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De Soto, TX
Lester Lopez
De Soto General Manager
“I want Luby’s to be a place where people from every part of the community can come together, enjoy a good meal and know there’s a team here that truly cares about them.” Read more.
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Phone: (972) 230-9944
801 N Beckley Rd,
DeSoto, TX 75115
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Monday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 8:00pm
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Lester Lopez
De Soto General Manager
My Luby's story actually started because of my mom. In 2008, when I was 17 years old, she went to apply for a job at Luby's in Laredo and asked if I wanted to apply too. I figured, why not? I started as a busboy, then worked as a dishwasher, expo and cook. Little by little, I learned just about every part of the restaurant.
But I had another interest, too: numbers. I left Luby's at 19, studied accounting at Texas A&M, and spent several years working in bookkeeping and accounting. Eventually, I realized I missed the restaurant business and came back to Luby's in 2014. That accounting background never really left me. I enjoy understanding the numbers behind the operation, labor, costs, sales and all the little decisions that add up to a successful restaurant.
More recently, Luby's gave me an opportunity that required an even bigger leap. I left Laredo, the city where I had lived my entire life, and moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to become a General Manager. Everything was new: a different city, a different community and a different role. I knew my first job was to listen, learn and make our restaurant a place where people felt welcome.
That has been one of the most rewarding parts of the experience. Guests have told me they notice the difference. They know they can come talk to me, they see a team working together, and the restaurant feels like a better place to spend time. That matters to me. I want Luby's to be a place where people from all parts of the community can come together over a good meal and feel taken care of.
I'm also proud that our restaurant has continued to grow. I'm competitive enough to look at the strongest Luby's locations and think, I want us up there too.
Outside of work, the most important thing in my life is my family, especially my kids. They're a big part of what keeps me moving forward. And when I get the chance, I love soccer. Back home, I traveled throughout Mexico to watch Liga MX matches in person. I miss that energy, the crowd, the excitement and everyone coming together around the game.
In some ways, that's what I want for my restaurant too. Different people. One place. And a reason to come together.
Community
Luby’s DeSoto Celebrates the 4th of July with the Community
Bringing the community together, one celebration at a time.
There’s nothing quite like the 4th of July in Texas, and General Manager Lester Lopez and the Luby’s DeSoto team made sure to be right in the middle of the fun!
This year, Lester and his team joined the Lancaster and DeSoto 4th of July Celebration at Grimes Park in DeSoto, a festive community event packed with food vendors, games, and live concerts. Special guests Keri Hilson and Paul Rodgers headlined the evening, and many local city officials came out to celebrate alongside residents.
The team spent the day handing out free water to help everyone beat the heat, introducing new faces to Luby’s, and sharing $5 off coupons with families throughout the park. For Lester and his crew, that was the best part of the day: connecting with neighbors and showing the community what Luby’s is all about.
The event brought new customers through the doors and helped strengthen Luby’s connection to the DeSoto community. Lester and the team are already looking forward to coming back next year, with a little more planning under their belts and hopefully a little less Texas heat!
Luby’s DeSoto Shows Appreciation for the DeSoto Police Department
Giving back to those who serve and protect.
At Luby’s DeSoto, saying thank you to the people who keep the community safe is always on the menu!
General Manager Lester Lopez and team member Maria Vazquez recently visited the DeSoto Police Department to show their appreciation for the officers who serve the city every day. The team delivered plates and desserts to the officers and invited them to come in and dine at Luby’s.
For the team, giving back to the people who protect the community felt especially meaningful. Lester’s favorite moment came when Chief of Police Joseph Costa presented him with a DeSoto Police coin, a thoughtful gift that the team truly appreciated. The officers made the Luby’s crew feel right at home throughout the visit.
The visit gave the team a chance to get to know many of DeSoto’s officers, become a more familiar face in the community, and welcome even more guests through the doors. Lester and the team are looking forward to participating in more special events like this one and want to thank the DeSoto Police Department for all they do. A special thank you also goes to Nikki Giles for helping make it all happen and for being so welcoming!