Nestled Between Houston and Galveston: Discover Texas’ Hidden Gulf Coast City Renowned for Irresistible Seafood

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Nestled Between Houston and Galveston: Discover Texas' Hidden Gulf Coast City Renowned for Irresistible Seafood

You better believe the city named after the great state of Texas is nothing short of spectacular. Texas City, located on the eastern Gulf Coast of the state, is conveniently located about 14 miles north of Galveston and around 40 miles south of Houston. The easiest way to get there is to fly into George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby (HOU) and drive from there. Both of these airports are in Houston, although Hobby is significantly closer.



As a vacation destination, Texas City has it all. There’s a delightful downtown full of shopping and dining, a desirable arts scene, and a coastal location that brings plenty of water sports and adventure for thrill-seekers. And, sure as you can pull on a pair of cowboy boots, there’s a delectable selection of freshly caught, mouthwatering seafood that will keep you coming back for more. 

There are lots of delicious options to choose from, but a place like Boyd’s Cajun Grill Express is a great one. Known for its zesty shrimp po-boys, boiled crawfish, fried catfish, and hush puppies, grab a to-go order from this takeout spot and head to a picnic with views of the water. If you prefer to cast your line from the shore or fish in deeper waters, you’re sure to catch redfish, speckled trout, or flounder, and you can even buy live bait right next door at Boyd’s One Stop.



Catch your favorite seafood in these restaurants

Assorted fried seafood with hush puppies, fries, and coleslaw

This is Texas, so you can anticipate the big, bold taste of succulent barbecue, authentic Tex-Mex, and all-American fare in restaurants in Texas City. But the seafood is over-the-top, with the finest Gulf brown shrimp, oysters, blue crab, and tasty red drum fish harvested in nearby waters. Whether the seafood is fried, sautéed in butter, steamed, or grilled, you’ll crave these fresh-caught tastes. 

You can’t go wrong with Bag O’ Crab for succulent shellfish, crawfish, crab, and shrimp sold by the pound. Try Terraza Mexican Bar and Grill for a refreshing margarita and tasty shrimp fajitas or seafood-stuffed jalapeños. Take a step back in time at Johnny’s Seafood Cafe for seafood enchiladas and stuffed tilapia. Or sit outside and watch the boats come in as you dine on a salad topped with fried shrimp or a catfish po’boy at The Fish Spot. 

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Fun activities in Texas City

Texas City Dike boardwalk

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By Dave Pennells

Dave Pennells, MS, has contributed his expertise as a career consultant and training specialist across various fields for over 15 years. At City University of Seattle, he offers personal career counseling and conducts workshops focused on practical job search techniques, resume creation, and interview skills. With a Master of Science in Counseling, Pennells specializes in career consulting, conducting career assessments, guiding career transitions, and providing outplacement services. Her professional experience spans multiple sectors, including banking, retail, airlines, non-profit organizations, and the aerospace industry. Additionally, since 2001, he has been actively involved with the Career Development Association of Australia.