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Galveston Island Taco

Galveston Island Taco Galveston Island Taco is a snack van and food truck located on Strand Street, offering original Mexican cuisine at affordable prices. Their menu includes tacos, tortas, quesadil, and their loaded El Papi Burrito. They also offer aguas fresca on certain days. Customers can call or text to place orders for pickup. Come check them out while exploring the Tall Ship Festival!

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Galveston, we need y’all! 🎉🌮 We’re beyond excited to be nominated for Best Food Truck and Best Tacos on the Daily News w...
06/25/2026

Galveston, we need y’all! 🎉🌮 We’re beyond excited to be nominated for Best Food Truck and Best Tacos on the Daily News website, and we’d be honored to represent the island the right way! ❤️🔥 If you’ve ever pulled up to the truck, grabbed some tacos, or shown us love, now’s the time to help us bring it home. You can vote once a day, so if you rock with us, please take a minute to vote daily and help put your local taco truck on top! Thank y’all for all the continuous support! 🙌🌮

The Readers' Choice Awards are underway!

❗️ Smashburger special’s today ❗️A single Smashburger with fries for only $8.99 or A double smashburger with fries for o...
06/24/2026

❗️ Smashburger special’s today ❗️

A single Smashburger with fries for only $8.99 or

A double smashburger with fries for only $10.99

All burgers come with grilled serranos, grilled onions, mayo and cheese!

⚠️ Hours for the week ⚠️Located on 21st and strand serving up some of the most authentic Mexican tacos around. Don’t for...
06/23/2026

⚠️ Hours for the week ⚠️

Located on 21st and strand serving up some of the most authentic Mexican tacos around. Don’t forget to vote for us for Best Food truck! Call or text 409-457-2740 to place your order.

Also don’t forget to vote for us under best food truck category on the Daily News website! https://www.galvnews.com/readerschoice/ #//

❗️Get Ready for Taco Tuesday! ❗️ We've got an unbeatable deal - $1.50 tacos all day from 4pm-8pm! Choose from mouth-wate...
06/23/2026

❗️Get Ready for Taco Tuesday! ❗️

We've got an unbeatable deal - $1.50 tacos all day from 4pm-8pm! Choose from mouth-watering chicken fajita or al pastor, with a minimum of 3. Call or text 409-457-2740 to place your order now!

We will be back Saturday night! 🌮❤️
06/18/2026

We will be back Saturday night! 🌮❤️

Weekly schedule: Sundays closed, extended hours Thursday and Friday. We'll be taking a brief hiatus from 6/14 to 6/20. We encourage you to dine with us before our closure and indulge in your favorite culinary delights. Given the extraordinary demand in April and May, our two busiest months by far, a short break is necessary to ensure continued quality and to withstand these long hot summer days! Thank you for your understanding and support.

It’s a HOT one, come on by and refresh yourself with a delicious Agua fresca! We have cantaloupe and cucumber lime today...
06/12/2026

It’s a HOT one, come on by and refresh yourself with a delicious Agua fresca! We have cantaloupe and cucumber lime today, we also have TORTAS today for only $7.99! Call or text 409-457-2740 to place your order. You can also place your order through DoorDash! Located on 21st and strand.

Open for the day, here until 11 pm. Smashburger special will run until 9pm, so come on by and place your order before. C...
06/10/2026

Open for the day, here until 11 pm. Smashburger special will run until 9pm, so come on by and place your order before. Comes with fries for only $9.99!

Weekly schedule: Sundays closed, extended hours Thursday and Friday. We'll be taking a brief hiatus from 6/14 to 6/20. W...
06/09/2026

Weekly schedule: Sundays closed, extended hours Thursday and Friday. We'll be taking a brief hiatus from 6/14 to 6/20. We encourage you to dine with us before our closure and indulge in your favorite culinary delights. Given the extraordinary demand in April and May, our two busiest months by far, a short break is necessary to ensure continued quality and to withstand these long hot summer days! Thank you for your understanding and support.

Yesterday went well with the flights and bites at Beerfoot. We completely sold out in about an hour! Fresh corn off the ...
06/05/2026

Yesterday went well with the flights and bites at Beerfoot. We completely sold out in about an hour! Fresh corn off the cob street corn, redfish/flounder ceviche and a roasted poblano enchiladas. All the reviews were great, had people ordering doubles! Thank you to everyone that showed up and supported. Definitely is much appreciated and means a lot to me. We will be open today until midnight, tomorrow all day from noon to midnight and Sunday noon-6pm! Thank you again, from your local BOI taco man!

Address

2028 Strand St
Galveston, TX
77550

To get to Strand Street in Galveston, you can take the public bus or drive your own vehicle. If traveling by bus, you can take either the #1 or #2 buses and get off at the Strand Street stop. If driving, you can park along the street if available or use one of several nearby parking lots. Once parked, simply walk towards Strand Street and look for any food trucks or snack vans that may be parked in the area.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4:30pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10:30pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 12am
Friday 11:30am - 3pm
5pm - 1am
Saturday 11:30am - 3pm
5pm - 1am

Telephone

+1 409-457-2740

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What people say

Galveston Island Taco is a must-visit snack van and food truck located on Strand Street. This local gem offers original Mexican food at an unbeatable price. The menu features mouth-watering tacos, tortas, quesadillas, and more. One of their specialties is the birria tacos, which are a must-try for any taco lover.

The team at Galveston Island Taco keeps their customers informed about their operating hours and menu offerings through regular social media updates. They even offer $3 flour tacos all day on certain days! The service is efficient and friendly, making it a great spot for a quick bite or a meal with friends.

Whether you're in the mood for some delicious corn tacos or a juicy smash burger, Galveston Island Taco has got you covered. Their commitment to quality ingredients and authentic flavors make them stand out from other food trucks in the area. Don't miss out on this hidden gem in Galveston!

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