This place definitely deserves 5 stars! The food came out quickly, was fresh, high quality, and absolutely phenomenal. Everything we ordered was delicious. What made our experience even better was our server, TJ. She was so friendly, attentive, and gave us great recommendations that did not disappoint. If you come here, you have to order the Smashburger tacos, they're phenomenal and a must-try! We'll definitely be back!! read more

I have found that when I am in Texas, I need Nachos. I guess I like Tex-Mex, so my server told me. Walking around The Strand and feeling hungry these Nachos were a great fix. The decor was fun. Tables and chairs a little sticky - that could very well be the humidity. A fun place to stop when you're in the area to get a drink or Nachos, like me! read more

Tequila Rock Kitchen & Cantina - Nacho's - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

OK kids this one goes to 11 Found ourselves in the beautiful downtown Galveston Historic District and stumbled onto this place. We sat at the bar and we're very pleasantly greeted by Miss Sherry. She walked us through the menu and honestly everything we had was fantastic. They do Ala cart tacos and enchiladas and the cheese enchi and crispy beef taco were as legit as cheap sunglasses. Stop by soon and support this amazing establishment! read more

Rolled into Tequila Rock around brunch time and apparently so did everyone else... because the place filled up FAST. Like, "good thing we got here when we did" fast. But honestly? Now we get it. The service was on point from the start--even with a big group (which can sometimes feel like you just signed the staff up for a group project they didn't ask for ), they were super gracious and handled everything like pros. Food? So good. Tons of breakfast AND lunch options, so everyone was happy (no small feat with a group, let's be real). And the real MVP... the coffee. It just kept coming. No empty cup anxiety here, which is basically the cornerstone of a successful brunch. Great vibes, great food, great service--even when it got busy. 10/10 would absolutely come back (and yes, I'll be thinking about that coffee). read more

Tequila Rock Kitchen & Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Quick service considering there was 7 of us on a Sunday afternoon! We were seated immediately and served chips, green sauce and red sauce and refried beans. I always judge restaurants by their chips and salsas and this one definitely passed! I ordered the beef fajita enchiladas with charro beans and rice and the cheese and gravy on top were TexMex comfort! This is a great spot to people watch on the strand and enjoy a spicy margarita! Great food and music and TexMex ambiance watching people walk by!!! read more

Their food is amazing! Highly recommend this place. The margaritas were great and Quincy our server checked on us consistently. So happy we found this restaurant! read more

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July 8, 2025 Called to place a to- go order for their Facebook advertisement of $2 off taco plates. (See photos) Well, they wouldn't honor what they advertised unless I ate inside. Does it say that it's "dine-in" only anywhere in their Facebook post? Nope. There's too many tacos places on this island to be that petty. read more

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Tacos were amazing! Staff was attentive and took our order quickly. Overall would definitely come back for Tacos!

We ordered a variety and everything was really tasty. Some got Mexican food others got Seafood.

I stumbled across this restaurant while walking on the strand and it had a nice vibe and ambiance! I was with my family at the time who was in the mood for mexican food while I wanted a seafood dish so i opted for the Mahi Mahi Islander. Presentation wise, this meal was exactly how I pictured it would look and I was visibly pleased. This was my first time trying Mahi Mahi so I didn't know what to expect but the fish was not my favorite. It wasn't a super fishy fish but it did have a mild flavor that was confusing to put in words and the fish was super firm. I don't know if Mahi Mahi is always firm or if my fish was overcooked. The parmesan crust and flavor was tasty but was more on the soggy side than crispy as I was hoping and I tasted it immediately before it got the chance to sweat in the box. As for the Garlic Mashed Potatoes, they were good, no complaints. Surprisingly my favorite thing in this meal was the grilled vegetables!!!! They were delicious, flavorful and seasoned. I don't even eat zucchini and squash but it was flavored so good I couldn't stop. It also had green beans, red bell pepper, and purple and white onions. If i'd go back for anything here it'd for sure be those vegetables. I forgot to add my meal came with some type of lemon butter sauce which I really enjoyed pouring over my food. It had a great flavor. Since I was really feeling seafood this day I also got some grilled shrimp to try and they were just okay. They didn't taste like gulf shrimp. I did get some chips and salsa in my order and the chips were fresh and the salsa had a good flavor but was too watery. Overall, it's a possibility I would return only because this is a mexican restaurant and I didn't get any mexican food so i'd try it out! From the brief interaction I had with the togo server he was kind and welcoming! read more

Tequila Rock Kitchen & Cantina - Grilled Shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Everything! Food was delicious, service was great! Atmosphere was fun and staff were great as well!

This place was great! Tequila Rock was located in the heart of the strand of Galveston. I was looking for Tex-Mex food in my short trip to Galveston and I had sweet siracha tacos and everything was great! They make their beans with pork and I don't eat pork, but they offered to give me extra rice which was a kind gesture. They also have specials throughout the week. Service was quick, efficient, and kind and food was great! read more

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Good service - very friendly. Fun decor inside. Food was plentiful and mango margarita was delicious! As was the triple appetizer with mango salsa, guacamole, queso and their house made salsa - just because. Fajita chicken tacos and chicken tenders were not great - no seasoning and tough to chew. Beef enchiladas were a bit more spicy than anticipated. Cute, but not sure we'd return. read more

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Service was top notch. Our waitress was on it. Food was a medium. Enchiladas were good but not great. Beef wasn't well seasoned and there were big chunks of drier ground beef. Stuffed shrimp was tasty. Kids meal was chicken tenders with a fruit cup. The fruit cup was store bought pre packaged fruit which was disappointing because we thought he was getting fresh fruit. It's a tourist trap for those who are hungry. Kind of upset the hostess at Shark Shack told us to come to this place. When I asked her if the menu was the same she said yeah it's similar. It's not. It was a lie. We were misled and had a dinner that was subpar. read more

Tequila Rock Kitchen & Cantina - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Chips and queso large- pretty good really creamy and thick! Loved the chips and the offered to refill it for us multiple times which is always nice. Blackened fish tacos- got it alacarte and it was yummyyy nice crunchy and flavorful not overly fishy either if you know what I mean Fried chicken taco- also got it ala carte. Really taste and super filling! Juicy pieces of meat great tortillas Chicken enchiladas- my girlfriend really liked them and found them really filling! The rice looked so good too bad I'm allergic and couldn't try haha Peach and mango marg- they were ok but kind of gave us both a headache haha idk if it was the tequila or the sugar though SUPER CUTE INSIDEE def the place for a nice dinner date, girls night and instagram pictures! read more

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Amazing breakfast and really great staff. Greg was the best server and he even made sure Jasper had water and remembered his name. read more

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Good food. Twist in your Tex Mex favorites. Friendly staff. We were a party of two but saw several large parties there. Right on The Strand

Friendly service, great food, good value, nice blue & white plates! Nice vibe as well!

Margarita Heaven! Start with a margarita flight, grab an appetizer. Our favorites are the spicy pineapple and sexy Mexican. We love their queso with brisket. A Galveston must is the chain smoker sandwich- if you know... you know! Trust me! read more

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Really liked this place. I was pleasantly surprised the fajitas looked questionable when they were brought out but they were good. They had a good flavor. The only downside is they don't have free chips and salsa. read more

I really wish I would've not eaten before I got here. I didn't try food so I was already full, but the drinks were amazing. I tried three different things just to kinda get a taste for their style. I highly recommend the Sexy Mexican. I like amaretto, which is what drew me to this one, and it's like the perfect match and everything is subtle so it's not an overly sweet flavor. Of course I put the heat on the rim so that kind of changes it a bit. Then I had The Boss Top Shelf & Paloma Suprema. Both were good, but in the end I ended up going back to the sexy Mexican. My bartender was amazing. I can't remember if her name was Sherry or Shelly ( I'm sorry), but she was great!! She mentioned the tacos were amazing. Unfortunately, I had dinner with a friend at the hibachi place down the road so I was stuffed and didn't get to try the tacos. read more

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food was not good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We went down for a quick day at the beach and stopped by for lunch. I got the three drop appetizer because I wasn't hungry, but it was super feeling. The queso was my favorite. The waiter, who was sorry helpful and attentive, recommended the mango margarita which was delicious. The establishment has a changing table as I was with my infant. read more

Tequila Rock Kitchen & Cantina - Three dips - Mexican Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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The food is GREAT! The service is AMAZING! The staff has the BEST recommendations and attitudes! Chris & Greg - just let them order for you! We did!!! Food is SO goooood!! read more

This eatery doesn't realy stand out among the mant others on its block. However, we had a very positive experience. We were with a group. The staff handled us,well. They were uniformly friendly and attentive. The food (fajitas) was great. They specialize in a big variety of margaritas. We sampled two. They were generous for the price. Many of us in tthe group were veterans. They recognized our service and gave us a generous discount. read more

Located in what I'd consider the Downtown Galveston area is the Tequila Rock Kitchen & Bar. We planned to go to Shark Shack but it only had outside seating on that hot and humid day. They said their "sister" restaurant was open to indoor seating and it was just steps away. It was open, clean, and the staff was attentive and super friendly. We ordered fish Alfredo's lemon chicken, burger and fries, and brisket tacos with rice - all delicious. I'd recommend this place when it the area and I'll definitely be back to enjoy the great food but also to be greeted by a great staff. read more

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The food was soo good! The best Mahi Mahi I've had in a long time! The burgers are to die for! The smash burger taco hit different! The fajitas were so tender and delicious! The service was very quick and informative. The place is very trendy and clean especially the rest rooms. If you're in galveston this is the best hidden gem! You must go! read more

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Visited this restaurant after we got off of our RC cruise on a Saturday. Husband ordered to huevos rancheros and I ordered their breakfast sandwich. We were both very pleased with our food and service. Make sure to stop by! read more

We doordashed from this business 2 nights in a row. That's how delicious it was. The tacos were amazing as was the queso and chips. And the best burger I've had in a very long time. Would highly recommend this restaurant read more

We stopped in for lunch. Service was good. I liked my bang bang shrimp tacos, they were light and tasty. One person had a power bowl with the beef and really enjoyed it too. Unfortunately some of the other items were okay but not great. One person order a burger and it was not acceptable however the staff was very nice and removed it from the bill since we sent it back. read more

We tried this place for the first time. The food was good and service was very prompt. The folks working there were pleasant and friendly. Management Take Note: 1) Mexican restaurants offer complimentary chips and salsa. The nominal but irritating token charge of $5.00 for chips and salsa should be absorbed into the food cost. Ask Gringo's how that works. 2) You need to up your game on frozen margaritas. No Cadillac frozen, no top shelf frozen, no flavored frozen . . . In Texas we like margaritas frozen. We did negotiate house frozen margaritas with floaters for $2.00 extra. read more

Everyone was very welcoming right when we walked in. Their happy hour deals are great, especially on Tuesday! Delicious $5 margs, and plenty of food options to choose from. I got 2 tacos, the pork and shrimp. Though both tasted great and were generous portions, that shrimp one was my favourite! LOVE the sauce. It's jam packed with awesome flavour. We shared the queso and jalapeño poppers which were both also enjoyable. All around great food in a really cute place! read more

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After reading reviews, I gathered some friends and headed out to the strand to check this place out. The restaurant was bright (almost too bright), clean and the customers looked like they were having a nice time. It didn't feel like a typical mexican cantina to me at all. The waittress was super friendly and did her job very well and the owner swung by to thank us for coming. I thought that was a nice touch. The tables felt a little small for the large trays of chips and salsa and other items we bought. it was hard to find them on the table for everything. The regular frozen margarita with raspberry was very good. Drinks prices were reasonable. They do use a small wine glass and the wine cost about nine bucks. I'd rather have red wine glasses for the red wine and white wine glasses for the white wine. As far as the meals were concerned, I would say that the fajitas were very good. We shared a medium order. It come with 3 tortillas. Need 1-2 more. The vegetables with the fajitas were well prepared and very bright and tasty. Order came with guacamole, sour cream, fluffy, fresh rice, and beans. No cheese. My friends ordered the small tortilla soup and while the presentation was very strong, we were all laughing about how small the bowl was. It looked like an ice cream cup for single scoop. I think they should make that a little bit bigger. Use a wide bowl? My other friend ordered corn and guac and seemed to enjoy both. Overall, I would say they did a great job, but it's nothing super memorable or anything special... a nice place to sit with friends or for tourists. if they could come up with a few signature dishes, that would keep people coming back for more ... read more

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We went last night, very excited to have a new Mexican restaurant! It was late so we had chips, queso and guacamole. Chips were warm and sturdy, not too salty. The queso was not out of a can, really thick consistency. Salsa was great too, not too spicy. The guacamole was creamy; we devoured everything. We could have done without the second platter of chips but oh well. 1/5/2024,we split the fajita beef nachos, plenty for two. The meat was tender with great flavor, on a mound of chips with queso, refried bean, jalapeños and a scoop of guacamole. We asked for the sour cream, lettuce and tomato on the side. The tomato was actually pico de gallo, which we poured over the nachos anyway. Salsa was on the side too and not too spicy, with a hint of sweetness. Great service from Sharon at the bar. We got there around 6 and the place was packed by the time we left. Check it out! read more

The food here is absolutely delicious!!! My hubs had a margarita and it was really good; a perfect balance of lime and alcohol. I had a dirty martini and it is hands down one of the best dirties I've ever had!!! We shared the holy guacamole and messy nachos. Love the atmosphere and the people are so friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend!! read more

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Stopped in on Thirsty Thursdays and got a free margarita with my entree. Ordered chicken/beef fajitas and overall, food was great! It was pretty slow around 2pm but that's to be expected no? Hoping to swing back by another day. Our waiter Gavin was great too! read more

The tacos were the best we have ever had. We tried the fried chicken taco and fajita beef taco. Both were very flavorful and delicious. The chicken was moist but also crunchy - perfect fried chicken. The fajita beef was so good and flavorful. The creamy queso and chips were also amazing! The building had been amazingly redone. Great decor and nice set up. A cute wall art to take pictures in front of also with your margarita. The service was great as well. Very attentive and helpful. Our waitress said the bang bang shrimp taco was her favorite but we aren't shrimp fans so try that if you are - the sauce is homemade read more

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Came to this place and the food and drinks were amazing!! The best experience but the most fun about this place is Sherry. She is so outgoing, attentive and funny. Best bartender ever!! read more

Came by to get a margarita and some dinner and decided to sit at bar. The bartender named "Sharon" was very rude from the start, did not greet us at all and just asked us what we wanted in a very rude tone. We started by ordering margaritas and when we asked her to repeat herself because we couldn't hear she basically yelled and you could just hear the rudeness in her voice. I felt very uncomfortable immediately and just decided to finish the margarita and leave. Do not recommend going on Friday night, employees very rude. read more

Service is always fantastic! We have never had a bad experience here after many lunches/dinners. A must stop if you're visiting Galveston. Close to the cruise ports for the cruisers. The Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos are a 10/10. read more