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Portions are enough for two people -2 PC Fish / 5 Wings
Fetima W.

This is a small place but has seating on the inside. It's hidden inside a plaza. The staff were nice and everything was cooked to order. I have seen many people rave about catfish basket and finally tried them. We ordered the catfish filets and chicken wings. I loved the idea of being able to try both in a combo option. Prices are reasonable and the food was fresh, so expect to wait. I never mind waiting, if my food will be fresh. I was disappointed that we got toast instead of hush puppies but overall we enjoyed the food. I would definitely go back

1 piece catfish with 6 shrimp & fried okra.
Gina M.

The food was delicious. I got the one-piece catfish with 6 shrimp. I substituted the fries for fried okra. I was very happy that I did. I love fried okra, which has been a challenge to find in local restaurants. The portions were generous and made fresh to order. My husband ordered the 2 piece catfish with 6 shrimp and substituted the fried for potato salad. He was very satisfied with his meal. The service was great and friendly. We will definitely be back!

Fried gizzards
Jackie S.

First time trying this spot and not my last! Went on a lunch date with my BFF and let's just say everything sounded so good. Excellent friendly customer service very patient. we decided to get a sampler plate, hush puppies, and fried gizzards. The sampler was plenty for both of us. A catfish fillet, catfish nuggets and half a bone in catfish, with okra and hush puppies all 3 catfish options tasted differently but we weren't complaining. Catfish was cooked perfectly, the okra was hot and crispy, the hush puppies were small but packed with flavor. The fried gizzards were good but a little too tough and chewy. We got sweet tea and a bottled water that tea is sweeeet!! We left stuffed but happy with leftover okra and gizzards. Great spot and quick service.

Specials!
Frances M.

This place was difficult to locate but well worth it! SIMPLY WONDERFUL Catfish and Shrimp and southern fried okra! Fresh and hot. I highly recommend this food. The best fried catfish we have found in El Paso. Try it!

Sweet Tea with free refills
mike t.

This place is hidden in a strip mall. Parking is abundant but so are potholes. 1 star for cleanliness of dining area. We were there at 11AM so it smelled like cleaning chemicals. When the food arrived, the smell magically disappeared. 1 star for price. It was around 15 bucks for four catfish fillets, fries, and toast. It also came with a drink. You can get a can of soda, a bottle of water, or their homemade sweet tea. The sweet tea came with free refills! 1 star for generous portions! Pictures don't do it justice but the fillets were almost as big as my hand. Come prepared with an appetite because you'll leave with a heavy stomach. It's hearty and filling! 1 star for the quality of the food. Everything was delicious including the sweet tea (although it's really hard to mess up sweet tea). The catfish was perfect and came out piping hot. The breading was on point. The fries weren't over cooked. 1 star for the using parchment paper between the food and the styrofoam. I'm not a big fan of styrofoam containers and watching fried food burn it's way into the styrofoam. 5/5 in my book!

Hidden in the Hondo pass shopping center
Marisa M.

100% recommend this hidden little spot!! I read some good reviews about this place and decided to make a 28min drive here from the east side. Best decision!!! Since I can only eat fish during lent on Friday's I was willing to make the drive to try this place out. I got there and placed my order to go. The male employee taking my order was very helpful and friendly while taking my order. They have so many items to choose from but again since it's lent season I had to stick with the catfish. I had ordered 2 catfish specials to go and 4 catfish fillets separately. While I was waiting I saw a customers order of fried okra and hush puppies and was convinced order some to go as well. Once my order was ready the male employee taking the orders was polite to show me my order before bagging up. I truly appreciated that gesture. I will say overall the place isn't appealing to the eye but let me say.... The food and service MAKES UP FOR IT ALL!!! The best part is that the food is not even greasy AT ALL!! Be sure to come with an appetite because those catfish pieces are most definitely not small. Everything I ordered was delicious even my mom approved of it. I think I'll be skipping long john silver now and coming here more often. Enjoy the pics :)

Mike N.

A handful of my friends told me this would be the best catfish joint in El Paso. I had to try it myself to see if it was true. It's located along an assuming shopping strip (actually it looks deserted, but it has a funeral home in the middle of the strip), and I almost missed it because I really didn't notice any signs initially. Just looking from the outside, it gives you an impression that it's going to be one of those dives (photo), and I hoped at least the food will be decent. Interior matched (again, photo) an unimpressive exterior, and I became somewhat skeptical about what they offered. I just ordered two pieces of catfish fillet because that's what I was after. Instead of french fries, I got some fried okra, and I was not disappointed. Instead of normal Texas toast, I got some hush puppies. All that for under $10. They gave me a bottled water for free. Wait was about 15 mins after I placed my order. I'd recommend to call ahead your order if you don't want to wait too long. There were handful of tables, and some folks were waiting for their to-go orders. Catfish was very good--fresh tasting, not too salty and not greasy, but it had enough flavor in the coating. Hush puppies were rather small but tasty. There were plenty of fried okra. I probably should've eaten half of it since the serving was generous. A friendly owner-chef came out to check on everyone to see if we were enjoying our food. I thought that was a nice touch. It must've not been too busy for him to be able to do that. We talked for a while, and I found out he has had his joint open for 12 years. That's a very good sign for this small eatery in an obscure location to survive all those years. The next time I come here I need to try their wings. Several folks were eating them, and they looked very good.

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Food was good but the customer service needs some improvement. Otherwise, I would go again and recommend it.

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13 years ago

Great mom and pop place!food is cooked fresh to order.catfish nuggets basket the best!

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8 years ago

Best place in EP to eat fried catfish. The catfish nuggets are the best for dipping. Start there if you are unsure.

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7 years ago

What great food!! A co-worker recommended the place! staff was very friendly will be going back more often!

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Does the trick everytime!!! It's time to expand maybe build a few more on the westside

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