Whataburger

4.0
1540 reviews
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About

Fast Food RestaurantBurger JointChicken RestaurantBreakfast RestaurantTake Out RestaurantAmerican Restaurant
Since 1950, Whataburger has proudly served a bigger, better burger. It all started when a young entrepreneur named Harmon Dobson had a bold idea: to serve a burger so big that it took two hands to hold, and so good that after a single bite customers couldn't help but exclaim, “What a burger!” He named his humble burger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas, “Whataburger.” Over six decades later, we're still family owned and operated. Each and every Whataburger® is still made to order. We still use 100% pure beef and serve it on a big, toasted five-inch bun. And now, as we proudly serve burgers, chicken, salads and breakfast at more than 800 Whataburger locations across the country, that first burger stand is still close to our hearts.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Credit cardAvailable

Location

Whataburger
8226 UNIVERSITY AVE, LUBBOCK, TX
79423, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.0
1,510 reviews
5 stars
809
4 stars
292
3 stars
167
2 stars
66
1 star
176

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Many customers reported receiving cold or incorrect food, with issues such as soggy fries and wrong orders being common.

Customer Service

While some reviews praised friendly and helpful staff, others highlighted rude service and order mistakes, indicating inconsistency in customer interactions.

Wait Times

Numerous customers expressed frustration with long wait times, both in line and for food preparation, impacting their overall experience.

Cleanliness

Several reviews noted that the establishment was clean, contributing positively to the dining experience.

Order Accuracy

A significant number of customers experienced issues with order accuracy, often receiving incorrect items or missing components.
  • AB
    Alton Bishop
    Jan 5, 2026
    5.0
    Very good place to get a tasty hamburger. Quick service and friendly people.
  • AA
    Aaron
    Jan 3, 2026
    1.0
    I've gone to this location for breakfast a few times, and I've never had issues. Today, I went for dinner (a little before 6 p.m.). So, either tonight's staff members have attitudes, or if this is the typical night staff, someone needs to look into replacements. For starters, I placed my order through the phone (mobile app) and I scheduled for later pickup. I arrived earlier than my scheduled time, and to my surprise, staff retrieved my food already on a tray. My question: what's the point of scheduling for a future time for fresh food, if the food will be done earlier than the timeframe and waiting to cool down? I did speak with a staff member at this point, and I think her name was Caitlyn (if I recall correctly, and it may have been Kaitlyn or another variation of the spelling). She had attitude from the get-go in how she spoke with me. Later, I went to use the men's restroom and after washing my hands, went for the paper towels. There were no paper towels. Instead, a roll of toilet paper was atop the paper towel dispenser (see attached picture). I left the restroom with my hands dripping and went to the front counter. While my hands are visibly wet, I let the staff member know there were no more paper towels in the men's restroom. He responded by letting me know that there should be paper towels in the restroom and if not, to use napkins. So I repeated back to him (the staff member), "I need to use napkins to dry my hands?" He, then, said that he would have the paper towels refilled (finally getting somewhere, or so I thought). I responded by asking if he could bring paper towels for my hands at that point. He then responded with, "that's where I'm going." My question (in my head): how would or should I know that you are retrieving paper towels at that point, if you are standing in place and talking to me, not even moving your shoe a specific direction to let me know that you're moving or to which direction? I said, "okay, I'll wait." He, then, takes a little bit to grab the paper towels and comes back. I let him know that if he would have communicated with me that he was going to get paper towels, then I wouldn't have needed to clarify. Then, he tells me that he thought it was "obvious" since he was headed that direction. Again, my question (in my head): are you asking me to be a mindreader? Before I left the store, I asked the staff member (unnecessary, much-longer-than-needed conversation about the paper towels) for his name and he told me "Daniel." I let him know that I'd contact the corporate office about my experience. He didn't say anything. I figured at this point he would have tried to apologize to make things right, but nothing. On the way out of the location, I mentioned to another customer that the staff had attitudes and she agreed. She was a complete stranger and agreed. How sad. I contacted the corporate office tonight and explained the above, and have asked for a return call. Hopefully, I receive one. To reiterate, I have been to this location for breakfast before and never had issues until tonight.
  • KT
    Kelson Turner
    Jan 1, 2026
    1.0
    31 minutes in line for cold expensive food. Pretty sure my food was cooked when I ordered it but then it sat there until the line moved enough for me to get to the window
  • NR
    nathan reyna
    Dec 25, 2025
    1.0
    They lied about being open on Christmas! Plus their food is usually cold and they always forget and the drink is always flat! Dont come here!
  • SS
    Serendipity
    Dec 21, 2025
    4.0
    I'm not a fan of the food personally, nothing inherently wrong with it, just is bland in my opinion. With that said, the staff was great, polite, and they all seemed to work very well together.

Frequently Asked Questions About Whataburger

What are the operating hours of Whataburger at 8226 University Ave, Lubbock?

Whataburger is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at this location.

Does Whataburger offer curbside pickup and delivery services?

Yes, Whataburger provides both curbside pickup and delivery services.