We've been coming to Lute's Cafe in Yuma for over 40 years, and it's long been a place where we meet up, so this experience was honestly offensive and disappointing. The rolled tacos were rolled tighter than a Cuban cigar and literally thinner than my finger with barely any filling, even the waitress could make out if they were supposed to be beef or potato. It felt like they were relying on what this place means to people rather than delivering the quality that used to be standard. We know what Lute's is capable of, which is why this stood out so much. Hopefully it was just an off day. read more

Lutes Casino - Burgers Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

This place has been in operation even before 1916. If you're looking to dine at a restaurant with interesting history and interior, come here! I ordered the basket of fish Taco. 4 huge tacos in flour or corn tortilla or mix if you want. I suggest to share, very generous portions. My tacos were so good, lots of lettuce and a salsa sauce that doesn't kill your taste buds but still have some kick. I'm going to take a nap now. read more

Lutes Casino - This place is so cute! - Burgers Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

Parking: found parking behind the restaurant Cleanliness: Not too crowded feels a bit old with lots of old memorabilia and stuff everywhere. Service: Friendly and attentive. Server was particularly talkative. Food: -Rolled tacos were plain. -Overall a standard experience. I would like to return for: -maybe to try the chiliburger or hotdog read more

Tyrone was our server and he was great and very attentive, food came out fast and it was good and good portions you could see the steam coming out, very family ambiance and cool place with a lot of decorations, my only complaint would be some of the tiles I saw, definitely need replacing. Great place, will be back. read more

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Lutes Casino is definitely a popular spot to grab a drink, enjoy a bite, and hang out in a lively atmosphere. The food isn't exactly "knock-your-socks-off" amazing, but it's good, solid, classic bar fare. What really makes the place fun is the energy. People genuinely seem to be enjoying themselves and the staff were friendly with great service. If you haven't been to Lutes Casino, I'd recommend stopping by for a fun experience while you're in Yuma. read more

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i got the potato tacos & they were yummy. i got the bean and cheese taco & it lacked flavor but was still yummy. service was great! i sat at the bar and each bartender spoke to me to ask if i was doing alright. decor was INSANE. thats the real reason people come for sure! every inch of the walls was covered in interesting decoration. 10/10 would come again read more

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Got to meet Bob Lutes and that was worth the price of admission Enjoyed the atmosphere and the friendly servers. I shared a taco plate, potato tacos, chili Fritos and had the especial burger. Definitely came away from the meal stuffed. A fun place to eat. read more

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We always come to Lutes Casino as part of our annual trek to Yuma with a group of our good friends. We were sad to hear Billy had recently passed away, but we were so happy to see Bobby had once again stopped in while we were here to take a our yearly picture with him... we'll add it to the wall :-) Such a great place with friendly staff... everyone always has a smile & treats us like family :-) read more

Lutes Casino - Our guys with Bobby in the center. What a great sincere smile he has!! - Burgers Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

Definitely a VIBE. When you walk in you'll feel like you've gone back in time. The walls, ceilings, and more are covered in the most random things and sitting and having a beer and just playing eye spy are very entertaining. We did that while having a drink and waiting for our food. Food is very dive bar quality but good enough. Service was prompt and friendly! A really fun experience that I would do again. Enjoyable, fun, not fancy, lighthearted spot. read more

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My wife and I stopped here for lunch while in Yuma. On a positive note, it has a wild and wonderful and noisy ambiance that makes it a fun mealtime stop. The over-the-top electric and eccentric decor with quirky photos and memorabilia, neon signs, you name it, makes an interesting place to browse after the meal. You're bound to see something that will make you chuckle or guffaw. It's a historic restaurant, having been open since 1951. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful. The reason for the 4 (vs. 5) star review was the food. I asked the waitress what the restaurant's specialty was and she said it was the Especial, which is a cheeseburger and hot dog in one sandwich with grilled onions. It's been on the menu since 1951. The hamburger was a frozen patty that had been grilled quickly. It wasn't fresh meat at all. The hot dog was cut down the middle and placed on top of the burger. The ingredients just weren't fresh or well-prepared. My wife's Southwest Grilled Cheese tasted like hastily melted American cheese on lightly toasted sourdough with some Ortega chiles on it. A grilled cheese sandwich is one of those simple pleasure type dishes, yet this one wasn't prepared well at all. And despite the chiles, the sandwich tasted bland. Still, Lute's Casino's decor and atmosphere are worth a stop, at least for a drink. read more

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Food is standard bar food but the decor and ambience makes the is worthy a stop. Service was fast and friendly. This wa sour third trip to Lutes. read more

We just stopped here on our way back to California, as we had heard it had a good atmosphere for kids. And there were several families there as well, so we decided to give it a try. Some of the things on the walls and arcade games (the terminator) seemed inappropriate for little kids (mine are 3 and 5 and said it was "scary). Also it was really loud and hard to hold a conversation. I'd say it's better for teenagers. The service was alright and the food was ok, but we didn't finish anything because of the FLIES. As soon as our food was on the table, we could barely eat for swatting them off the food and our faces. My son almost dropped his food because a fly landed on his nose. And worst of all, the women's bathroom door was propped open and there were flies all in there as well. Really, I'm surprised this place has passed its food safety inspections, which is the reason for my one star review. read more

Always a great time. Great food in a historic environment. Our server was amazing. The food is wonderful had the "especiale" hamburger with a grilled hot dog on it. Always a favorite. read more

I would definitely recommend the classic hamburger the Especial--it has a hamburger patty and a hotdog all in one!! The dining room is huge and they have a quirky atmosphere! The service is great. Same servers as always! read more

Lutes Casino is nostalgia at its finest! The ambiance brings back rushes of childhood memories. I had a Caesar salad with tri tip. It's was plentiful of meat and great Caesar dressing. The chili was home made and delicious! Jessica was our server who was absolutely hilarious, we had a blast with her. Mike the owner is awesome too! read more

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This is an interesting place. Although the word "casino" is part of the name, it does not offer casino services. It is an eating establishment that also serves alcohol. Inside is like a warehouse building decorated in a very eclectic and interesting way. No matter where you look there is something really interesting to look at. It was a little on the noisy side due to the acoustics of the building, but it was easy to carry on a convetsation st our table. The staff was very friendly and instructed us to sit wherever we wanted. The menus are kept on the tables along with the condiments and a napkin dispenser. Our server was very helpful in helping us navigate the big menu to make our selections. I got the rolled potato tacos and my husband got the tri tip sandwich. We shared a large order of onion rings. The rolled tacos are actually what I refer to as taquitos. Our server recommended that I use a lot of their special homemade salsa that was in dispenser on the table. The salsa was mild with a mild bite that added more moisture to the dish. The trip tip sandwich had a generous portion of meat that was enhanced by adding some of the delicious salsa. The onion rings were breaded and very meaty. They were great with the house made ranch dressing. Overall it was a good experience and we will come back to try some of their other menu items when we come back this way again. read more

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Well, first of all it's not a casino but it's surely as busy as one. We went here for lunch because it was really busy the last time we walked by it. Figured if it was that busy, it was a good sign. We both had a draft beer and there special -A cheeseburger with a fried hotdog on top of the burger patty. We also ordered a side of fries. The burgers were.... Interesting and actually really good. Who doesn't love a fried hotdog?!?! It had a soft bun, fresh lettuce onions pickles and tomatoes. It was good, but we both agreed the hamburger patty needed flavor-or, maybe salt? The place had a lot of servers, it was busy and tables were cleaned fast. No line and seated fast. Nothing was fantastic but nothing was bad, either. Would we go again-yes. read more

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I have given Lutes Casino other chances after my poor experience three years ago. They accommodated fundraisers for Yuma Center for Spiritual Living on two of those occasions. I really enjoyed my time there. The food was good (potato rolled tacos yummm) and the atmosphere was fun and the music great! The service was excellent on all my other trips there. I am glad that Bob Lutes responded to my post last time and that I was willing to think about it and give them another try. If you are visiting Yuma this is a great place to stop by. read more

Second visit here and an intentional one at that! We were headed home from California and chose to take I-8 this time in order to bring the wife here...she wasn't with me the first time I visited. Just the ambiance, the décor, the nostalgia, etc. is such a draw to this fun, eclectic place! And of course, we spent over an hour here while she moved around checking out every corner! It was busy at all when we got there...mid-afternoon. Our server, Eben, said that they had been smashed the day before for Father's Day and they were enjoying the calmer day. Here's what we enjoyed: Patty Melt (had this previously and it was so good I had to have it again!) which is big and juicy and cooked to perfection. Full of gooey onions and cheese and I love to dunk mine in yellow mustard! Also had a side salad with ranch dressing (they make their own and it is so good and creamy). Also the tater tots because heck...who can't eat fried tater tots? Angus Burger, cooked medium and comes with lots of lettuce, tomato and onion and again, a big burger! We also order onion rings, which again are fried to perfection. I love when you bite into an onion ring and the whole onion doesn't come sliding out. They guys know how to cook rings! Another great lunner (between lunch and dinner) to complete the trip home to Phoenix! Thanks all for a great experience! read more

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Such a cool place. I love bars like this. Rustic and very popular with the locals. No it is not a Casino despite the name. Beer is cold and a great atmosphere. Games in the back for kids. Street parking and jn the back. See our YouTube channel Coolest Life. read more

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Stopped in to meet my Brother in law and some of his friends here for lunch. Cool spot! Lot's of stuff to look at, and arcade games for the kids. My kids spent probably $20.00 on the claw candy game and came up with bags full of candy. For food, I went with the patty melt and an order or onion rings/fries. Patty melt was really good! Super cheesy, which I like. Onion rings were bomb! Thick, crispy and fried perfectly. The fries were meh. Standard fries, soggy kind of. Wish I had ordered all onion rings. Service was great! Friendly folks here and the sheer amount of "stuff" they have in the joint is worth stopping alone. read more

Lutes Casino - Onion rings and fries. Onion rings were great, fries were meh! - Burgers Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

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Havent been to Lutes since the recesión when I called Yuma home for a short time. Fast forward to 2024 road trip thru states and did a pit stop here. We initally wanted to try the half pint but no one acknowledged us nor apolized for leaving us hanging. When we step into Lutes the place was packed and we made our wy tomaras the middle. Within 4 minutes of sitting down Wendy appeared bubbly and ready to take our order. She acknowledged everyone in our group which included a mix of kids. She made suggestions and took care of business. Highly recommend this joint and def ask for Wendy. read more

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This place came recommended by a local and it was ''meh" to me. The food was nothing to write home about. Likely just frozen Sysco foods, especially for the price. We ordered jalapeño poppers with 1/2 cheddar and 1/2 cream cheese filling for nearly $11. It came with 5 poppers and 2 of them didn't have any filling in them at all. The fish and chips were very greasy and the tartar sauce was served in commercially prepared/sealed containers. The back entrance is pretty cute, and has the charm of historical significance. The chairs at the tables were very uncomfortable to sit for a meal. The restaurant seems to have been thrown together with random memorabilia of sorts that may hold significance to the owners but really just seemed like remnants of a junk yard pickers show. Ultimately, the service was really good, and the staff very friendly but I don't see us going back again. read more

Took my mom for lunch & she said her Rueben was the best she ever had! My sandwich was great as well! Fun & funky atmosphere & awesome service. Moms been here 5 yrs & had never been here but will definitely be back! read more

Lutes Casino, "Where the Elite Meet to Eat"....is a fun dive-bar. No, really, it is. The place hasn't changed in at least 100 years and that's the fun of it. You do need to go if you're ever in Yuma and want a lunch you won't forget. Good food and cold beer.....in Yuma.....what's not to like? Excellent wait staff: we ordered one sandwich to split, and the waiter made sure we received two plates, each with half the sandwich.....hey, I've been to other places where that wouldn't have happened.... Trust me, you'll never forget your Lutes Casino experience..... read more

This place is magical! It's right on the Main Street of old town Yuma and going inside is like taking a trip back in time. The menu has everything you could ever want but our favorites are the Lute's Special (hotdog & hamburger combo), the Taco Dog and the Sonoran Bean Taco - fried in a flour tortilla and so so good! The service is friendly and you have a waiter but pay at the cashier on your way out. Ambiance is very very casual and eclectic in the most fun of ways. There are high top and low top tables and a back patio. read more

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Great food, better than expected and even better atmosphere. The AC could be a little colder but that's the only drawback. Sandwiches, burgers, and potato tacos were soon good. Prices are amazing and they had an exceptional band playing on a Friday night. Great place! read more

Secret menu hack: order the Climax aka the "Especial" (Cheeseburger with a hotdog) and add TriTip to it as well!! Real locals know what's up! BEST RESTAURANT IN YUMA! From the service to the food to the overall experience of a family run local staple, you'll never find another Lutes Casino! read more

Lutes Casino - The Especial, Climax version! (ADD TRI TIP) - Burgers Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

This is the king of local joints. Plain simple food. Nothing fancy. Cold beer. Great service even during crazy busy times. And if you want to immerse yourself in Yuma history this is the place. It's no longer a casino so don't let the name fool you. Come enjoy the ambience and chill with the locals at Lutes. read more

Best chicken wings I've had in a long long time... Nice flavor, nice texture .. slightly crunchy skin ... Juicey meat .. nice sauce not to hot ... Just enough heat . Washed it down with a cold brew... 8 out of 10 ... No such thing as perfect 10 .. read more

Lutes Casino - Burgers Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

Don't ask why I was in Yuma AZ and I won't tell. But if you happened to find yourself there pop into Lutes and get the elusive hotdog hamburger combo. This isn't something you want to order when you're about to be in a form fitting dress but life is all about living on the edge. Contrary to the name, this isn't a casino. I figured this out when I walked in and saw a herd of children. But the free entertainment was nice. Might go back just for that combo... read more

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Came in here a few times traveling through Yuma and this place is amazing! The food and atmosphere here is incredible. Wendy made my experience all the more better with her incredible work ethic and her humorous personality!!! read more

Friday night 20 of my friends and I swarmed into Lute's for food and drinks. Our server Amanda took all our appetizers & drink orders. Then made our drinks and brought us our appetizers. Then she took our dinner orders. I had the Lute special a yummy burger with a butterflied hot dog on top. Sorry no pic cause I was starving and destroyed it. End the night Amanda brought us all our own checks. She split the checks without asking us which made it that much easier to pay! She treated us like old friends and was joking and laughing w us all night long! Keep up the great work Amanda and Lute's keep making yummy food in a crazy fun environment read more

Lutes Casino - Our server aka Bad Ass Boss Chica Amanda aka Guacamole. - Burgers Near Me - Yuma, Arizona

Food is consistently great. They were out of the tri tip today but that can only mean it was popular. Love to have Sunday meals at Lutes.

Why is this place so popular? We loved the eclectic decorations and atmosphere of this place but our food was meh. We got a daily special with bbq brisket with Gouda cheese and baked beans and a 1/2 soup and sandwich. I opted for the clam chowder. It didn't tasted homemade and lacked flavor but was piping hot and was ok. The turkey sandwich was on a grain bread that added to the sandwich. The bbq brisket was messy and delicious. The cheese needed a little more melting. The beans were ok more like a chili/bbq bean flavor. All in all it's fun to try each time we come to Yuma but once a trip is enough. Service is hit and miss. read more

This place is out in the middle of nowhere but much needed! Good place to gas up, get food, gamble and go.

Great burger and bar place. Atmosphere is definitely friendly and maybe a little rowdy but it was fun for us. Definitely be back again!! Our waitress was excellent as well. read more

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Downtown Yuma. This is a unique place to dine. Lots of memorabilia and nostalgia in this old building. Dining room is large and wraps around a center bar/wait service counter. We had hamburgers chicken fingers and onion rings chili, tots and fries. All were delicious! Prices reasonable and comparable with nearby restaurants. Will return. read more

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Good food at a fair price fun atmosphere. No problem finding parking with large lot through rear entrance read more

There is no better spot! The food and service are always great. Eat at the bar if you need to be quick. The Lutes Special is a must and get the onion rings. read more

Lutes Casino - Lutes Especial Burger and Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Yuma, Arizona