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    El Puerto

    3.9 (49 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood
    Open 10:00 am - 8:45 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Shanesta H.

    I actually liked the food. The cat fish is delicious and that coating...omg. I had the carne asada,. It was a little chewy, but still yummy. The staff is bilingual, so that's great as well.

    Chicken and cheese enchiladas
    Rigo M.

    Best little hole in the wall Mexican restaurant in Fort Worth. They have great weekly lunch specials and their seafood choices are so good too.

    Pescado empanizado (breaded fish)
    Esme P.

    Came here on a recommendation from a friend after craving a shrimp cocktail. The waitress was very prompt and spoke English as well. The chips and salsa were good (the salsa could have been spicier but that's just my picky self!) The horchata was delicious and refreshing. My friend ordered the Pescado Empanizado (breaded fish), it looked so crispy and juicy and had so much meat on it! My coctel de camaron (shrimp cocktail) was AMAZING. I ordered the large because I knew I would be able to finish it, but I had such a hard time finishing it, it was a lot! There was at least 30 shrimp (I may be exaggerating but I may not) total, with at least 3 shrimp with every spoonful! I was so content with the food and the service, I would go again for sure!

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    Suz N.

    This place has a variety of Mexican food (seafood, and traditional). I love their enchiladas and seafood dishes (except the fish soup- does not have enough seafood) but the rest of the items on the menu are great! Reasonable prices too. Wow new chef on board. Fish soup is awesome and not over priced. I am hooked on this place!

    Ceviche con camarones
    Deanna C.

    Súper friendly staff. Food is great. Ceviche and cocktails are the favorite. The fajitas looked great too. Full bar service and great happy hour specials. As close to Mexican mariscos as we are going to get on this side of the border.

    Crystal A.

    The only reason I am giving them 4 stars is because I prefer white corn chips over yellow. I'm pretty passionate about my opinions on chips. I can make a meal out of chips and salsa.... This was our first time here and we were very pleased. The review mentioning it's "dingy"- not at all! Perhaps they've updated since then but I found it to be very bright and airy and clean. The food was YUMMY! I had cheese enchiladas and they were soooo perfectly oooey, gooey. My husband had the seafood soup and said it was delicious. He loves seafood so he was in heaven. The prices were not as cheap as a typical hole in the wall Mexican place but we weren't left feeling cheated as the potions are HUGE. Didn't have any alcohol but they had great happy hour prices posted (Monday- Friday, 3-7pm) like $1.75 domestics, $2.50 imports & $3 margaritas. We will definitely be back.

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    10 years ago

    Try the whole catfish fried no batter. Great place to eat. We love the seafood as much as the Mexican food.

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    12 years ago

    Plenty of food, great prices for lunch.

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    13 years ago

    This place is great. I have eaten here dozens of time for lunch & have always had great food and service. Can't beat the price.

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    Drunken Crab Restaurant

    Drunken Crab Restaurant

    3.6
    (108 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Delish! We did a build you own seafood boil - mussels and shrimp with corn and sauce and rice on…read morethe side. The mussels and shrimp were the biggest I've ever seen! The sauce just made me want to keep going back for more! Service was friendly and fun! Made great recommendations and checked in often! Ambiance was quiet on a Monday night late but I can imagine that the weekends they are packed! Lots of seating and a quaint little spot! Great music but still allowed for conversation. The only challenge was parking! It's a super small parking lot (like maybe 6 spots) so be ready to park on the street and walk.

    While I must say the snow crab should probably be illegal to serve. It's like a drug you can stop…read moreeating. The sauce is almost drinkable, but also don't... it's so much garlic you may end up pissing your stomach off. Shrimp seems to always be overcooked so I never get those anymore. They're mushy, so real overcooked. Service is hit it miss. Sometimes I've gotten a server who may not understand the best English and is sorta short with us. I can understand that, but also it's not enjoyable. The place is usually a mess... But I say that because it's usually super busy as well so I'm not complaining about that because they clean up. It's just a constant flow of people. They also increase their prices quite a bit and the price of snow crab has went down. So unless the prices go back down to a reasonable amount, I probably won't go back, but I'd still advise for you to try it out.

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    My table next to the table they were stacking chairs on. Ziploc bagged food a broom cause they wanted to sweep around me
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    Krab Kingz

    Krab Kingz

    4.2
    (217 reviews)
    7.2 mi
    $$

    JUST NO. I ordered food to go online on Friday night. I got charged $60, went to get my food and…read morethere was a sign on the door that they are closed PERMANENTLY. GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK!!!

    We have been wanting to try Krab kingz for a long time. Stop by for a late lunch on a Saturday and…read morehappily they weren't super busy. It doesn't seem like much sitting in the strip center, but we walked inside. They've got two good size dining areas and plenty of room. Also we enjoyed that they had the football games on TVs in both rooms. The menu appears to be updated almost daily on a chalkboard. It took a minute to look over everything and make a choice. We opted for the fried oysters as an appetizer then I ordered the fish and shrimp plate and my wife ordered the # 7, which today was one cluster snow, crabs, and shrimp. They brought our food out in to go boxes, which is I guess what everybody eats out of. We were both blown away when we opened them up and saw how much food they give you. The portions are huge. My fish and fried shrimp was pretty good. The fish could use a little bit more seasoning, but it was cooked very well and tasted good. The shrimp was really good and once again I was surprised at how big they were. There was a ton of fries and only ate about half of them, but they were good as well. I was very impressed with the fried oysters. They were big oysters and tasted great. My wife loved her snow crab. It comes with tons of potatoes, corn on the cob and several shrimp and we were stuffed by the time we left. We will definitely come back and try something different on the menu next time

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    Address and hours of operation
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    Waters Texas

    Waters Texas

    4.4
    (333 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$$

    Superb place to get a high class meal in downtown Fort Worth. The service was impeccable- our…read morewaitress Courtney W. was amazing! She made some excellent suggestions and got our orders perfect - I would go back just to have her wait on us. We got starters of oysters texasfellar and tuna tartare, followed by the salmon (shared), Idaho rainbow trout and crab cakes, with sides of lobster Mac and cheese, broccolini, mashed potatoes. More than enough food for 4 hungry people. They split the salmon perfectly into 2 plates. The crab cakes were fantastic, and the trout was perfect. They have bottled beer, so we got a few before the meal. Everything was so well timed. Definately stop by when in Fort Worth. They were able to get us in for a 6pm seating on a busy Saturday night.

    Date night in the Fort Worth area. Came here for dinner after exploring a couple of other places…read morefor drinks. This place was really nice. The ambiance was excellent, every single employee was friendly and welcoming. Our server, Jacob, was awesome. He listened, asked questions, made recommendations, explained things and checked on us just enough. Service was prompt and efficient. We ordered the oysters sampler (2 of each kind on the menu), hush puppies and calamari to start. The oysters were fantastic! The calamari and hush puppies were delicious. For our main meal we had the ribeye and the branzino. Everything was cooked and seasoned perfectly. I told my husband that this was one of the best meals I've had since moving to Texas (and we've enjoyed some really good meals in our 4 years here). We spent about $320 with tip. Definitely recommend and would go back.

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    Fish and Chips.
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    Pier 18

    Pier 18

    3.9
    (70 reviews)
    6.9 mi

    Met some long time friends we haven't seen years at Pier 18 for lunch , flew in from California…read morehere for few days WOW what a dining experience. Extensive Cajun menu. Friendly helpful staff, roomy sea worthy dining I ordered the recommended scrimp combo in mild sauce potatoes sausage it all comes together in a plastic bag. Your provided a 12" metal pan, gloves a bib and lot of napkins that you'll need. You dump everything from your bag into your pan and go to work. The sauce is special, full of flavors spices and some heat it's really outstanding. I had sweet tea for the first time it was addicting. Pier 18 staff was very accommodating we were there 4 hours lots of laughs The girls ordered scrimp, chicken and vegetable bowls that were very generous they couldn't finish. The menu covers everything crab, lobster, oysters, calamari, shrimp, fish, chicken wings &, beef. Pier 18 is a destination check them out.

    Came here again because I had such a great first experience, but tonight was rather lacking and…read moredisappointing. I know it's busier and Friday night but geez, the table we sat at or the chairs we sat on were dirty like covered in some kind of sauce. It got on my jacket and my girlfriend's clothes, no sincere apology they just switched a chair but didn't look like they cleaned it. Had to wait until the end of dinner for part of our order even if we politely asked 3 different workers if we're going to get the rest of our food. This is after 3 other tables got all of their food before we did and were seated after us. Guess if we ever come back here we need to be early or just lunch time. Also, don't get the hibachi beef, it's mostly stir fried vegetables on top of rice with some tossed salad on half the plate. Doesn't taste that good either, but the fried calamari was delicious and served with fries. The gumbo soup was ok but I think I'll just stick with the seafood boil or fried appetizers. They do open up the back dining area when it's busy.

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    Snow crab
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    Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    4.2
    (548 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$$

    Conveniently located downtown with plenty of free garage parking, the hassle free experience of…read moregetting to Eddie V's was appreciated! Our group attended for a company dinner and we enjoyed our array of delicious dishes as well as cocktails. Eddie V's is a fine dining experience with business casual dress code required. The interior is polished and elegant with a private room bookable for groups. Now to the food! Appetizers were incredible and I wouldn't mind them being the main course either, especially the calamari. Crispy, fried to perfection with stir fried veggies filled with so much flavor. For the main course, I had the Chilean sea bass. The quality of the seafood here does not disappoint. While Hong Kong styled, it does stray from the original dish stylistically. The traditional element of thinly sliced scallions doused with hot oil as a finishing touch to extract the essence wasn't there but replaced with a bed of micro greens. A little less flavor than expected but delicious nonetheless. Dessert was decadent with the dark chocolate notes mingling well with the fresh berries and ice cream. What stood out even more was the PROFESSIONAL staff. Hands down they were some of the best I've ever encountered in any restaurant experience. They were so attentive to all of us, got all of our orders down without any hiccups, and expertly maneuvered in and out during the company presentation which is definitely a challenge no doubt! Well done Eddie V's!

    Food was top tier as usual this is a good location! Was disappointed at first, when my lobster tail…read moredidn't come out with my steak. However our waiter made it right immediately and gave immaculate service! This Eddie Vs is a nice location! And next time I'll have to stay a lil longer to catch the live music!

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    Our signature Hope Diamond Cocktail, featuring Grey Goose vodka, butterfly tea and a purple diamond ice cube
    Our signature Hope Diamond Cocktail, featuring Grey Goose vodka, butterfly tea and a purple diamond ice cube
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    Our signature Bananas Foster is flambéed tableside and served with butter pecan ice cream.
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    Boo Ray's of New Orleans

    Boo Ray's of New Orleans

    3.9
    (748 reviews)
    7.4 mi
    $$

    Worth the money In today's world where you can spend $100…read morein ANY restaurant and walk out disappointed- that will not happen here. This food has FLAVOR! If it wasn't priced so high I would order double the plates. But every time we go (2 adults 4 kids) we spend around $100 but it's so worth it. Get anything with the voodoo sauce and anything stuffed with crab and you will not be disappointed. Even the burger is a great classic burger. None of this "smash burger" thin patty thing. They ask "how do you want your burger done" which means they pay attention to your food and it shows. We got crawfish 2lbs for $10 today and the seasoning on them was PERFECTION. I do not even like crawfish but when I saw my kids go after them I knew they had to be good so I gave it a try. We have only lived here for 4 years and were soooo grateful to have such delicious food near our home. The Italian place and Tex mex on Boat Club are nothing compared to BooRays!

    Stopped in solo on a Sunday evening and had a great experience. Since it was later in the day, the…read moreplace wasn't too busy, so I grabbed a seat at the bar. Vibes were chill. ​The Food: ​Cajun Style Ribeye: Bold flavor and cooked well. It was a bit fatty, but honestly, for the price point, the quality was definitely there. ​Mashed Potatoes: Solid side, no complaints. ​Etouffée: This was the standout. Very flavorful and authentic--I'd highly recommend adding this to your order. ​The Service: Even sitting at the bar alone, the service was attentive and my food came out surprisingly fast. If you're looking for a quick, reliable Cajun meal without the long wait times, Sunday night is a great window to go.

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    Jalapeno catfish
    Jalapeno catfish
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    Texas Pit Oyster Bar

    Texas Pit Oyster Bar

    3.5
    (165 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    I was craving oysters and where else to go but Texas Pit Oyster Bar! First timer and not…read moredisappointed. We both started with the Gumbo, OMG, the roux was to die for! Highly recommend. I also had a single Raw jumbo gulf oyster and then the fried oyster platter. Both were so delicious. (I wonder if they would consider frying the jumbo oysters?) and washed it down with a huge Michelob Ultra. The perfect after church lunch. Us Southern Baptist worship hard! My wife had the jumbo fried shrimp plate, the shrimp were fried perfectly but the cornbread batter seemed to not stick properly, need to egg wash first?, but was delicious no matter and to top it off she had a large frozen margarita. I tasted it and was glad I was driving and not her! The place itself was Louisiana dive bar vibe, very laid back with plenty of TVs to watch your fave sports team. And the star of the show were the wait staff, friendly and the perfect amount of attentiveness. Two thumbs up. Definitely coming back!!

    Finally had a chance to stop by to eat in at the oyster bar. Once you walk in it feel the same and…read moresmells the same As the other seafood/oysters places even been. Bar, booths and regular tables. We sat at one of the booth table and immediately presented with regular menu and HH menu. We opted for their lunch fare and didn't realize we got there at the nick of time we had 6 minutes left to place in an order. I ordered their lunch portion shrimp (fried) platter with a side of fries and it came with cocktail and tartar dipping sauces. We also ordered a small shrimp cocktail which is full of baby shrimp swimming and a sweet and tangy cocktail sauce. Overall, it was a great visit.

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    Texas Pit Oyster Bar
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    Grilled chicken and grilled vegetables
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