We walked up and tried to go inside, only to find the door locked--then realized there's no…read moredine-in! LOL, oops! We headed to the drive-thru and were greeted right away by the staff. From what we could see, the kitchen looked clean and the drive-thru area was well kept. After a few minutes looking over the menu, a sweet young lady took our order and asked us to pull forward to the waiting area. About 20 minutes later, she brought out our food, explained how everything was packed, and we headed home. Once we got home, we were impressed with how nicely everything was packaged. We ordered the crawfish chowder--excellent, creamy, and loaded with meat and veggies! We also got the boudin egg rolls, which were large, crispy, and very tasty. And then the King Trio: King crab legs, Dungeness clusters, shrimp, potatoes, and corn. There was a great amount of King crab, and we added an extra Dungeness cluster, so it was definitely plenty of food. Everything was cooked perfectly, though a few bites were a bit salty--but still delicious. We'll definitely be going back to try more dishes... and we won't try to walk in next time! Bring cash for a tip! I didn't a felt really bad... I'll hook her up next time!

Interesting concept of a drive through crawfish restaurant . I will give them credit, this was one…read moreof the best boiled crawfish meals I've had. Just the right amount of spice for me. I would highly recommend.

We were driving back to Houston from our trip to Little Rock for a wedding. The wedding was…read moreawesome. So we pulled into a huge parking lot. Pro tip there is a huge amount of road construction around the restaurant so plan accordingly. We were greeted and sat promptly. Karen our server came and greeted us and got our drink order. I went to the restroom, it was clean but in need of a cosmetic upgrade. The restaurant itself was clean and had a Louisiana feel. My wife ordered the Salmon med rare, and she said it was excellent. I ordered the shrimp quesadillas and I was impressed by the buttered flavor of the flour tortilla that was crispy on the edges. I also was pleased with the amount of shrimp and cheese. The guacamole and the pico were fresh and tasty. For appetizers tried the Pistolette and were not overly impressed. The Boudin Balls and sauce were very good. I think they could have been a little spicier, but they were great. The bread pudding was just average in my opinion, but my wife loved it. My wife and I agreed that this will be one our go to stops when driving through Lufkin.

Came on a drive through town when it was a slower Saturday evening which made for awesome service…read moreby Madi & perfect food. Having humble & genteel personality while being a menu wizard, she made me feel right at home with her hospitality. My Oysters Royale cooked by Michael were fantastically perfect & delicious. I should've gotten the dozen instead of the 1/2. Being it's my first time, I had to make sure they were on point first & they were! I loved the charro bean side that came with rice & sausage bits topped with pico. The hush puppies are decent with some garlic butter you might want to dive into like it's the Summer Olympic swimming relays. The music and atmosphere was nice & festive. The booths are comfortable & being solo, the 2 person sized ones were perfect for me. Lufkin has a mainstay that most towns would be jealous to have. Come eat here & leave satisfied. Bring all your friends! You can't go wrong here with Tia Jaunita's. You just might want to camp out here.

R.& K's has an outdoor covered outdoor patio that is enclosed during the winter with great heaters…read more We like sitting out there. They have a new menu that does not include our favorite item. So now we have a new favorite that includes fried shrimp, stuffed shrimp, fried crawfish tails, fried catfish, seafood gumbo, a hush puppy, and one side of choice. We also love their hot homemade yeast bread. Our server, Randy, was great. She was very attentive and took care of our every need. We will ask for her next time.

Great service. The young man that waited on us was taken care of business. He did an amazing job…read more Hats to him. Food was okay. Had the steak and it was tender. It was a Ribeye. Good flavor. Everything was good. Restaurant a little dated. But don't take my word on it. Go get you some.

We got to the spot at opening to beat the crowd and as soon as we walked up we were greeted and…read moreshown how and where to order which was nice since it was our first time. We walked up to the window and a really sweet lady took our order and we walked to get our drinks. The entire place is outside whith an awning which is cool! The chairs and tables were a bit weathered but I think it made it feel more southerly and homely. Shortly after our food arrived, we ordered 2lbs of snow crab, 1lb of crawfish, boudin sausage and some quail eggs. The snow crabs were pretty tiny and not very fresh, the crawfish were big fat and juicy while the boudin sausage was kind of lacking in flavor but the sauce it came with was yummy! We also were shorted a corn and potatoe and we still to this day have not tried the quail eggs! (they are jarred and pickled). We would go back but probably not for the crab but tjust the crawfish, the ambiance and the great service. Remember it's BYOB!

This place is too small to even be a hole in the wall, but if you're in the area and you like…read moremudbugs, this is the place you want to be. It's all outside seating, some covered, some not. They have some soft drinks for purchase, but it's largely BYOB. The menu is pretty simple: order crawfish and shrimp by the pound, and extra potatoes, corn, and sausage are available separately. They feature an outstanding boudin in huge links; make sure you don't miss this. Our group of four adults loaded up with a platter of three pounds of bugs, a pound of shrimp, and extra corn and potatoes for everyone. We brought beer and soft drinks, and dug in. The crawfish were plump, easy to peel and devein, and seasoned to perfection. Shrimp were already cleaned and the shells were precut to make peeling a breeze. They were large, firm, and went great with the horseradish forward cocktail sauce. Potatoes were small and perfectly cooked, and were clinging to the wonderful boil spices and salt. Corn was a little soft, but delicious. After you demolish your haul, there's a washbasin outside to get clean, and they even have lemon juice to help stop the heat. Bottom line, this is a great place to get your Cajun on, whether you're from the swamps, or just appreciate the cuisine. And it's right here in Lufkin! Check 'em out!

Finally took time to stop by Captain Crab to check it out to see if it lived up to the hype in…read moreLufkin... I live in Nacogdoches, so this is about 25 mins from me. To be fair, I'm from Houston where "Viet Cajun" is king when it comes to that crave able combination of Louisiana Cajun/ Vietnamese seasoning that is combined to create pure major with crawfish/ crab seafood delights. So being compared to that delectable taste profile , although a decent attempt at good , this fell way short from great. I got the L1 bag with the house spicy sauce that included crawfish ( that were still too hard in the shell) , mussels, (that were pretty good, but a little past al dente to my liking) and shrimp that were big, but also over cooked like rubber band texture). Also the cheese sticks had no cheese pull...I still gave it 3 stars however for the very friendly service and nice atmosphere. But they need to step there game up food wise, because food is why we come!

Food was great and the restaurant was clean. Service was okay, not bad not overly great. Wait time…read morewasn't long at all and the food came out super hot and flavorful. Can't wait to try it again and order something different.

What a great spot! Kilee (sorry if misspelled) our server was so nice. It's a relaxed atmosphere…read moreothers in the cafe enjoying their meals. We took recommendations from Kilee and everything was great! Got the Brisket Queso for an appetizer. Then the value meal Chicken Fried Steak with mashed potatoes and green beans. Best Chicken Fried Steak I have had in a long time, not slight with the gravy (good gravy)! Potatoes were so yummy! Had the Blackberry Tea-super flavorful! Big portions! Had more than enough for supper later. It is a nice place to eat, give it a try.

We came on a Sunday during lunch time and were seated right away, our waitress was pretty nice. The…read morerolls were pretty solid, I'd say a 4/5. The skillet cornbread was a little on the dry side and I feel like the cinnamon butter was giving it an odd taste so I'd have to give it 3/5. The chicken fried chicken with garlic mash potatoes and jalapeño gravy was pretty good, but the chicken fried chicken was quite thin so I'd give it a 4/5. Lastly the Dr. Pepper chocolate cake was so good especially with the strawberries, 4.5/5! I would recommend and will be back!

Updated 04/20/25…read more Food is always great and hot. Tried the chicken strips today they were actually really tasty. Plenty of food for a meal with some leftover. Really can't beat Catfish King for the price!

Fantastic deal. Catfish (4 pieces), beans, fries, hush puppies and salad bar for $10.49…read more Everything was fresh and hot, and the everyone on the staff were incredibly friendly. I'll definitely come back next time I'm in town.

South First Bar & Grill is a local favorite in downtown Lufkin. This fits the local small-town…read moreneighborhood bar to a T with the tables surrounded by all the tvs and a bar area with a stage next to it to boot. The bartenders and servers know all the locals which is evident every time me and my coworkers stop in here for happy hours or for dinner. They still give us the attention we need for drink refills and food orders. For drinks, it's mainly beer although they have hard liquor available here. I always stick with Miller Lite since it's cheap and they bring it out quick. As for food, it's mainly burgers and bar eats. The appetizers such as the wings, chips n queso, fried jalapenos, and pretzel bites w/ beer cheese are our favorites. Meanwhile, they do good burgers here which are a favorite amongst the team. Each day will have food specials such as half priced appetizers and $1 wings. Check the menu out for the full details. It's a great place to watch sports and grab drinks/eats or catch live music if it's available. This is part of our rotation whenever we're in Lufkin.

It's our favorite place to hang out with friends and listen to live music. Best wings in town and…read moredrink prices are great.

Home cooked Southern Food at its best. They have the best fried chicken and Barbecue. The to go…read moreplates are sometimes so stuff, to the point the cook will have to add a rubber band to hold the plate together. So if you're looking for some really good home cooked meal, make your way down Lufkin Mall where it's going down. Call in advance if you want a carry out.

Super friendly, great food and service. I definitely will…read morebe back and recommend everyone to give them a try. We need to support our local community.