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    Catfish King of Waco

    3.5 (69 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Good for kids

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    Exterior shot of the restaurant. Nice clean lot.
    Chris J.

    We found this place on yelp. We had actually driven by quite a few times past this place. I like mom and pop type family places and this place certainly fit the bill. It seemed more of a locals love us type place than a tourist or corporate feel to it. Staff was very pleasant and my wife and I loved the food. Portions were very plentiful and they were a decent price and value for sure. We both tried the shrimp and fish platters. The onion ring app was enormous and tasty. It was a very laid back place. We thoroughly enjoyed going here. I loved the unique pickled tomatoes they had here. Please see pic. They tasted similar to dill pickles. Great service and value. Not super fancy but we really enjoyed and will certainly be back again. If you go inside they have several items in a special section for seniors. My wife and I were happy and plan on returning soon.

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    Ronnie H.

    Really unassuming place...but then again, 85% of Waco is. However look beyond the less than ideal curb appeal and step inside...more of the same but the staff is friendly and the food is good. Moderately priced with good portions. I don't claim to be the fish fry taste expert but these are good. The batter could use more flavor to bring out the texture of the catfish but that's the fun of dipping it in tarter sauce I reckon. No complaints. You want decor and whimsical birthday song and dance? Go to Red Lobster. You want good catfish basket? Check this place out.

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    Dwayne O.

    Small restaurant specializing in Fried Catfish with good reasonable prices. They just forgot to make good food, catfish was cold, hard with no taste. Shrimp was also boring and hard. Salad was a bunch of lettuce with a slice of tomato on top. You maybe King of Catfish, but there must be no competition.

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    Summer D.

    Awful. Start to finish. I tell the guy at the counter I'm looking for some catfish fillets hush puppies n fries. He gives me some options that have pinto beans n side salad. Are u listening at all?. After we get that straightened out he's still like u still have another side. Do u want a salad or baked potato. Just got the baked potato cause at this point just get me the F out of here. Got home to some catfish strips not fillets, tasteless hush puppies and I didn't even bother to try the baked potato. Got back in my ride and went to Texas Roadhouse where i should have went to begin with. Wasted my $ . Keep living. Keep learning. Keep it moving

    Catfish and shrimp combo plate and in the background is the catfish sandwich.

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    1 year ago

    Love the chicken and catfish platter. Long time customer and always very good. Glad to see it's here for us to enjoy

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    I personally have always loved Catfish King's catfish. Lots of time I'll go thru the drive thru and just order the catfish.

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    It was like microwave food. Not good at all. The coleslaw was old the fish wasn't good don't even waste your time or money

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    Served fresh and hot out of the grease. Next time I'm heading south we definitely stop in again!

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    6 years ago

    If your looking for a go to place to find absolutely great fried catfish, Catfish King is the place! We go here every change we get.

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    7 years ago

    Great catfish and very friendly service. We will be back the next time we come through Waco.

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    It's not too pretty on the outside but like everyone says, "It's what's on the inside that counts!"…read moreGo ahead on in; you won't be sorry! I got the fish and shrimp platter. It comes with catfish but they let you choose your fish if you want something different! It comes with 2 sides so I got fries and fried okra. The fried okra was the star of that show for me! Also, I switched out the catfish for Blue Whiting. Everything was well seasoned and delish. My husband ordered the Blue Whiting platter which was 2 whiting filets and a side. He considered getting the etouffee so while we ate she brought out a small taste of it for us to sample for next time. (And there will be a next time!) The girl at the counter (owner??) is SO STINKIN NICE! My gosh, talk about great with customers! (Cutie with fun glasses.) It's about an hours drive from where we live but we're through Waco pretty regularly so we're looking forward to our next stop at Friday's. We'll try to get by on a Friday so we can try some of their GUMBO!

    The food was generous, hot and tasty. I ate too much too fast cuz it was that good. I had 2 piece…read morecatfish, red beans and rice and a crab cake. My wife had the same catfish but with green beans and fried okra. The service was cheerful, upbeat and pretty quick. Ambience was authentic cajun/ local charm. This place is mostly about the food. It is not shiny and new- it is warm and cozy with serious food. If you like catfish give them a try.

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    Wowwww!!!! I'm originally from Southeast Texas, born and breed with Cajun blood running through my…read moreveins. Ever since leaving and moving to Austin area, I've longed for my gumbo, crawfish and even down home red beans and rice. Well, until now!! We just randomly decided on seafood while in Waco, and lemme tell yall. This place will not disappoint!! I had a bowl of probably the top 10 best I've ever had!! (Sorry mom), and also the red beans and ohhhh my lawd!!!! The atmosphere when you walked in let you know this was gonna be a good meal. The decor, and even almost entire wall with prices and the daily specials written on it. The waitress tried to tell us about it, and I'm pretty sure the wife was paying attention, but I already had my stomach setting up to receive gumbo. Multiple waitstaff stopped by to check on us throughout the meal, and all were very friendly! Serving sizes to make you loosen a belt notch to be able to breathe!! Wife had the fish and chips and couldn't eat the fries! That all said, I also found out that gumbo and beans and rice were made from scratch DAILY, and not that prepared stuff you get at some places!! Stop and be ready to Laissez les bons temps rouler!!

    Went here for lunch. Was seated quickly and the food seemed like it came out quickly too…read more The crawfish was good and especially if you dipped it in the butter that came with it. The red fish was okay. I felt the entree was plated nicely and overall wasn't bad. I felt the restaurant was clean which is definitely a good sign for a restaurant .

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