Rolled into Tequila Rock around brunch time and apparently so did everyone else... because the…read moreplace 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).

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!

I got the tacos al pastor, which were very good. The borracho beans that accompanied the plate were…read morethe best I have ever tasted.

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!

Our visit was amazing! Stephanie did a great job taking care of us, even when she got a little…read morebusy. Food tasted fresh and drinks were great for the price too. Definitely will come back!

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.

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!

Nice spot for some better than average Mexican food. The salsa verde is really good. Enjoyed my…read morebreakfast - properly fried corn tortilla and bacon was a nice addition. Service was excellent and friendly.

Everyone was nice! The breakfast burritos i got were delicious. Everyone enjoyed them. The…read morelemonade i also got was so good i was trying to make last longer than it did. Inside is a restaurant and a store.

Pretty good food however prices have gone up rapidly over these past few months. Use to be a good…read morebang for your buck but now way to pricey.

Food amazing vibe is fantastic and Aaron is one of the best servers. if you go ask for him!read more

April 14, 2026 this…read moreis the second time I've placed an order thru door dash for "vida agave on wheels" (food truck) and let me just tell yall...it's not the full menu but what they have is excelente!

The staff is friendly. We didn't feel rushed. It's a large restaurant with the usual Latin flare in…read morethe USA. Where they really shine is the amazing food. It was absolutely amazing. The grilled chicken was so tender. Definitely recommend!

Really disappointing experience…read more There were four of us and we ordered two fish taco plates, a mariscos shrimp cocktail, and a fish plate with shrimp and crawfish. The shrimp cocktail came in a small square dish and tasted like basic cocktail sauce with shrimp. It didn't resemble authentic mariscos or a proper coctel de camarón at all--no fresh lime, cilantro, or real flavor. The fish tacos and seafood plate were also pretty underwhelming, and the quality didn't match the price. Our total came out to around $90, which felt very overpriced for what we received. It's near the seawall, but the surrounding area felt pretty rundown and the food definitely didn't justify the cost. Overall it felt more like a tourist stop than a place focused on good Mexican cuisine.

I had never been here before we used Yelp to look up somewhere different to eat for breakfast…read more very nice. Neat clean place. I had breakfast tacos on flour tortillas. They were very good. You see yourself. over to help me and the food came out very quickly they have great weight staff

Delicious as always. Every visit to Galveston, this little gem is a must!! Local off the beaten…read morepath and the best breakfast and lunch!! Service is always friendly and prompt.

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.

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.

We had a perfect happy hour sort of late lunch at Fish Company Taco. For me: six oysters on the…read morehalf shell, the daily crudo, and a Captain Johnny's shrimp taco washed down with a generously poured Chardonnay. For Dan: a dozen oysters on the half shell dressed to the nines - the man uses every add on available. Had I not paced myself, I would have been through with my six before he even started! He also had the crudo and he helped me with the crispy delicious fries that accompany Captain Johnny's shrimp taco. His drink of choice was a Red Stripe. Y'all it was so, so good. The oysters were perfect in size and flavor, the crudo had a punchy Asian sauce with sesame seeds, and the oddly delightful shrimp taco and fries knocked it out of the park. My advice, go and prepare to be sated (autocorrect wanted this to be dated!) and pleased!

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.