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Taquilo's Tex-Mex Cantina

2101 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX 77550

Taquilo's Tex Mex Cantina

2101 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550

4.5/5

Taquilo's Tex-Mex Cantina

Quality Tex-Mex Cantina and some of the best Fajitas around. Taquilo’s Tex-Mex Cantina has been around since 2016. They have one of the best Happy Hours on the island and look forward to making your experience with them a memorable one. Come in and try some Certified Angus Beef® Fajitas and a Margarita!

What’s on the Menu

Appetizers

Start the meal off right with Shrimp & Lobster Tacos, Shrimp Besos, Gulf Shrimp & Lump Crab Coctel, Quesadillas, Queso, Chicken Besos, and more.

Fajitas

Undoubtedly you will want to partake in some sizzling Fajitas. They have Chicken, Shrimp, Beef, Veggie, Taquilo’s Mixed Grill, and a combination Beef & Chicken Fajitas. Brouchette-Style Shrimp, Grilled Quail, and 1/2lb. Shrimp Fajitas can be added in addition to the fajitas.

Combos

Following your Appetizers, Combo plates are a wonderful addition. Pollo Poblano, Special, and Island Summer Plates are clearly great choices.

Ceviches

Dig into Taquilo’s Ceviche with Shrimp and Fish Marinated with Tomato, Onion, Lime, Cilantro, and Avocado, or Try the Spicy Tuna Ceviche. The best way is to try the Fiesta Ceviche Combo with Shrimp & Crab Cocktail.

Nachos

Stacked High with Goodness, Taquilo’s Nachos will deliver flavor with every chip. Taquilo’s Fiesta Nachos are Layered with Seasoned Ground Beef, Beans Queso, Jalapenos, and Pico. They are Served with Guacamole and Sour Cream. The Chicken Fajita Nachos are Topped with Chicken Fajita, Refried Beans, Jalapenos, and Shredded Cheese.

Desserts

You clearly don’t want to forget Dessert and they have you covered. Churro Bites, with their Sugary Sweetness, are served with Caramel Sauce for Dipping. Sopapillas are Dusted with Cinnamon & Sugar and served with Cajeta Sauce and Honey.

Happy Hour

With Happy Hour All Day Monday thru Friday from 11:00am-7:00pm, you’ll have something to be happy about.

Drinks

Enjoy one of their Happy Hour Margaritas like Caliente, La Flaca, Sangrita, The Wave, Strawberry, Watermelon, Blood Orange, Mango, Peach, Passion Fruit, or Lime. They also offer Domestic Bottled Beer and Well Drinks.

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