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Any recommendations for cool bars and good Mexican food in Galveston?
Posted on 4/15/16 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 4/15/16 at 1:53 pm
Going to be in Galveston next weekend. Any recommendations for cool bars and good Mexican food?
TIA
TIA
This post was edited on 4/15/16 at 1:58 pm
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Posted on 4/15/16 at 2:27 pm to bayoubighead
The Mexican food in Galveston is pretty substandard compared to Houston and surrounding areas. Avoid Salsa's, The Original, and Tortuga (to a lesser extent, food is ok but drinks suck). Gordita's is a little shack on the East end seawall that is pretty good. L'Estacion is also good. It's on 24th or 25th. Both are hole in the wall real Mexican taquerias, not tex mex restaurants.
You can bar hop just by hanging out on the Strand at night. There are several places within a 5-10 minute walk of one another. Yaga's, O'Malleys, Tsunami, 21, etc... All within walking distance of one another. Not sure what's really popular at the moment. It's been several years since the wife and I have visited those place.
Please eat something else besides Mexican. Go Peruvian/Venezuelan at Rudy & Paco's (best place on the island, IMO). It would be 200% better than any Mexican you will find. Farley girls, Mosquito cafe, or Millers for easy casual lunch. Olympia grill has great greek food. Dibella's, Sonny's, and Shrimp N Stuff are three "harder to find" local favorites. M&M's, Clary's, and Saltwater grill would all be great options for nice dining.
You can bar hop just by hanging out on the Strand at night. There are several places within a 5-10 minute walk of one another. Yaga's, O'Malleys, Tsunami, 21, etc... All within walking distance of one another. Not sure what's really popular at the moment. It's been several years since the wife and I have visited those place.
Please eat something else besides Mexican. Go Peruvian/Venezuelan at Rudy & Paco's (best place on the island, IMO). It would be 200% better than any Mexican you will find. Farley girls, Mosquito cafe, or Millers for easy casual lunch. Olympia grill has great greek food. Dibella's, Sonny's, and Shrimp N Stuff are three "harder to find" local favorites. M&M's, Clary's, and Saltwater grill would all be great options for nice dining.
This post was edited on 4/15/16 at 2:40 pm
Posted on 4/15/16 at 3:18 pm to MSMHater
Was just there a few weeks ago for Bachelor Party and Mexican food was lacking.
Brick House for lunch for really good and they had a bunch of beers on tap. Did Olympia for dinner one night and it was great. Food and drinks were fantastic. Bars along the Strand were all decent. Got hammered in Tsunami on tequila.
Brick House for lunch for really good and they had a bunch of beers on tap. Did Olympia for dinner one night and it was great. Food and drinks were fantastic. Bars along the Strand were all decent. Got hammered in Tsunami on tequila.
Posted on 4/15/16 at 6:23 pm to MSMHater
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Olympia grIll
Ate there this past September and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was.
Posted on 4/16/16 at 10:41 am to bayoubighead
You going for a wedding perhaps?
Posted on 4/16/16 at 5:24 pm to bayoubighead
Bars:
Beerfoot Brewery...it's not an actual brewery but much more so a bar with a small brewery in the back. They are right across the street from the beach and is laid back spot.
Galveston Island Brewery is further down the seawall but is worthwhile to stop in. Lots of outdoor areas to sit.
As far as mexican, it's a crap shoot. We usually don't eat mexican food in Galveston because we can get it so easy in Houston.
Beerfoot Brewery...it's not an actual brewery but much more so a bar with a small brewery in the back. They are right across the street from the beach and is laid back spot.
Galveston Island Brewery is further down the seawall but is worthwhile to stop in. Lots of outdoor areas to sit.
As far as mexican, it's a crap shoot. We usually don't eat mexican food in Galveston because we can get it so easy in Houston.
Posted on 4/17/16 at 10:52 am to bayoubighead
I'd skip Mexican.
Farley Girls is fantastic brunch and lunch. Usually a line out the door. Same for Mosquito Cafe.
Brick House good for casual bar type food (they do it really well) and beer.
My favorite bars are Brews Brothers on the Strand and Beerfoot. Brews Brothers is legit for craft beer, and they have hands down one of the best burgers I've ever had. They don't cut corners. Awesome ingredients.
Farley Girls is fantastic brunch and lunch. Usually a line out the door. Same for Mosquito Cafe.
Brick House good for casual bar type food (they do it really well) and beer.
My favorite bars are Brews Brothers on the Strand and Beerfoot. Brews Brothers is legit for craft beer, and they have hands down one of the best burgers I've ever had. They don't cut corners. Awesome ingredients.
This post was edited on 4/17/16 at 10:54 am
Posted on 4/17/16 at 11:46 am to bayoubighead
Whisper's?
Posted on 4/17/16 at 4:11 pm to Panny Crickets
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Whisper's?
Posted on 4/18/16 at 8:14 am to GFunk
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You going for a wedding perhaps?
no wedding, have a free condo so just going hang out for the weekend.
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