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    El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

    3.9 (7 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    10 months ago

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    5 months ago

    We went in and it seemed the whole staff was rude and grumpy. The food was AWFUL and can't believe they call it Mexican food.

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    9 months ago

    Excellent food and service. Try the Cucumber margarita. Small city Texas gem. Drop in from 10.

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    Sealand Seafood & Steak Restaurant - Fried Strawberry Cream Pie

    Sealand Seafood & Steak Restaurant

    3.8(151 reviews)
    45.3 mi
    $$

    What a great experience we had here. First off, Aja brought us to our table and was friendly as…read morecan be. Our waitress was Leslie and she was so nice and super friendly. We told them that we were visiting from out of town and they were a wealth of information giving us suggestions on what to do. Then we had dinner we started with the calamari which was so fresh and delicious. I had grilled catfish with veggies and truly enjoyed it. The veggies were cooked just right. Not soggy but crisp and delicious. The fish was cooked just right. Hubby had the same only he added the étouffée to his and truly enjoyed it. If you want a great dining experience, check this place out.

    I'm wondering if ownership of Sealand has changed. It has always been a fail-safe, go to spot for a…read morenice lunch or dinner...until today. Service was slow and rude. The waitress had no desire to please us, dismissing my concerns. The hamburger was overdone and dry. The Crawfish Etouffee was a thick goopy mess containing almost no crawfish but did have an abundant mound of rice occupying a significant amount of space in the middle of the bowl (not on the side as stated on the menu.) Its mustard color was unappealing - an omen of what was to come. It tasted nothing like any etouffee I've ever had or made. I had a guest with me and was very embarrassed. Anyplace can have a bad day and it's always been decent in the past however, given the server's attitude, it is a no-go.

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    Texas Seafood Steak House - Fried Pickles

    Texas Seafood Steak House

    3.9(62 reviews)
    60.3 mi
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    I found the fried shrimp dinner to be very good. The service…read morewas somewhat slow although the restaurant was busy we waited longer than expected for certain items, cocktail and tartar sauce along with ketchup. The atmosphere was pretty quiet which was good for conversation. I would recommend this restaurant when in the Caldwell area.

    I found the best fried pickles in Texas! No kidding I'd drive from Houston to Caldwell for some of…read morethese fried pickles! I was trying to pass time to avoid traffic into Houston so I decided to stop in Caldwell to do some boutique shopping. Caldwell has some awesome boutiques FYI!. I was looking for a late lunch/early dinner and decided I wanted some steak. Now this place is by no means fancy but it's definitely hometown feel and obviously a small town staple. I ordered the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Yall 12oz for $26 dollars is an absolute steal. I was worried about the quality due to the price but I was impressed! The meat was good the mashed potatoes tasted sweet though so not a fan of those. But for $26 I wasn't even complaining. Now back to these fried pickle, I text everyone I know "I just found the best fried pickles in Texas" as I scarfed them down. If you are ever passing through you must stop to grab a basket of them. All of this and my total was around $35! The service was efficient and friendly 10/10 recommend!

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    Paw Paws Catfish House - Fried catfish basket

    Paw Paws Catfish House

    4.5(518 reviews)
    38.7 mi
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    I genuinely cannot believe I've never written a review for Paw-Paw's Catfish House because we have…read morebeen coming here for YEARS and I love this place so much. There are restaurants you try once because they're trendy... and then there are places like Paw-Paw's -- the kind that become part of your family's story over time. From the fried deviled eggs, to the seafood platters, to the chicken tenders, to the genuinely wonderful staff, there just isn't a better spot for this kind of old-school comfort food experience. And the staff? Always SO friendly and welcoming. Every single time we come in, it feels less like "customer service" and more like old friends excited you finally stopped by so they can catch up with you awhile. That kind of warmth cannot be faked, and it makes such a difference. Now let's discuss these fried deviled eggs. Because respectfully... who allowed them to be this good? You think deviled eggs have reached their final form and then Paw-Paw's comes in like, "Hold my beer." Crispy, crunchy, creamy, flavorful perfection. We start most meals with them because not ordering them would simply be poor decision making at this point. I usually get the chicken tender basket and LISTEN -- these aren't sad little freezer tenders pretending to be a meal. These tenders are literally as big as my hand. Juicy, tender, flavorful, cooked perfectly every time. My adult kids are obsessed with the seafood platter: three pieces of fried catfish and three jumbo fried shrimp with fries, pinto beans, slaw, hushpuppies, and homemade tartar or cocktail sauce. And when I say the catfish tastes CLEAN, my fellow seafood people will understand exactly what I mean. No muddy taste, no weirdness -- just fresh, crispy, perfectly fried fish done right. And the portions? Paw-Paw did NOT come to play. Nobody is leaving hungry unless that was a personal choice. What I love most, though, is the feeling of the place. The small-town care. The heart that clearly goes into the food. The old-school comfort vibe that feels increasingly rare these days. Places like this matter. And Paw-Paw's is absolutely one of them.

    I love supporting local businesses and we stopped by Paw paws for lunch. The staff was friendly and…read moreour food got out quickly. We tried their fried deviled eggs and onion rings. The onion rings were huge and tasty. The deviled eggs were okay. I could tell that the yolk had some hot sauce added. But that was about the only thing that made them deviled. When we got our fish, it was nice and hot and pretty tasty. My kid got the chicken tenders, it was so much food my kid ate on it 2 days before finishing them but loved the taste. I do wish they had more side options without meat as I am on a pescatarian diet. They're serving sizes, and prices were very reasonable. We would definitely come back again when we are in town

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