Tortuga Coastal Cantina in Galveston, TX is a group of Mexican restaurants as part of the Tortuga Mexican Kitchen. But, more than this, it is a means of celebration of the giant sea turtles that come on the beaches of southern Mexico to lay their eggs. This is a long process for them and when they are finished they slowly crawl back where they came from in the sea.
The natives here celebrate this event with a huge feast and fiesta where they make an abundance of delicious food and make it a celebration. It is form these little turtles that the name, Tortuga Coastal Mexican Cantini, has originated. The cuisine on the menus is designed to be characteristic of the tropical flavors from their little creatures.
These casual Mexican restaurants, located in both Galveston and Houston, are owned by the Tortuga Mexican Kitchen. They provide delicious and unforgettable Mexican food and drink and provide a friendly and clean atmosphere with which to dine.
Tortuga has always been a favorite of many for many years, whether it's for lunch or dinner. They offer a full service bar, complete wine list, homemade desserts and many appetizers and entrees. They are infamous for their friendly welcome and greeting-almost as much as for their freshly prepared corn tortilla chips (still warm) with fresh salsa. Their salsa and chips are made fresh each day. Many believe that is why they can offer such great food, that it's always fresh. When you walk through their doors, you will get a smile and chips and salsa. The great part is they are open seven days a week.
