. A. Hale, MD


Law Firm

McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf LLP 5010 University Ave. 806-796-7300 Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-5 pm & By Appointment

“Lubbock has changed in many ways in the 80-plus years since McCleskey, Harriger, Brazill & Graf, L.L.P. was founded. We are proud to have been part of the growth from a small ranching town to a metropolis of over a quarter of a million people, and we are honored to have been chosen

for providing personalized, knowledgeable legal services to our clients across West Texas,” says Jerry M. Kolander, Jr., Managing Partner.

First Runner-Up Liggett Law Group

Dentist

Robert Grimes, DDS – Grimes Dentistry 4217 85th St.; 806-798-3384 (79-TEETH) Mon-Fri, 8 am- 5 pm

“I am humbled and blessed to be chosen Best of Lubbock for 2012,” says Robert Grimes, Owner. “Our goal is simply to give every patient their best dental experience. We have our own dental lab that helps us give consistent, outstanding results. Grimes Dentistry is a remarkable team of people who genuinely love each other and our customers. We have fun working together. We change people’s lives with extraordinary den-tistry! Life’s too short not to love what you do. ”

First Runner-Up Tim Leslie, DDS


Restaurants & Food Favorites

AsiAn RestAuRAnt

Pei Wei Asian Diner 4210 82nd #230; 806-792-4896 Sun-Thur, 10:30 am-9 pm Fri-Sat, 10:30 am-10 pm

First Runner-Up Thai Pepper

BBQ RestAuRAnt

Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q 4930 South Loop 289 #404

First Runner-Up Bigham’s Smokehouse

Coffeehouse

Starbucks Multiple Lubbock Locations

First Runner-Up J&B Coffee

fAmily RestAuRAnt

Cheddar’s Casual Cafe 4009 South Loop 289; 806-791-1213 Mon-Thur, 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sat, 11 am-11 pm; Sun, 10:30 am-10 pm First Runner-Up Furrs Cafeteria

fAst food RestAuRAnt

Chick-Fil-A Multiple Lubbock Locations Hours vary by location; Closed Sundays

First Runner-Up Taco Villa

itAliAn RestAuRAnt

Orlando’s 24th & Ave. Q; 806-747-5998 70th & Indiana; 806-797-8646 Sun-Thur, 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sat, 11 am-11 pm

First Runner-Up Carino’s Italian Restaurant

mexiCAn RestAuRAnt

Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant 4401 82nd St (82nd & Quaker) 806-794-1762 Sun-Thur, 11 am-10 pm; Fri-Sat, 11 am-11 pm

“We are honored that the people of West Texas have voted us Best Mexican Restaurant every year for over 16 years,” says Debbie Hill, Director of Marking, Western Region. “We are very thankful to our many guests who have sup-ported us and helped us build 22 years of success here in our hometown. Abuelo’s is proud to be a part of this community and we look forward to many more years to come serving the Best Mexi-can Food in West Texas. Thank you!”

First Runner-Up Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant

RomAntiC dinneR

Stella’s Restaurant 4646 50th St. 806-785-9299 Mon-Thur, 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sat, 11 am-11 pm; Sun, 10 am-10 pm Lounge open late on Fri & Sat

“Our entire staff at Stella’s is excited and honored to be recognized as Best Romantic Din-ner by A-J readers,” explains Owner Billy Rizzo. “We pay attention to detail with every aspect of your dining experience, from seating to service to our delicious daily specials from Executive Chef John Ventura and all our staff – it’s definitely a group effort.”

First Runner-Up Las Brisas Southwest Steakhouse

Buffet

Furrs Cafeteria 2817 S. Loop 289; 806-745-3220 6001 Slide Road; 806-797-6063 Mon-Thur, 11 am-8 pm Fri-Sat, 11 am-8:30 pm; Sun, 10:30 am-8 pm

First Runner-Up Golden Corral


Best of LuBBock 2012Bar

Nick’s Sports Grill and Lounge 9806 Quaker Ave. 806-794-6425 Open 11 am Daily

“We are honored that our customers have voted us 2012 Best of Lubbock. Thanks to every-one who voted!” says Co-Owner Jim Burns.

First Runner-Up Caprock Cafe

Take-OuTTexas Steak Express 9810 Indiana; 806-794-2525 606 W. Loop 289; 806-791-1000 Sun-Thur, 10:30 am-10 pm Fri-Sat, 10:30 am-11 pm

“Texas Steak Express is honored to be chosen Best of Lubbock,” says Owner/Operator Mark Hill. “We want to thank all our employees and customers for our success. We give our customers the option of delivery or pick-up at convenient drive-thru windows at either location. It’s our goal to serve fresh, quality products, including steak, seafood, burgers, salads and kids’ meals.”

First Runner-Up (tie) Rosa’s Cafe Orlando’s

BreakfasT Place

IHOP 3911 S. Loop 289; 806-785-7084 Open 24 Hours 1627 University; 806-744-5153 Open 24 Hours

“IHOP is honored to be chosen as Best of Lub-bock. We certainly worked hard to become the champion of breakfast, and we won’t stop here,” says Bill Jesberg, IHOP Southwest Regional Marketing Manager. “As a family-friendly dining destination, we are working hard to continue providing a legacy by continually expanding our menu to offer breakfast classics and new innova-tive dishes. We want to be everything you love about breakfast!”

First Runner-Up Lubbock Breakfast House

Value Menu

McDonald’s Multiple Lubbock & Area Locations Hours vary by location

First Runner-Up Sonic Drive-In

Salad BarSouper Salad 6703 Slide Road; 806-794-0997 11 am-8:30 pm

“We love Lubbock! We love serving the fresh-est food on earth to the best people on earth!” says Owner Jamie Cofer. “We are different from other restaurants. Our menu is filled with the best stuff in Lubbock. We focus on the important things... our freshness, our cleanliness, and our friendliness... every single day.”

First Runner-Up Cattle Baron

SuShiHayashi Hibachi 4220 82nd St.; 806-792-6868

First Runner-Up Ohana Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

Bakery

Sugarbakers Cafe & Bakery 4601 S Loop 289 #1; 806-797-0794

First Runner-Up United/MarketStreet

donutS

Rise N Shine Donuts Multiple Lubbock Locations

First Runner-Up Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Caterer

Honeychild Catering Solutions 1407 Ave. R 806-747-7100 Call to schedule

“It’s like winning an Olympic gold medal,” says Executive Chef and Owner L.E. Anderson. “When you put in the hard word to perfect your craft and then others overwhelmingly notice by bestowing upon you a Best of Lubbock award – it’s exhilarating!”

First Runner-Up Stella’s Restaurant

happy hour

Sonic Drive-In 7220 Quaker; 806-793-9620 8010 University; 806-748-0055 6419 19th St.; 806-780-4555 101 N. University; 806-749-2414 4611 34th St.; 806-797-1626 5802 64th St.; 806-687-6928 1609 MLK Blvd.; 806-687-3428 5202 50th St.; 806-785-3393 4904 Indiana; 806-799-6633 5722 4th St.; 806-785-3121 1901 34th St.; 806-765-6415 4401 4th St.; 806-771-0117 Summer Hours: Every Day, 6 am-Midnight Regular Hours: Sun-Thur, 6 am-11 pm Fri-Sat, 6 am-Midnight First Runner-Up Caprock Café

iCe Cream

Sheridan’s Lattes & Frozen Custard 5101 82nd St.; 806-687-7111

First Runner-Up Baskin-Robbins

liquor StoreDoc’s Liquors 7021 Quaker Ave. 806-796-7355 8 am-Midnight

First Runner-Up Pinkie’s Liquor Stores

pizza

Pizza Hut 3001 50th St. ; 806-749-8200 4926 50th St.; 806-797-0700 2109 19th St.; 806-749-8300 3311 82nd St.; 806-797-0007 4401 82nd St.; 806-794-9100 7907 82nd St.; 806-833-3333 305 Frankford Ave.; 806-799-0090 Sun-Thur, 11 am-12 am; Fri-Sat, 11 am-2 am

“We are once again very excited about win-ning Best of Lubbock. We have a great brand with impassioned employees who love to serve the customers of Lubbock,” says Jeff Gage, Sr. Operations Manager. “With our new simplified pricing, you can buy a large pizza for only $10. Where else can you feed a family of four for only $10? We also have incredible Tuscani Pastas. Thank you, Lubbock!”

First Runner-Up Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza


Place to Have a Beer

Caprock Café 3405 34th St.; 806-784-0300 7 Days a week, 11 am-12 am

First Runner-Up Nick’s Sports Grill and Lounge

cHicken Fried SteakCotton Patch 6810 Slide Road; 806-771-4521 Sun-Thur, 11 am-9:30 pm; Fri-Sat 11 am-10:30 pm

First Runner-Up Home Plate Diner

Steak

Texas Roadhouse 4810 S. Loop 289 806-799-9900 Mon-Thur, 4-10 pm; Fri, 4-11 pm Sat, 11 am-11 pm; Sun, 11 am-10 pm

“Great employees, made from scratch food

items, and the ownership the company gives me as a managing partner to make decisions locally for my business made us one of the best in Lub-bock,” says Stefan Gentry. “We are very honored to be considered ‘the best’ of Lubbock. We appre-ciate all of our loyal guests and raving fans!”

First Runner-Up Cagle Steaks

FrieS

McDonald’s Multiple Lubbock & Area Locations Hours vary by location

First Runner-Up Five Guys Burgers and Fries


Supermarket

United/MarketStreet/Amigos #501 – 2630 Parkway Drive #502 – 3405 50th St. #503 (Amigos) – 112 N. University #505 – 401 Slide Road #506 – 1701 50th St. #531 – 5001 Brownfield Hwy. #527 – 2703 82nd St. #543 – 4205 98th St. #551 – 8010 Frankford Ave. #552 (United Express) – 6321 4th St. #553 (MarketStreet) – 19th & Quaker Under Construction – Opening January 2013

“We are honored that our Guests would rec-ognize us in this manner and are deeply grateful for the support they have shown us for more than 56 years now. We’re proud to call Lubbock home,” says Eddie Owens, Director, Communications & Public Relations. “Without question, we would not be the company we are today without the thousands of Team Members who come to work for us every day – and the thousands of others who have gone on before us. We also owe a great deal to our Guests for their continued patronage during the past half-century.”

First Runner-Up Sprouts Farmers Market

OniOn ringSBlue Sky Texas 3216 4th; 806-368-0750 Mon-Sat, 11 am-10 pm 4416 98th; 806-368-7591 Mon-Sat, 10 am-11 pm

Owner Craig Bingham says: “It is an honor to be voted Best of Lubbock. We would like to thank all of our loyal customers that voted for us.”

First Runner-Up Sonic Drive-In

ChipS & SalSaAbuelo’s Mexican Restaurant 4401 82nd St: 806-794-1762 Sun-Thur, 11 am-10 pm; Fri-Sat, 11 am-11 pm

“Abuelo’s has always called Lubbock home. In addition to our incredible Mexican food, we believe in treating our guests like they were visitors to our own home,” explains Debbie Hill, Director of Marketing, Western Region. “This combined with our long-standing relationship with our guests and this community has allowed us to received this honor.”

First Runner-Up Chili’s Grill & Bar

ribSRib Crib 8211 Slide Road; 806-798-3400

First Runner-Up Texas Roadhouse

SandwiChMcAlister’s Deli 2415 19th St.; 806-740-0022 4210 82nd St. #212; 806-799-5200

First Runner-Up Jason’s Deli

burgerBlue Sky Texas 3216 4th; 806-368-0750 Mon-Sat, 11 am-10 pm 4416 98th; 806-368-7591 Mon-Sat, 10 am-11 pm

“We would also like to thank our great employees that helped us serve only the highest quality products in a great atmosphere,” says Owner Craig Bingham.

First Runner-Up Five Guys Burgers and Fries

SpOrtS bar

Nick’s Sports Grill and Lounge 9806 Quaker Ave. 806-794-6425 Open 11 am Daily

Co-owner Jim Burns says, “We believe our commitment to great customer service, good quality food, our friendly staff and an amazing non-smoking atmosphere all contribute to Nick’s being voted Best of Lubbock.”

First Runner-Up Buffalo Wild Wings

ChiCken

Chick-Fil-A Multiple Lubbock Locations Hours vary by location; Closed Sundays

First Runner-Up Chicken Express


Milkshake/Frozen Drink

Sonic Drive-In 7220 Quaker; 806-793-9620 8010 University; 806-748-0055 6419 19th St.; 806-780-4555 101 N. University; 806-749-2414 4611 34th St.; 806-797-1626 5802 64th St.; 806-687-6928 1609 MLK Blvd.; 806-687-3428 5202 50th St.; 806-785-3393 4904 Indiana; 806-799-6633 5722 4th St.; 806-785-3121 1901 34th St.; 806-765-6415 4401 4th St.; 806-771-0117 Summer Hours: Every Day, 6 am-Midnight Regular Hours: Sun-Thur, 6 am-11 pm Fri-Sat, 6 am-Midnight

First Runner-Up Sheridan’s Lattes & Frozen Custard

hot Dog

Wienerschnitzel 4809 34th St.; 806-796-2086 7102 Quaker Ave.; 806-793-5941 301 University Ave.; 806-747-6881 7615 B University Ave.; 806-745-5942 6319 82nd St.; 806-698-1790 1202 50th St.; 806-747-9773 www.wienerschnitzel.com “The entire Wienerschnitzel team would like to thank the Lubbock community for voting us Best Hot Dog! We are honored to have been chosen as your top dog!” says Tom Amberger, VP Marketing. “Wienerschnitzel has been satisfying hot dog cravings in the Lubbock community for more than 45 years. Since day one, we have been committed to providing quality service and food at a unique everyday value. Wienerschnitzel is proud to be a longtime fixture in the community and we look forward to many more years of serv-ing ‘America’s Most Wanted Hot Dogs.’” First Runner-Up Sonic Drive-In

Yogurt

A Cup of Yo 6076 Marsha Sharp Fwy #450 806-771-5767

First Runner-Up Red Mango Frozen Yogurt

seaFooD

Red Lobster 5034 50th St.; 806-792-4805 Sun-Thur, 11 am-10 pm Fri-Sat, 11 am-11 pm

First Runner-Up Rockfish Seafood Grill

Dessert (tie)Sugarbakers Cafe & Bakery 4601 S Loop 289 #1; 806-797-0794

The Choc’late Mousse: Pie Bar 3207 50th St.; 806-780-7437

First Runner-Up Sheridan’s Lattes & Frozen Custard


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