Vizo’s African Bar & Restaurant brings African home cooking, imported beers and cocktails to 3131 34th St in Lubbock, a short drive south of the Texas Tech University campus. Locals and curious diners come for flavors that are hard to find elsewhere on the South Plains, plus a laid-back room that becomes a late-night spot for African music and dancing on weekends (Vizo’s).
The kitchen focuses on African specialties, and the bar pours imported beers, wine and house cocktails. The mood stays relaxed and unpretentious. On weekend nights it gets more social as the music turns up. Diners consistently praise the experience: Vizo’s holds a 4.9-of-5 rating on Tripadvisor, and more than 300 reviews are collected on Restaurantji. First-timers should ask staff for recommendations, since many dishes will be new to them.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Vizo’s opens Monday through Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 2 am (Vizo’s). Confirm Sunday hours before you go. For a quiet sit-down meal, choose a weekday lunch or an early dinner. If you want music and a lively bar crowd, come late on Friday or Saturday. Take-out is available, which suits travelers staying nearby or students heading back toward campus. Parking is easy along the 34th Street commercial strip.
