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La Lucha, Houston, TX

La Lucha

4.8
4.8
1412 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 68 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, 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
  • 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

What 1,412 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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

1,412 Reviews
  1. Ilene

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 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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  2. Katana

    VIP

    Houston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. Darnel

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Tenisha

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  5. Erica

    VIP

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  6. Ashlie

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my birthday dinner at La Lucha with a small group. The food was amazing, we shared fried chicken and burgers. The fried chicken alone is worth the visit, and then the biscuits and dipping sauces are the cherry on top!

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  7. Debbie

    VIP

    Portland

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    La Lucha’s space was lovely… very noisy inside though. The food service…”family style” or “as each dish is ready” is really not good. One of our party of 3 got his food at least 15 minutes before a waffle and the third dish of chicken and waffles. For those of us brought up to wait till everyone is served, itwas awkward for him to start eating while we waited.it seems that the fried chicken in my order took long as it was cooked “to order”… the number of plates of fried chicken I saw heading to diners told me that the kitchen could just keep frying those chickens and the orders will roll in. All the food was good- just the rollout was not great and seems to be a restaurant trend (Squabble for instance). We love Superica and will continue to dine there. We’re just not hip enough for LaLucha.

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  8. Richard

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible!! Food, ambience and service were top notch.

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  9. Demetria N

    VIP

    Houston

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great helpful staff, made suggestions and enjoyed intentionality

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  10. Antonio

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent time. Great service and food. Bar area nice.

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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 1412 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 68 times today

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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 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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