There's something at Luby's worth going for?? What exactly is the "fried fish" there? Do they come in squares or sticks? lol.
I had me some takeout Luby's fried fish last night. It is classic comfort food, for those of you who don't get it. I used to go with my grandparents all the time and it reminds me of being 10 years old. The best analogy I can think of is soul food for white people. Or maybe, a 1950's style diner without the self-aware ironic kitschiness. My standard meal is: Fried fish w/tartar sauce mashed potatoes with cream gravy macaroni and cheese 2 pieces jalapeno corn bread chocolate ice box pie Followed by a carbohydrate induced coma for a couple of hours. I used to get green beans instead of either the potatoes or macaroni, but when they stopped over-cooking them 1950's style, and went with a more modern healthy style, I gave up on them. I also really like the cucumber and tomato salad, but haven't gotten it in forever.
I like to call it Fish Rectangles. You're talking about the one on West Gray, right? That's not exactly downtown. I ran into some Rockets employees there. I saw the head Red Rowdy handler, so I texted the_yoyo and asked if I should go ahead and punch him in the face. Cool story bro. I haven't been there in a while. Lubys holds a special place for me too.
That's because it's a Luby's, Etc. They don't have the variety of food a regular Luby's has and typically serves 3 different entrees everyday of the week. They do make it up with a sandwich station, pasta/asian/mexican station, and a grill. I go to the Law School across the street and eat there once or twice a week. BTW, they do serve fried fish at least once a week there. Not sure which day but I believe they have a calendar that shows what they're serving.
The Luby's on 290 near Tidwell was a buffet on weekends...I dont know if they're still doing it but I used to down the fried fish 3-4 pieces at a time. Thats the only thing I ever get.
not to bump this silly thread but I had to respond to the comfort food post Sunday night I was talking with someone about Joel Osteen's father starting the ministry. their church was on the side of town i grew up in. we used to go to Luby's on Sunday and get off on the exit close to the church when returning home. there would be a huge line of cars leaving the church almost everytime we ate at that luby's on sunday. that memory is stuck in my head.
They be rapin' e'rybody cuz ain't no fish en da house! Hide ur utensils! Hide ur ketchup! U dumb cuz u s'pose 2 got fish. Luby rollin in hers dam grave. U gotz no chi'ken, easether. dayamn. weez beez comin' fer u! whats? u outta mac n cheez, too. they burnin' dis place down 2 da ground, homegirlz!
