This brought back memories of going to the cafeteria with my parents and grandma back in the eighties. It's a shame that this place seems to be stuck in that time period. We were the only patrons under the age of 75, which, I guess is has it has always been with cafeterias. Luby's had so much potential if they had only remodeled their restaurants and kept up with times because I truly believe people love the cafeteria style restaurant. But alas, it seems that they will soon be gone forever. The food was a pleasant surprise however. Everything looked really tasty and I opted for the chicken fried steak and my girlfriend had the fried fish. The CFS had a great crust, although there was about 20% more crust than meat underneath. The cream gravy was a bit strange and really salty but tasted pretty good with the steak and the loaded mashed potatoes that I had for the side dish. Overall, it wasn't the best, but a pretty solid meal. The girlfriend wasn't too impressed with the fried fish. She told me she used to love it but this interpretation was nothing like that of which she remembered. The crust didn't taste right and the fish didn't taste fresh. It was a fun experience for the old memories but I'm not sure if we will ever go back. read more

The good at this specific store is hit and miss with quality Always have considerate staff. Go there for this more than the food quality read more

So glad that Luby's business has been acquired and will continue to serve its fans. On our latest visit, Crispy Pork Tenderloin was new to the menu. We recommend trying it, it was crispy and tender, and the gravy enhanced the flavor with some spice (tho it was delicious on its own). There were 3 Fan Favorites available at $6.99 each with 2 sides and bread. I enjoyed the Seafood Patty previously, but have yet to try the Spaghetti. I decided to try the BBQ Baked Potato stuffed with chunks of tender, smoky Brisket and BBQ sauce, and I will definitely get it again. Very satisfying dinner with friendly service. read more

I got sick from this lubys on friday so the manager said to come back today and load up a comp lunch ( which i did ) However the manager refused to comp it unless i could prove i was there the day before which i did when the waitress Verified that yes i was but the manager had already abruptly demanded full payment which i quickly paid but after he verified from his staff that i was in fact telling the truth he disappeared in the back of the store and refused to refund me . this location is public health unsafe and the games the store manager played is beyond me , go there at your own risk but be warned . read more

I'm from Los Angeles, and we don't have Luby's in California.. PERIOD. When I moved to Houston, and came to my first Luby's, I immediately fell in love. I normally visit the location off of 290 & Spring Cypress. I've never had a bad experience until now. I came here today with a friend because I was dying of hunger, I haven't had anything to eat the entire freaking day. I planned on devouring that cafeteria! I come up to the cafeteria line and NOTHING was fresh! Everything they had to serve was OLD, HARD, and just needed to be thrown out! I ended up picking the Chicken Fried Steak as my entree, and the only reason I picked it was because it was the only thing that looked like it had just came out of the fryer. Anyway, I move down to the side dishes area and ummm, WHERE THE HELL ARE THE VEGGIES?! They were out of cauliflower, and broccoli, even Mac & Cheese. Luby's is known for they freakishly delicious Mac & Cheese, and they did not have any whatsoever for me to eat. OMG. I was pissed. I ended up just taking the CFS alone without any sides because everything else just looked old. I get to the very end where I pay for my meal and the cashier is bent over on the other side writing in her diary or whatever. She glances over at me, and looks back down and continues writing. A good 30 seconds pass by and she asks me if I need help. I'm pretty sure if I'm standing next to your freaking register with a tray full of food I'm gonna need some help. TAKE MY MONEY!!! Or don't. I'm not going to be returning to this Luby's again. Get your stuff together! If I could give this place just half of one star, I WOULD!! read more

Luby's - Outside building - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I LOVE Luby's...normally. This was by far the worst experience at a Luby's I've ever had. The wait staff was friendly. That is the only positive thing I have to say. Their fryer was out so no fried entrees. I was okay with that, but everything was cold and the chicken was so over-baked and dry, I could barely eat it. I would not recommend this Luby's at all. read more

This is the worst Luby's location I have ever been to. My food was cold and the hostess asked if I wanted her to microwave it? MICROWAVE IT? Is she serious? I paid for hot food and that's what I expected. They have also stop buying salad vinegar? Why? Needless to say I won't be back to this location. read more

Luby's - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Outstanding selection of delicious entrees. I went on Easter and it was worth the wait!

Nearly everything on my Favor order was incorrect. One side, the bread, and the drink were wrong. Buyer beware.

took A break from the hospital, because my sister is in labor , to grab a bite to eat I was greeted with RUDE employees yelling at me what do I want , then horrible horrible food would never come here read more

He was so excited to take me here because it was favorite of years passed. One thing of ten was good, the fish almondine. Literally everything else was cold, dried to jerky or just bad. The chicken fingers couldn't even be chewed. We did tell the clerk but she only offered to replace with more of the same-not interested in more jerky? Left 3/4 of the food in the table and at $17 per person, I expected more. Just a lousy experience and they couldn't have cared less. read more

Ah,Luby's. I'll be sad to see you go but I'll feel the boot out of contention is justified. This Lubys- I've been to twice in two weeks. I used to love the fried fish. That cracker crust!! Mmmm! Last time I went was at 5:30 on a weekday and the fish was so tough!!! Part of it was inedible. I went to one near my home at 2:30- tough fish again And why isn't the tartar sauce as delicious as it used to be? Today I went and I thought I struck gold- steaming hot fish, yummy golden crispy crunchy crust- Mmmmhm!!! Tender white fish- no tough ness but in the fourth bite it seemed a bit fishy. It got worse so I almost spit a few bites out By the end of the fish I was afraid to eat the last piece bec the fishiness was so apparent. I hope I don't get sick later. Yuck! That's like a good looking, well dressed guy or girl walking by and the perfect image is shattered when you're left reeling by their body odor hitting you in the nose as they pass you. It was like that. So i would give this one Last try- at the Galleria Lubys where the elderly rich go to eat.if it's bad there too- I'm done with Lubys! read more

Lady at register counted the limones in my Cup/ drink and told me she had to charge me for them. I told her they have never charged me for 3 limons before. She then got an attitude because I questioned that if I would of got a to go cup, would she open my cup to try to count the limons. I just thought it was rude and she was just trying to charge me for extra stuff. There gonna charge us for napkins next. read more

We had good service and good food and the location was close to ower apartments and it was good and one of the coworkers were very nice and her name was Candice she is amazing I really recommend this place for family's we all had so much fun here best place I've been in there is good desert too. read more

Lubys is normally an okay meal with decent flavors and selections. However the so-called special on yesterday was anything but. The special was Turkey on Dressing. The turkey must have been leftover from last week because it was rancid. Four of us from work were out to lunch and we each got a good whiff of the malodorous concoction. The server graciously offered to bring another dish, and apologized profusely. However, no refund was offered and they still appeared to be serving it. I was not the lucky beneficiary of this non-piquant selection, but the Blackened Tilapia I had was only so-so in flavor and not warm enough. Two stars only because the server was so nice and helpful. read more

Luby's can be best described as a cafeteria style "Human Feed Lot" it's only redeeming factor is that it is located next to the Hampton Inn and there are no other restaurants in walking distance. Generally low grade food that's been baking under heat lamps for at least an hour. The dirty white heat lamps hang low over the service line. So low that it is difficult for the line workers to hand over the full plates without rubbing your food on the bottom of the heat lamps. The bottoms of all the heat lamps are covered with a variety of dripping food particles. If you can get past all of that; Luby's is however, cheap. $20 bucks will buy you a big meal. If you are very hungry and short on cash....Luby's is the place for you. If you can afford better, Luby's is a pass. read more

10-25-2022 12:45pm Michael is the best waitress ever. Sir I hope you get a raise You lifted my spirit into the clouds. God bless you brother. I told him what a great waiter he was and he complimented us until we left.I love that place,he waited on us last time! Thank you sir,I'll see you next time. read more

I have been visiting this Luby's location off and on for the last 5 years. I usually get the liver and onions and occasionally, 2 sides for a total of 9 bucks (that's only if I don't have sides at home). If you want dessert and a beverage, be prepared to pay an additional 6 bucks (total $15). I have tried most of the side dishes: sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, garden salad, collard greens, cabbage or mac n cheese. They were all....meh! The collard greens were boiled in water and that about covers it! They could do a LOT better with the seasoning of the food. I suspect that the lack of seasoning may be due to customers with food allergies, diabetes, gluten sensitivity or high blood pressure, but if you are going to cater to them, you need to change your name to "Lubys: The Healthy Kitchen' and I will take my business elsewhere! Me? When I eat out, I want FLAVOR, d*mmit!!!! I want to TASTE and savor the food! So bring on the chicken stock, the garlic, the pepper, the salt, the REAL butter, the lard, the hamhocks, the salt pork, the smoked turkey, the oil--BRING ON THE FLAVOR, FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!! If I want to eat healthy, I"ll stay home or go to Whole Foods! People go to restaurants to TASTE their food, not for bland, unenthusuastic, boring, yawn, cuisine!!!! Do you think Emeril Lagasse wants his customers to count calories and fat grams or cater to skinny healthy people? Heck no!!! He wants you to have such a great experience eating his food, so you will come back again and again!!! What gives Lubys? As a southern, a-la-carte style restaurant, you could do SOOOO MUCH better for what you charge! Yes, the food LOOKS pretty, and the customer service is outstanding, but it is a waste to live within walking distance from such a nice establishment, with bland food. On my patent-pending (Lol), 10 point flavor scale, I give you all a 4.2. In the meantime, I will stop in for the occasional liver and onions, the steak on fridays which is AWESOME, and the blackened chicken--ALL of which I love dearly, but I will pass on the side dishes! You all can do SO MUCH better! 3 stars for now. Make some improvements and I will update my rating. Love ya! read more

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On Sunday, September 17, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m. I visited the Luby's Cafeteria at 1727 Old Spanish Trail in Houston. I have dined at that location several times before, but this time my experience was enough to convince me not to return. The food (chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes) was at room temperature. When I complained, they offered to "heat it up". I refused; food left at room temperature for very long is not safe to eat. Two other customers also told me their food was cold. Eventually, after working through 2 levels of management, I did receive a refund. read more

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, the whole experience wasn't great today from the cashier taking the order he wasn't pleasant, he didn't upsell but the young lady at the window was helpful I was able to add a drink, but the real problem was the food the Angus steak was burnt on top and bottom covered with onions then the potatoes looked like they didn't put enough water in the mix when making them it was just a clump of paste , the greens beans were tasteless read more

Luby's - Lubys serving this type of food for $15.57 - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

This Luby's was the cleanest one I've ever been in. The food was good, but the server was so friendly & polite & welcoming that it made the visit even better! I would eat here again. read more

The grilled beef liver and onions is one of the best I've had in this country at any restaurant. I remember how good these were when I was younger and I was not disappointed today. Too bad most restaurants don't get this right and I am always disappointed elsewhere. The grilled pork chop and shrimp, I would give 3.5 stars. The chicken and rice soup is very good. A little salty but the flavor was deep and made with natural chicken juices and not from pre-canned chicken broth. You can taste the difference. They had nice soft tender pieces of chicken in the soup that was simply delicious. 99% of places I've had chicken soup, the broth was pre-canned and tasted like 2 stars with pieces of chicken as tasty as rock. Not here. The soup felt so nourishing to my body. I can't say that of 99% of chicken soups out there. All of the food here just felt like it hit my body in all the right spots which is hard to do at most restaurants but Luby's has done it again. Mashed potatoes and gravy were fresh and great, as always. Service was great and friendly and I gave them a good tip. read more

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I came to have a ducked off meal and Luby's is a classic. Regardless of the typical customers here I still enjoy going through the lunch plate line and constructing my meal. Love it read more

Luby's - Chicken fried Chicken. - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Definition of a 3 star. Nothing special, simple comfort food. They have a special going on right now for 2 combos + drinks for 20. It's not a bad deal since we were able to get a giant chicken fried chicken, a chicken marsala, 4 sides, 2 cornbreads, and 2 drinks for 20 dollars. None of the food was that spectacular, but it was not terrible. It's fast, I even managed to get a refill. Overall, it's a great spot for me in the medical center if I want something quick. read more

I stayed next door to this location while traveling on business and thought I should stop in and check out the place. The parking lot and drive through was packed for this commercialized home style restaurant. I ordered a fish combo which I could not fully appreciate. I am not a cod fish expert by any means, but it was bland and dry. And to make matters worst, a half combo consists of a piece of cod fish that it broken in half. For those who eat cod, you know it is not too big to begin with, so this was odd. Thank goodness I did not like it anyway. I would give Luby's another try, but not their cod. read more

Be sure to tell them to put LIDS on your veggie plate...or it will all be a jumbled mess.

Great family establishment and the food was really good at this place and the staff was friendly read more

Luby's - American Near Me - Houston, Texas

literally one of the worst Lubys I have ever went to . Steak was dry like to the point I didn't finish I had to rip it with my hands , uncooked cabbage , VREY RUDE WORKERS just overall the food was bad and not to mention they treated my uncle who was a veterinarian very poorly. I don't recommend this location unless you are in a bad mood, not hungry and ready to curse the lady with that ugly wig OUT. read more

Brooke Hensley's Review 1/31/22 Luby's has always been a special place to go and eat after Sunday Service at our church. The historical photos of what Luby's first used to be and nostalgia the restaurant endures is what keeps driving customers back. In addition, a large seating area for large families like mine to sit around and talk over the amazing food. Speaking of food, the variety of choices displayed under the warm heat lamp keeps me coming back for more. And finally, the low low prices of plates for a decent amount of people is just amazing. I will carry on the traditional of eating at Luby's every Sunday after church until the day that I die. #LubysTillTheEnd read more

I usually do take out at luby's but today I decided to dine in. Once I got my lunch and I sat at a table I noticed that the silverware was nasty and dirty so I mentioned it to one of the waiters and he brought me more silverware and that was dirty too So I asked for plastic ware. I started in on my meal and I was there for a few minutes. There was a family sitting behind me and the waiter catered them All the time they were there, like every few minutes. He never once came and asked me was I okay or if I needed anything. I was there for over 30 minutes and not one time did he come to my table. Once that family left, Then he walked past my table and asked was everything okay? At this point I'm just about done with my meal. There were two ladies sitting in front of me that had been there before I came and not one time did I see him go to their table to assist them with anything. He then asked them if they needed anything once that family left. I don't want to put this out in the wrong light, But that family that was behind me was a white family and the ladies that were sitting in front of me were Black, So am I and so was the waiter. I didn't think I was imagining anything because once he asked them were they okay, they just looked at him and got up and left. I like luby's but I won't be eating in no time soon!!!! read more

The Chicken Tetrazini is pack with saltiness. It's cheese make's it like a soup. Mac & cheese is tasteless. It's not worth returning it. Worse food quality. read more

i was very surprised of the quality of this food. everything tasted homemade and fresh. very delicious I wish they had 2 people ringing up. the line was long and it took a while to get rung up. but it was worth the wait. good job! read more

Expected more better tasting than looking,also says buffet which you pay for what you get one,wouldn't visit again service was bitter

10 stars aren't enough! Luby's is so good and have been dining at various locations since childhood. Staff at this location is so nice and helpful. Everything is always fresh. Best ice tea ever! Best salads. Best everything! Great place for lunch or dinner and so many choices! Like their motto --tastes like Texas and feels like home. read more

My first time to a Luby's. I was I was pleasantly surprised in a completely underwhelming sort of way. The staff was helpful, friendly and attentive. 4 stars for them. The dining room was large and most importantly it was clean. 4 stars. Value... Paid 14 for lunch. Got too much food. Couldn't have finished it of I wanted to. 2-4 stars. Food.. absolutely average. No flavor. Everything was cooked properly, but seriously folks add some damned flavor. The GREEN salad was the most flavorful part of lunch... That almost makes me want to cry. 1 star Will I be back? Not on purpose, which is too bad, the place has the bones to be a decent chain. Just need to revamp the ingredients and hire a chef that understands the basic concept of flavor. read more

Really like this location. It's clean, and accommodates bigger parties. The food is really good and seemed fresh. Today I tried the drive they and I didn't have to wait long at all. My food was super hot and I made it through with five cars ahead of me in about 10-12 minutes. The lady at the window was very friendly. This location is on the southwest end of the medical center so it's in a great but still busy area. read more

I came here one week ago I got my food to go it was horrible the grilled chicken was burnt the mash potatoes were hard with lumps in it. The wheat roll was over cooked I could have went else where the food was mad bad And horrible. Please disregard this location read more

I was in the medical center on Monday afternoon and when I searched for nearby restaurants I was so happy to see a Luby's! I went through the line inside to get two to-go plates. Boy were they a disappointment. I don't know if the new ownership company has changed recipes or this location is just bad. The first plate was fried fish, mac n cheese, and fried okra. The fried fish now has a cornmeal breading instead of the flakey crispy crust and it tastes bad. Very tough and bland. The mac n cheese tasted like pasta with a spritz of cheese flavored water, but the fried okra was pretty good once we added seasoning at home as it was very bland. The second plate was chicken fried chicken with green beans and mashed potatoes. The girl behind the counter informed me that they did not have any mashed potatoes but literally 30 seconds later the man behind me in line ordered mashed potatoes with his food and she told him they would be ready in about 3 minutes. She had not moved from her spot yet she "suddenly" knew this new info? Poor customer service. The chicken fried chicken was good as were the green beans but the chicken needed some seasoning as it was very bland. The desserts I got, icebox lemon pie and chess pie, were pretty good. Please have your cooks use some seasoning on the food when cooking! Most everything was very bland. I do want to give props to the woman working at the register. Very helpful and nice! Great personality for interacting with customers. read more

First a confession. This review is a little sentimental. My hometown Luby's closed years ago, as did Luby's in most of the country except Texas. Now when I come to Luby's I remember the times there with the kids and grandparents. This is a great location. Close to the medical center. Spacious dining room. Friendly wait staff. They'll offer refills and "to go" beverages without being asked. Sure, Luby's cafeteria style dining isn't for everyone or for every occasion. Trust me when I assure you, however, that you'd miss it if it were gone! Luby's offers basic American style comfort food for the most part, but some healthy choices are available. It's a great place to teach the kids to eat their vegetables! Costs can add up if you're not careful, but use of the Luann platter, kids meals, senior discounts... makes pricing quite reasonable. read more

Today the food was hot, fresh and yummy...the corn bread dressing today was GREAT... plz keep this cook... back again getting some for home.. read more