Bubbas 33 - (Near McAllen, TX)

Kim Baker I am so happy Saltt exists here now! We need more chill places like this that serve great food at decent prices. Walking in, you instantly relax with the awesome R&B, 70-80 feel good music playing. You order at the counter and find your seat and they bring the food to you. The hosts are so friendly and patient. The food is delicious and wow, so plentiful. You will not go hungry at Saltt. Hubby finished his entire shrimp & grits and he rarely finishes an entire plate of food - it must’ve been good! My grilled catfish was delicious- but the standout for me was the side of shrimp fried rice! How they put so much flavor into fried rice is amazing. I paired my meal with a pint of Electric Jellyfish which was only $7– that’s probably the cheapest I’ve ever seen it at a restaurant. This is such a jewel - if you love seafood, you must try Saltt!

Kendra Narro My friends and I love eating here! The host is very friendly and sat us immediately. There’s a wide selection of food options for everyone even picky eaters. The kitchen always makes sure that the food is correct. Never had any mistakes when ordering here. They also just put out an Oktoberfest menu. Joey stopped by our table and made sure that we were having an enjoyable experience. The waiters and waitresses are always so nice and welcoming. Will always be a favorite in Lubbock!

A. Martinez Its almost unfair to say I prefer to eat at this location vs. other restaurants that might be closer to me and serve the same food as this place. This location used to deliver food Monday through Friday to our chemical plant in the area years ago. Nevertheless, the food here is always good regardless of whats on the menu anytime Im passing through on the highway about 7 or 8 times a year. I always take about a 5 minute detour off Hwy 35 to go have a good meal and satisfy my appetite. They serve you good size portions on the "specials" that always include a small dessert. Very little has changed on their menu over the years. So basically, Mondays are the chicken fried chicken day with mashed potatoes & gravy, pinto beans, green pea salad, and cake for dessert. The sides and desserts "might" vary from time to time. Pork chops are served "every other" Tuesday. It is usually served with black eye peas, cabbage, and Mac&cheese and small dessert of their choice. On another Tuesday special they were serving 5 "al Pastor" (shredded and marinated pork)street tacos with cilantro, onions, pinto beans and a small cake for dessert. Mystery Wednesday is what I always call it...Lol...due to the unpredictable changes or picks for the daily "special" over the years on this day. For example, sometimes it is chicken spaghetti or chicken pot pie with fried okra, sometimes sausage, and sauerkraut with pinto beans. Other times, they will serve beef tips with rice or hamburger steak with mashed potatoes and vegetable medley, but can never say for sure. Thursday is "always" chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, corn, and peach cobbler. Thursday evening there might also be a "dinner special" but I will update another time. Fridays lunch special is "always" fried catfish with hush puppies, french fries, coleslaw, and dessert might vary between different cakes or banana pudding. I highly recommend the specials and the large fried shrimp order that is on their menu as well as the hamburger steak on their menu. The fried onion rings are large, crispy, and sweet, and their fried mushrooms are meaty, moist, and flavorful. Their corn nuggets and friend okra will leave you hungry for more. I have never had my appetizers over cooked, burnt, or dry. The atmosphere in this place has an old-school country feel to it and seems to be just the way the locals and outside visitors expected it to be due to its remote location from the big city atmosphere. You will not find the big 5 star delicate cuisine from a fancy 5 star restaurant here but if its a relaxed atmosphere with good food and friendly service when you are passing through, then this is about as good as it gets away from home.

Brian Hand We adore this establishment. The layout works well to separate families from the bar, the staff is always pleasant and accommodating, and the food is beyond stellar. I wish I could just order one of everything, but my stomach would never forgive me. The prices are great, too! Theres not enough I could say about how what a great restaurant theyve created for our enjoyment. Top notch.

Samantha Piña I recently had the pleasure of dining at this new restaurant, and I was thoroughly impressed. The food was excellent, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant was spotlessly clean. I sampled three different tacos: tripas, chicharrón, and trompo. While all were tasty, the crispy tripas taco was the standout—absolutely fantastic! If I had one suggestion, it would be to consider making horchata in-house. The current version tastes like its from a mix and is unfortunately quite watered down, which didnt quite match the quality of the rest of the meal.

Tim Noonen Goldees has been on the list for almost a year now and we finally got here. We arrived at about 8:00 am on a Saturday morning and there was about 50 people in line. Be prepared to wait. They have a pile of old chairs that customers can use, so if you dont bring your own, there is that. Lets get to the food. It is the real deal. My son and I ordered a beef rib, 4 pork spare ribs, a pound of brisket, and a jalapeño cheddar sausage link. For sides, we ordered cheesy grits, beans, and potato salad. Outstanding! I thought the star of the show was the pork spare ribs ... fall off the bone, but with texture and the flavor popped. There was hint of cumin and it was salty and sweet. Delicious! I prefer the fat rendered out of my smoked meats as opposed to the wet fat. My son is the opposite. So, we were in heaven. Goldees gives you brisket that is half wet and half dry. I loved the dry end and my son loved the wet end. As for the sides ... the grits were tasty, and the beans were yummy. I dont eat potato salad, but my son said it was good. We also had the bread pudding and the banana pudding. Both were delicious. Goldees is well worth the wait!!!