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La Lucha, Houston, TX

La Lucha

4.7
4.7
1365 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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La Lucha

4.7
$30 and under
Seafood
Heights / Washington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 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 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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.

1,365 Reviews

  1. Daniele

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The bartender and the waitress were very slow getting us started but once we did we had a great time ! We ended up staying for 4 1/2 hours . The ambiance and the vibe was A-1!

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  2. Rebecca

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service as always! Will return soon

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  3. Eleanor

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant! Great food, great service, and an amazing value!

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  4. Carlos

    Houston

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very good. The devil eggs, delicious as the chicken. We also had the tuna tostada, amazing. The shrimp tacos, were so so.

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  5. Quan

    Houston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best chicken and waffles ever! The best collard greens! The best biscuits!

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  6. Michael

    Houston

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of seven within a 30 minute wait of making reservations 45 minutes prior! It was excellent! We had a great time!

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  7. Brittni

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Experience was amazing. Food could have used a little more salt (just the shishito peppers) our server was wonderful.

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  8. Tyson

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible, and the ambience made the environment such a cool experience! Reccomend the chicken, shrimp, and biscuits with jam!

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  9. Teresa

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chicken has lived up to the hype and it was delicious. Our server Chris was amazing. I do recommend reservations. It was a full house.

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  10. Ashley

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was amazing and I will definitely be 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 4.7 stars by 1365 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of La Lucha restaurant

La Lucha

4.7
$30 and under
Seafood
Heights / Washington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Heights / Washington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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