We were down for the rally and looking for some good Mexican food and we found it! Our waitress was great and kept tabs on us throughout the meal making sure everything was good and drinks full. We tried the chips/salsa/queso and all of it was top knotch! I had the stuff poblano pepper and it was probably the best I've had in a while. We also tried the bacon wrapped shrimp and a regular taco he was head over heels for the shrimp and the taco was just an added bonus. read more

One of my fave spots for Tex Mex on the island! I love the free chips and salsa and the creamy jalapeño dip is soooo good. I usually get their chicken fajitas with grilled onions and it pairs so well with their guac, pico, rice and charro beans. It's also the perfect amount to share between two people if you order the medium portion. Service can sometimes be slow since it gets so busy but the yummy food and drinks make up for it. I like that there are plenty of outdoor tables so you can enjoy the strand and people watch. I want to try their happy hour and lunch specials next, will definitely keep coming back! read more

Taquilo's - Love a good spicy marg on the rocks with a tajin rim - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Very good food, delicious! The waitress was very friendly and and the place was very comfortable.

If you find yourself in Galveston, go here!!! Wonderful staff and delicious food...oh, and ty r margaritas rock as well read more

Some of the best tex mex I've ever had at a very reasonable price. Jade, the bartender was awesome! I had the special plate with one beef and one chicken tinga enchilada and both were DELISH!! My husband had the tamales and he saidcits some of the best mesa he's had. Highly recommend read more

We love this spot. It is easily a repeat every time we are in town. Margs are great and the wait staff is amazing. My daughter wanted chicken tenders but they did not have any on the kids menu and our waitress got her some from next door! Above and beyond! read more

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Horrible service. Hostess stands around inside instead of being outside at the stand to greet and seat people. Waitress had to be asked multiple times for drinks or refills. To top it off the waitress changed the tip and total amount to a different number and I was overcharged. Avoid this place! read more

Taquilo's is one of my favorite restaurants in Galveston! I love the Ceviche Trio! The ceviche is fresh, spicy with a little sweetness. Just right for me, perfectly sized portions, too. My teenage children enjoy the food here as well. The waitstaff is attentive. The ambiance is fairly typical for a Tex Mex restaurant. I can hear conversation at my table unless I'm outside. It can be noisy outside especially when the street car comes by. The street car hurts my children's sensitive ears so we try to eat inside. read more

Haven't eaten there yet , considering between here and salsas , but the salsa that's served heated up turned me off, I like my salsa room temp but not from the stovetop . But everything else looked good , amazing what one or two things can turn you away . read more

Had a really tough day. Came home and realized that the comfort food I craved was right in front of me. I lost 2 friends and was in the mind to do the thing...feed the craving bc...duh, life short! That craving for me was queso and fresh cicerones! Because let's face it! They absolutely have the best! It hit the spot! Would've loved it if they would've been able to stay open later and we could've enjoyed some cocktails and reminiscing about the friends we lost! read more

Taquilo's - Queso and Chicharrones! - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

I had heard about this place, and we went diddling around downtown at lunch time, so we stopped in. There was plenty of seating inside and out, so we chose an inside booth. They brought us fresh chips and salsa, as well as an avocado salsa. The depth of flavor in that avocado stuff was amazing! We couldn't leave it alone. We both ordered the Fiesta plate, and were glad we did. I started with the shredded chicken soft taco. It was stuffed full to the breaking point and beyond. Great flavor. Then I took a couple of bites on the crispy beef taco. Again, same thing. Then I went on to the cheese enchilada. That was the best enchilada I have ever had. The ranchero sauce had a bit of sweetness to it that made it the perfect foil for the richness of the cheese. We were both stuffed! The server (Daniel, I believe) was outstanding as well. the food was out quickly and disappeared just as quickly. The decor in the place is funky in a good way, kind of like you had stumbled into a quincinera celebration. One final tip: you have a choice between traditional refried beans or charro beans. The charro beans have quite a bit of cilantro. Some folks love it and some don't. All in all, some of the best Tex Mex outside of San Antonio, and in some ways better. read more

Taquilo's - Avocado salsa and regular salsa. Addicted. - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Located in Galveston's fine dining quarter, it's a small eatery that wasn't too busy. We stopped in for only a quick bite. Our waitress was speedy and attentive. The food was "okay". Not great, not bad.. just somewhere in the middle. We ordered the chicken tinga and the shrimp and lobster tacos. My tacos looked like wraps, and the chicken tinga was bland read more

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service was very good, the food came out quick and sizzling! i ordered the chicken fajitas and my husband ordered the green tango chicken both were good, the chips and salsa was great, the watermelon margaritas tasted like watermelon juice no alcohol at all ? other than that great service and food! read more

The hubby and I took a quick trip to Galveston from Houston. We were hungry, but couldn't decide what type of food we wanted for lunch. Figured you can never go wrong with Tex Mex, so we ended up here ‍ The menu prices were aligned with Pappasito's, which was a shocker seeing that this place more of a Chuy's vibe. Not to mention, it was almost completely empty. I ordered the ground beef enchiladas and a baja fish taco a la carte. The enchiladas were okay, the rice was good and the beans were alright. I didn't really care for the fish taco, didn't even finish it. The hubby ordered a chicken quesadilla and tacos al carbon. When his food arrived, he had a steak quesadilla, opposed to chicken. After a few minutes, the waiter came by and acknowledged the mistake. He apologized and offered to replace the quesadilla, but the hub's decided to just keep it. All in all, the restaurant had a nice atmosphere, the drinks were good, service was great, but the food was overpriced for the quality/taste. They had a really great happy hour though, I think the margaritas were like $5. Oh and the chips & salsa were really good too read more

Taquilo's - Ground beef enchiladas w/chopped onions, charros and rice - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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The food was just so so. We got fajitas. What I didn't like was Customer Service and the bartender was incredibly rude Would not go back read more

5.22.22 My husband and I ate here about 2 months ago and we were excited to bring our family to try it. I don't know if this happens to anyone else but when we try something and love it then bring your friends or family and it ends up being just OK. That's what aimed to us on this visit. The staff was horrible We ate inside this time at one of the round tables. We were seated and we waited about 10 minutes before our waiter came over to us to get our drink order(4 waters) and then another 10 minutes for chips and salsa. (Still no drinks) The service was like this the whole time. We ordered beef fajitas. They were just ok. The beef was a little dry. A few tortillas were over cooked and hard. Nothing special at all. We don't understand because 2 months ago the food was delicious. My family were polite and said it was good but I know the truth. My husband and I will try one more time to see if this visit was just an off night. (I hope it was because it was really really good the first one) Stars 1 service 2 for food. read more

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We only had margaritas and guacamole but they were some of the best I have had! Service was great, fun and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. It was a beautiful day and we sat outside which made it even better. It was exactly what I needed that day. read more

Good gosh a mighty, this place is awesome. Best TexMex in my long life,....but the friendly staff and locale make for a rare-good experience. Don't go nowhere else y'all, seriously. (does this sound 'canned'? Im just a tourist but I eat here every year, every time I get to Galvezton) read more

So so obsessed with this place. The salsa and second option of dip was amazing. I'm still craving everything I ate here!! Too bad I'm not native to this area. The ambiance was lively and staff are all kind and ready to be at service. Absolutely SUPERB read more

Taquilo's - Mahi Mahi Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

I absolutely love this Mexican restaurant! Prices: Minus the beverage drinks, everything was extremely affordable and cheap! $3.79 for soda Enchiladas plate only $13 and some change. Service: Though she didn't give us her name, Our server happened to be the kindest ever. She was actually the only person that spoke to us our entire time here. I was okay with it because she made up for it. Desert- We had something that tasted like bread with brown sugar cinnamon. See video for reference. You have the choice to eat outdoors or in. It was late so we picked out. Nice nightlife vibe. read more

Taquilo's - Outside of the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Service was great. Great location. I ordered chicken tinga tacos. When my food arrives it was mainly lettuce and cheese, when I finally got to the chicken it was just shredded chicken no sauce no flavor. I asked the server if my order was right she said yes that their chicken tinga is just shredded chicken. They should not offer something and bring you something different or it should be specified on the menu. read more

Really enjoyed my lunch at Taquilo's! I loved how they offered bottomless tortilla chips with two different types of salsa. The red one was ok, but the green salsa was DELICIOUS! I couldn't get enough of it. As for my entree, the El Jefe was a great option and really filled me up. It was a really tasty chimichanga, and the rice + beans I got on the side were great as well. All in all I had a great experience here while on a day trip to Galveston, and I would highly recommend it to anyone! read more

Taquilo's - El Jefe - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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We'll definitely recommend!!! Excellent service and OUTSTANDING shrimp and mahi tacos. The Carna Sada tacos were excellent as well. Hot chips, salsa and queso complementary can't beat it. read more

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This was delicious food. The bartender ended up being our server, and he did a great job of checking on us but not being obnoxious. The manager stopped by to check on us also which I think is essential in the competitive restaurant business. We both ordered the 9.99 lunch specials. My husband ordered the chicken chimichanga with refried beans, and I ordered the fiesta plate which came with a chicken taco, a beef tamale, cheese enchilada AND rice and charro beans. The taste of each item was unique. I couldn't finish all my food. I forgot to mention the complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa is served warm and there's a bonus dip of ( I'm guessing here) ranch with avocado. On a side note--we choose not to use our straws and our server took them away to be used by another customer. They were wrapped read more

Taquilo's - Two salsas with chips - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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This is a must try and our absolute favorite restaurant when coming down to Galveston island. We recommend taking an Uber there if you're visiting during peak times because parking does get to be a bit of a hassle if the strand area is crowded as only parallel parking is available (even paid parking gets mostly taken). When you walk up, you are greeted at the door and you have the option to sit outside or inside: The outside is absolutely beautiful. You can enjoy nice weather and historic architectural views of adjacent building. The inside is absolutely festive, vibrant, and colorful! The walls are brightly colored yellow with loteria images as art pieces on their wall with table and booth seating that is amply spaced. Outside or inside, either is a great choice. Alright to the good part, for starters, you have to try the queso. They say it's the best in town and let me tell you, I can vouch for this! The chips are thin and very crispy! I love it! For my meal, I usually opt for the ceviche! It has a tangy and fresh taste and for me it's a great low carb option! The margaritas are amazing, sorry I don't have a pic, but they are a must try. They have one with jalapeños they know how to add just the right about of spice! Overall a great place to visit! read more

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Best ceviche hands down! Try all three with their ceviche sampler plate. Warm salsa with chips is enough to go visit and wash down with a ghost pepper margarita read more

Taquilo's - Crispy tacos - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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I stop here every time I'm in Galveston ! Red salsa is spicy and good ! Strawberry margarita amazing !

Stop by for lunch and I was in a hurry. Service was great! Super fast! Salsa was fresh & warm. I love that! I then had the fajita tacos Al Carbon and they were fantastic. Super tender & very flavorful. I'm excited to take my wife there. She's going to love it! read more

Our go-to spot for great margaritas, made to order guacamole and the best shrimp cocktail on the island. We always bring our pups with us, and people stop and share puppy love with them. The staff is generally very friendly and attentive, even on the busiest of days. read more

Delicious mani mahi tacos and salsas are delish! Terrific servers as well!! Highly recommend!! Drinks are a plus!!!! read more

Taquilo's - Mexican cantina and seafood - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Shrimp Tacos were great. A bit of spice-just right. The portions were very good, if not generous. The kids had steak quesadillas also very tasty and beef tacos were with hard shells -nice and fresh. The bean soup - I don't know what to call it - was out of this world - some of the best I've ever had. Spanish rice, which I am never a fan - was good. The servers were prompt and friendly, and helpful in picking out items, and even offered a rewards program for us to come back. I would definitely recommend sitting outside when the weather is nice. You get the ambience of downtown Galveston. And no review would be complete, without mentioning the incredible churros -save room!! read more

Ordered chicken quesadillas and this is what it looked like. You couldn't find any cheese if you tried. Bread and tiny bits of chicken. Terrible. read more

Taquilo's - Chicken quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

I thought this place was great. The salsa was unique and I really enjoyed it. My daughter said it reminded her of marinara. We sat outside and enjoyed people watching during dinner. We had a couple of the sangria margaritas that were tasty as well. read more

When I sat down at Taquilo's, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. The wait was longer than we'd been quoted and we ended up sitting outside. Our waiter was nice enough and the menu looked pretty standard. Little did I know that I was about to enter Ciudad del Sabor (aka Flavor Town) and crash the Fajita Fiesta. Their beef fajitas are better than any damn fajitas I've had in Houston. The beef was tender and perfectly marinated. It was so unexpectedly delicious, we didn't even ask for sour cream and cheese. The ceviche was so-so. Mahi mahi tacos were legit. And the lobster shrimp taco on special was super rich and tasty. Everyone at the table enjoyed their food. But it's the beef fajitas that I'll be dreaming about until my next escape to Galveston. read more

Strong 4 maybe even 4.5 but the service was just a bit off. For a touristy town that shouldn't have been a thing but it seemed they were short handed and I started to wonder if they were prepping food down the street bc I kept seeing cooks roll in w food and other things... like kinda weird to see that front of house.... Wife got the shrimp wrapped bacon and said it was good, kiddo got full on the kids quesadilla, and I got the steak fajitas and let me tell ya that was way more steak needed for one person. I didn't get any sour cream but wasn't gonna ask and have to wait but they home make their flour tortillas and I love me home made! Salsa on the table wasn't too shabby and the Rita's, well they were strong and goooood! Overall a little bit pricey but since the food quality was good I won't complain. Lastly.. Ac. It was a bit warm in there... may have sat outside next time and enjoyed the breeze. read more

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First time here at Taquilo's. My hubby and I had Chicken Fajitas and Chips & Queso. Everything was delicious including the salsa verde! The tortillas (both soft and appetizer) were homemade - so good! The chicken had just the right amount of seasoning and was juicy. Fajitas came with pico de Gallo, rice, beans, and guacamole. We ordered the Fajitas for two and had enough for another round at home. I will definitely be back! Here's a link to the menu: http://taquilos.com/our-menu/ read more

Taquilo's - Beans were exceptional! - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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My family and I just got FOOD POISONING from this place. Had to be the chicken since each one of us had that in our meal. Avoid it at all costs read more

Food was wonderful, we ate there two days in a row. Heather our waitress was very attentive. If you want GREAT MEXICAN Here you go ! :-) The fresh fried pork skins dipped in queso... Wow Got to try it The chicken fajitas were amazing. Prices were reasonable, one entrée will feed two. Great atmosphere. read more

Taquilo's - Fried pig skins that are refillable - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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This is our second time visiting and Taquilo's lived up to our memory. The staff is friendly and the food is delicious! Portions are quite large and everything is so tasty! read more

Taquilo's - Bloody Mary - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

I have eaten here twice and I have to say that the Service was excellent and the food is excellent. Both times I enjoyed what I ordered and those who have come here with me enjoyed it there dishes also. Fresh food and ingredients served nice and hot to the table (thank you) They have been here for a long while and you will know why when you eat here. Drinks are good as well. read more