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La Lucha, Houston, TX

La Lucha

4.8
4.8
1417 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 95 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
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 1,417 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Houston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Lucha offers an inviting dining experience with "absolutely incredible" food, "top notch" service, and a cozy atmosphere. Known for its "amazing" fried chicken, "perfectly shucked" oysters, and flavorful deviled eggs, the restaurant consistently delights patrons. Despite some noise complaints, the "wonderful" staff and "delicious" menu options make it a standout choice.

1,418 Reviews

  1. Shunte’

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here, the food was great! My server was not the best but I will be going back. Maybe it was an off day for her. Back to the food, I went there for the fried chicken and it did NOT disappoint me. It was fresh and hot just the way I like it.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Must try the fried chicken, so hot fresh and flavorful. We sat at the bar and Austin behind the bar was awesome, great service and great drinks. Also the shrimp tacos are great especially if you like jack and the box tacos, just elevated.

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  3. Tamara

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience at La Lucha for Valentine’s Day. The food, the vibes, and the service were excellent. Will definitely be back.

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  4. David

    VIP

    Houston

    184 reviews

    5.0

    184 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Cary was very good. We had grilled oysters, salad, hamachi, fried chicken, fries, burger, redfish. All excellent.

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  5. Joannett

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a wonderful dining experience, the staff, ambiance, and food were outstanding! We had a wonderful start to our valentines weekend.

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  6. Ilene

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chris was a great waiter and had good drink recommendations. My friends who had not been to La Lucha before loved the meal. We will all be back again!

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  7. Katana

    VIP

    Houston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was blown away! The food was amazing, service was great! Vibes were awesome! Definitely my new spot!!

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  8. Darnel

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When I realized it was valet parking, I got a bit anxious, but it turned out to be a convenient option. The noise level inside is fairly high, which makes it less suitable for a first date. The food was outstanding. The interior ambiance is very nice, whereas the outside seating is just okay on a pleasant day.

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  9. Tenisha

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. I got the deviled eggs, collar fish, & collard kimchi. Our server Chris went above and beyond. It was truly a tasty amazing experience.

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  10. Erica

    VIP

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were amazing! Server I believe his name was Sam was amazing! Had a really great experience. Can’t wait to go back

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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 1417 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
19:00
Booked 95 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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