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La Lucha, Houston, TX

La Lucha

4.8 (1472)
$30 and under
Seafood
1801 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 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
    Mercedes Gomez
  • 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, 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 1,472 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Lucha delights Houston diners with its "awesome chicken, biscuits, and greens" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "crispy, juicy" fried chicken and "fluffy, buttery" biscuits. The restaurant's "vibrant atmosphere" and "attentive staff" create a memorable dining experience. Reservations recommended due to popularity.

1,472 Reviews

  1. Dana

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and service.

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  2. Charlie

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Was excited to visit this restaurant after several recommendations. Once we got there we were immediately seated, but things went downhill after that. There was some confusion with who was to host our table and the sever that was assigned. The food and ambiance were great, but the overall experience was flat.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mother’s Day!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chicken, bilscuits, greens, and sauces are AWESOME!!! 👍🏾

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  5. Scott VIP

    Houston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were both outstanding as always.

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  6. Tiffany

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love the fried chicken. It’s definitely a Houston staple. Food, service, and ambience are always great.

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  7. Veronica VIP

    Houston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    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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  9. Elizabeth

    Houston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    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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  10. DIANE

    Houston10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    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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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 1472 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 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
    Mercedes Gomez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, 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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