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La Lucha, Houston, TX

La Lucha

4.8
4.8
1377 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
21:00
Booked 45 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
An homage to the San Jacinto Inn, La Lucha offers a unique and indulgent menu complete with the freshest Gulf Coast-only oysters, shrimp, crab, warm biscuits and satisfying fried chicken dinners. Meaning “the Fight,” in reference to the Battle of San Jacinto, La Lucha embraces it’s rebellious side with its beverage selections, surprising guests with a variety of bubbly wines, outstanding craft beers and the essential stellar tequila and mezcal offerings. La Lucha’s comfortable atmosphere pays tribute to chef-owner Ford Fry’s childhood memories, meshes timeless and industrial with a few nods to the 70s.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Regional American (Southern), Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 16:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (713) 955-4765
  • Website
    http://www.laluchatx.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Clayton Hodge
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate up to 20 guests for a seated dinner or up to 25 guests for a semi private cocktail style event on the patio. La Lucha is also available for a full restaurant buyout!
  • Private party contact
    Carol Rivas: (832) 745-2311
  • Location
    1801 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008
  • Area
    Heights / Washington
  • Cross Street
    18th and Shepherd
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,377 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Lucha is a Houston favorite, celebrated for its "best fried chicken in town" and "phenomenal oysters." Guests enjoy a "cozy atmosphere" and "attentive service," making it perfect for family outings or special occasions. While the noise level can be high, the "delicious cocktails" and diverse menu ensure a memorable dining experience.

1,377 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We used to go to San Jacinto Inn as kids, so my brothers and I celebrated what would have been our parents’ 74th anniversary at La Lucha and you knocked it out of the park! Thanks so much for a memorable evening celebrating family.

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  2. Evelyn

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall experience is always on point. A1 food and service!

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  3. Kim

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and atmosphere !!! Love this place

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  4. Jeremiah

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Server was one of the best we’ve had in a long time. We came with three of our friends for my wife’s birthday and walked away very satisfied. We had the dumplings, oysters, chowder fries, and deviled eggs to start and finished with the full fried chicken. Not only was the food wonderful but the staff had each item delivered on cue every time. Thanks everyone who worked last night.

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  5. Kaelie

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A consistently delicious restaurant since they’ve opened. Love the food, the vibes, and drinks.

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  6. Jennifer

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the food was great! But the oysters and burgers were amazing!

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  7. Jacob

    VIP

    Houston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their chicken is the best in Houston. Oysters are great as well.

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  8. Katie

    VIP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    This is our favorite restaurant but for the second time recently it was miserably noisy from a table of women who loitered. This time we sat next to the loudest table of women who were there for hours - not eating or drinking anything. Then proceeded to do their white elephant gift exchange in which they made even more noise. I felt bad for the wait staff who probably also did not receive a tip. La Lucha needs to deal with these clientele.

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  9. Ree

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We went on a Sunday for brunch. The food is very good but there aren’t hardly any traditional breakfast options like bacon, eggs, grits, etc. The service was just ok. I had to ask for a refill of water. The bartenders were our waiters and they were running back and forth to the bar, which led to a lag or long wait time for service. The deviled eggs are delicious and fries are crispy and seasoned well but definitely over-priced.
    La LuchaResponded on 18 December 2024
    Ree, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed our deviled eggs and fries! In the future for brunch we can offer you some of our items from Superica if you are looking for something more traditionally breakfast as they have a larger tex-mex breakfast menu, on the weekends! I apologize that your service was not up to our usual standard, but your insight will help us improve in the future while making our staffing decisions. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again with an improved experience! Please reach out to me personally if you would like to further discuss your experience or plan a time to return!! Best regards, Courtney Redmon Restaurant Manager

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  10. Icey

    VIP

    Houston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shannon was our amazing waitress and she literally made my day and to add to her great energy, the fried chicken is TOP TIER!!!

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FAQs

La Lucha offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 955-4765.

La Lucha is rated 4.8 stars by 1377 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Lucha

1801 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    18th and Shepherd
  • Area
    Heights / Washington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 16:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Regional American (Southern), Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Clayton Hodge
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.laluchatx.com/
  • Phone number
    (713) 955-4765
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate up to 20 guests for a seated dinner or up to 25 guests for a semi private cocktail style event on the patio. La Lucha is also available for a full restaurant buyout!
  • Private party contact
    Carol Rivas: (832) 745-2311
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