Restaurantji's Galiano Island guide: Where to find the ultimate Mexican flavors.
Pizza · $
60 Madrona Dr, Galiano Island
Customers’ favorites
“Myself and my two friends were in Galiano and ate lunch at Babes. We had the blackened chicken quesadilla with rice and salad. We loved it - it was SO tasty!! Highly recommend!”
Mexican · $
805 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island · 5.3 miles
Customers’ favorites
“great food. relaxing location. keeps us coming”
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