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Appetizers & More

  • Shrimp & Lobster Tacos
    Grilled Stuffed Flour Tortilla with Jack Cheese blended with Spinach, Shrimp, and Lobster.
  • Shrimp Besos
    (8) Jalapeno & queso fresco stuffed shrimp bacon wrapped & char-grilled, served with chipotle aioli sauce for dipping.
  • Gulf Shrimp & Lump Crab Cóctel
    Marinated in a traditional habañero cocktail sauce with avocado, cilantro, and jalapeños.
  • Quesadillas
    Your choice of quesadilla served with guacamole, pico, and sour cream. Chicken | Beef | Shrimp
  • Taq-O-Salad
    Tortilla shell with your choice of protein, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, black olives, sour cream, guacamole, pico, and cilantro cream dressing. Ground Beef | Fajita Chicken | Fajita Beef or (5) Shrimp
  • Chicken Besos
    (8) Jalapeno & queso fresco stuffed chicken bacon wrapped & char-grilled, served with chipotle aioli sauce for dipping.
  • Taquilo’s Soon-To-Be-Famous Pork Skins
  • Guacamole Fresco
    Made to order. Avocados blended with spices, red onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeños. Regular Or Large
  • Queso
    Regular | Large

Combos

  • Pollo Poblano Plate
    Three Cheese and tinga stuffed poblano peppers topped with Texas chili gravy and pico.
  • Special Plate
    Two enchiladas of your choice of beef, chicken tinga and beef chalupa with rice and beans.
  • Island Summer Plate
    One Beef taco, one bean chalupa, chile con queso tostada, and guacamole.

Ceviches

  • Fiesta Ceviche Combo
    Enjoy both of Taquilo's fresh delicate ceviche recipes & shrimp & crab cocktail!
  • Taquilo’s Ceviche
    Shrimp and fish marinated with tomato, onion, lime, cilantro, and avocado.
  • Spicy Tuna Ceviche
    Fresh Ahi tuna marinated in lime, cilantro, avocado, and fresh jalapeños.

Tacos

  • Tacos al Carbon
    (2) Flour tortillas with your choice of chicken fajitas or beef fajitas. Served with rice, your choice of beans, pico, and guacamole. Chicken Fajita | Beef Fajita
  • Mahi-Mahi Tacos
    Three corn tortillas with grilled fish, chimichurri slaw, and chipotle aioli. Served with rice, your choice of beans, pico, and guacamole.
  • Tacos de Camarones
    Three corn tortillas with sautéed Gulf shrimp, chimichurri slaw, pico de gallo, and chipotle aioli. Served with rice, your choice of beans, pico, and guacamole.
  • Chicken Tinga Tacos
    Three shredded ranchero chicken tacos with lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheese on a flour or corn tortilla. Served with rice and your choice of beans.
  • Beef Tacos
    Three seasoned ground beef tacos with lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheese on a flour or corn tortilla. Served with rice and your choice of beans.

Enchiladas

  • Traditional Cheese Enchiladas
    Three enchiladas topped with Taquilo's Texas chili gravy, melted cheese, and onions. Served with rice and your choice of beans.
  • Classic Beef Enchiladas
    Three seasoned ground beef enchiladas topped with Taquilo's Texas chili gravy, melted cheese, and onions. Served with rice and your choice of beans.
  • Chicken Tinga Verde Enchiladas
    Three enchiladas topped with melted cheese, sour cream, and onions. Served with rice and your choice of beans.
  • Spinach Enchiladas
    Three spinach enchiladas with mushrooms and onions. Topped with cilantro cream sauce, shredded cheese, and onions. Served with rice and your choice of beans.

Fajitas

  • Shrimp Fajitas
    Served with fresh flour tortillas, rice, frijoles a la charra, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Med. (Serves 1-2) | Large (Serves 2-3) | Family (Serves 4-5)
  • Chicken Fajitas
    Served with fresh flour tortillas, rice, frijoles a la charra, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Med. (Serves 1-2) | Large (Serves 2-3) | Family (Serves 4-5)
  • Beef Fajitas
    Certified Angus Beef® fajitas. Served with fresh flour tortillas, rice, frijoles a la charra, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Med. (Serves 1-2) | Large (Serves 2-3) | Family (Serves 4-5)
  • Veggie Fajitas
    Zucchini, squash, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and pineapple in flour tortillas with rice, frijoles a la charra, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
  • Taquilo’s Mixed Grill
    Certified Angus Beef® and chicken fajitas, shrimp besos, and vegetables with pineapple and pico. Served with flour tortillas, rice, and frijoles a la charra, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
  • Beef & Chicken Fajitas
    Certified Angus Beef® and chicken fajitas. Served with fresh flour tortillas, rice, frijoles a la charra, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Med. (Serves 1-2) | Large (Serves 2-3) | Family (Serves 4-5)

Great Fajita Additions

  • Brouchette-Style Shrimp (4)
  • Grilled Quail
  • 1/2 lb. Shrimp Fajitas

Nachos

  • Taquilo’s Fiesta Nachos
    Tortilla chips layered with seasoned ground beef, beans, queso, jalapeños, and pico. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
  • Chicken Fajita Nachos
    Tortilla chips topped with chicken fajita, refried beans, jalapeños, and shredded cheese.

Lunch Specials

Monday through Friday 11:00am to 3:00pm
  • El Jefe
    Chicken Fajita Chimichanga Topped with Chile Con Queso. Served with Rice and Your Choice of Charro or Refried Beans.
  • Fiesta Plate
    Crispy beef taco, soft chicken taco, cheese enchilada. Served with Rice and Your Choice of Charro or Refried Beans.
  • Taquilo’s Pescado
    Panko crusted Mahi with pineapple pico de Gallo. Served with Rice and Your Choice of Charro or Refried Beans.
  • Baja Shrimp Tacos
    Two Blackened shrimp tacos topped with pineapple pico de gallo and chipotle aioli. Served with Rice and Your Choice of Charro or Refried Beans.
  • Shrimp & Lobster Taco
    Grilled Stuffed Flour Tortilla with Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese blended with Spinach, Shrimp, and Lobster. Served with Rice & Beans.

Desserts

  • Churro Bites
    Sugary sweet churro bites served with caramel sauce for dipping
  • Sopapillas
    Light pastries dusted with cinnamon & sugar, served with cajeta sauce and honey

Margaritas

  • Paloma
    Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, sweet and sour, agave nectar, Squirt soda
  • Coco Rita
    1800 Tequila Reserva Coconut, Grand Marnier, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, sweet and sour, sugar rim
  • Caliente
    Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Sweet & Sour, House-made Caliente, Simple Syrup, Triple Sec
  • La Flaca
    Jose Cuervo Silver, Cointreau, house-made sweet/sour mix
  • Gran Mayor
    Joes Cuervo Tradicional Reposado, Grand Marnier, sweet and sour, agave nectar, splash of orange juice
  • Sangrita
    Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila, sweet and sour, triple sec, house sangria. Also served frozen as "The Wave"

Seasonal Cocktails

  • Tiki Rita
    Galveston Island Brewery's Iconic Tiki Wheat Beer Floating On Our Award Winning Frozen Jose Cuervo Margarita
  • Ocean Water
    Stoli Vodka, Blue Curacao, Coconut Creme, Sprite
  • Ranch Water
    Hornito's Crystalino Anejo Tequila, Topo Chico, Fresh Lime Juice
  • Summer Sparkler
    Prarie Organic Cucumber Vodka, Watermelon Puree, Fresh Mint, Squirt Grapefruit Soda

Specialty Drinks

  • Loco Coco Caliente
    Rum Haven coconut, pineapple juice, house-made caliente , simple syrup, splash of lime juice, topped with grenadine, sugar rim
  • Island Punch
    Captain Morgan Spiced rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, splash of bitters, dash nutmeg
  • Effen Mary
    Effen Cucumber Vodka, Bloody Mary mix, splash of Choula, salted rim, topped with a grilled serrano pepper

Happy Hour

Monday through Friday 11:00am to 7:00pm
  • Happy Hour Margaritas
    Caliente, La Flaca, Sangrita, The Wave, Strawberry, Watermelon, Blood Orange, Mango, Peach, Passion Fruit, Lime
  • Domestic Bottled Beer
  • Well Drinks

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*Please note: seafood may contain shell or bone. Our gumbo roux contains a seafood base. There is a risk associated with consuming raw oysters. If you have chronic illness of the liver, stomach or blood, or have immune disorders, you are at greater risk of serious illness from raw oysters. You should eat oysters fully cooked. If unsure of your risk, consult a physician. 3/2017.