It was closed when we got there but it was really cool seeing his childhood home and reading the history plaques outside the building. Be sure to check out the wall of fame across the street. It's list famous people born inLubbock

For a university museum, it has a lovely design and a good atmosphere. The newly added fossils brought new life to the space. My favorite part was the section about Lubbock’s history, especially the wooden dolls. They were fascinating.

Had a great experience checking it the Buddy Holly Center! The staff is friendly and the environment is family friendly.

The Buddy Holly Center is a must-see cultural spot in Lubbock! It's important to distinguish between the original Buddy Holly Center(a museum in the Depot Entertainment District) and the new Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences(a major live event venue). A fascinating and well-curated museum that is an absolute must-visit for any music fan to learn about Buddy Holly's short, but world-changing, career and his massive influence on rock and roll history! The Buddy Holly Center is an essential stop in Lubbock. The exhibits are incredibly interesting, featuring genuine artifacts like his iconic glasses and guitars. Don't forget to check out the J.J. Golding house next door and the Buddy Holly statue across the street—it's a perfect blend of music history and local heritage." A highly enjoyable and educational stop in the Depot District! The museum is housed in a nicely refurbished building and offers a captivating look at Buddy Holly's life, complete with memorabilia and a clear timeline of his influence. It's a great experience that honors a Lubbock legend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's a very nice little museum showing Buddy Holly memorabilia. It is worth learning about this phenomenon that revolutionized music during his 18-month career before dying at age 22.

Pretty small exhibit, but well worth the small price of admission. Learned lots about Buddy that I did not already know. I did miss the schedule for the drummer/house tour, so make sure you time that better than I did!

A small museum with a good collection of artifacts. Though Buddy Holly lived a short life, it was interesting to learn of the influence he had on so many other artists. This was my 2nd time visiting since 2020. Be aware that no pictures of the exhibits are allowed. We visited the Silent Wings Museum first and got half off entry into the Buddy Holly Museum.

This is a phenomenal place to visit! Such great history about ranching. Excellent trail to walk around and view all the different types of housing. Very well kept up. Remember to bring water & a hat with you! No fees to visit but definitely leave a donation 😀

This is one of my family’s favorite places to go in Lubbock. So interesting to see how people used to live back in the day. And see all of the clever ways that they use technology of their day to make home on the plain. Every Christmas time they hire actors to come and celebrate Christmas in the old buildings as it would’ve been celebrated back in the day. They decorate the houses and the cabins up as well with candles and other decorations. It is a very special feeling to go and see

Excellent place to play for kids and to learn with adults. It has a Hank the cow dog theme for one of the sections that helps with drawing the kids in. There are even more buildings and exhibits that will have us coming back for more. It is free!

This place is a hidden gem. Wish we would have visited earlier. The guided tour through the old houses and then the area where the kids can play were phenomenal. And, it’s all free. Our grands loved it. We will go back.

Awesome time with the family. The Hank the cow dog exhibit is definitely a blast for the kids.

Been 35+ years since last visit. Great they added significantly to the collection. Period historical buildings displayed in a town setting. The sounds emanating from areas is a nice touch. Good for children. And of course the price is right...free. They do accept donations.

Outstanding, exceptional and over the top customer service from the staff. My husband has mobility issues and their “tram” was not scheduled to run as we missed it. Staff asked a maintenance gentleman to take us around and he should lead tours! Opened up homes/buildings for us and gave us the 5 star treatment. This museum is amazing and marked the highlight of our time in Lubbock. This one is a must see!

Excellent museum learned a lot one thing I would’ve learned I wouldn’t have been a glider pilot

Nice displays, interesting facts, informative and I recommend for all ages!

The exhibit is attractive and interactive. There's a lot to see here. Plan to spend and afternoon.

Very nice, clean, and friendly people. Enjoyed my first visit there for veterans day. I think they may need some more handicap parking for big events like that though

Nice little museum near the airport in Lubbock TX. I learned a lot about the history of glider troup transport in WWII. They have some nice displays of war hardware and small arms pieces. If you are a war history buff, it's well worth a visit.

Wow. Very humbling. The Glider story, if you’re a history guy like myself, and in the area, check it out.

Actually very fascinating! cool displays and Knowledgeable tour guide. Will visit again!

This was a fun random stop! I highly recommend it. Bring carrots or something healthy to feed to these cute little critters. They’re not tame by any means but it’s super fun to listen to them and watch them eat. Pristine dogs are not confined to the little area that was established for them and instead have spread out and taken over the entire park and lots of the surrounding neighborhoods. Definitely worth a stop off if you’re going through Lubbock.

My husband & I stopped here to check it out. We were definitely surprised to see all the Prairie Dogs! Fascinating little creatures. Take the time to read the placards - great info!

I took my daughter to Prairie Dog Town on a whim, not expecting much at all, and it completely blew us away. The prairie dogs were everywhere, popping in and out of their burrows, chirping, and interacting with each other. They were absolutely adorable and so much fun to watch. What I thought would be a quick stop turned into one of the highlights of our trip. It is simple, free, and unexpectedly charming. If you are in Lubbock, do yourself a favor and go. It is worth every minute.

A good way to pass a little time. Easy to get to and park. There were lots of Prairie dogs. We even saw babies. There was a pavilion with shade.

So much fun!! We went 4th of July so a lot of people there setting up to watch fireworks but the prairie dogs were still out and so cute!

There use to be some seating under the pavilion that is no longer there. We took some seeds to feed the prairie dogs, they enjoyed it!

I love prairie dogs so much! They're such complex creatures who are such an important piece in the ecosystem puzzle. These guys used to be very popular pets in the late 1990s. Since they're wild animals and require a ton of work and knowledge, I ended up being a rescue contact in Houston. So if you come out here to the park, here are some tips! - bring a peace offering! Carrots, green leaf lettuce, fresh yellow corn on the cob (husks can stay on), and Timothy or alfalfa hay like you can get at Petsmart are all good choices. - In Texas, their mating season / torpor begins around Halloween and lasts until Valentine's day or so. During that time, they're less active above ground and will likely be a little grumpy! - If you hear them chattering their teeth and/or flaring out their tail like a bottle brush, give them space, because they're irritated. Their bites are strong enough to go through your fingernail and hit bone on both sides. Not likely, but possible. - Babies are born late March, early April, so time your visit for maximum cuteness - Prairie dogs are ecosystem engineers. They depend on other species as others depend on them. See if you can spot any other species near the mounds, like the burrowing owls who live here full time as well. - Since they're highly communicative with each other, sometimes you can "hack the system" and get a whole coterie to respond to you. Pretend to cough or sneeze. If you're lucky, you'll see them jump up, front legs thrown up in the air, and they'll let out a big "yah-HOOOO" in unison! This might not occur as often at this park just because of the sheer volume of visitors. - Don't forget your camera!

Beautiful trails. Well maintained. Friendly staff encourage you to check in before you hit the trails. Did not visit the museum inside but the trails were great. Various seating available on the wildflower part of the trail. Picnic areas also available near the parking lot. Nature signs throughout. Beautiful area. Free admission.

It's a cool place to visit and learn!! They have a small souvenir shop. I found very cute historic and/or local animals fluffy toys. I bought a small buffalo and it was only 10 bucks!! After learning archeological knowledge from their exhibition, I definitely wanted one with me.

What great little gem. The park is a great place the little one, a great place to stop, learn some of the history of the area and to get outside and stretch your legs. There are several trails to explore, concrete trails that are stroller friendly. There are many large sculpture that are amazing and kid friendly.

This is a beautiful place to take a walk with (depending on the season) wildflowers and various animals. There are paved and non-paved trail options. Not a ton of shade on the trails besides covered benches, so keep that in mind. The center has a small exhibit area and gift shop, plus restrooms. Just remember to check hours before visiting, especially around holidays.

A nice little museum that showcases local archeological finds. Thomas really enjoyed it and took time to read all the displays. There are also several nature trails. We took the short archeological trail. We didn't see much archeology but did see a few small animals. The staff were very friendly. Susan (I think) actually went on the hike with us because we arrived early, and the gates were still locked. I think Thomas talked her ear off.

If you come for the scenery or wildlife a bit disappointing. No shade on a hot day so use sunscreen and carry water. The long loop is approximately 3 miles. That aside it is a very easy walk and pretty quiet. Nice little museum that is free to explore. No dogs on trail.

This is one of the few pockets of nature in Lubbock in which you can feel a sense of the landscape's history and beauty. Their trails are just serene and lovely and undisturbed which is rare in a region where agriculture & ranching dominate. We have seen many snakes, tarantulas, hawks & owls. The facilities and exhibits are equally enjoyable. Their staff is very knowledgeable about the history of the people, landscape and animals that once was and shares their knowledge respectfully and kindly.

I went for lunch and it was really busy. I had the chicken fried steak and let me tell you, it was one of the best I've ever had! I picked the green Chile and it was so good! The macaroni and cheese was not your average macaroni and cheese,it was the real deal homemade type. I would definitely recommend this place but come early! Oh and save room for dessert!

Spectacular Chicken Fried Steak Breakfast. Breading was bar none the best I've had in my 63 years. (Sorry Kelley's, & T-Bone Tom's). Great biscuits and very good gravy. Our server, Yasmin, was perfect, personable, and efficient. Decor was better than average.

As far as quality of food to the quality of service, Cast Iron Grill tops them all. In fat, the single biggest negative about this place is that they close so early in the day (2:00 pm). First of all, it’s a pretty easy to access location and there are loads of parking spots to choose from. But, beware, the lot is always full because of this place is always busy. They serve breakfast in the morning and lunch in the afternoon. The food is phenomenal and the service from the people is great. Everyone is super personable and always has a smile on their face. They do a great job at keeping this location clean. Overall, a great experience. You should decide to come eat here if you’re looking around. You’ll be glad that you did.

This was our first time trying cast iron! My daughter and I came in and sat down waited for over 5 minutes before anybody even brought us menus. The whole time I watched all of the waitress in there very short shorts ( not attractive ) make eye contact with us and still never came to our table. I started to get very irritated. Once We got our menus we were served and got our food in No time!! I was very hopeful because I have hurd good thing about this restaurant. But once we got our food I was still irritated and disappointed. My eggs and pancakes were good but my potatoes were cold and tasted old, my bacon was over cooked and hard as a rock! Very disappointing!

Everytime we go to Lubbock, we have to go here. The pies are to die for and we love the Chicken Fried Steak. Big portions and very flavorful as always.

My wife and I had lunch on September 25, 2025, and it was yummy as always! Don't let the jammed parking lot worry you because they are always super busy. We walked in and were immediately seated. Our appetizer was delivered quickly, as well as our entrees. They are just good at handling a large number of customers, but don't skimp on the quality of their food! It's just amazing how quickly they can serve such a volume of customers with top-notch service and good old home-cooked food! This is a place you need to put on your list of places to eat, especially if you like good food and GREAT DESERTS!!!! The norm is to eat and take a delicious dessert with you when you leave.

Some down-home cooked meals! Perfect and beer inexpensive. The waitresses were top notch! Wish I brought cash so I could tip them more!

This place is awesome. Got appetizers and 3 course meal. I had a couple of firsts for me as far as cheeses and ingredients, I love being able to say that. Cocktails were bomb if you like higher end cocktails that are balanced and have some unique flavors. Honestly if you’re from out of town you should check this place out. Even the coffee was amazing.

We where in town visiting our son at Tech. My wife picked this restaurant as it was recommended to her by a friend. The service and ambiance were excellent. We ordered the Ravioli, Bread, Charcuterie and the Crab as appetizers. All the portions were very small but everything had very good flavor. For the mains we ordered the Ribeye steaks(2) and the Lamb. The Lamb was ok. The steaks were terrible. They were chewy, cold and had no flavor whatsoever. I've never seen my 18 yesterday old soon leave food on his plate. My daughter and I were sharing the other steak and we only ate several pieces. Not so sure how can they screw up 2 steaks in the same serving. Anyhow, ended up taking the family afterwards to Chic fil A for milkshakes and and sandwiches as we were still hungry after spending 600 dollars at the Nicolett. Don't waste your time and money. You will be disappointed.

Went with my family today and the experience was worth it. The place has a unique charm, food was amazing and the service you cant ask for more. Old fashion was my favorite drink, is hard to pick a favorite dish the all were really good.

We were in Lubbock overnight. I’d never been there before so I asked my friend who visits family frequently where to go for dinner. I used to trust him implicitly, but now I’m really questioning our friendship after this recommendation. The building is really cool. Old, brick, tall ceilings. Awesome atmosphere. But, here’s the thing…it’s Thursday night at 530pm and there’s a happy hour advertised and the place is empty. Dead! Was expecting a lively college bunch, but just empty. We were there for a while and the place basically stayed empty. The food- some of the worst, dry, overpriced, depressing fare I’ve experienced in years of traveling state to state and country to country. Uninspiring, inedible and sadness provoking food. I’m begging you, please make food people like. Perfectly cooked cod needs a sauce and a starch and an identifiable vegetable. A small piece of fish with some onion that is hard and green seaweed stuff? That just makes me sad. Cold ravioli swimming in congealed butter elicits my gag reflex even as I’m writing this. Terrible. Wagyu tartar that lacks creaminess, richness and flavor makes me want to cry. Make food that people like, that people want, what they dream about. This is egregious.

Update, December 2023: Still incredible. We had time for dessert at the end, and it was just as delicious as the other courses. Highly recommend the caramelized brioche (photos posted separately from review). ----- Original review, December 2022: We stopped in here before a 7:30 show at Buddy Holly Hall. 5:15 was a perfect arrival time to make it to the show comfortably. Our server, David, made sure to keep our plans in mind. The Nicolett serves 3-course meals with various choices for each courses, with the option to skip one or more courses. We had all three courses, bread service beforehand, plus cocktails. The waitstaff took excellent care of us during our visit. David was awesome (as were the rest of the staff) and the food was delicious and high-quality. This place is defintiely in my top 3 (maybe 1 or 2?) or so favorite restaurants in Lubbock.

Honestly amazing! The service was great, the food was amazing. I wanna go back and have more! Went with in-laws and had such a great time

I had a great time here. My friend from Amarillo (where I live) mentioned the Chef was a James Beard Finalist. This is probably my favorite dining experience I've had in the Texas Panhandle. The food was very unique and creative, with a lot of personality. The staff was ubiquitous, helpful, well dressed and attentive. This is some of the best service I’ve had at any restaurant anywhere in a long time. Service in the Tx Panhandle is a missing art so it is refreshing to see an entrepreneur/artist who knows how to create it. The food was great. The agnolotti was probably our favorite dish but they were all great. We had the: Desert salad Agnolotti Brisket Lamb Antelope I also ordered the Yuca (not yucca, that’s the local agave looking thing) fries to get a few more carbs. Cocktails were great and so were the desserts (buttermilk pie and kakawa drink) The price point seems high but honestly, any fine dining pushes $80 per person at this point. For a bit more you get artistry and much more thought and intention. The portions were well sized as well. This was not a fine dining experience where you get 3 slices on a plate. The salad was very ample and was a great split with me and my gf. The mains were perhaps a bit small given our daily notions of size and quantity but with the butter and richness of everything else it still worked well. Another positive: I left feeling satiated and full but not queasy or overdone. I find so many fine dining experiences ply you with heavy wines and heavy food and sugar and you feel like your taste buds were used at the expense of your body. This was refreshingly not that experience. I felt the food was very flavorful but without being overbearing. Basically you could taste both the flavor as well as the restraint in the food which is rare. I’ll definitely be back

We were dropping one of our kiddos off at Tech and were told we had to try this place! The cheese sticks were insanely gigantic! There were 4 of us so I ordered 6...we could only eat 3 with 2 of us unable to finish our food! We really enjoyed the crispy buffalo chicken sandwiches, and the burger was good, too. Highly recommend.

First time goer. Was told by a family member that the cheese sticks were insanely delicious and the burgers were amazing. They did not disappoint! Quite the size of a burger and the Hot sauce on the Hot as Hell Burger was solid heat 🥵! Parking is kinda rough but worth it if you park and just walk.

Stopped in on a quiet Sunday afternoon so not crowded at all and very quiet inside. Had a Cheeseburger and fries, nothing special but hit the spot. Seemed a little pricey at $20 for meal and one beer but still better to support a local institution as opposed to a big franchise.

One of my favorite places to visit when in town. I've tried several different items on the menu and have not been disappointed yet. The location was not far from the hotel or work area. If you order the cheese stix heads up they are huge! Definitely recommend the mushrooms and the hamburger and cheeseburger!

Love the way it has more than 1 floor. Fast service. Good prices for the quantity but our meals were kind of boring, lacking flavor. I'll still be back cause it's a cool place to hang with family. Only had 3 meals there so far and each meal was bland.

Food, service, and atmosphere was great! Food came out fast and the cheese sticks are unbelievable. They are huge and so good. The mushrooms are also amazing!

It’s a shame because it appears that a Lubbock favorite is declining from poor management. The bathroom was disgusting with overflowing trash. The hand soap dispenser had the bag of soap that was supposed to be installed in the dispenser just laying on the sink. The tables were dirty with crumbs. The worst part was my receipt said 2:38pm and we didn’t get our two person order until 3:15pm (cheese sticks, chicken sandwich, chicken strips). Food was good, but the chicken only covered about 2/3 of the sandwich bun. We spent $42 on two people and ordered water. Not a $20 a person experience, that’s for sure.

Firstly the host Kathy and our waitress Andrea were super friendly, efficient, sweet ladies! The waitress was constantly refilling our coffees and waters! The food was delicious. The skillet and the the chuck omelette were cooked perfectly and tasted great! The atmosphere is that of a southern diner! They had some really cool old signs decorating the walls! The restaurant was very clean and presentable!

Went on a Sunday around 10:30am. Not to busy waited about 10 minutes for a table but thats expected when you eat at a good place! The food was excellent and the staff was awesome. The atmosphere was a little noisy but not for my taste. Reminded me of the small town feel. I will definitely be back again!!

I used to bring my kids here when they were little back in the 80's. Now 2025 my daughter brought me. I'm visiting from Alabama. The food and coffee are still so good. We ate lunch here too. A different day of course after church. I'm glad to see this place is still here, after all these years. Under new management, but still here and a part of Lubbock History.

The friendliest staff!! Very warm from the moment you walk in. I sat alone at the counter, and my server was super helpful finding me a banana when I asked for a side of fruit. The noise level is medium, with charming order shouts coming from the kitchen. Prices are inexpensive for the area. My breakfast sandwich and coffee were about $12 before tip.

If you’re in the area or even if you’re a local, you have to stop in here! Where do I begin? The service. The servers are so kind and welcoming. They take their time to ask about you, what you like to eat, and they make menu suggestions. Mine suggested both the French toast and the pancake because I didn’t know what I wanted. I recommend the French toast! The food is so good and freshly made. I got the hungry boy plate and YUM! The server saw I had not got around to my pancake and she offered to butter it and warm it up for me. The atmosphere is very old time diner and there are adornments of Jesus everywhere. I’ll definitely be back if I’m in town again.

A true Lubbock tradition. I have been coming here since I was a child. Sure the portions have gotten a bit smaller and the prices are higher but it’s the same as I remember throughout the years. I had the bacon omelette with jalapeños and mushrooms added and a side of pancake.

The experience at Pancake House creates a homey atmosphere. It truly feels like you’re in a small town in the 1900s where everyone knows everyone. The decor is so charming and warm. Not to mention, the service is PHENOMENAL. Our server Andrea was replaced my every sip of my drink with some more. I got two pancakes because I wasn’t too hungry and they hit just right, they were warm and just like my grandmas. My family members ate until they were absolutely stuffed because it was so good. The grits and chuck ball steak were amazing according to my family. I highly highly recommend stopping by for at least a sweet tea and southern hospitality.

So glad I found this place. Went there the first time by myself. Had a very Delicious meal. Tonight I got to bring co-workers and it was even better. My waitress Mackenzie was the same one I had when I was there before and she did an fantastic job!. It would have been five stars across the board if it weren't for the wine selection. The selection is robust and very appealing, but there were a lot of things that they were out of and other wines that weren't on the list. But don't let that deter you from going to this place because the food and the portions are perfect.

Wow and oh wow. What a wonderfully unexpected surprise while in town this spot is. Glad we found this artistic, quaint space and thrilled that we explored and shared the offerings family style. The meatballs were a huge hit, as were the white beans. We all agreed it seemed like they forgot to add any salt to the sardines, but the herbal flavors were nice. Fair warning that the peppers are considerably more heat than similar shishito dishes, but still good. Perhaps the nicest surprise was the wine that we ordered relative to its price point…win win. Will definitely be back if I can. Hand made offerings abound. PS- it would be nice to have pulpa on the menu for the deep Spanish vibe! Great service all the way around.

Had a Surprise Birthday party for a dear friend. The staff here helped pull it off Magnificently!! The food was Fantastic and the recommended Wine a perfect pairing. I highly recommend this place …

100000% worth it! Im not a fan of expensive restaurants in my opinion they are more for show, making the food pretty vs the food being unique & delicious but this place THIS PLACE! Is worth every single penny. We had a queso dip I can't remember the name (not pictured) and it sent my taste buds into a frenzy as soon as this deliciousness grazed my tongue. Have you ever had food that made you break out in a smile because it's eye rolling good? That's exactly what this queso did. It was only up from here too. We had the Barcelona pizza and it is unlike any pizza you'll taste anywhere else in LBK. We also had their special I can't remember what it was called but it came with saffron rice, shrimp and lamb.. the lamb was 🥴🤤. And as if this all was not enough the lighting & art were a whole vibe. Our waiter I can't remember his name (tall guy with long hair and a beard) but he's been my waiter every time I've gone and he's always so helpful, patient and willing to explain/help you with the menu especially the first time you go bc the menu is different than your typical restaurant in lbk and he never makes you feel silly for not understanding it or having questions. Absolutely love this place.

if you’re looking for an out-of-texas experience with five-star hospitality, la diosa is the destination for you. i received wonderful service and recommendations from my bartender and the broiled spanish sardines were exactly what i needed for an early dinner for one. bring friends and families here for tapas and wine to share for the best afternoon or evening. i will be returning!

The ambiance was great. We had the caprese salad, Blanca pizza, and creme Brulé. Sparkling wine was great and our server was so sweet. 10/10 would recommend and would come back.

Cute place, food was good but not spectacular. We chose three dishes and the paella was cold. Nice wine list. Unfortunately we were seated right next to the band and it was very loud. Probably return, but will ask to be seated elsewhere. We had reservations and recommend it, it was crowded on Friday night.