La Lucha

4.7

1374 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 25 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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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, 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
Neighborhood
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

What 1,374 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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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.

1,374 Reviews

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Kim
Orlando
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 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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Jeremiah
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 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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Kaelie
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 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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Jennifer
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 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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Jacob
VIP
Houston
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 15, 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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Ree
New Orleans
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 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 6 days ago
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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Icey
VIP
Houston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 15, 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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Francisco
VIP
Mexico City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best restaurant in Houston, the service, the food!!! Woow!!!
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Amber
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Lucha is always an amazing experience! We brought our friends with us, they’ve never been. They absolutely loved it. Their favorite dish was the shrimp and pork dumplings, but everything tasted wonderful! Judah was our server, he was so nice and attentive. Thank you so much, and we’ll definitely be back!!
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Daniele
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
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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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 1374 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1801 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008

Additional information

Cross street
18th and Shepherd
Neighborhood
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, 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

La Lucha

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Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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What 1,374 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does La Lucha offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is La Lucha currently accepting reservations?

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