The Texas Bucket List - Pennie's Tex Mex Take Out in Galveston

In the center of Galveston Island is a restaurant known for its BBQ, barbacoa and tamales. Pennie’s Tex Mex Take Out has a big reputation of serving up savory plates of Tex-Mex cuisine, earning it the title of The Texas Bucket List Bite of the Week!

[@billcherry5852]

Pennie Ochoa was a fine trumpet player, and frequently played as a member of the Johnny Garcia Trio. From time to time, I had the opportunity to play the piano with Pennie at the old Jack Tar Quarter Deck Club. When his family reopened the meat market, I had to smile. Sure made me happy.

[@undergroundunlimited2282]

Thank you for that history sir! That’s cool!

[@susan8471]

Born and raised in Galveston and they made the best chorizo and menudo....I'm in my 70's now, so I ate their food many times!!! Terrific.

[@mistergrendel32]

Is Galveston really an island? 😜🤔

[@mistergrendel32]

@Jane Doezier Sally Quintana?

[@mistergrendel32]

@Jane Doezier SQue is your next door neighbor? 🤔

[@AndreaLopez-ob6mi]

I never write reviews- Saw this video and went there this week, OH MY GOD, for sure one of the best! They do SELL OUT and have lines out the door on the weekends! For sure give it a try 👍🏽

[@Timmothy2012]

I've lived in Galveston my whole life and you cannot beat pennies (if you know about it)

[@griffith7688]

Awesome, the family seem so genuinely happy.

[@swamppass]

We're coincidentally going to Galveston in two weeks, so this place is definitely on our bucket list now

[@edwardarsiaga3569]

Galveston and Galveston island are both unforgettable for me best time in my life . if you have kids you should consider stopping in kema at the boardwalk it's awesome!

[@whyvegan79]

Go vegan guys choose love.

[@kevintran3042]

@Lloyd Bonafide FAX

[@angelavila9452]

How was it ???

[@kimzepeda3143]

🔥😍 Tried it for the first time today! Everything was amazing!!

[@NatureBoy1957]

I’ve been to Pennie’s twice and it’s great. The family and staff are the best. Don’t forget to try the banana pudding for desert.

[@airforceaggie]

Best tamales I’ve ever had in my life 🙌

[@top-notchfrenchiesofhousto6345]

Well I got to try this place I’m from Houston never go down to Galveston but this just gave me a reason 👍🏽

[@helenboula3538]

Shame on you yeah yeah about a little hour maybe just a little bit more it's just the a day out and you would have a wonderful time

[@MrJackattack2000]

Why would you never go to Galveston 😂😂😂 it’s so fun

[@christorres3853]

I was born in Galveston an stayed as a kid then left now I'm back as an adult. This place is very friendly an delicious . The tamales are the best in G county

[@brianbenitez7177]

I’ve been live in Galveston for 10 years and never knew about this place

[@watermelonsprite1497]

Brian Benitez ive been going to g town almost every other weekend and never ever heard this shizz

[@emenanjonwadiei]

Same here...

[@gnatjam]

We moved here in Aug. 2019 and we found it online looking for tamales in Galveston.

[@hisservantt8746]

Damn

[@paulk8716]

Galveston, oh Galveston I still hear your sea winds blowing I still see her dark eyes glowing She was twenty-one When I left Galveston Galveston, oh Galveston I still hear your sea waves crashing While I watch the cannon flashing And I clean my gun And I dream of Galveston I still see her standin' by the water Standin' there lookin' out to sea And is she waiting there oh for me? On the beach where we used to run Galveston, oh Galveston I am so afraid of dyin' Before I dry the tears she's cryin' Before I see, your sea birds flyin' In the sun at Galveston At Galveston Oh, at Galveston Oh, at Galveston At Galveston Hmm, hmm, hmm Ooh, ooh

[@bythebayou5351]

RIP Glen Campbell. Sure do miss you!

[@hawaiianpunch6534]

I smoked a lot of pulled pork one time and I gave some to my Mexican friends at work. There was so much left over I asked them if they want to take it home. On Monday they brought me 3 trays. 2 were enchiladas with pulled smoked pork and 1 was temales of the same meat. They were so good.

[@cindyann9571]

From Houston and have gone to Galveston my whole life never knew it was there!!!💖❤💖❤🌝

[@michaelseth6645]

Will definitely check Pennie's out if ever down that way! Shout out from Roy, Utah 😃😎😉🙃

[@-FREAKSHOW]

Come on down!

[@michaelseth6645]

Not LDS... 🍻🍺 though know many!

[@michaelseth6645]

I'm born and raised in Southern California. Got stationed in Utah and decided that's where to hang my hat. Awesome state. Lots of Mormons but that's okay 😯😃😋☺️

[@michaelseth6645]

Same to you Jay! Thank you

[@helenboula3538]

I guess you could say that we're very lucky we live about what we're in Cypress Texas we are about I saved hour and a half to Galveston and it's nothing for us to get in the RV and go down then hook up and just really go to the nice restaurant to go to the store and watch the races come and watch him leave Alex yes it's a mess that's weekend. They're on the Galveston and they have that unbelievable good food on the island and the Strand has unbelievable desserts and delights as well we enjoyed very much

[@ypetreczko]

way to go Aunt Pennie!!

[@danlowery5552]

I know the next time am in Galveston where am going. Thanks for sharing

[@brianmoody2549]

They have that great understanding who working ,as a family to keep making great food.. with love, and heart,to bring out the great tastes of

[@edwardarsiaga3569]

Good feels in Galveston island on July 4th. its one of the best times I had in my life even though I can't remember half of it I know I get a warm feeling inside thinking about the trip.

[@tonyguill6209]

Always count your money the next day,to see if you had a good time .

[@manuelyidonoy1802]

What a wonderful combination of Great Eats!

[@franciscosandiego3026]

I like Texas bucket list videos on KZbin, from the imperial co California.

[@kimzepeda3143]

This place is the best! Perfection!🔥🔥🔥🔥👌

[@jamesshirrell3677]

Love Galveston its my favorite place

[@rodwilliams2782]

We are from Oklahoma and have fallen in love with Galveston. Our next trip ( Jamaca Beach RV) we will make it a point to stop in for some great BBQ. Thanks

[@larryburton9369]

Love places like this great

[@adoboy5520]

Got to go back to Galveston for BBQ and tamales.

[@danniegranados4353]

Definitely going! Next vacation trip with hubby!

[@lmnopotay7433]

I'm certainly gonna stop by there next time I go to Galveston.

[@Trap_Or_Die_84]

I'll be there on my bday weekend next week hope it's good!

[@marieclark4609]

Well I have never ear of these place before for and I live in Houston and I living in Galveston there food looks very good I love these because he good to some great plants to eat 👍👍🤟🧡💛

[@carloslira1254]

We used to go to Penny's for Barbacoa on the weekends as a kid.

[@joshuaramirez]

Texas Bucket List, barbacoa goes in a corn tortilla with lime juice and pico de gallo.

[@wind571evergreen]

Love their food!!

[@ABSOLUTELY_LM]

Love this !

[@davidwaddell8758]

Awesome!❤ Next!!

[@sylviagalvan]

My granddaughter Bella loves this place.

[@helenboula3538]

We went in Cypress Texas and we get out RV and go down to Galveston quite often and yes I have ate at this restaurant and very good very good

[@helenboula3538]

My microphone was supposed to say that we live in Cypress Texas not we went I just want to scream sometimes I with my microphone

[@helenboula3538]

My microphone was supposed to said we are from Cypress Texas

[@tishpowers2496]

Pennies is THE BEST! 😋❤😋

[@albertflores8884]

I recommend the Hickory House in Lancaster,Tx it's the bomb

[@DarkAtHearts]

I used to deliver sandwiches to this establishment. They serve delicious hot food by the way that is the people that work there are old family and very friendly.

[@joeanthony9162]

From Houston, I will go and check this hot spot out!!!!!!

[@hardsincigar8505]

They have the best BBQ in Galveston we go there every year on vacation

[@lashanialoveof3803]

You should try Allen’s kitchen and grill it’s a hidden gem

[@naturetrails8357]

looks very tasty

[@warmsteamingpile]

Damn! Am I going to have to move to Texas?

[@ThaGreatest89]

Damn that looks so delicious

[@bureauoflandmanagementblm3828]

I'm going Thursday when they open.

[@texashippiecowboy8412]

Spencer Williams don’t waste your money. I honestly have no idea how this place ended up on this show. Galveston born and raised and I can honestly tell you it’s not good. Just make the trip out to pearland for some killens bbq or pit stop on the seawall

[@texashippiecowboy8412]

Simone Eli idk how I’m a idiot or a troll I’m just giving my honest opinion. trolling would be me saying that if you think this place is great then you obviously have subpar taste for food. Which goes without saying at this point.

[@georgevasquez9341]

Killens is over rated just like your taste

[@babathegreek1051]

@@texashippiecowboy8412 Damn Hippies!

[@MrStradia]

Throw some fried eggs on that platter and you're good to go!

[@robinalecia7554]

Man i just left from there gotta go back hust to try this place

[@caesaraortizg539]

that is awesome

[@maskofgordo]

wowsers this place looks great

[@oleskoolislandgirl9335]

I live on 37th Imma check them out...love tamales

[@sandraallen7583]

Looks yummy 😋!! AMEN AND HALLELUJAH... 🙏 📖

[@mikehornsby599]

Would love to!!!!!!

[@johnlasley9384]

That’s Fantastic

[@esotericcommonsense6366]

Down the street from my house, solid

[@JocinaKujna]

Thanks 🌴 Jocina Kujna 🌴🌳

[@tonyaromans2086]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ramiromontoya9357]

Gotta go next weekend

[@helenboula3538]

Look I like barbecue just like anybody else does but I don't care for it to be smoked all the time I from Georgia and I'm a country girl and I love country cooking and I love BBQ as well but most of people out in Texas don't even know what Brunswick stew you is they always do chili they don't have a clue and it's from and it come from Brunswick Georgia imagine that best Steve ever made

[@texashippiecowboy8412]

Galveston is not known for neither of those things

[@lashanialoveof3803]

1901 Winnie Galveston tx

[@josejuarez5405]

Tamales 🤤✌🎅✌

[@allanwarmflash4440]

going on friday

[@Giuseppi9820]

Tasty but portions are not worth the price.

[@therealkingfrances3242]

I came for the Tex mex and all I got was a pinché tamale

[@ramrogerio490]

You need to go to Lavaca bbq

[@mistervacation23]

What street is this on

[@mistervacation23]

@Jane Doezier Thanks!

[@TexasDoctor7]

It’s a good thing that you have a bucket list. Slow down on the pig fest, son, or you might be kicking that ole bucket sooner than expected. EXERCISE

[@farmdog3713]

Ain't as good as Killins BBQ in PEARLAND ,TX

[@tx_sweet_t]

O damn I would inhale aaaalllll that! 😍

[@getitright538]

Sausage to 😂😂😂

[@gilmangus83]

Tamales 101: Tamal (singular) Tamales (plural) BUT NEVER A TAMALEE. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A TAMALEE. DONT BE A GRINGO AND PRONOUNCE IT WRONG.😉

[@lovemeride]

She is pretty

[@craigwright3189]

I thought that barbacoa was a method of cooking in the ground not a recipe.

[@bythebayou5351]

Yes, a method of slow cooking outdoors. Also refers to the meat off a cow's head. You might get some eyes, tongue, & brains along with it. But the cheek or cacheta is the best!

[@censorshipoftruth8531]

TODAY THIS HAPPENED 1 Thessalonians 5:3 [3]For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape..

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

Meat, meat, meat, meat, meat. What's for dessert blood pudding?

[@TheRetroJester81]

Not worth the hype overpriced. Alamo tamale factory way better

[@juliosifuentes6499]

Delia's tamales is king!

[@helenboula3538]

We're so close to Galveston I have never been disappointed but I understand because I've been to a lot of these places on The Bucket List just where I live it to me it was a joke and how they even made it on the bucket list I don't know that is his eye like a beauty is eyes of the beholder a person's pallet is different so there's something for everyone

[@Giuseppi9820]

Way way over-priced

[@chasep2276]

So out of 13 seasons of bucket list.. You mean to tell me its only two or three black people in Texas doing bbq...This bucket list series is looking kind of bias...

[@moisesleon5200]

Thats because there more Mexicans in Texas

[@chasep2276]

@@moisesleon5200 And it's only a handful of them on this as well

[@thunderstorms2571]

Average BBQ at best and way overpriced!

[@evalynnetorres7802]

Really? 3 Days to Make TAMALES? My Mom and Grandma take 12 Hours to Make Em... I DOUBT these Tamales are That GREAT after 3 Days Ughhh...

[@randallreil1810]

I'm sure she isnt making enough for all them people tho smart ass

[@texashippiecowboy8412]

That place actually kind of sucks. Galveston born and raised

[@zachary9009]

Well I make them in 5 minutes so I guess I got yo grannies shitty ass tamales beat.

[@evalynnetorres7802]

So Many TRIGGERED Souls on Here. Hush It! Didn't like what I Said? Well Kick Rocks.

[@evalynnetorres7802]

@@arod741980 Yawn.......Goodnight.

[@dszgonis]

I love this show but I wish the host would lose a little bit of the cheese, especially the alliteration ‘perfect provisions at pennies’ ‘monstrous proportions to please our pallet’. ‘Pennies together for protein provided a punch’ Just be real dude. Anyway small critique overall great show love seein these local spots.

[@slowedhits2506]

I want legume tamales. Vegan bro.

[@bythebayou5351]

Then they aren't tamales.

[@eddiel.4108]

The grandson is so irritating. He comes off as arrogant. I hate people like that.