Luby's — Restaurant in McAllen

It’s a weekend morning, and my goal and treat to myself for the week was to seek out a chicken and waffle combo. To show you how much of a foodie I am I even went to the length of using google to find out who offered it in the area. Yelp has been acting funny lately, so had to be resourceful. I come across a link that talks about how Luby’s is offering a sit down breakfast menu as opposed to the usual cafeteria/buffet style. Included in the menu is Texas chicken n’ waffles. Right away, I made it my goal of the week to seek it out I mean its got Texas, chicken, and waffles all in one phrase, what’s there not to like? Fortunately, one of the locations they offered this was located in McAllen. NOTE: Not all Luby’s offer the sit down breakfast menu.

Ambiance: the place is nice with booths and regular tables available as well as Tvs. The staff is pleasant and accommodating. Presentation: As you can see in the pix, the presentation was good. Taste: Hmm….I’ve eaten a of waffles so I have become particular. The waffle texture seemed to light as if there wasn’t enough batter in the mix. The fried chicken was simple and good but not great. I sense that maybe in the rush they didn’t let the chicken rest in paper towels before placing on the waffle, since the waffle seemed to have a fried oil taste. The chipotle sauce was good and paired well with the chicken. At $9.99, I felt it could have been better, but based on web link I read, this menu is still on its trial stage, so I hope it...

We went to Luby's on Violet and 10th for Thanksgiving. Wow what a line, I assume we were not the only ones who didn't want to copy today. Once we were in front of all the fare being offered, it was decision time. I came for Turkey but I always get the baked fish, or the delicious pork chop smothered in onions. But today I stuck to my Holiday choice and ordered the Turkey served over stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, instead of green beans I wanted the buttered cabbage. I added a side of fried okra and a corn bread muffin. Also, included with the meal is dessert, so my last decision came down to pumpkin pie or pecan pie. I opted for the pumpkin pie, even tho my southern side of me was begging for the pecan pie. My wife ordered the same, except she wanted the buttered corn, and she added a cranberry salad. My son had the chicken fried chicken with baked red skin potatoes, and a side of Mac and cheese. The service was great, our server took good care of us. She brought cranberries for our Turkey and refilled our drinks without us having to ask. I have always liked Luby's, especially for its comforting meals, and the number of selections available. You will definitely find what you are in the...

I ordered pick up for the first time today through the Luby’s website and placing the order was a breeze, it was the to-go experience that was not good at all.

I ordered green bean casserole and two tartar sauces for 2 meals and a coke. When I arrived exactly when I was supposed to pick it up, I noticed my food and drink had been sitting out, for how long idk. No one was there to greet people in line for several minutes. And I didn’t even know where the line started and ended, so I just walked up to one end of the line and guessed correctly.

About 15 minutes of waiting and my food sitting out they finally were ready for me to collect it. But I asked them to fill my drink again since I didn’t want watered down coke. By that time I was frustrated that I waited long and because when I asked how long my food and drink had been sitting out, they didn’t know.

So I had them refill my drink and I took my food, assuming everything was right. Well instead of green bean casserole, they gave me plain green beans and on top of that, no tartar sauce for my order (so I had to take some of my boyfriend’s tartar sauce) and on top of that, they got me the wrong soda.

Never ordering...