Follow the flags flying on Adams Street and you will see proudly in place a Restaurant on Wheels parked nearby; the Crazy Fisherman is the newest eatery in Port O’Connor, located on Adams Street next to the Donut Palace. And walking up to the front of the trailer, you will then encounter the owner, Dalene Caffey.

Dalene sparkles with energy; even her voice reflects the joy and enthusiasm she has for this endeavor. Originally from the Fredericksburg area, Dalene has owned and run “restaurants on wheels” for a number of years, starting in the Point Comfort area where she fed quite well the workers in the plants. Then, facing a shutdown period of an unestablished period of time, she moved to Port Lavaca and opened a restaurant across from the hospital. Returning to “trailer cooking”, she spent some time in Seadrift, but Port O’Connor appealed to her and her husband. And thence, the Crazy Fisherman has become a part of our lives.

Scanning a complete menu ranging from tacos and burritos to various meat plates to brisket being served by the pound, one starts to figure the added poundage, but the aromas deny that. Additionally, she has a wide variety of sandwiches and tantalizing jumbo hot dogs to tempt any appetite.

Dalene’s current plans will be a crawfish boil on Saturdays while in season, also Po’ Boy sandwiches featuring shrimp, oysters and catfish. Additions to the menu may include a gumbo and chowders and lots of seafood when available.

Summer plans include outdoor eating accompanied by jazz or musical sessions from local talent and the arrival of another trailer featuring yogurt and shaved ice snow cones.

Currently her hours will be Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until dark and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Additionally, Dalene offers catering service as well as delivery on large items. Orders to go can be arranged by calling 361-553-9044.