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    Bambú Mexican Grill

    4.4 (116 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chris F.

    Decent spot for Mexican food with a nice atmosphere and competent service. I came in for breakfast and tried the huevos rancheros. While the eggs were cooked well and the ranchero sauce was okay, I was disappointed that the dish wasn't served on fried corn tortillas as expected-instead, it was just eggs with sauce and a tortilla on the side. On the plus side, the flour tortilla was homemade and really good. I also appreciated that the potatoes are cut onsite and not the usual factory-frozen kind, which made a difference in taste and texture. Overall, it's a solid option, but not quite a standout for traditional huevos rancheros.

    Chorizo, egg and cheese burrito
    Marian G.

    This is a nice little restaurant, very clean, with friendly staff. We came in for brekkie on Saturday morning and had the breakfast burritos. Hubby had chorizo, egg, and cheese and I had bacon, egg and cheese. The portions were large but lacking a bit in flavor. We might come back for lunch.

    Huevos Rancheros
    Mrsanchezmusicman S.

    Fantástico. Great ambience. Excellent service. Delicious food. Just hopped in after a bike ride on the seawall. We'll definitely be back. Thanks

    Dining area at 11
    Cindy D.

    First visit to Bambu Mexican Grill. My first impression was it's clean! Second, was "Is it Chinese food with a Mexican name?" No, it's Mexican! The decor from the previous restaurant is still there - bamboo wallpaper! The service was great for us. The food was very good and at a very reasonable price. I had a platter with a chicken enchilada, taco, and something else (Can't remember the name). It came with rice, guacamole, beans, and pico. I'm not an authority on whether it is authentic Mexican; my friend said it was Tex-Mex. Whatever, it was delicious and I will go again.

    Entrance w cute patio
    Stephanie W.

    The city is doing construction in front of the restaurant, but don't let that deter you. There's a few parking spots out front or you can park on the street. The ambiance is super cute. The front porch is decorated and inviting. Once you go inside there's a green decor wall and it's a cute local spot. Being a local spot, it's not the most welcoming. The restaurant was busy but not crowded when we went. It was our first time and the service wasn't the best. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't very prompt or welcoming. I was brought the wrong order and the waitress was irritated to take it back and bring me what I ordered. I felt bad, but I didn't want the food that was brought. The prices online were $2-3 cheaper than what they actually charged in the restaurant so I included updated menus. I was very surprised to see the increased prices. It makes sense with inflation, but was surprising. The salsa wasn't my favorite but it was okay. The food was great. There were 3 of us and we each ordered different dishes and all enjoyed our meal. We'll be back but it's nice to know what to expect going into it.

    Crispy Tacos
    Waverly H.

    I came back since they are around the block from me. Service good, but not that attentive. I had the crispy tacos and definitely will be coming back for these for sure. If the food is consistent I will be back. The place was a little disheveled since I came an hour before closing.

    My boyfriends burrito
    Jessica M.

    This place was just ok. I was craving a good Mexican breakfast and love barbacoa and saw that this place had it. It was a good sized breakfast but the food was pretty bland. Coffee was just ok and the service was just ok. After my food got dropped off my server didn't check on us until I was halfway done with my plate and I had asked for tortillas and they didn't get brought out til then. My boyfriend ordered a burrito and they brought out a large taco. Ambiance is that of a small cafe with tropical print wallpaper. I would not go back here.

    Barbacoa Plate with over medium eggs, refried beans, potatoes.
    Norma P.

    The restaurant is very clean and service was great. We had breakfast and the servings were generous. We will definitely be come by ba

    Jack W.

    So I drive by this place all the time on my way to another favorite Galveston place of mine, Economy Liquor (so awesome! ); and figured I need some Tex-Mex in my life today. I went in and was promptly greeted and told to pick any table (sweeeet). My waitress was super friendly and helpful. I started with some of the complimentary chips and salsa (made in house, definitely not out of the jar..). I then ordered the beef quesadillas, that came with beans and rice. While I waited I scoped out the dining area, they have both inside and patio seating, which is nice. The bathrooms are clean as is the restaurant itself. The part of the dining room area that I was in was cozy and intimate. You could hear other people's convos which at first might be a little annoying but it just adds to the over all warm and friendly atmosphere. The food was delicious yall, I was more than satisfied when I left and I'll definitely be back! Hats off to everyone there at Bambu; you folks do a great job!

    Excellent chilaquiles!
    Chris Z.

    I grew up on the border and my favorite Saturday big breakfast morning was always chilaquiles. Regular trips to Mexico to fill up on cheap propane and the Los Alpes motel restaurant across the street led to my favorite breakfast discovery many years ago. Not that lazy Americanized scramble they call migas with everything mixed together in a big soggy mess. Well, after traveling all over the state of Texas on a perpetual chilaquiles quest, I may have found the best rendition yet in Galveston of all places. Perfectly crispy tortilla strips, melted asadero or Oaxacan cheese, a great ranchero sauce, two over easy eggs, with excellent sides of small diced papas fritas and refried beans. Add a side of crispy bacon and it's nap time all over again. Oh, and friendly attentive service with over-sized coffee cups that never go empty.

    Huevos rancheros
    Sabrina A.

    Authentic Mexican breakfast on the island, very rare to find out here. Overall our food was fast and delicious!

    Mexican plate and a Migas burrito
    Melissa C.

    January 4, 2020 in the area and stopped by for a to-go order. Took a minute to be acknowledged because they were full. ( seating inside is limited because of Covid protocol) Ordered a "migas" breakfast burrito and the Mexican plate with one of the following: enchilada, taco and tostado with beans and rice. The plate lunch was delicious in that Tex-Mex kinda way...yummy! But, albeit huge...the burrito lacked flavor. SUPPORT LOCAL BUY LOCAL

    Migas a la Mexicana
    Sandra K.

    Service was excellent and the place was moving plates in and out. My husband got a barbacoa burrito and it was very flavorful. I got the migas plate and it was tasty. My tortilla needed more salt and was pretty bland so we barely touched it. Beans were delicious and potatoes were cooked crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. Salsa could have used more flavor but overall a good experience.

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    Had a great Mexican breakfast on a Monday morning! We eat here at least one time every time we go to Galveston.The staff are great as well.

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    We ate here for breakfast and as soon as they brought out a freshly made tortilla, I knew I was in the right place!

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    Favorite place for breakfast tacos on the island. Get the green sauce, you won't regret it!

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    Food is always amazing as well as the staff. Best menudo and caldo in my opinion. Highly recommend.

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    Love the breakfast, when we visit Galveston this is our spot for breakfast, haven't tried their lunch but I'm pretty sure it's good

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    Solid place to eat some good Mexican food. The portions were big big. 100% would be here constantly if I lived here.

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    Open since 1916, the Original Mexican Cafe is within walking distance from the Port of Galveston…read more My brother and I stopped in for a weekend early breakfast, and we found the service, price, and taste to be good. It opens at 8 am, so we waited around outside until it opened promptly. It has two main dining rooms, one of which was being used for the breakfast crowd. A basket of really good freshly fried thin tortilla chips were given with a decent salsa. We were given a breakfast menu, which had many things I wanted to try. 3 Barbacoa Tacos a la carte ($9.75) - a lot better deal than the plate (2 tacos with rice/beans/potatoes for $11.95). The tacos were good, decent size on a flour tortilla with cilantro, raw onions, and limes. It was decent quality shredded beef: moist and tender with good flavor. Menudo ($9.95) - only served on the weekend, this version was big with a ton of beef tripe (a lot more than there was hominy, which I'm not used to). I like tripe, but this amount was too much for me. The broth was flavorful and rich, and a good remedy for the little cold I had been fighting. Ended up finishing maybe half of it (ate all the hominy though). You pay at the front. Service was friendly throughout, and by the time we were leaving, the place was filling up. Parking is street, and there was plenty of it in the area.

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    We arrived late, but the food was still fresh and delicious!
    We arrived late, but the food was still fresh and delicious!
    Delicious and warm chips n salsa
    Delicious and warm chips n salsa
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