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Taquilo's Tex-mex Cantina
86/100 (3262 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Tortillas
Shrimp
Fajitas
Beef
Nachos
Ceviche
Queso
Salad
Fish
Tuna
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Mexican
Southwestern
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The cilantro avocado cream dip was AMAZING! We would have perfectly happy eating that with the chips and salsa… but of course we went all out. We..."
Cagney Clayton
"Very nice visit. Ordered chicken besos for apps. Okay, they were way over cooked. They came in a cold skillet with cold onions that were barely..."
Wallace Anderson
"This Tex-Mex place has my heart with their Lobster Shrimp Tacos. Creamy, melt in the mouth delicious Lunch special on a blazing hot afternoon of..."
Kat L
"Absolutely love this place! Had a margarita, ocean water, ceviche combo and Mahi tacos. Everything was amazing. Paul was our waiter and he was fun,..."
Ashlea Pierson
"Food was delicious! Hubby and I get the fiesta plate! One Daughter got chicken quesadilla, the other daughter got chicken tinga Verde..."
stephanie cochran
"Easily the best meal we had during our stay in Galveston! We ordered the mixed grill for two and it was a TON of food! Definitely had leftovers...."
Corine Richard
"This was the best food I have ever had. The guacamole was excellent, the ingredients tasted so fresh. The spinach enchiladas tasted homemade, the..."
Tammy
"My husband and I were looking for a late night dinner. We arrived at 10:20ish and my 10:55 we were checking out. The server was great. Very..."
Enrique Hernandez
"My daughter and I wanted to get some lunch after dropping friends off at the cruise terminal. She suggested this place as it was 5 minutes away. We..."
Laura Clarke
"Nice place, with a fun vibe. Good food and service. Got the chicken fajitas. The chicken was great, hot fajitas, and good portion. We also got the..."
Gadi Yekutiel
Salsa's Mexican Restaurant
85/100 (7512 ratings)
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Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Tacos
Burrito
Shrimp
Tortillas
Beef
Fajitas
Nachos
Ceviche
Queso
Fish
Salad
Tapas
Fish Taco
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Parking Available
Takeout
Highchairs Available
Television
Private Dining
Waterfront
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had another great night at Salsas Mexican Restaurant! I visited here a year ago, and it’s still just as great as before. The portion sizes are very..."
Christina Cook
"We found Salsas right on the Seawall. We were early for dinner, so we were sat right away. The salsa was great with a nice little kick. The Combo..."
Justin Arden
"Very clean restaurant . Service was very quick and food came out really fresh/hot . Chips were homemade . Salsa was okay wish the green sauce was..."
Stacey Dawn Ocampo
"One of my favorite places to eat on Galveston Island. The food is always amazing no matter what dish you choose and the drinks are just as good. I..."
Kerri
"Salsas is the best Tex-Mex in Galveston! This time, we had the veggie enchiladas and big burrito (with fajita steak), which were amazing! We also..."
Jenni Gilmer
"It's a great restaurant, our family visits for dinner twice a month. Our sever last night was alright but not willing to really fix my drink, like..."
Agile Construction Solutions
"I would give a hundred stars if I could. This place has amazing food. I highly recommend the Seafood Nachos and the Chicken Fajitas. Service was..."
Angie Chisholm
"Great meal! We arrived 20 minutes before closing and had a wonderful experience. They didn't rush us and provided amazing customer service. The..."
T Rush
"We decided to stop by here today before going back home, this place have a family atmosphere with a live music mariachi , the food was ready in..."
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"The food was so great. Literally best salsa we ever had, just wished the bowls where bigger. Picture shows lunch portion of food, which I had to get..."
Angie A
"Celebration weekend!! Got to visit my brother. Now celebrating Father's Day & 41st Wedding Anniversary in Galveston ❤️❤️❤️ Salsa's was..."
Cyndi Lou Who
"Love this place. Food was excellent as was the service. We were there on Thur. of bike week, they were extremely busy but we didn't have to wait on a..."
garry bennett
"Loved it! Great portions and affordable! The flavor of the carne asada was well marinated in what tasted like maybe a red cabernet? The fried ice..."
Delbert Carr
Texas Pit Stop Bbq
85/100 (1917 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Southwestern
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Beef
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
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American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Got the four meat plate and the stuffed baked potato. The brisket had good flavor but was a little dry. The pulled pork was very delicious. The..."
Matthew Wied
"This place has the best frozen drinks! Bbq was okay. Their French fries are really good. Potato salad was good. Their pulled pork was tasty. Ribs..."
Crystal Reyes
"We were happy to find this BBQ restaurant open past 8pm on a Sunday, and we really enjoyed our meals here! The prices are great and portions are..."
Emily L
"Went for lunch there with friends. We ordered Brisket Sandwich, Brisket Tacos, 1 meat plate with brisket as meat choice, mashed potato, and mac &..."
Tasnim Ara Islam
"It is in a convenient place along the seawall. Fairly standard bbq place, like Papas but with a Cajun flare. You order your food at the counter. I..."
Andrew Panagos
"Best bbq sandwich I’ve had hands down. The monster is an amazing combination of bbq and burger. The flavors completed so well. The queso that came..."
Dylan Hoff
"First time in Galveston. I wanted some good Texas brisket. It didn't live up to the received accolades. Staff was friendly and enjoyed the outdoor..."
Lee Stevenson
"This place is what I would call average. The bbq was ok. I'm not sure why they had so many trophies for the brisket. It was ok, but nothing on the..."
Rhonda Alvarez
"***Update: 9/10/23 The Bones are back on the menu! They are definitely cut differently than the old menu item but still very good. Glad to see..."
Eric Stone
"Smaller hole in the wall place but it has good BBQ and we’re from KC. I wouldn’t say it’s better but it’s good. They’ve got really amazing..."
Olivia Rohlfing
"Excellent BBQ. We had a Turkey sandwich and a sliced beef sandwich with a large French fry. Both were great and the service was great..."
Tom Brimer
"Great place to get some BBQ! The Casper (Brisket w/ Mac & Cheese) sandwich was highly recommended by the staff and it did not disappoint! We also..."
Jeremy Fuller
"Enjoyed this delicious meal! The ribs are especially good. Very good place to stop for a meal while exploring Galveston. Just across from the sea..."
Nate Zachary
"The service was great! The young lady was so sweet. The food was amazing. I had the ribs and cut brisket green beans and loaded potatoes with bread..."
Tamera Hadnot
"The turkey was great. Not alot of smoke flavor. The brisket i got was pretty fatty. So i gave it to my husband . The green beans were different. Not..."
Denise Blake
Bronco Burritos
85/100 (2170 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Spanish
Southwestern
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Breakfast Burrito
Spanish
Mexican
Southwestern
Latin
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Bronco Burritos is one of our Island favorites! We love coming here for breakfast and even sometimes make the drive down just for breakfast. We love..."
Isalena Moseley
"Y’all, if you’re cruisin’ around Galveston Island looking for a bite that’s as legendary as the Texas tales, mosey on down to Bronco..."
Miguel “Mickey” Cavazos
"Came from Bryan, Tx to visit an aunt she suggested going to Broncos Burritos. We enjoyed every bit of it. It’s basically a order and pick up. We..."
Cathy Rodriquez
"Came for breakfast before leaving on our cruise. The food was fresh and delicious. We both got the bronco burrito. They were HUGE. When we got..."
Kristin Bates
"Amazing food. Homemade flour tortillas, great hot sauce, migas was sublime. Can’t go wrong. Busy, but moves fast. Service was friendly and..."
Casey Nixon
"Nice, homemade burritos 🌯 👌 😋. Can also get all the goodies on a plate with tortilla on the side. The barbacoa and the carne guisado de..."
Daniel R. Lowe
"We have been going to Bronco Burrito for years and aways look forward to our visits. The staff are always very nice and professional. The restaurant..."
K Bateman
"OMG this is the best Breakfast Burrito 🌯 ever. I can't think my co-worker enough for recommendations to this place. I am working in the area today..."
Jennifer T Graham
"We come to Galveston to vacation or grab a cruise. This is a must stop for breakfast or brunch. High quality amazing food. Everything down to the..."
Tom Morley
"Fantastic tacos and the staff was super helpful. Ordered a ton and will be back for..."
Cole Newman
Original Mexican Cafe
83/100 (5141 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Tacos
Burrito
Shrimp
Tortillas
Beef
Fajitas
Nachos
Queso
Fish
Salad
Chili
Tapas
Fish Taco
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Parking Available
Private Dining
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Was good. But waiter rushed us as soon as we sat down. Salsa chips are good. But had the small shrimp cocktail. Don't waste your money on that. Was..."
Scott C
"The food was good. The fish was overcooked. The server was fantastic and nice. The other patrons who got up to leave as soon as they ordered brought..."
Julia Brindle
"A good Mexican restaurant with a history. Chips and salsa were tasty. There were four of us and everyone enjoyed their food. Rice and beans were..."
Pamela Mc
"Loved their salsa (I'm about salsa)! When you stop eating it, your mouth gets hotter. Delicious! I had the fish tacos. They were very good size..."
Shari Henson
"Unfriendly. No greet. No welcome. No warmth at all & THAT is the reason for 3 stars. One thing about MOST Mexican restaurants is that their staff is..."
Gabi Tellez
"Cool old school Tex-Mex serving all the classics. Visited today for the first time and will be back for..."
Jiminatx
"We ate here for our wedding reception which had 15 adults and 4 children the food is great was hoping to get the upstairs but was unavailable. Called..."
Lachelle Trigg-Hockaday
"Just off the cruise ship and craving TexMex! Delicious breakfast (recommend the Chirozoand Eggs)…cute place…great..."
Melissa Marshall - Realtor
"Food was delicious. Beef fajitas were tender and flavorful. That rice was some of the best I've ever eaten. The beans were cooked perfectly. Came..."
Dianne Nelson
"I ordered the tamales, and they brought me free chips and dip. The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. I will be coming..."
Joseph Williams
"Oh, man! The Original Mexican Cafe in Galveston totally rocked our taste buds! The food was seriously amazing! Their enchiladas were out of this..."
Tim Jeske
"First time here while we were visiting Galveston. We LOVED it! Staff and waiter was super friendly, plenty of seating, quick fast service, and..."
Nikolai Mannsfeld
"The food was hot and fresh. The service was really quick, and the sauce was really good. The only real thing to be aware of is that a lot of their..."
JD Hogan
"Tan Bueno. Don’t miss on this spot. Perfect cafe to grab some Mexican breakfast before boarding you cruise. I grabbed the huevos con chorizo. Only..."
Jason Stillwell
"Anyone who doesn’t like this place is just flat out wrong. The employees are all extra friendly and the food is absolutely amazing! We always order..."
The Big Piece Bakery
"This is a quaint little restaurant located in an old house that dates back over a hundred years. The food is authentic Mexican, is tasty and the..."
Bonus Mom
"What wonderful place! Food Service Atmosphere all 5 stars! Food authentic and original. The waiter was nice and very prompt. You're going to love the..."
Lenny Handfinger
Tortuga Coastal Cantina
72/100 (4781 ratings)
Restaurants
Southwestern
Spanish
Latin
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Latin
Southwestern
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Nachos
Shrimp
Beef
Queso
Salad
Chili
Tuna
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Southwestern
Latin
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Waterfront
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"It’s so good we had to go back! We really enjoyed the friendly staff and delicious food and..."
John Rice
"I appreciate as soon as you walk in they sit you down and get you a glass of water and ask your order. The queso and chips was great. The drinks are..."
Crystal Reyes
"This was my 1st time to come to Tortugas. My daughter and her friends have been before. I didn’t want anything big, so I ordered the Taco Salad,..."
Diana Derouchie
"The new location offers more wonderful opportunities to enjoy the gulf being upstairs. The music was so loud we couldn’t talk but the manager..."
Kirk Hale
"Food was delicious. We sat outside and the breeze felt amazing. Our server was nice and got our order out quickly. The margarita was a bit light..."
A A
"Went there for dinner. I ordered a fajita with rice, black bean, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and flour tortillas. The food was good. I also..."
Tasnim Ara Islam
"This restaurant used to be at a different spot on the Seawall, but I never got to eat at that location before they moved. They’re now located in a..."
Ashling Dalton
"I’m reviewing this from my last experience here . I’m here again today because it wasn’t bad . Outstanding view of the ocean . Street tacos..."
Suzanne B
"Loved this place! Marvin, our server was great! The veggie fajitas were delicious! Plenty of options!The only thing to note is that they are located..."
Karen Love
"We had such an amazing dinner at Tortuga Mexican kitchen in Galveston. This place is located right on the beach and has a upper deck view. Their..."
Texas Trending
"My wife and I enjoyed everything from the chips and salsa to the food each of us ordered. I ordered a burrito which was WAY bigger than I..."
Jake Ricketts
"The beef fajitas were good, the flour tortillas were good, but the charro beans and rice were no good at all the charro beans tasted very sour like..."
Lt Diaz
"Visited Tortuga on Easter Sunday. We chose to sit on their patio, which has a lovely view of the Gulf. It's separated by the highway and highway..."
Jennifer T
"Delicious food！！ The service is wonderful, the restaraunt is clean and the atmosphere is great! I had the Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast and..."
Terrence D.
"The wait staff was amazing and very very helpful. The food was not up to the price that we paid for it. The ambience was nice. It was a pleasant..."
Hidden Identity
"Fresh Tex Mex, frosty drinks, great portions, and cool beachy atmosphere. Will definitely be visiting Tortuga’s..."
Hannah Drake
"The food here is so good. Dylann was the lady who waited on us and she is awesome. It is our anniversary and they took great care of us. Beautiful..."
Tiger Forever
Taco Cabana
72/100 (2367 ratings)
Quick Bites
Mexican
Southwestern
Fast food
Mexican
Southwestern
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Nachos
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I got the mangorida Margarita and it’s super yummy! Margaritas are only..."
Nova Osha
"My wife and daughter went in late tonight to get some food. Despite my wife not knowing what she wanted to get, Chelsey and Niesha were extremely..."
Sam Medley
"Food was flavorful and warm, better than my local TB. Margaritas were cheap and tasted pretty good for their price. The restaurant was pretty empty..."
Jessica Harris
"This place has the best employees I have ever had the pleasure to meet! Everyone is so pleasant and helpful! I’m telling y’all. I go out to eat..."
Elizabeth Edison
"Picked up fajita chicken bowl and peach margarita to go. The drink was good, and the bowl was good and the portion was generous but kind of missing a..."
Hitomi Gantt
"I have been there for lunch 4 times in the last 3 months.The staff is friendly and welcoming.The food is good and worth my five stars.The cleanliness..."
alex pavillion
"Good job drive through! The food was awesome and the margarita !!was gonna get a mango but the lady in drive through suggested me to get strawberry..."
Laura Young
"Service made the food great 👍 the sweet tea here is amazing 👏 margaritas 🍹 were on point..."
Roscoe
"We went for a later night dinner and were able to sit at the patio under lights. We waited about ten minutes for our order. Service was neither..."
David Bouwkamp
"Went through the drive thru for lunch while we're visiting here and the food was really good! I ordered the chicken and cheese quesadilla and a soft..."
Iona Manes
"Can never go wrong at Taco Cabana.. 8 HIGHLY SUGGEST the watermelon and strawberry swirl margarita.. YUMMY!! Oh and don't 4get the..."
Nicole Gibson
"We were looking for something cheap and fun that we don't have in Ohio, at least not where I live. The prices are great and the food is good. I..."
Chris Davis
Chili's Grill & Bar
70/100 (2410 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Bar
Southwestern
American
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Burger
Chili
Ribs
Sit down
American
Southwestern
Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"We came to eat at this place and was very surprised that this Chili’s food was very delicious. We gone to many chili’s and there food is not all..."
Lisa Diaz
"Made a quick visit here to kill some time as my wife was at an event. The vibe and atmosphere here was amazing. They were low on staff but that..."
Anthony Rodriguez
"Had an awesome experience at this chilis location! Our bartender Lauren was fantastic and such a sweet girl! Our drinks came out perfect and the food..."
Hera R.
"I took my 4 kids in for dinner. Our server, Lauren, was phenomenal! The computers in the back were not working at all, which caused significant..."
Jenn Mohammed
"Enjoying a girls day out in Galveston and we decided to stop in at Chili’s. We were greeted with a friendly smile from the bartender DJ, and..."
Paige Plog
"It was a dreary day; when we went in there. We had stopped at a couple of other places, that were just not open at the time, that were supposed to..."
Wendy Summer Knight
"Customer service was great, friendly and fast services. The food was made just..."
Rhina Flores
"So I came in on a busy Saturday night not really expecting much more than basic food and basic service, because it's Galveston and it's overwhelming..."
Aubrey De Witt
"Our family of 6 had a good time. The food was good, fast, and correct. Our server did a great job keeping an eye on our drinks. We'll come back when..."
Shellie Eldredge
"Was too cold inside! My potatoe soup got cold. Chicken and avocado sandwich was good. Could've had a cocktail, but left. Saw the fire at..."
Deborah Roper
"Had an amazing experience here today. Food was great, service was awesome. Sat at the bar with Jessica and she is a pro. I saw the previous..."
Jackie Touchet
"Customer service was great. Our waitress was super nice. The food was awesome. Atmosphere was comfy. Totally recommend this..."
Frank Loya
"Haven't been in a while and this last visit doesn't encouraged me to keep coming back. Server might have been new, or at least I hope he was based on..."
David Lindblom
"They have really gotten it together at Chile's in Galveston. Food and service was a real hit and miss thing, but on two recent visits they were spot..."
Tony Howard
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