From Closure to Reopening: Former Luby’s in Duncanville Returns as Buffet ⋆ SprawlTag.com

For years, the Luby’s at 926 E. Highway 67 in Duncanville was a go-to spot for comfort food and cafeteria-style dining. Like many locations of the beloved Texas chain, it eventually shut its doors, leaving an empty building along the busy highway. Now, that space has reopened as Empire Buffet, an all-you-can-eat restaurant serving seafood, sushi, and hibachi.

From Luby’s to Empire Buffet

The transformation of the former Luby’s into Empire Buffet began in November 2024 with major renovations. Updates included new gas lines, upgraded electrical systems, and modern air conditioning, while keeping the 11,830-square-foot structure intact. Today, the familiar building has been repurposed into a buffet-style restaurant focused on variety and international flavors.

*Aerial view showing the location of Empire Buffet off U.S. Highway 67 near S Cockrell Hill Road, highlighted with a red arrow.*

Reviews and Reception

Empire Buffet is already drawing attention. The restaurant holds a 4.0-star rating on Google based on its first 20 reviews. Customers praise the seafood and sushi offerings while highlighting hibachi as a fresh addition to Duncanville’s dining scene. As the buffet establishes itself, locals are welcoming the return of a large-scale dining option in a spot long associated with Luby’s.

*Luby’s (2018): The Luby’s restaurant that once operated at 926 E. Highway 67 before closing.*

A Changing Dining Scene in Duncanville

Highway 67 has seen constant change over the years, transforming from open fields in the early 20th century into a corridor for restaurants, hotels, and shopping centers. With Empire Buffet now open, the former Luby’s site continues that evolution, breathing new life into a location that sat empty for years.