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    La Moreliana

    3.3 (15 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Grocery

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    David T.

    This small Hispanic supermarket includes a 9-stool counter. You get your beverages out of a grocery cooler, then pay at the register, and take your receipt over to the counterman. I got the Barbacoa Plato, $4.99, and a Diet Coke. I got a generous portion of barbacoa meat. Added chopped onions and cilantro from a drinking-glass-full that sat on the counter. Then topped it with lime and salsa-verde from a big squeeze bottle. Meal was served on thin plastic plates covered with chinese characters; Hong Kong Market sells this plate prominently on its Kitchen aisle. Stools are bright orange vinyl, in good repair. On previous visits a few years ago, I'd had a lot of trouble communicating even a simple lunch order; I speak no Spanish and they spoke no English. I'd resorted to bringing an elderly Mexican co-worker. When we got there, he said the help was all Columbian and he couldn't understand them either. Go figure. But this time, both the counter guy and the gal at the register spoke English and I had no trouble. I didn't ask if they made their own salsa verde, but it sure tasted fresh and had just the right bite to it. I'm not going to stay away so long next time.

    Delicious fajita torta and a mexican soda.

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    Hash Kitchen

    Hash Kitchen

    3.6
    (108 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    The place we were going to eat in Galveston was too close to the cruise ship loading zone and…read moretraffic was bumper-to-bumper, so Google recommended this as a place on our way back to the airport. Glad it did! First, the wait time - we showed up on a Sunday morning, right after some kind of race in the area. They told us the wait would be about 45 minutes to an hour, and we waited 55 minutes. No big deal - at least their estimate was accurate. But beware if you're on a time crunch on a weekend at brunch time :) Great hash! I had CHRISTINA'S TAMALE CAKES (Benedict), and loved it. It was top two of my meals in this visit to Texas. The carnitas were flavorful, the poached eggs were perfect, the corn bread base on the tamale wrapper was awesome. If I could improve the dish - and that would be hard to do - I would ask for a bit more of that delicious green chile Hollandaise sauce on top, which I would buy by the jug if I could. The smashed potatoes were excellent - very well seasoned and oiled and salty to go with the sweet from my main dish. My companion loved her hash dish and I scooped up some of her sauce to eat the last few bites of my cornbread. Loudness - This place was LOUD. They had a DJ spinning some great music choices - but I couldn't really converse with my wife during breakfast. I am well aware that I sound old and crotchety. I love the clubs - but this was like being in a club during brunch. Hygiene - The hostess at the front desk station was on her phone the entire 55 minutes we were waiting. When I asked her if I could get a Bloody Mary to save me from boredom during the wait - she told me to hang on. Then she sat on her phone and talked and texted for another 5 minutes or so. My wife dropped a pair of tongs on the floor from the Bloody Mary bar. Another lady picked them up, and told the lady behind the station that it had fallen on the floor. She didn't wash it - she just stuck them back in the jar where people are grabbing the food for their Bloody Marys. In hindsight - I don't know if I would have taken advantage of the endless toppings on the bloody Mary bar.

    The food was highly overpriced. I ordered biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs... $14... Biscuits…read morewere very large and hard, gravy was very thick and cold and scrambled eggs were overcooked. Our waiter took our order and never came back one time in 57 minutes, until he brought the bill. My friend ordered some kind of hash with two over easy eggs ... $21.00 The hash showed up as some potatoes with a chunk of meat and one over easy egg with one over hard egg. My friend ask for some Tabasco or hot sauce and they brought him something in a cup that appeared to have soy sauce in it. Again I will say this : highly overpriced, mediocre food and very poor service. i've never written a review like this in my entire life. But I truly felt obliged to say that this is a place that I will never bother to go to again.

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    S'more Pancakes, eggs, hash browns!
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    Escalante's Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila

    Escalante's Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila

    3.7
    (187 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Escalante's Fine Tex-Mex Restaurant offers a welcoming dining experience with flavorful food,…read moreattentive service, and a lively atmosphere that makes guests feel right at home. From the moment you walk in, the restaurant feels warm, polished, and inviting--perfect for a casual lunch, a family dinner, or a relaxed evening out with friends. The menu stands out for its fresh ingredients, bold Tex-Mex flavors, and well-prepared favorites. The chips and salsa are a great start, and the entrées are satisfying and full of flavor, which add to the restaurant's enjoyable, festive feel. Every dish tastes carefully prepared, and the portions are generous without sacrificing quality. We had the Chicken & Shrimp Fajitas for myself and the Steak Fajitas for my husband. Upon ordering, I opted for the Corn Tortillas as well as the Refried Beans, Rice, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, and Pico De Gallo. Everything was seasoned to perfection! Service is another highlight. The staff is friendly, professional, and attentive, helping create a smooth and pleasant visit from start to finish. Overall, Escalante's Fine Tex-Mex Restaurant is a great choice for anyone looking for delicious Tex-Mex food in a comfortable and upbeat setting. I would gladly recommend it to anyone craving a fresh, flavorful, and enjoyable meal.

    In Clear Lake, Texas, Tex-Mex is as common as oppressive heat, impossible traffic, and coffee…read morestrong enough to strip the paint off a shrimp boat. It's everywhere. Most of it is decent. Some of it is forgettable. Escalante's, however, is the place that makes you stop mid-bite and reconsider your life choices. The menu takes familiar Tex-Mex territory and happily stomps all over the boundaries. Start with the chicharrón and guacamole. It arrives looking innocent enough, but somewhere between the first crunch and the last scoop, you'll find yourself questioning everything you thought you knew about the genre. This is not a warm-up act. This is a declaration of intent. Then come the empanadas. At this point, resistance is futile. Loosen the belt, order another round, and accept your fate. These golden, fried parcels of meat and chicken are the sort of thing that turns reasonable people into unapologetic gluttons. You'll swear you're full after one. You'll eat another anyway. The staff seems genuinely amused by the spectacle unfolding at your table. They're friendly, playful, and fully aware that every guest is engaged in a losing battle against excess. Adding to the conspiracy are baskets of chips that arrive fresh, crisp, and dangerously easy to keep eating long after common sense has left the building. So, rather than inflict a lengthy memoir of my evening, I'll leave it at this: Escalante's delivers the kind of meal that leaves you overfed, happy, and entirely without regret. The sort of place where the food wins, your waistband loses, and everybody walks away satisfied

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    Brunch Margaritas and Quesadillas
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    El Tiempo Cantina - Webster

    El Tiempo Cantina - Webster

    3.1
    (377 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    We decided to try a completely different appetizer and I am so glad that we did! The Jumbo Lump…read moreCrab Nachos are a definite winner! A lot of crab meat with every bite, plus the sour cream, incredible olives, and pickled jalapenos! Also tried the Albondiga soup and it was amazing! Those meatballs were huge, seasoned with perfection, and that broth was so tasty! This is also a must! We sat in the bar area/ high tops, and we had the bar tenders as our server, they were busy, but still provided excellent service! Definitely recommend this restaurant!!

    9/10 would definitely go back !…read more I ordered the chicken and steak fajitas, and both were really good. Personally, I enjoyed the chicken more. It had amazing flavor and was perfectly cooked. The steak was good too, but it had more of a barbecue taste, which just isn't my personal preference I also heard the table next to me. Tell the waiter that they preferred the chicken over the filet mignon, which just goes to show that their chicken is superior. Next time, I'd probably stick with just the chicken fajitas. Let's talk about the sauces because they deserve their own moment. The green sauce that came with the chips was AMAZING. So fresh and flavorful. The red sauce was also really good -- both paired perfectly with the chips. For rice, I tried both the cilantro rice and the Mexican rice. They were both solid, but I liked the Mexican rice just a little more. One thing to keep in mind: toppings for fajitas are an extra charge. I got the garlic, onion, and Serrano topping with cheese -- and they do not play when they say it's spicy! It was delicious but very spicy. Also, it's a $5.99 upcharge, which is easy to miss. And heads up: they mix the Serranos into the cheese, so you can't really remove them once it's served. If you're sensitive to heat, I'd recommend asking for the Serrano peppers on the side. The service was extraordinary -- super attentive and welcoming. The place was packed, but there was still plenty of parking, which was a plus. I didn't order drinks this time, but they looked really good. I'll definitely be back, especially for Margarita Monday -- $5 margaritas all day sounds like a deal I can't pass up. Overall, amazing food, great service, and a fun vibe. I'll absolutely be coming back!

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    One of the dining areas
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    Charro Beans and Rice
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    La Moreliana - mexican - Updated August 2026

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