Restaurant
Unclaimed profileVizo’s African Bar & Restaurant
Lubbock, TX · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The bar menu at Vizo’s African Bar & Restaurant is built around a substantial cocktail list and a beer selection that spans domestic staples and African brands. House cocktails like VIZO’S Hibiscus Chilton, Savannah Sunset, and VIZO’S Cameroon Heat share space with classics, while the nonalcoholic side includes Nigerian Chapman and VIZO’S Hibiscus Refresher. Spirits cover a standard range of tequila, whiskey, cognac, rum, and liqueurs.
- What should I order?
- Start with the VIZO’S Hibiscus Chilton, a $10 house cocktail that anchors the African-inspired side of the list. The Savannah Sunset at $11 is another house option, and the Amarula Colada at $12 leans on a South African cream liqueur. For a lighter pour, the Nigerian Chapman is a nonalcoholic refresher worth trying.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone looking for a beverage program that goes beyond standard bar fare will find useful choices here. The cocktail list suits drinkers who want African-inspired house creations alongside familiar classics, while the beer and nonalcoholic sections offer easy alternatives for mixed groups.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $6.99 for Mimosas and Bellinis to $12.00 for house creations like VIZO’S Cameroon Heat and Baobab Breeze. Domestic and imported beers are $3.49, African beers run $8.99–$12.00, spirits are $4.99–$8.99, and nonalcoholic refreshers are $5.99–$6.99, with sodas and teas at $2.99.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage menu combines a full classic cocktail section with African-inspired house drinks and a dedicated list of African Refreshers, including Nigerian Chapman and VIZO’S Hibiscus Refresher. The beer list pairs domestic staples with African brands, and the spirits selection includes cognac and liqueurs alongside standard tequila, whiskey, and rum.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list has real range, with classic recipes like Margarita and Pina Colada sitting alongside African-inspired house drinks. Six house cocktails are named and priced, and the list maintains a clear split between familiar standards and original creations. Prices are moderate for the category.
Menu strengths
- — Six named house cocktails, including VIZO’S Hibiscus Chilton, Savannah Sunset, and VIZO’S Cameroon Heat, give the list a distinct African-inspired identity.
- — Classic recipes such as Margarita, Pina Colada, Mojito, and Long Island Iced Tea provide familiar options alongside the house drinks.
- — House cocktails are priced $10.00–$12.00, with classics at $8.99 and Mimosas and Bellinis at $6.99.
Standout selections
- — VIZO’S Hibiscus Chilton — $10.00 — a house cocktail that leads the African-inspired side of the list.
- — Savannah Sunset — $11.00 — a house cocktail listed among the original creations.
- — Amarula Colada — $12.00 — a house cocktail that stands out for its name and price point.
- — Pina Colada (Frozen) — $8.99 — rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice.
Pricing: Classic cocktails $8.99; house cocktails $10.00–$12.00; Mimosas and Bellinis $6.99
Beer
The beer list covers domestic and imported staples at $3.49 and a separate Seasonal African Beers section. Several African selections are marked out of stock, which limits what is actually available, but the menu still shows a clear two-part structure. Orijin Bitters is listed at $12.00.
Menu strengths
- — Domestic and imported beers include Guiness, Heineken, Corona, and Shiner Buck at $3.49.
- — A Seasonal African Beers section lists Castel, 33 Export, Mutzig, Orijin, Palm Wine, Guiness Smooth, Booster, Isenbeck, and Kadji.
- — The beer menu is organized into Domestic & Imported Beers and Seasonal African Beers, giving the list a clear split.
Standout selections
- — Orijin Bitters — $12.00 — listed on the Bar Menu and stands apart as an African bitters option.
- — Shiner Buck — $3.49 — a domestic beer on the imported and domestic list.
- — Guiness — $3.49 — a domestic and imported beer available at the standard price.
- — Palm Wine — $9.99 — listed under Seasonal African Beers.
Pricing: Domestic and imported beers $3.49; seasonal African beers $8.99–$9.99; African beers $7.99–$12.00
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic list goes beyond standard sodas and juices with a dedicated African Refreshers section. Nigerian Chapman and VIZO’S Hibiscus Refresher are the named refreshers, and Folere hibiscus tea appears under Beverages. Malta Guinness is listed but marked out of stock. Pricing is reasonable across the section.
Menu strengths
- — African Refreshers (Non-Alcoholic) section lists Nigerian Chapman and VIZO’S Hibiscus Refresher.
- — Beverages include sodas, lemonade, sweet and unsweet tea, Folere hibiscus tea, bottled water, Malta Guinness, orange juice, pineapple juice, and soda water.
- — African refreshers are priced $5.99–$6.99, with sodas, lemonade, and teas at $2.99 and bottled water at $1.99.
Standout selections
- — Nigerian Chapman — $6.99 — listed under African Refreshers (Non-Alcoholic).
- — VIZO’S Hibiscus Refresher — $5.99 — a house-branded African refresher.
- — Folere (Hibiscus Tea, No Refills) — $3.99 — hibiscus tea listed under Beverages.
- — Malta Guinness — $3.99 — listed under Beverages.
Pricing: Sodas, lemonade, and teas $2.99; Folere $3.99; bottled water $1.99; African Refreshers $5.99–$6.99
Spirits
The spirits list covers tequila, whiskey, cognac, rum, and liqueurs with named brands like Don Julio, Hennessy, Crown Apple, Grand Marnier, Courvoisier, Johnny Walker, Jack Daniels, Bacardi, and Malibu. Generic pours are available at $3.00, and named spirits range $4.99–$8.99. It is a functional, moderately broad selection.
Menu strengths
- — Named spirits include Don Julio, Hennessy, Crown Apple, Grand Marnier, Courvoisier, Johnny Walker, Jack Daniels, Bacardi, and Malibu.
- — Generic spirit pours of Tequila, Vodka, Gin, Rum, and Whiskey are available at $3.00.
- — The list spans tequila, whiskey, cognac, rum, and liqueurs, with named spirits priced $4.99–$8.99.
Standout selections
- — Don Julio — $8.99 — a named tequila on the spirits list.
- — Hennessy — $8.99 — a named cognac on the spirits list.
- — Grand Marnier — $8.99 — a named liqueur on the spirits list.
- — Bacardi — $4.99 — a named rum at the lower end of the named-spirit range.
Pricing: Generic spirit pours $3.00; named spirits $4.99–$8.99
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