Galveston

Mexican & Tex-Mex in Galveston

52 Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in Galveston, TX, local spots listed ahead of the chains. Most are $$. 11 have been open 10 years or more, including The Original Mexican Cafe. 8 sit on the water.

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Venados Cantina

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 16510 Termini-San Luis Pass Rd · $$

Moderately priced Mexican and Tex-Mex cantina in Galveston with a waterside setting.

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Since 2004

Mercadito Y Taqueria

Tacos · 3802 Broadway St · ~$$

Taqueria in Galveston open since 2004, serving tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex plates for a casual meal.

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Since 2009

Bronco Burritos

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 4917 Broadway Ave · $

Inexpensive Mexican and Tex-Mex in Galveston, open since 2009, a budget-friendly pick for a casual meal.

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La Mixteca

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 1818 Mechanic St · ~$$

La Mixteca in Galveston serves Mexican and Tex-Mex food for a casual meal in town.

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Los Patrones

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 4901 Broadway Avenue J · ~$$

Galveston Mexican restaurant serving Mexican and Tex-Mex fare, a straightforward option for a casual sit-down meal.

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Since 2015

El Jardin Mexican Cafe

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 413 24th St · ~$$

El Jardin Mexican Cafe in Galveston, open since 2015, serves Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes for lunch or dinner.

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Since 2005

El Rey

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 1519 39th St · ~$$

Galveston Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant open since 2005, a dependable spot for a sit-down meal.

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East Beach Cantina & Rentals

Mexican & Tex-Mex · Ra Apffel Park 1922 Boddecker Dr · ~$$

Mexican and Tex-Mex cooking in Galveston, filed under restaurants with a cantina feel and rentals offered on the side.

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El Jefe Mexican Food

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 3801 Broadway Ave · ~$$

Mexican and Tex-Mex plates in Galveston, a straightforward pick for a casual dinner after a day on the island.

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Los Lazos

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 6316 Stewart Rd · ~$$

Galveston spot for Mexican and Tex-Mex food, a relaxed place for tacos and familiar favorites.

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Taquilo's

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 2101 Postoffice St · $$

Tacos, Tex-Mex dishes and an outdoor patio to eat on, at moderate prices in Galveston.

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Mono Tacos Y Mas

Tacos · 4502 Seawall Blvd · ~$$

Galveston Seawall spot for tacos and Mexican dishes, with a Hawaiian poke option, right on the water.

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Famale Restaurant

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 2909 Market St · $$

Moderately priced Mexican and Tex-Mex food in Galveston, a sit-down option for a casual meal out.

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Since 2003

Gorditas Mexico

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 712 Seawall Blvd · ~$$

Open since 2003, this Galveston Mexican spot sits on the Galveston Seawall, with water views and Mexican food.

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El Sabor Del Taco

Tacos · 5102 Broadway Avenue J · ~$

El Sabor Del Taco in Galveston offers tacos, Tex-Mex plates and food truck fare for a quick taco run.

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Tacos el Faraon

Tacos · 3902 Broadway Avenue J · ~$

Taco stand in Galveston with food truck fare, good for a casual bite on the island.

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island burritos

Food Trucks · 902 51st St · ~$

Galveston Mexican food truck serving burritos, a grab-and-go option for lunch by the water.

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Café Canela

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 6105 Stewart Rd · ~$$

Mexican cooking in Galveston at Café Canela, a sit-down spot for a meal out.

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Since 2015

Honduras Food

Latin American · 3726 Broadway St · ~$$

Latin American spot in Galveston open since 2015, offering Honduran food for a change from the usual menus.

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Since 2015

El Nopalito

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 614 42nd St · ~$$

Mexican and Tex-Mex food in Galveston, open since 2015, a spot for a casual meal on the island.

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Limon Paradise

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 4112 Seawall Blvd · ~$$

Mexican and Tex-Mex food on the Galveston Seawall, with water views for a meal by the beach.

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Bambú Mexican Grill

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 1220 23rd St · ~$$

Mexican restaurant in Galveston serving Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes for a sit-down meal.

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El Nopalito Grill

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 3714 Broadway St · ~$$

This Galveston spot serves Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes for anyone craving a sit-down meal of familiar favorites.

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Galveston Island Tacos

Tacos · 2108 Strand St · ~$

Galveston taco spot on the Strand in downtown, serving Mexican food near the historic district.

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Habanos Cuban Café

Caribbean & Cuban · 511 20th St · ~$$

Galveston spot for Cuban and Latin American food, a fit if you want Caribbean flavors instead of standard Tex-Mex.

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Since 2011

Primo's Cafe

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 6701 Stewart Rd · ~$$

Open since 2011, this Galveston Mexican restaurant serves Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes.

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Since 2005

Taco Cabana

Tacos · 2729 61st St · ~$

Taco Cabana on 61st St in Galveston: a Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant.

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Mr. Taco Downtown

Tacos · 120 20th St · ~$$

Mexican restaurant downtown in Galveston with tacos and Tex-Mex plates, a fit for a quick bite after walking the Strand.

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Taqueria Sabrozona

Tacos · 3428 Seawall Blvd · ~$

Tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex food on the Galveston Seawall, a casual meal with a view of the water.

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The Oasis Kitchen

Caribbean & Cuban · 1102 Harborside Dr · ~$$

Caribbean, Cuban and Latin American food in Galveston, with a spot on the water to eat it.

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Aceituno's

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 2709 Broadway Avenue J · ~$$

Mexican and Tex-Mex food in Galveston, a place to go when you want a familiar plate of enchiladas or tacos.

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El Sazon Katracho

Latin American · 1302 39th St · ~$$

Latin American cooking in Galveston, a place to try flavors beyond the usual Tex-Mex on the island.

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Golden Rooster Taqueria

Tacos · 3324 Broadway Avenue J · ~$$

Galveston taqueria serving tacos and Mexican and Tex-Mex food for a quick meal.

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Lupita restaurant

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 1728 45th St · ~$$

Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant in Galveston serving classic plates on the island.

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Riveras Mex/Sal Restaurant

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 4901 Broadway St · ~$$

Galveston Mexican restaurant with classic Tex-Mex plates for a familiar, filling meal near the island.

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Vickys Refresqueria

Mexican & Tex-Mex · 4528 Broadway Avenue J · ~$$

Mexican restaurant in Galveston serving Mexican and Tex-Mex food, including classic tacos and enchiladas.

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