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La Lucha, Houston, TX

La Lucha

4.8
4.8
1465 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
1801 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Hot spot
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.

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

Private dining

Menu

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What 1,465 people are saying

La Lucha reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Lucha captivates with "phenomenal food," standout fried chicken, and "amazing overall vibe." The service shines, with servers like Shannon and Chris praised for attentiveness. Diners enjoy a cozy yet lively setting, perfect for group outings. Signature dishes like chicken and waffles and oysters receive rave reviews, making it "one of the best" dining experiences in Houston.

1,465 Reviews

  1. Veronica VIP

    Houston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was immaculate and the food was amazing the sauces are so good try them all and the dumplings

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The waffle was really good and buttery. Busy place but had a reservation and seated immediately. We were a party of 8. Our food came out separately and not together. Our fish www ready 15 minutes before our sides. Disconnected service. Chicken was hot tasty and collards were very salty.Overall not bad.

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  3. Elizabeth

    Houston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Waiting a long time for water and server to acknowledge us. Menus had food on them. Had to ask for more water. Noise level was terrible and had to yell to talk to my husband 1 foot away. We are not old !

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  4. DIANE

    Houston10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    First timer, I made reservations but still had to wait > 30 minutes after requested time. The assistant manager did her best to accommodate us (much appreciated). Overall the chicken, biscuits AND pickles were ON POINT and oh so tasty

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  5. Brittany

    New Orleans1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    If you don’t want to wait. Make a reservation. We arrived at our reservation time and was seated within 5-7 minutes. Waitress was slow. Drinks took forever to get to us. We went for the fried chicken hype. It’s was ok. Didn’t like the menu. And the fact that you was $25 for chicken and then another $10 for a side

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  6. Lauren VIP

    Seattle3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a waitress in training and as she was removing the dirty plates, she dropped my utensils on me. Given it was an accident but my sleeves are now stained. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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  7. Zaunda

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. I would have much rather a larger variety on the menu. That part was kind of surprising. The staff was wonderful than environment and ambience was excellent. The chicken and waffles and the honey butter chicken biscuits was absolutely the best! 

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  8. Glenn

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service Candice went above and beyond. Also the manager I think he was, bald head light skinned guy was very energetic and displayed amazing customer service. We look forward to returning.

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  9. Melissa

    Houston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for brunch. The food was pretty good, but not great. Had the grilled shrimp. The shrimp had a grilled taste, but not much other flavor. I also had the fried chicken with biscuits. The chicken was cooked well and I loved the crunch, but needed just a tad bit more seasoning. It did come with 3 sauces, but they didn't really do any justice. The biscuits were good and the jam paired perfectly with them, that was the best part of my meal.

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  10. Sam

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shannon was fantastic! Her recommendations were all spot on and everything that we tried was delicious; we got a family-style spread for dinner and crushed every bit of it with some frozen margs of course! Patio was gorgeous and the entire staff was great, we loved La Lucha!

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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 1465 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
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
Google Map for La Lucha

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
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