Taquilo’s Tex-Mex Cantina

2101 Postoffice St., Galveston, TX (Directions) | Phone: (409)497-4279

About

Taquilo’s Tex-Mex Cantina offers authentic south-of-the-border flare families will love. See dishes made to order at the guacamole and ceviche bar. Pair the chicken, shrimp or certified Angus beef fajitas with a specialty margarita in a fun, upbeat atmosphere. Or, just relax and enjoy the Postoffice Street vibe on the covered sidewalk patio.

Hours

Monday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Tuesday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Wednesday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Thursday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Friday: 11:00AM – 10:00PM
Saturday: 11:00AM – 10:00PM
Sunday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM

Hours are subject to change.

General

Casual
Wide Range of Tex-Mex Favorites
Located Steps from The Grand 1894 Opera House
Full Bar

Menus

Galveston Restaurant Week: Lunch

$15 Plus Tax

(A portion of proceeds donated to Dine Out for Charity)

1st Course

FRESH MADE CHIPS
Served with Housemade Salsa and Cilantro Cream Salsa & “Islands Best” Queso

2nd Course (Choose One)

THREE CHEESE CHICKEN TINGA STUFFED POBLANO PEPPER
Shredded Ranchero Chicken, in a fire roasted poblano pepper. Topped with Taquilo’s Texas chili gravy & pico de gallo. Served with rice & beans.

SUMMER PLATE
One beef taco, one bean chalupa, chile con queso tostada and guacamole, rice & beans

BEEF TACO
Seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomato and shredded cheese on choice of tortilla. Served with rice & beans.

3rd Course

DESSERT CHURROS
Cinnamon-sugar-coated Mexican fritters

Galveston Restaurant Week: Dinner

$23 Plus Tax

(A portion of proceeds donated to Dine Out for Charity)

1st Course (Choose One)

CHEESE QUESO

TAQUILO’S SOON-TO-BE-FAMOUS PORK SKINS

2nd Course (Choose One)

CHICKEN TINGA VERDE
Enchiladas topped with melted cheese & sour cream

ENCHILADAS
Choice of Traditional Cheese or Classic Beef. Topped with Taquilo’s Texas chili gravy, melted cheese & onions. Served with rice & beans.

SPECIAL PLATE
One tamale, two enchiladas. Choice of beef, chicken tinga or cheese. Served with rice & beans.

3rd Course

DESSERT CHURROS
Cinnamon-sugar-coated Mexican fritters

Main Menu

Tacos Terrificos

FISH
grilled tilapia with chimichurri slaw, chipotle aioli & pico on soft flour or corn tortilla
13.99

CARNITAS
slow roasted pulled pork with diced onions & cilantro served with diablo sauce on soft flour or corn tortilla
13.99

CHICKEN TINGA
shredded ranchero chicken, lettuce, tomato and shredded cheese on choice of tortilla
12.49

BEEF TACO
seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomato and shredded cheese on choice of tortilla
11.99

Appertivos

QUESO
regular 6.99 | large 9.99

GUACAMOLE FRESco
made to order. fresh avocados blended with spices, red onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno
regular 6.99 | large 9.99

TAQUILO’S SOON TO BE FAMOUS PORK SKINS
large 4.99 | refills 1.99

CHICKEN FLAUTAS
with guacamole & sour cream
9.99

TAQUILO’S CHICKEN BESOS
jalapeno & queso fresco stuffed chicken, bacon wrapped & char-grilled served with lime butter sauce for dipping
regular (6) 6.99 | large (12) 12.99

SHRIMP BESOS
jalapeno & queso fresco stuffed shrimp, bacon wrapped & char-grilled, served with lime butter sauce for dipping
regular (4) 9.49 | large (8) 16.49

GULF SHRIMP & LUMB CRAB COCTEL
marinated in a traditional habanero sauce with avocado, cilantro, & fresh jalapeno
15.99

Ceviches

TAQUILO’S CEVICHE
shrimp & fresh fish marinated with roasted tomato, onion, lime, cilantro and avocado
12.99

SPICY TUNA CEVICHE
fresh ahi tuna marinated in lime & cilantro with avocado & fresh jalapenos
13.99

FIESTA CEVICHE COMBO
enjoy both of Taquilo’s fresh delicate ceviche recipes and shrimp & crab cocktail
18.99

Ensalada

TAQ-O-SALAD
crispy tortilla shell with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, black olives, sour cream, guacamole, & pico with cilantro cream dressing
meat
seasoned ground beef or fajita chicken 10.99
beef fajita or shrimp (5) 15.99

Quesadillas

Served with guacamole, pico & sour cream

QUESADILLAS
chicken 11.99 | beef 15.99 | shrimp 12.99

Nachos

Served with guacamole & sour cream

TAQUILO’S FIESTA NACHOS
tortilla chips piled high, layered with seasoned ground beef, beans, queso, jalapenos, & pico
10.99

CHICKEN FAJITA NACHOS
topped with refried beans, jalapeno and shredded cheese
12.99

BEEF FAJITA NACHOS
topped with refried beans, jalapeno and shredded cheese
15.99

Taquilo’s Tacos Especiales

Served with rice, beans, pico, & guacamole

MAHI MAHI TACOS (3)
corn tortillas filled with fresh grilled fish, chimichurri slaw & dressed with chipotle aioli
16.99

TACOS AL CARBON (2)
flour tortillas
chicken fajitas 11.99 | beef fajitas 16.99

TACOS DE CAMARONES (3)
corn tortillas with fresh sautéed gulf shrimp, chimichurri slaw, & pico de gallo dressed with chipotle aioli
14.99

BEEF BRISKET TACOS (3)
flour tortillas with pulled beef brisket, onions, cilantro, & diablo sauce
15.99

Fajitas

Our beef is Certified Angus Beef. All fajitas are grilled over an open flame & served with fresh flour tortillas, rice, frijoles al la charra, pico de gallo & guacamole.

CHICKEN
medium (serves 1-2) 20.99
large (serves 2-3) 34.99
family (serves 4-5) 51.99

BEEF & CHICKEN
medium (serves 1-2) 27.99
large (serves 2-3) 49.99
family (serves 4-5) 64.99

BEEF
medium (serves 1-2) 29.99
large (serves 2-3) 52.99
family (serves 4-5) 67.99

SHRIMP
medium (serves 1-2) 23.99
large (serves 2-3) 41.99
family (serves 4-5) 54.99

VEGGIE
zucchini, squash, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, & pineapple
medium (serves 1-2) 12.99

TAQUILO’S MIXED GRILL
skewer of grilled beef & chicken fajitas, shrimp besos & vegetables with pineapple pico
28.99

Great Additions

JALAPENO SAUSAGE
4.25

1/2 LB. SHRIMP FAJITAS
15.99

BROCHETTE-STYLE SHRIMP (4)
13.99

GRILLED QUAIL
8.99

Enchiladas & Burritos

Topped with onions, served with rice & beans

TRADITIONAL CHEESE (3)
topped with Tequilo’s Texas chili gravy & melted cheese
9.99

CLASSIC BEEF (3)
seasoned ground beef topped with Taquilo’s Texas chili gravy & melted cheese
11.99

CHICKEN TINGA VERDE (3)
topped with melted cheese & sour cream
12.99

SPINACH (3)
a blend of spinach, mushrooms & onions, topped with cilantro cream sauce and shredded cheese
10.99

THE BURRITO GRANDE CON QUESO
Taquilo’s seasoned ground beef, chicken tinga, pork carnitas or beef brisket wrapped in a warm flour tortilla topped with queso, guacamole and pico
13.99