Galveston shopping, Mexican Restaurants, Baymont Hotel

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We plan to spend a couple days prior to our cruise in Galveston. Are there any shops that sell the large Talvera pots for plants? If there aren't any in Galveston, where are the closest? Are there any good authentic inexpensive Mexican restaurants in Galveston? And lastly, has anyone stayed at the Baymont hotel? We can use our timeshare points there plus they offer free parking, although I don't know if you have to book a special package for the free parking.

[KOOLBEANS]

I really like Galveston, although have not seen the pots, I mostly do the typical tourist shopping. I have been to "Salsas" and was not impressed. I have a personal favorite for Galveston, although this is not Mexican, it is a wonderful place to eat, hang out, watch the goins on, it is called "The Spot". This is a inexpensive, fun place with awesome food, i.e. burgers, seafood, cold drinks, etc. Lots of fun and I think Friday evenings appetizers are half price. The shrimp kisses are heavenly! I also don't think you have to have any kind of package to park for free. I have never stayed there but most, not all, you just get to park for free....

Ask away if you have any questions....

[Galveston Cruiser]

For plant pots, try Tom's Thumb Nursery on 45th.

Our favorite is the Original Mexican Cafe on 14th and Market. Awesome Margarita's. In business over 90 years.

[jonyyuma]

I second THE ORIGINAL Mexican resturant, it is a great place to eat.I never pass up a chance to eat there, when in town... We LOVED the drinks there too and it is affordable.... ALAS. The beach house out on Jamaica beach was destroyed by the storm. But WE still Cruise. JY.

[ssb]

:DSecond the Original Mexican

 

 

For Central American Style Seafood and Steaks

try Rudy and Pacos on 21st and Post Office.

Expensive but meals large enough to share.

No shorts allowed except at bar. Good martinis also.

 

Two of our favorites appetizers are

(which we share and have a hard time finishing)

a carmalized calamari with onions and peppers

and a KT Del Mar - Large tomatoes, avocados slices, crab meat

and side ceveche and with rasberry sausa along with plaintains

[ssb]

Sorry to hear about your house. Are you coming back.

We live in Galveston in town,

and are just now getting house back to somewhat normality.

Still don't have yard. Salt killed everything.

We had 4-5 ft water at house and 1 ft water in house.

It has been a trying year.

We went ahead and cruised transatlantic Christmas New Years 08

because of lack of progress at house.

 

Glad you are still cruising.

 

I second THE ORIGINAL Mexican resturant, it is a great place to eat.I never pass up a chance to eat there, when in town... We LOVED the drinks there too and it is affordable.... ALAS. The beach house out on Jamaica beach was destroyed by the storm. But WE still Cruise. JY.

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Mardi Gras action is downtown 25th and Seawall. Parades start around from 14th and will end down toward 61st.

Action will be mostly away from hotel. Strand downtown 25th and othe area of Seawall. Fireworks are at 35th.

Also depends on which weekend you are here.

see schedule.

 

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