The Reef Mexican Bar & Grill Menu
Welcome to The Reef Mexican Bar & Grill, a vibrant culinary destination located in Texas City, TX. This eatery boasts an enticing blend of Mexican and Cajun flavors, celebrating seafood with a twist. Popular dishes include the Cajun Salad, featuring blackened crawfish and shrimp over fresh greens, and the delightful Fried Cajun Catfish, seasoned to perfection.
The ambiance is casual yet lively, making it perfect for families and groups. With options for outdoor seating and a full bar, guests can kick back and enjoy refreshing margaritas, including the smooth Patron Rita or the fruity Twister. Reviews highlight the attentive service and cozy atmosphere, affirming that the food experience is well worth the wait. Whether you’re craving tacos, gumbo, or a fresh seafood salad, The Reef is ready to satisfy your appetite with authentic flavors and welcoming vibes.
Appetizers
Jalapeno Cheese Balls
4 pieces.
Boudin Balls
4 pieces.
Fried mushrooms
Onion rings
Guacamole
Medium
Seafood queso
Ccq with shrimp, bacon served with fresh and pickled jalapenos
Egg rolls
Chile con queso
Shrimp papa nachos
Potato skin with ccq and shrimp,served with guacamole,sour cream and jalapenos
Shrimp quesadilla
Two flour tortillas filled with Monterrey jack cheese and shrimp served with guacamole,sour cream and jalapenos
Reef jalapeno
Jalapeno peppers stuffed with crawfish tail.crab meat, shrimp and chz
Wings
(12) wings with Buffalo sauce served with celery and carrots sticks.
Shrimp cocktail
Cocktail size shrimp in a tasty chunky marinate sauce with pico de Gallo, garnished with fresh sliced avocado
Pickled green tomatoes
8oz container
Fried Okra
Reef Shrimp Brochette
(5) Brochette style shrimp stuffed with Monterrey jack cheese and wrapped in bacon served with chipotle butter
5 Pieces Reef Brochette
Brochette-style shrimp stuffed with Monterey jack cheese and wrapped in bacon. Served with our tasty chipotle butter.
8 Pieces Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls
Egg Rolls stuffed with chicken, corn, spinach and poblano peppers. Deep-fried until golden brown, served with our tasty cilantro sauce.
Shrimp Papanachos
Potato skins topped with chile con queso, guacamole, sour cream, jalapeo mix, lettuce and tomatoes.
2 Pieces Reef Jalapenos
Hand-breaded peppers stuffed with crawfish tails, crab meat, shrimp and jack cheese. served with homemade ranch.
4 Pieces Reef Jalapenos
Hand-breaded jalapeo peppers stuffed with crawfish tails, crab meat, shrimp and Monterey Jack. Served with a fresh salad and homemade ranch dressing.
4 Pieces Jalapeno Cheese Balls
4 Pieces Boudin Balls
6 Pieces Cajun Nuts
2 crawfish, 2 jalapeo and 2 boudin balls.
Giant Cajun Seafood Salad
Blackened crawfish, shrimp and fish and whatever else we find. Spicy.
Shrimp or Chicken salad
Choice of (7) fresh Gulf shrimp (fried,grilled, blackened) or chicken fajita served over a bed of greens and fresh veggies
Chapala salad
(5) boiled seasoned shrimp served with on fresh lettuce with sliced avocad, corn, tomatoes, cucumber, and grated chees
Reef salad
Chopped lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, cheese,bacon, and your choice of chicken fajita or shrimp.
Salads
Po-Boys and Burgers
Shrimp Po-Boy "5" inch
Served with 3 hush puppies and your choice of fries or onion rings
Fish Po-Boy "5" inch
Served with 3 hush puppies and your choice of fries or onion rings
Shrimp po-boy "10" inch
Served with 3 hush puppies and your choice of fries or onion rings
Fish Po-Boy "10" inch
Served with 3 hush puppies and your choice of fries or onion rings
Oyster Po- Boy
Served with 3 hush puppies and your choice of fries or onion rings
Oyster Po-Boy"10" inch
Served with 3 hush puppies and your choice of fries or onion rings
Reef burger
Served on a bun topped with cheese, bacon,a avocado, tomato,onion mayo
Cheese Burger
(8)shrimp and (4) catfish
Fried , grilled or blackened
(5)shrimp,(2) catfish,(5) oysters
(6)shrimp ,(6)oyster
Tilapia
Fried Shrimp
(12) shrimp with your choice of two sides Fried,blackened,grilled
Fried Catfish
(7) Catfish served with your choice of two sides
Fried Stuffed Shrimp
(5) stuffed with seafood and breaded in Cajun season and golden fried filled
Fried Oysters
(12) Oysters served with two sides
Fried Alligator
(10) fried Alligator served with two sides
Jumbo Shrimp
(8) jumbo shrimp with two sides
Frog Legs
(5) frog legs fried to perfection, with your choice of two sides
Hungry Fisherman
(3) shrimp (3) Oysters (1) Catfish (1) frog leg (1) stuff shrimp and a cup of gumbo
Shrimp sampler
(4) grilled shrimp (4) stuffed shrimp (4) blackened shrimp (4) boiled shrimp and cup of gumbo
Combos
Childs Menu
Fried cf (2)
With fries
Chicken strips
With fries
Chz burger
With fries
Chipotle Shrimp
8 jumbo shrimp,slowly cooked with garlic butter and chipotle sauce served with sliced avocado and your choice of side
El Acapulco
Grilled talapia topped shrimp,crawfish and mushrooms sauteed in garlic butter
8 Pieces Camarones al Mexicano
Large shrimp with sauted peppers, onions and tomatoes.
Seafood Diabla
8 pieces jumbo shrimp slowly cooked with garlic butter, ranchero sauce and chipotle sauce. Served with sliced avocado.
El Pacifico
Grilled tilapia fillet topped with our delicious wine seafood sauce, spinach, crawfish tails and shrimp. Served on a bed of white rice, garlic bread and side salad.
Stuff Avocado whit Shrimp
Breaded and deep-fried avocado with shrimp stuffed and cheese. Topped with our delicious poblano sauce and side salad.
Fish Tacos
2 pieces corn tortillas with fish, grilled or fried with cabbage, pico de gallo and chipotle spicy. Served with your choice of side. Your choice of style.
Shrimp Tacos
2 pieces corn tortillas with shrimp, grilled or fried with cabbage, pico de gallo and chipotle spicy. Served with your choice of side. Your choice of style.
Seafood Enchiladas
3 pieces corn tortillas with shrimp topped with our delicious wine seafood sauce with crawfish tails and shrimp. Served with your choice of side.
Cajun Belly Buster
Potato topped with shrimp, crawfish and cheese. Covered in etouffee sauce with hushpuppies and slaw. Served with your choice of side.
Swamp Tater
Potato topped with shrimp and crawfish. Covered in etouffee sauce with hushpuppies and slaw. Served with your choice of side.
Supreme Grill Fish
Topped with shrimp, crawfish and mushrooms sauted in garlic and olive oil with hushpuppies and slaw. Served with your choice of side.
Cajun Shrimp
Sauted peppers, onions, tomato and shrimp with hushpuppies and slaw. Served with your choice of side.
Cajun Shrimp and Oysters
Sauted peppers, onion, tomatoes, shrimp and oysters with hushpuppies and slaw. Served with your choice of side.
Favoritos
Gumbo, Salad and Pasta
Cajun Salad
Spicy, fresh and blackened crawfish, shrimp and fish served over a bed of mixed greens and fresh veggies.
Chicken Salad
Chicken Fajita served over a bed of mixed greens and fresh veggies.
Shrimp Salad
7 pieces fresh gulf shrimp (fried, grilled or boiled) served over a bed of mixed greens and fresh veggies.
Gumbo - Sausage and Chicken
Bowl. Add dinner salad (bed lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and avocados) for additional charge.
Gumbo - Red Beans and Sausage
Bowl. Add dinner salad (bed lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and avocados) for additional charge.
Gumbo - Shrimp Etouffee
Add dinner salad (bed lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and avocados) for additional charge.
Gumbo - Crawfish Etouffee
Add dinner salad (bed lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and avocados) for additional charge.
Pasta
Pasta dishes are served over penne with garlic toast and salad. Your choice of sauce and 2 meats.
Pollo Yucatan
Grilled chicken breast topped with our delicious poblano sauce, shrimp, grilled bell peppers, red onions and Monterey cheese.
Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Grilled chicken breast stuffed with spinach and topped with our delicious poblano salsa, shrimp and mushrooms. Served with rice, beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.
Creamy Chicken with Shrimp and Crawfish
Our savory grilled chicken breast smothered in our special wine sauce with sauted shrimp, craw fishtails, mushrooms and bell peppers.
Chicken of the Ocean
Our savory grilled chicken breast smothered in our special wine sauce with sauted shrimp and crawfish tails.
Chicken
Po - Boys
Shrimp Po-Boy
Your choice of size served with your choice of side with 3 pieces hush puppies.
Fish Po-Boy
Your choice of size served with your choice of side with 3 pieces hush puppies.
Cheeseburger
Add-ons for an additional charge.
Burgers
Togo Only
Seafood Tray
20 pieces of catfish, 36 pieces of fried shrimp, 36 pieces of grilled shrimp, 20 pieces of chicken tenderloins, 6 pieces of jalapeo cheese balls, 3 dozen hushpuppies fries, red sauce and tartar. Serves 10-15 people.
36 Pieces Family Box
Your choice of pieces including large fries.
Seafood Feast
36 pieces shrimp, 30 pieces fish, 2 dozen hushpuppies, cocktail and tartar sauce. Serves 6-8 people. Served with your choice of side.
10 Pieces Catfish
Comes with 1 dozen hushpuppies, 8oz tartar and 1 pint slaw.
20 Pieces Catfish
Comes with 1 dozen hushpuppies, 8oz tartar and 1 pint slaw.
20 Pieces Shrimp and 10 Pieces Catfish
Comes with 2 dozen hushpuppies, 8oz tartar and 1 pint slaw.
30 Pieces Catfish
Comes with 2 dozen hushpuppies, 8oz tartar and 1 pint slaw.
36 Pieces Shrimp
Comes with 2 dozen hushpuppies, 8oz tartar and 1 pint slaw.
10 Pieces Fried Alligator
Breaded and fried.
Fried Cajun Catfish
Breaded with cajun season and fried. Your choice of size.
Fish, Shrimp, Catfish and Oysters
Your Choice of Preparation
5 Pieces Frog Legs
Served with 4 hushpuppies, small portion of coleslaw and your choice of two sides. Your choice of style.
8 Pieces Jumbo Shrimp
Served with 4 hushpuppies, small portion of coleslaw and your choice of two sides. Your choice of style.
8 Pieces Shrimp and 4 Pieces Fish
Served with 4 hushpuppies, small portion of coleslaw and your choice of two sides. Your choice of style.
5 Pieces Shrimp, 2 Pieces Catfish and 5 Pieces Oysters
Served with 4 hushpuppies, small portion of coleslaw and your choice of two sides. Your choice of style.
6 Pieces Shrimp and 6 Pieces Oysters
Served with 4 hushpuppies, small portion of coleslaw and your choice of two sides. Your choice of style.
Kids 2 Pieces Fried Catfish
Comes with fries and soda.
Kids 2 Pieces Chicken Strips
Comes with fries and soda.
Kids Cheeseburger
Comes with fries and soda.
Kids Corn Dogs
Comes with fries and soda.
Kids Mac and Cheese
Comes with fries and soda.
Kids Pizza
Comes with fries and soda.
Kids Menu
Bar menu
Patron Rita
Made with our patron silver tequila, very smoothFrozen or on the rocks
Gold Rita
Jose Cuervo & Gran Marnier liquorFrozen or on the rocks
Cadillac Rita
Avion Silver tequila, Gran Gala & like juiceFrozen or on the rocks
Twister
Frozen Strawberry & Mango
Acapulco
White Rum, Citrus Vodka, Blue Curacao, Sweet & Sour and Sprite20oz
Bahama Mama
Coconut Rum, Bacardi Dark, Bacardi Light, Bacardi 151, pineapple juice & splash of grenadine20 oz
Baby Maker
Amaretto, White Rum, Vodka, House margarita, Pineapple Juice, Orange juice & splash of grenadine20 oz
Fiesta Juice
Capitan Morgan, Amaretto, Patron Citronge, Peach schnapps, Bacardi 151, Pineapple juice, Sweet & Sour and grenadine20 oz
House Margarita
Frozen or on the rocks
