The Tackle Box Catfish, Seafood, Southern Home Cooking

We had two different experiences. Our first visit was great. The picture shows an order of fish tacos. The sauce that comes on them is a homemade sauce. Most sauces they give you are a homemade sauce. The french fries on the side are hand cut, fresh, and really good. We got the fried pickles for an appetizer which came with 2 sauces, one being a homemade sauce. Portions are a good size. The service on this visit was personable and friendly. Our second visit was very different. When we ordered the fried pickles, they were out of one of the sauces it comes with but didn't say this until after bringing it out. The pickles were dense with batter which made them very salty. Both my husband and I received the wrong order for our main dish. I came back for the great fish tacos but was given shrimp tacos instead. The service was not as quick. There was a bigger party in the back, so this could be the reason why. But it took so long to get out food this time, we did not want to send it back because we had somewhere to be right after so we just ate what we got although it wasn't what we ordered. Drinks were low. Our friends eating with said their food was very salty, and one of them did not finish the catfish. Both times we had the same server. The first visit was 5 stars, the second visit I would give 3; therefore balancing to 4 stars.

Every time we go we have the best service. Our waitress remembers all the little sauces and seasonings we like. Definitely have to go for their all you can boiled shrimp it?s fantastically seasoned. All their sides have been delicious as well! We try to go every week! Great food for Kilgore!

I love the fried squash. And I love the shrimp with grits and cheese. The food is delicious. The staff is very friendly. My only complaint is its always hot inside.

Just WOW! The food was perfect. Just like I remember when I was little in Texas. We just stopped for a meal while headed out of Texas. So glad we did. Fried shrimp and catfish are just right with great flavor. Fried okra was just like grannies! Waitress was sweet and attentive. The restaurant isn?t a fancy place but you don?t need fancy when it?s this good!!

Quite possibly the worst service I?ve experienced in quite a while. After being seated we waited 15 minutes before we were approached about ordering drinks. We ordered drinks and food at the same time, and after nearly an hour wait we were told that their computer system crashed and they lost two of our orders. We were assured our orders would be ready soon. 15 minutes later, still no food and haven?t received a drink refill since we initially received our drinks. We left a $10 bill on the table and left. I highly recommend not going here. If I could give less than 1 star I would.