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Where to eat Mexican food in Galveston: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Mexican restaurants to try in Galveston. More than 30 miles of beaches plus a wealth of cultural and historic institutions make this island a Gulf of Mexico vacation hot spot. If you go, don't forget your walking shoes: With 14 museums and 20 art galleries, plus several historic homes and mansions, there's a lot of ground to cover. Armchair pilots will love the Lone Star Flight Museum and those with more of a nautical interest can check out the Texas Seaport Museum. Families will enjoy the many child-friendly attractions, including Moody Gardens, with its replica of a tropical rain forest. It's easy to get caught up in all the activities, but don't forget to spend some downtime in the sun and on the beach.
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10. Nopalera Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Tom N
Great place for breakfast and lunch. Try the big chorizo and egg breakfast taco or the pork chop plate if you are in the mood for meat. Good prices. Friendly service. Lots of seating but parking limited. They are closed on Monday's.
9. Mi Abuelitas Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By Elisabeth B
Fresh, authentic Mexican food. Amazing service. The waitress was efficient, yet unobtrusive. There is a reason they are famous for their breakfast. Fresh delicious eggs, crispy, thick cut bacon, homemade tortillas. If you don't enjoy at least one meal here, while on the island - you missed out! Go early on the weekends because they are quite popular
8. Mercadito Y Taqueria Incorporated
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By bryanmantezoni
This place has great products but the beauty of it is that they also have a restaurant on site, they sell chicharrones, fajita tacos, menudo i believe only on weekends and the prices are not bad at all. recommended to anyone.
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7. La Mixteca Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By tm100
Many choices at this local restaurant. We went with some standards as this was the first time eating here.Enchilada plate with queso and a all beef combo plate.Both Very Good!Tacos never got soggy, good chili sauce on combo, queso enchiladas were fantastic.Very fresh ingredients and served got and timely.Guacamole side, small, was plenty for 2 and very good.Off the beaten path, looks run down from the outside but that's just the area. Very clean inside and attentive staff.Open from 7am to 2pm ish.Good authentic Tex Mex and beats most of all the others hands down on the Island.Thumbs Up from this reviewer!
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6. Tortuga Coastal Cantina
Overall Ratings
3 based on 686 reviews
Reviewed By Richard M
Close to our hotel we decided to have dinner at this place, but it was not a good idea. We ordered first margaritas, they don't have any good taste, it look like lemonade, but we have a good service. The food was really greasy and no good but expensive, the atmosphere was OK. I think the people who run the place don't care about the quality of the food, the location close to the beach is very good and is enough for make money.For sure we never come back, the next time I take my car for find a good restaurant. I don't recommend this place.
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5. Los Compas Taqueria & Mexican
Overall Ratings
4 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By 307kayk
Small dining area, fast and friendly table service. The chicken fajita burrito was wonderful. Charred onions, peppers, tasty chicken. Big too. Chicken chalupas also very good, came with big dollop of guacamole. Nice non salty chips, salsa a bit spicy
4. Original Mexican Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 708 reviews
The Original is the longest continually operating restaurant on Galveston Island still at its Original location. We are located on the corner of 14th and Market in Galveston's beautiful Historic District. We have private parking next to the restaurant and
Reviewed By SubDriver738
In business since 1916 and a true Galveston tradition. HIGHLY recommend the Fajitas Jalisco. Normal fajita meat and veggies, but slathered in melted Monterrey Jack cheese. WOW!
3. Salsa's Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 876 reviews
Salsa's Mexican Restaurant Provides Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Bar, Holiday Parties, Margaritas, Fresh Tacos, Homemade Fresh Authentic, Ocean Front Dining, Lunch, Take Out Services to The Galveston, TX Area.
Reviewed By Brittany S
I cannot remember our servers name for the life of me, but she was awesome. Everyone was friendly and helpful. We don't get very good Mexican food where were from and this was spot on delicious. We are here on a vacation, first time to Galveston. My spouse and I are always on the hunt for amazing salsa and well... Salsa's lived up to their name! So sad we live 12 hours away, but we will be back to Galveston and to Salsa's! Gracias for a great lunch!When we've got "salsa" in our name, you can be sure we've worked hard to perfect ours, Brittany! I'm so happy to see you and your spouse are both fans of ours and our friendly service, too! Thank you for this wonderful review. Hoping you had a wonderful first visit to Galveston -- we'd love to see you back anytime!Best,Frank, Owner
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2. Taquilo's Tex-Mex Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By PiratewannaB
Galveston has a great little Tex-Mex restaurant called Taquiloâs! Staff was friendly, and fast. We had lunch here, and were served immediately. Great house margaritaâs, and clever menu items that were very well executed! Be sure to try them out!Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's fantastic to hear from our customers. We never want to settle for very good, so if there is anything we can do to earn that final star, please let us know. Thanks again for your feedback. See you soon!
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1. Bronco Burritos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By Handro81
Stopped by here after hearing about this place from some locals. The place stays busy, the parking lot stays packed, and you can see folks coming in and out on a constant basis. The breakfast burritos that we got were good, larger than I expected, and freshly made. The only downside was the price. I paid over $17 for 4 burritos. Granted they were bigger than the ones I usually buy but I also only pay 99 cents for the ones I buy in San Antonio. Not a bad place to at least try out, I would be willing to go again but next time they a different meal.
