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    Luby’s

    3.2 (114 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Buffets
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Turkey with dressing, roll, broccoli with cheese, mashed potatoes, jalapeno
    Nancy M.

    Came for Thanksgiving dinner. Portion size was good. Service was great. We went in an hour before closing and staff were very friendly and upbeat. We did not feel rushed to leave. All the food was delicious and they had plenty of pies. They did not have any cake options but I did attribute it to getting there so late they must of ran out. Free parking!

    Chicken Fried Steak Combo with okra, Mac & cheese and a jalapeño muffin.
    Mario A.

    Luby's will always hold a special place in my heart. I live in CA, but grew up in The RGV. I grew up celebrating birthdays, graduations & anniversaries at a Luby's Cafeteria. My mother always said there was something for everyone here. The ambience is southern hospitality at its finest. The staff are attentive and service is great; staff are always willing to help. The food is nothing to write home about, but it's pure comfort food. My favorites are the fried fish and the chicken fried steak. I had always talked to the SO about Luby's & we finally made it! We split the fish and chicken fried steak and got two sides each... the Mac and cheese and I got the mashed potatoes and we also got the fries okra, and corn bread jalapeño muffins. Food was homey and a great value. We spent about $32 for the two of us and we took the cherry pie to go. Can't wait to be back when we are back in TX!

    Fried Fish, broccoli, fried okra.
    Rich M.

    I've often bemoaned the "death" of Luby's Cafeteria but a visit to the Main Avenue location has resurrected this business in my lunchtime rolodex. The sights, smells, and bustle here took me back to the days of yore when Luby's sat at the pinnacle of the cafeteria world (at least in Texas). Fried fish, Chicken Fried Steak, Liver and Onions, Salisbury Steak, Enchiladas, Pork Chops, and more. Fried okra, mac&cheese, steamed broccoli, Salads, hot rolls, and copious desserts. Oh my! It was hot, fresh, flavorful, and conjures the childhood memories of good food in a wholesome atmosphere...San Antonio style. I'm glad we still have Luby's.

    Fried food
    Nicole O.

    I have been coming to this location since I was little and I'm sad to say this location use to be much better back then. The customer service here has dropped significantly here. The staff that work the check out counter constantly rush you and are not pleasant at all. The food is decent but since it takes so long to get down the line and they have it feeling like a freezer in the building your food is cold by the time you sit down, not to mention my whole chicken fried steak fell out the breading I have never seen it do that before. I do understand this is a popular location but they definitely need to go back to having top tier service and food.

    Lots of food
    Franny A.

    An old school cafeteria that's fun, value priced and true Texas culture & delicious. You can walk from downtown if you're adventurous like me- 20 minutes ish. The dining room is huge with lots of booths. Food is cafeteria style and it's delicious! I've had salmon, roasted chicken & whiting. There's fried chicken fried steak and cheese sauce. You won't go hungry . After 3 there's a senior special that's half price. Fun Texas style that's fading so go go go! Pro tip: jalapeño biscuits are

    Senior LuAnn Platter
    Mitzi M.

    Who knew seniors (age 55+) get a discounted meal here? The Senior Luann Platter costs $7.99, which makes it cheaper than most fast food nowadays. The baked fish was much tastier than the fried fish. The green beans had no flavor at all, but the mashed potatoes were out of this world!

    Burnt liver
    JoAnna G.

    My husband had fish with , broccoli and cheese, macaroni, and cheese & cornbread & his plate was perfect . I had liver and onions with mashed potatoes and fried okra . My liver looked fine on the top side but when I flipped it over it was all burnt I had to send some of it back to be replaced when I got to the second piece of liver and I flipped it over it was burnt as well. I wasn't going to send that back. I was over it already. Over half the booths were not bussed and they were filthy. They either had dirty trays, sitting on the them or they were not wiped down at all .

    Linette P.

    Cheap cafeteria style comfort food. No gimmick and cheap eats is a plus in my book! I really think this is maybe 2 steps above Hometown Buffet. Is the food here edible? Yeah sure I guess, is it bursting with flavor and delicious- can't say so. Either way don't take my word for it, check it out for yourself :)

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    The food is always fresh and delicious. The staff are friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is glowing with beautiful people.

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    I love their chicken tenders in macaroni and the fish and the okra mostly everything is good

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