This place definitely deserves 5 stars! The food came out quickly, was fresh, high quality, and…read moreabsolutely 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!!

I have found that when I am in Texas, I need Nachos. I guess I like Tex-Mex, so my server told me…read more 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!

When in Galveston, this is THE PLACE for Mexican food! No Tex-mex here, authentic Mexican food!…read moreBest in Galveston! Nothing comes close to Cafe Canela! Food, service, hospitality & attention to detail on your order make this place stand out from the rest! Today we had Sebastian & he was amazing! When not serving, he took sometime to converse with us & made us feel right at home! A MUST stop when in Galveston!

Food - 10/10 It was really good. I was so hungry though that I didn't take any pics. Sorry! I had…read morethe barbacoa breakfast plate and that was really good. Tender meat, great potatoes as well as great refried beans. Service - 8/10 Our sever was on the slow side and it also took over 30mins to get our food which we weren't the happiest about. And since there's no chips and salsa to help pass the time, we were just kinda sitting there. We weren't the only ones. A lot of tables were waiting for their meals. Ambiance - 8/10. It's cute but nothing spectacular and that's fine.

Beef Fajita meat is simply the very Best I've ever eaten! I…read moretravel 3 different states and have eaten plenty of fajitas. Service is always good. The Manager came over and apologized for a guy that had come in asking for something... It didn't bother me, but the attention the Manager gave to him and then offer his apologies to me meant a lot! The 3 different dips/salsas they offer with bottomless chips is a meal in itself! When I go to Galveston, it's an easy d. I'm going to Taquilo's, you should too. Go get Full

We stopped in for an early dinner on a Thursday and it was not busy, our waiter seemed bothered by…read morequestions we had about the menu and very dismissive. Just walked away from our table in the middle of taking our order because we were asking questions about the food. We ended up getting a chicken quesadilla and some chicken tacos to share before heading to another restaurant. The food was decent. I order the small cheese which was not very good. Very thick, not hot, warm at best. Got a mango margarita with a sugar rum which I had to remind my waiter about 2x and when it came out it was very thick I would say more purée in it than anything and if you wanted alcohol in it I recommend ordering a shot on the side and mixing yourself.

Best omelette I've had in years -- perfectly cooked, not dry and not runny. The breakfast potatoes…read morewere great too, full of flavor with the perfect crispiness. Good price for the quality. I ordered delivery so I can't speak to the atmosphere, but if the food was this good delivered, I can only imagine how it'd be fresh from the kitchen. Definitely coming back -- next time I'll dine in!

Food Quality: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreCleanliness: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Don't Skip On: Carne Guisada What a great restaurant in the heart of Galveston! We came here for cruise and had some extra time, so we looked for the nearest Tex Mex restaurant and landed on this one! What a great find! The money we walked in, the ladies working were so kind and welcoming and sat us right away. They brought out complimentary chips and salsa that were fantastic and we ordered pretty immediate. We got the carne guisada, breakfast burritos, and the pork chop. Everything came out super fast and fresh! I couldn't stop eating all the sauce from the guisada, it was so delicious. The restaurant was well kept and the pricing was very reasonable. Definitely recommended for anyone in the Galveston area!

This little restaurant is located in a small grocery store. We were recommended it by a local tour…read moreguide. We loved the food. It was all tasty. And the salsas they give were both spicy (the green salsa) or pretty mild (the red salsa). The staff is also friendly! T

The food was absolutely amazing! It was sooooo tasteful. The asada was so tender. The grilled…read moreshrimp was so big. The milanesa was big! Def do not judge it by the cover bc the food is amazing!!!

Fantastic food! Great service! Wonderful Margaritas. Love…read morethe atmosphers. Everything about this restaurant and the experience was incredible!

Jose was a wonderful part of the experience. He has a great smile and attitude…read more The black bean vegan burger was good . We also ordered the vegan burrito, it was okay , it needs to have a little bit of flavor added to the veggies and I think a black bean burger patty inside the had a little more substance to the burrito.

8.6.26 Never been here before. The restaurant is quite large…read moreand even has a private room you can reserve for parties. It was very busy here. This one of the few restaurants that is open past 9pm during the weeknight. We original went to another restaurant but it was a poop show so we left. The service was not bad and not great either; just average. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and it had a ton of meat. It was really quite good. (Minus the tomatoes and guacamole (it had tomatoes) I ordered sliced avocado and when it was brought out it was rotten. The waitress was nice and took it off our bill. My family said the salsas was good and so was the queso dip. Everyone seemed enjoyed their dinner. We would come here again.

Service is fast and friendly, which is impressive given the crowd is usually a mix of loud,…read moresun‑soaked tourists fresh off the beach and some locals. Chips and salsa hit the spot, and the food is good, just not particularly distinctive. The menu is huge, with the kind of "big operation" feel where dishes are clearly designed to move quickly rather than showcase anything unique. Parking is the same story it's always been: not nearly enough of it. Most people end up in the Academy lot next door, and it's been the unofficial overflow for as long as anyone can remember. Hopefully Academy keeps looking the other way. A perfectly acceptable Seawall stop, but nothing that pushes it past a solid three stars.

I've been here twice. The first time, we placed a to-go order, and they forgot the tortillas we…read moreordered. Since we were already home, we just had to make do without them. The second visit was dine-in. The service was friendly, but the biggest issue was that our waitress took everyone's order, brought out all of the food except one person's, and then came back about four minutes later to tell us they were out of sopapillas. Why did they wait so long to tell us? They didn't have a similar substitute to offer, and since that guest doesn't eat eggs (which are included in nearly every breakfast item), there really wasn't anything else on the menu they could order. The menu is fairly limited overall. On the positive side, the prices are reasonable, it never seems overly crowded, and the food is decent. It just wasn't memorable enough to make me want to go out of my way to return.

Always go to the dives. Always! La Mixteca was the perfect dive that's not a dive. Just good…read morewholesome food, well prepared at a non-tourist price. All the things I love! I enjoyed my taco salad and the salsa was nice and spicy. Delicious!

It has lasted this long for a reason. They offer classic…read moreTexMex dishes at a good price. The staff was friendly and quick to help with everything our party needed. While there may be better Mexican food on the island, this is a solid choice when you're craving comfortable and familiar food.

This might be somebody's idea of decent Tex-Mex, but not mine. The building is very old and tired,…read moreand has a stale smell. The food is utterly bland. Portions are large, service is fine, prices are reasonable, but the food is uninspired at best. The location near UTMB must help it stay open because off the top of my head I can think of five better Mexican restaurants on the island.

Why 5 stars? Because this might be my new favorite restaurant in Galveston…read more --- --- --- We had been in Galveston for a couple of days, and while we had some solid meals, we were feeling kind of gross and overstuffed. Fish Company Taco proved to be like finding water in the desert. A lot of Galveston eateries are very similar, in that there's an ample amount of fried seafood on the menu, which is not exactly what you're looking for when you're in the bloated, but wanting to eat *something* state that we were in. My thought was: fish tacos are relatively light and we can walk there from our hotel - how do you beat that? What I didn't realize is that this place probably belongs more in the Heights than Galveston. And I mean that in a good way. The menu is very hipster-coded. And the food matches with hipster quality. It's hard to say what my favorite item even was. The one thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the fish dip - it was just okay. Everything else ranged from good to great. We tried... The burger: FYI, it's more like a double stacked slider than a burger, but delicious. 3 Tacos: Dirty South, Empire and Korean Flavors. I really liked the empire and the korean flavors, but thought the dirty south had a little too much going on with the pimento cheese and chips. Sticky Shrimp: I don't even know how to describe this, but it was delicious. I thought it as more like bang bang shrimp, but it was more fried that I expected. But not hardcore fried - they almost had the airy texture of fried pork skins, but were much tastier. Chili marinated Cucumbers and corn ribs: Simple, refreshing and addicting. But I liked the cucumbers a bit more. They also had some fresh juices and we enjoyed both the mango and the coconut lime concoctions. An easy 5-stars for me and a place I will definitely recommend to anyone visiting Galveston.

The food was decent, but the service was good. I tried the Captain Johnny it was crispy and…read moresatisfying, especially with a side of fries. The Vietnamese taco stood out the most for me, while the Baja and Korean flavors were just okay, not really my favorites. Overall, it's a chill spot with a relaxed vibe and not too crowded. I'd recommend coming during happy hour to get the best experience.