El Barquito Seafood & Oyster Bar

We saw this place and wanted to try it out, we visited a website to see the menu but it turned out it was the website for El Barquito in Cut and Shoot. So we went in and already planned what we were going to order based on what we saw on the menu and to our surprise the menu was totally different. We decided we give it a try regardless. We ordered the stuff jalapenos for appetizer and the El Capitan for our main course which came with 2 catfish filets, 4 shrimps, hushpuppies and fries. Everything was fried, it was crispy and tasted good. We would have liked to order a side salad but we didn't see salad on the menu. Most of the dishes are fried. Service was good the waitress came to check on us several times.

First time eating there, micheladas were awesome. Great food, friendly staff

So, i told Christian i would leave a review. I stopped in, ordered a dozen oysters, reminded me of Captain Bennys but better, a nice good horseradish, my only recommendation would be to take the cocktail sauce up a notch, however if you favo something that is between a cocktail sauce and ketchup, it fairs nicely. The gumbo taste wise was spot on, he flavor is all there, ( my input..a little color with some bellpepper or greenery, ochre etc would elevate it...) i ordered a single catfish filet...that was on point, i would elevate the tartar sauce, but it was a standard. Its greqt to see they were doing a good business, i percieve them to get busier..they are on the right track. A freclnch bread and butter would be even more exciting but crackers are always a go to..i plan on going back to try the other items...give this place a try, good people, great food, they deserve your business!!!

The food was delicious! Great service! Great atmosphere with a live DJ on their Grand Opening! Definitely recommend a family visit. We will visit again!