My mom gave me a gift card and I wasn't really too excited. Now don't get me wrong, I grew up with Luby's. Back when they would push the cart around, many meals were eaten here. But I feel like they went on a slow decline in the 2000s and a few years back, the meal I got was salty yet tasteless and mushy, and I hadn't been back since. But today, I was so surprised. Everything was flavorful but not overly salted. It was super packed so I'm hopeful that Luby's is back on track. Here's what I got: Roasted chicken (dark meat) 5/5: I picked the Lu Ann size and it was still a good sized portion. The chicken was super flavorful with lots of spices, well-cooked, and juicy. It comes with dressing, which I didn't care for. It has a spice, I think it's nutmeg, that I just don't like in dressing. However, the dressing isn't overly dry and had a good consistency. I didn't dock any stars for this because I feel like it's more of a personal preference. Macaroni 5/5: I could cry it was just as I remembered from my childhood. Not too mushy, right amount of salt, super creamy cheesiness. Fried okra 5/5: the breading and okra were perfectly done. I only had one woody piece of okra, but all the rest were tender. Pecan pie 5/5: I hate that I love pecan pie. It doesn't even try to hide that it's unhealthy. Like the high fructose corn syrup is just on full display. But Luby's makes an awesome pecan pie. I was kind of hoping they would be sold out, but they weren't, and I got it, and it still tastes good. I took off a star because of the customer service. The lady at the to go counter just seemed over it. I asked if they had eggplant because it was listed in the online menu if I placed a to-go order. She was like "uhhhh I don't think so" and tried to leave it at that. I had to ask her to check and see. They didn't have it, but it was just awkward for her to guess that they didn't and not take the initiative to ask. She did end up asking on the headset so she didn't have to go anywhere. The food is great. I would recommend and next time I go back if the service is good, I'll update. read more

I went to this Lubys about 9 years ago and it was empty and the food wasn't great. Fast forward to now and I enjoyed my food. Something definitely has changed and lunch time was pretty busy. Wednesdays and Saturday are kids eat free. I wanted to take my kid to try some different food and take a break from cooking. His plate came with two big chicken tenders, 2 sides, a roll, jello, and a drink. Lots of food for a toddler and we took more than half of it home. I finally tried the fried fish. I want to say it is one of the most popular dishes and I liked it. My okra and mashed potatoes were pretty good. The roll was nice and soft, not warm, but soft. The servers are all very attentive and genuinely helpful. They keep the place clean and turnover seats quickly. Note: You get in line to order your food (like a cafeteria), but there are servers that can help bring your food to the table, bring you silverware/napkins , and refill your drinks. You'll want to have some cash to tip. I think most people leave a bucks or two per person. read more

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The food was great. Service excellent ordered a Luann special. The ambience was fine. Good lunch crowd. read more

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Our to go order was missing the Mac and cheese side but there was some cheese sauce like someone had eaten it! I called the store 3 times to speak with someone and no one answered. Extremely frustrating. read more

Attention BUSINESS OWNER OF Lubys NORTHWEST FWY My Follow Up Review!! there was a period of time in the past I went here to dine in, and they had ran out of fried fish. It was not the best day, but better days awaited me. This location is a great location. The staff is very friendly and they were very accommodating to my requests and very helpful with my decisions I want to give a shout out to KEVIN and The Manager KURT for communicating with me about the fried fish/ shortage that week. I have been coming to Luby's for about 10 years now and this location will be my go to for as long as I reside in the area! Highly recommend the fried fish combo you can't go wrong. 10/10 Once again , Huge thank you to Mr.Kurt and Kevin! For all the help and hospitality Thank you and God Bless -Santangelo Balli Gonzales read more

I ordered one of my favorite Luby's meals via DoorDash - beef liver and onions with cabbage and green beans for sides. Unlike the Luby's on Tidwell, which was mediocre last time I went, the food from this one - even delivered - was excellent! The food arrived quickly, and it was still warm when I got it. I'd recommend this Luby's any day. Great homestyle southern American food! read more

Luby's - Liver and onions with cabbage, green beans, and cornbread - Cafeteria Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very poor customer service The manager needs more training Do not order online at this location you will wait too long for your food and will not get greeted by anyone until you make a complaint read more

Mrs. Hong was great and attentive. The food was good. I had a good time here. The bathrooms were clean and my friends thought the same thing. read more

I first discovered Lubys when I moved to Austin, Texas, a zillion years ago. I liked it right off the bat. Back then, I didn't know the meaning of "Do you want white gravy or brown gravy?" I wasn't cooking back then, and I still don't today, but I soon learned a lot of people like white gravy, and I do now. I have enjoyed all their dishes, and when I need a balanced meal, it's off to Lubys. But I do go in between during those times too. At least once or twice a week when I was living in Austin. As always, I like the way the staff talked to you, asking how your day was, it seems everyone gets along. I like the feeling in the dining room, it reminds me of home during the holiday. Thank you read more

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We love sitting in Michael's section!! He is so pleasant and always smiling. Truly, that is why we eat here! Thank you, Michael!

Cold food. The entire entree. They redid it. After waiting almost ten minutes. Ate couple of bites. Took home. Luby's isn't as good as it used to be. Pay more. Less quality!! Typical read more

I hadn't been to Luby's since I was a kid and decided on a whim to give it a try. The service was good and it was fairly quick going through the line even though there were a lot of people ahead of us. I ordered the Luann platter with fried fish, Mac and cheese and green beans. The fish was good and the half portion was enough for me with the sides. Tatar sauce was tasty. The Mac and cheese was really good - I'd come back just for that! You might as well skip the rolls as they were bland and looked better than they tasted. The restaurant itself was very clean and the staff were attentive. Luby's is back on my radar and I look forward to trying different sides and entrees in the future. read more

Luby's - Luann platter with Luby's Fried Fish - Cafeteria Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ms. Hong was our waitress and she will be the reason to come back. She is so sweet and above and beyond.

I order online a simple order and nothing of it was right. First I order a spinach salad and I was given a regular lettuce salad. The soup gumbo show rice and did not include rice. The fruit salad was nothing like it showed in the picture, the fruit look old. Did not mind checking due to being in a hurry. Anyway, is been a while since I been to Luby's and I probably will not go back. read more

Luby's - Fruit cup. Fruit looks old - Cafeteria Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food is always one step above the rest, excellent compared to all of the other Luby's

If I understood correctly they went bankrupt and closed some locations. But so glad we have this location and another in cypress. Plenty of parking and plenty of seating and staff. If you never been before you really should try for a good meal at a great price. Many options and choices. From beef, chicken, fish and other items. Love Lubys and will always be a customer. read more

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This has always been a go too when you want a meal without the long wait. Been eating a Lubys for 20 years and always left satisfied. Good food at good prices read more

first timer and loved Hong. She was the sweetest waitress ever!! The food was okay , wouldn't go back but everything else's was good !!

I am updating my review again. Luby's is still one of my go to comfort food stops. But lately the service has been extremely slow. There is one gentlemen that is painfully slow. He ends up holding up the whole line. I wish the salads did not have tomatoes already on them. Not everyone can have them or like them! I still like them but change a few of your staff and it will more smoother. read more

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My waiter Michael at Luby's 106 provided fantastic service. He was very professional and his attitude was awesome read more

Close options to home cooked food! The roasted chicken and liver and onions are my favorite dishes here.

Your food is always good service on point service line employees are very courteous and prompt.

I'm not sure who's back there cooking but this is some of the best Luby's I have had in a long time!! It was perfectly seasoned and I only had the veggie plate!! I can only imagine how good their meat portions are!! Whoever is working the afternoon shift, KEEP THEM!! read more

This is the best Lubys ever. They have the huge pickles like I remember as a kid. Side options galore! Everything tasted great down to the sweet tea. Table service could have been better. Other servers were like busy bees. I will drive across Houston to visit again. read more

Luby's - Fried Fish, fried okra, Mac n cheese, roll, salad and of course a pickle. - Cafeteria Near Me - Houston, Texas

This Luby's has raised the bar. I think they got a new manager or something. The food has improved a lot. Finally the cabbage is getting fully cooked- lol I find myself not eating fast food as much and eating more here. The Luann special is usually 8.49. Compares to a burger combo. If you have not been in awhile, give it a try. read more

The service is great, all workers are very friendly and helpful. Big thanks to our waitress Shell she was very helpful and her smile was contagious. read more

We came to visit Luby's amazing service from our waitress Annie. We will definitely come back to visit!!!

We live close to another Lubys but their food sits out and is dry (we usually get fish). So we drive out to this location to get fresh food. Everyone on the line is friendly. Food looks amazing. And waitresses are great. We like Hong. Very attentive. read more

Great food, great atmosphere. Shoutout to the staff. Shoutout to the cooks. Clean restaurant, clean restrooms.

My waiter, Michael, at LR #106 provided great service with a smile. My meatloaf was delicious.

I have been in Houston 6 years and this is my first time going to Lubys. I actually enjoyed my meal. I loved the rotisserie chicken Mac and cheese and dressing. FYI the cranberry sauce is the whole cranberries). The green beans had no flavor or bacon, cornbread was dry and candied yams weren't candied. I still have it a 4 cause I didn't expect much from those other items! These three can be my new meal favorite when I visit again. read more

Luby's - a meal in a styrofoam container - Cafeteria Near Me - Houston, Texas

Like so many others, I was really dreading the closing of Luby's last summer, and I was thrilled when I heard it was bought out and would not close. I've been a big Luby's fan since college days way many years ago. Now after eating there tonight I'm like wishing someone would put Luby's out of their misery, and mine. I knew it had gone down recently, but tonight was shockingly terrible. We went at 6 pm. The selection was very limited, the liver (don't judge) looked nasty. The cream gravy was watered down, the rice was under cooked (crunchy), the desserts were practically all gone and what was left was cut into tiny pieces and packaged and sold as a whole piece. (Pic attached). Worst Luby's experience in 45 years. This is the Luby's at 290 and 1960. Oh yeah, the paper towel dispensers in the restroom didn't work, that's gotta be a health code violation, and the restroom needed cleaning. read more

Luby's - Unforgiveable. If you want to turn one piece of cheesecake into 3, you should adjust the price accordingly. - Cafeteria Near Me - Houston, Texas

My primary Luby's on Hwy 290 and W. Tidwell closed a few months ago and this one is almost as close to my home so this location will be my new go to. It is also located on the 290 frontage road near FM 1960 (in front of the Harley Davidson dealership) and is part of a large shopping center that includes other restaurants and an Academy Sporting goods among other stores. There is ample parking space here. Inside there is the one serving line and a very large dining room with a lot of windows. Recently I had the soup and salad combo for $6.99 which is a great value. My salad had many extras on it that I enjoyed and my clam chowder was good but just a little salty. Another visit was for the seafood pot pie with green beans and pinto beans. The pie had a nice flaky crust with shrimp and crawfish in it that was all good along with the veggies. This combo meal was about $12 and change including drink and tax. Luby's is a standard for home cooked style meals. Consistency and value here is the key and that's why I am a fan and will return. read more

Luby's - Bowl of clam chowder and side salad. - Cafeteria Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Placed order via phone approx 10am for a 6:00pm pickup. Arrive to restaurant and order not ready. I had to pull over, park and wait for food. Employee (female) working the drive through need orientation in people skill and customer service. read more

Used to be excellent went to the drive thru sold me a large sweet in a small cup that was regular not sweet. Then did not put gravy on my chicken fried steak or my mashed potatoes as I asked for white gravy on both. Called to complain and put me on hold for 30 minutes read more

Luby's - Cafeteria Near Me - Houston, Texas

People are wonderful and the food is just like growing up so happy to come here weekly and start traditions with my family

I always order to go. Food is more or less never ready. People there seem lost at times. But food is great! I'm used to the waiting

Called in 30mins before to order dinner. Fried fish and chicken fried chicken. Then got all the way home and no fish. Waste of time and moneh read more

Luby's - Ordered Luby's Fried Fish guess what was missing on a togo order - Cafeteria Near Me - Houston, Texas

There is something so comforting and welcoming about Luby's. This location is excellent: very clean, courteous staff, fresh food. I love the Lu Ann platter; it is such a great value: half-portion of an entree plus 2 sides. I always add a roll and a dessert, so it usually comes out to about $16 or less, which is an excellent deal for the amount of food. My favorites include the fried chicken or chicken fried steak for entrees and the mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, or fried okra for sides. You can't beat that comfort food feeling! read more

Luby's - Cafeteria Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was great! Service was excellent. They even said "thank you " as we were leaving! Say what you want abt Lubys but this one was really good! Keep up the terrific service read more