El Barquito Seafood & Oyster Bar

4.2 ( 204 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM See Hours
$10–20
8107 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, United States
+1 281-701-2946

If you’re searching for a delightful seafood experience, El Barquito Seafood & Oyster Bar in Houston, Texas, is a must-visit. Nestled at 8107 Southwest Fwy, this bustling eatery has earned praise from diners for its vibrant atmosphere and fresh offerings. Customers rave about their signature micheladas and the irresistible stuffed jalapeños with crab. Faby Vazquez highlights the combination of great food at great prices, making it an enticing choice for seafood lovers.

On my visit, I was particularly drawn to their El Capitan dish, which features crispy catfish filets, succulent shrimp, and hearty hushpuppies. Each bite was a celebration of flavors, showcasing the restaurant's knack for frying to perfection. However, a side salad option could elevate the meal further. The service stood out too; with attentive staff ensuring a memorable dining experience.

Whether you’re here for a casual meal or a family gathering, El Barquito promises delightful seafood vibes complemented by friendly service. The clean interior and lively atmosphere make it hard to resist visiting again!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has live music
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For El Barquito Seafood & Oyster Bar

faby vazquez
Jul 7,2025
My boyfriend and I love this place, micheladas here are amazing Great food for great price!
David Leal
Jun 18,2025
Stuffed jalapenos with crab some boiled shrimps super good, place is super clean, had to wait for traffic to get moving so I stopped in. Good little spot best part everything super clean no weird smells. Been here 5 times never lets me down. Lady's are Always nice and pretty. Good spot
Bella CM
May 29,2025
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.
ANA SALAZAR
May 24,2025
We were visiting Houston area and stopped at this restaurant. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Food was delicious and fresh. Will definitely go back to eat there. Highly recommend.
Edward Soto
May 18,2025
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!
julio Gonzalez
Apr 22,2025
Went during happy hour but only two customers at the bar. I really haven't seen any promotions or advertisements. Would hate to see it close. Loves the seafood tacos and michelada was made just right. Bartender (Monterey) was very helpful and made me want to go back.
Sammy Zuniga
Apr 11,2025
Had the rockefeller oysters for the first time and they were amazing. We also ordered the ceviche and fish tacos and they were also good. I try alot of seafood places and it’s always hit or miss and this one was definitely a hit. We’ll be coming back. The employees were so nice as well.
Antonia Contreras
Apr 7,2025
The food was delicious, starting with the Tuna Tostada that was my favorite. I also had to get me 4 micheladas because they were amazing.

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