Luchi & Joeys - Underground Downtown – Mexican
This subterranean gem transforms the morning commute into a sensory journey, where the air is thick with the savory scent of spiced machaca and golden, griddled potatoes. Guests find a cozy refuge in the heart of the city, savoring hand-crafted breakfast staples like tender nopalitos and zesty chorizo that bring a touch of home-cooked warmth to the urban underground.
Luchi & Joeys - Underground Downtown, Walker Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, TX 77002, United States +17132231232 https://luchiandjoeys.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Regular Breakfast Tacos
- Bacon & Egg - $3.65: Scrambled eggs mixed with crispy bacon, wrapped in a soft tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage & Egg - $3.65: Scrambled eggs and sausage in a fresh homemade flour tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo & Potato - $3.65: Flour tortilla filled with chorizo and potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo & Egg - $3.65: Savory chorizo mixed with scrambled eggs wrapped in a soft tortilla
- Potato & Egg - $3.65: Soft tortilla filled with scrambled eggs and tender, diced potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Beans & Cheese - $2.99: Refried beans and cheddar cheese in a homemade flour tortilla
- Mexican Egg - $3.65: Scrambled eggs mixed with onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños in a soft tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Plain Egg - $3.65: Scrambled eggs in a homemade flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Nopalitos (Cactus) - $3.65: Grilled nopalitos (cactus) with scrambled eggs, onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños, served in a tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Breakfast Meat
- Machaca - $4.25: Shredded beef typically mixed with eggs, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Spicy Ground Beef - $4.25: Seasoned ground beef, fresh jalapeños, onions, and a blend of Mexican spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Regular Ground Beef - $4.25: Seasoned ground beef with onions, cilantro, and a blend of spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Beef Fajita - $4.25: Sliced beef sautéed with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes
- Chicharron - $4.25: Crisp, fried pork skin, seasoned Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Fajita - $4.25: Grilled chicken strips with sautéed onions and peppers, served with tortillas and a side of broth
Signature Tacos
- 1910 Taco - $4.75: Spicy beef, Mexican egg, cheese and refried beans
- El Popular Taco - $3.75: Bacon, potato and cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- No-palito Taco - $3.65: Grilled cactus with egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Norteno Taco - $5.25: Beef or Chicken Fajita egg, refried beans, avocado and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- San Nicolas Taco - $4.25: Machacado, refried beans and Mexican egg Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Migas Taco - $3.99: Mexican egg, crispy corn tortilla strips and shredded cheese
- Choripapa Taco - $3.99: Chorizo egg, potato and cheese
- Chiko Taco - $4.75: Grilled chicken, potato and avocado Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
Taco Truck Tacos
- Classic Taco - $4.6: Beef, chicken, or ground beef options Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Pulled Pork Taco - $4.6: Slow-cooked pulled pork, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, and cotija cheese on a soft corn tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Southwest Chipotle Chicken Taco - $4.6: Served with cheddar cheese, Mexican sour cream, and lettuce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Gringa Taco - $4.6: Marinated pork in orange-lime citrus blend, spicy chili paste, grilled with melted chihuahua cheese, onions, cilantro and pineapple
- Pirata Taco - $4.6: Finely chopped beef fajita, melted chihuahua cheese, onions and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- 1810 Taco - $4.6: Grilled beef with Mexican chorizo, chihuahua cheese, grilled onions and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Keka Taco - $3.99: Cheese taco with options to add chicken, beef, ground beef, or shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Chilango Taco - $4.6: Marinated pork combined with beef fajita, topped with grilled onions and cilantro
- Alambre Taco - $4.6: Grilled onions, mushroom and bell peppers mixed with meat and cheese
Fish Tacos
- Baja Fish Taco - $5.65: Grilled fish, melted chihuahua cheese, coleslaw, creamy chipotle sauce, and mango pico de gallo Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- San Blas Fish Taco - $5.65: Grilled shrimp basted with southwest chili peppers, onion, cilantro, jack cheese, and roasted tomatillo sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics
- Vallarta Walker Fish Taco - $5.65: Deep-fried fish, special coleslaw, tartar sauce, and cilantro Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- El Jefe - $5.65: Salmon, beans, pico de gallo, avocado and cilantro
Main Courses
- Fried Fish Plate - $15.25: Fried fish served with fries, coleslaw and homemade tartar sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Enchiladas Suiza Plate - $13.5: 3 shredded chicken enchiladas covered with creamy tomatillo sauce, melted cheese, sour cream, and cilantro
- Street Tacos Plate - $13.5: 5 beef or pastor tacos on corn tortillas. Served with borracho beans
- Tortilla Soup - $7.99: Crispy tortillas, shredded chicken, cheese, onions, cilantro, squash, chickpeas and avocado Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Breakfast Plate A - $9.99: Choice of regular egg, potatoes and beans. Tortillas on the side Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Tortas & More
- Torta Alambre - $10: Mexican sandwich with choice of beef or chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Torta Pulled Pork - $10: Pulled pork, avocado, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, shredded lettuce, and special dressing Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Breakfast Torta - $8.99: Mexican sandwich with refried beans, avocado, tomato, lettuce, grilled onions, and choice of meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Breakfast Gordita - $4.99: Homemade corn tortilla patty filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon, and beans
- Breakfast Burrito - $7.99: Regular or with meat options
Bowls & Salads
- Acapulco Crunch Salad - $15: Fried shrimp, lettuce, red cabbage, roasted corn, black beans, mango, avocado, fresco cheese, cilantro, and creamy cilantro sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Taco Salad - $10: Mixed greens, tomatoes, beans, cheese, choice of protein
- La Flaca Salad - $14: Grilled chicken, lettuce, cabbage mix, avocado, tomato, carrots, zucchini, onions, chickpeas and vinaigrette Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Fiesta Bowl - $14: Grilled chicken, rice, corn, black beans, bell peppers, onion mix, tortilla strips, cilantro and chipotle dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
Faves & Snacks
- Gorditas - $4.99: Homemade thick corn tortilla stuffed with pressed pork rinds, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese
- Bolt Fries - $12.45: Crispy fries, citrus-marinated pork, spicy mayo, cheddar cheese, chives, and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Fries con Queso - $12.45: Crispy fries topped with 1810 mix, queso, cilantro, and onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Nachos Queso + Meat - $11: Crispy nachos topped with melted cheese and choice of meat Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Large Quesadilla Plate - $10.45: Choice of meat, side of guacamole, and refried beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chips and Queso 68 - $7.5: A blend of queso, beans and a special sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Chips and Queso - $7.5: Crispy golden tortilla chips with melted cheese dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Handmade Guacamole & Chips - $8.65: Fresh small-batch guacamole and chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Chips con Salsa - $5.5: Home-made chips with salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
Sides
- Large Sides - $8: Quart or pint-sized portions of queso, guacamole, rice, beans, or salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Small Sides - $2: Charro beans, refried beans, rice, French fries, pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream, queso, guacamole, or salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Family Meals
- Family Meals - $45: Choice of regular meal, enchilada meal, or grilled chicken alambre
- Taco Kits - $40: Variety of taco kits including carne asada, chicken fajita, al pastor, pulled pork, or street taco
Beverages
- Soft Drink - $2.99
- Bottled Mexican Drinks - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Iced Tea - $2.85: Chilled, refreshing brewed tea
- Bottled Water - $2
- Coffee - $2.99: Freshly brewed aromatic blend
- Aguas Frescas - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice - $5.99: Squeezed at the restaurant from fresh oranges
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