Dimba's
Seafood · Lubbock
About Dimba's
Dimba's is a restaurant located in Lubbock, TX. Rated 4.5 out of 5 by guests. Known for: Great tea selection, Serves local specialty. Popular for lunch, dinner, solo dining. The menu features comfort food, quick bite, small plates. Offers dine-in, delivery, takeout. Casual, cozy, trendy atmosphere.
What Customers Say About Dimba's
Dimba's is a local favorite known for fresh, made-to-order Southern fried food. The catfish and fried chicken are highly praised, along with the puffs. Some customers have experienced inconsistencies in food quality and pricing issues.
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Tip: The fried chicken takes 20 minutes to cook, so be prepared to wait. Calling in your order ahead of time is recommended.
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Dimba's Lubbock Reviews
The food was great when it was still open. It no longer is, and it will be missed.
Got my order literally 10 minutes ago. Genuinely the best fried chicken ive ever had. They told me 20 minutes, and it was *perfectly done* in exactly 20 minutes. The gravy is awesome. Genuinely cannot recommend this place enough. I'm never getting fast food chicken again in Lubbock.
Yes I ordered some. #1 plate chicken wing potato salad and okra we're good 2nd plate # 17 fish and Chicken. we're good.my tater tots over overcooked & hush puppies overcooked.. I've been coming here for 25 years. Hope they give you a discount next time I come in .
Dimba's is a wonderful local owed and run establishment here in Lubbock. The food is delicious and made to order. I can also appreciate they are closed on Saturday and Sunday. It's always a great experience!
Our family had the fried chicken for dinner tonight and we loved it. Food was fresh and Extra crispy. Would’ve definitely recommend to family and friends.
After seeing several posts about Dimba's Chicken & Seafood # 1 in some Facebook groups I realized that it had been far too long since I had their wonderful food and got to say hello to these amazing people again! Had the #2 and added a couple of extra puffs and a side of okra. Everything is made to order and came out perfect! So glad I was reminded about them again!!
The food was amazing. I’ve been meaning to go for a long time, and finally got the chance. I had the whitefish plate and onion rings. My wife got the catfish plate. Everything was delicious!! The tartar sauce was amazing.
When I say I’ve been looking for a place to fry fish let me tell you THEY ARE THE TOP PLACE SO FAR!! And I’ve been here a year!! I’m an island girl with the bayou in my blood so I KNOW FISH!! And their chicken omg it was so ONO’ been there twice in one week!! Ps I don’t eat OKRA BUT YEAH YA’ll did that!!
The food is always fresh and made to order. The service is equally amazing as well. The catfish and the white fish are always excellent. These are wonderful people who are friendly and truly care about providing great tasting and fresh food.
This spot... let me tell you! I miss the catfish place I used to go to, but ever since moving, this was highly recommended. And for good reason. The food is definitely made to order! So it's hot and crispy. The hush puppies are really good And those puffs are amazing! I could eat a dozen of em.... I wish you were able to eat inside, but that's not a big deal breaker. 10/10 really love locally owned places, and that's the vibe it gives off. You can tell it's like a hidden gem 💎
ABSOLUTELY GOT TO TRY THIS PLACE! I'm new into town and surrounded by the regular take out places until someone recommended this place! I ordered everything I craved! Simply delicious! Fabulous shrimp and catfish! Homemade! The BEST I've ever had! Sprinkled some lemon on top...I'm going again tomorrow! A must try!!!
Tried Dimba's for the first time tonight. The fried chicken was excellent. It takes 20 minutes to cook, so if you go be prepared. It is piping hot, fresh, and taste like old school, southern fried chicken. The puffs taste like funnel cake and adding honey to them was a great treat. I'd definitely go back. Look forward to trying the catfish and other menu options. Thanks.
We went on Friday because of Lent we waited for a long time understandable because of the Lenten season. We ordered the 2 of the #2 fried southern white fish and they gave us fried catfish I don't like catfish to me it tastes like soil because it's a bottom feeder. I had been trying to call them finally I got through and they wouldn't replace the order with the correct order by the time I would have driven back they would have been closed. So to me that's bad on them to not satisfy the customer with the correct platter! There's no dining in or else we would have noticed before driving all the way from 50th to 101st. Not to mention the hush puppies were burnt. I hope the alley cats enjoyed the "CATFISH I DIDN'T ORDER!"
Not busy when we arrived- 2 other tables. Promptly greeted as we walked in the door. They cook to order so the food is fresh, not sitting under a heat lamp for unknown time. It can take 10- 15 minutes to receive your food so be patient!! We come here about once a month and it is always consistently good. We will be back again!
I'm not sorry bout speaking on this, but what establishment doesn't give you "lemons' to go with your fried catfish? I've never went to a place and ordered "fried catfish" that didn't come with lemons UNTIL now after ordering their Southern fried catfish! It should be a common sense thing but apparently calling and asking why I don't have lemons to squeeze on my fried catfish apparently annoyed the employee that I talked to. The fact she felt the need to be a smart ass instead of just being kind is sad. But, I have say I won't be back for the simple fact on how small the catfish was compared to the last time I ate here. I was very disappointed with the whole meal to be completely honest. I think I'll stick to The Catch and pay an extra couple dollars for some dang good fried catfish with the correct potions sizes. I use to refer people to eat here all the time, but I'll no longer be doing that after the meal I was served.
(Before you read please note that the food does not reflect the service) The online menu does not reflect what current prices are which is irritating as all get out. The ladies working the evening of May the 19th were less than hospitable. In lieu of the fact I paid more than expected and got a “sorry boutcha” type answer, and to the fact I paid it without pitching a fit you could, at very least, try and wear a fake smile. No smiles and even less communication. I must admit though the food is good. So good. So gosh darn good. I mean their catfish is otherworldly delicious. To whomever owns this joint, please update your online menu. It really gives an air of “deception” and the collective public has plenty of the already in 2025. Please and thanks.
Used to be good but idk what’s happening. Maybe new owners. Used to have fresh hot food but not now! Waited 20 minutes to receive hard old chicken and cold fries. My last time eating there
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5010 Quaker Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413
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