Original Mexican Cafe
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The Original is the longest continually operating restaurant on Galveston Island still at its Original location. We are located on the corner of 14th and Market in Galveston's beautiful Historic District. We have private parking next to the restaurant and have plenty of street parking. We have two stories of dining area, perfect for casual dining, business lunches, large groups, or a night on the town.

We also offer a full bar and happy hour specials daily. Next Time You Need Catering Think of Us!
Reviews (10)
Don McAlister
Don McAlister
Jan 23, 2022
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Went here for lunch and had an absolutely great time here food was excellent we'll come back soon very nice to check out all the beautiful houses right in the area
Isaac Ramos
Isaac Ramos
Jan 21, 2022
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Everything was pretty good. Great staff, very good food and it's a cozy place. Excellent for a family breakfast.
The coffee was not that good, but it won't stop me from coming back if I ever visit Galveston again.
Megkeepit
Megkeepit
Dec 17, 2021
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We had a nice time here : ) good food at a fair price. Cozy romantic atmosphere. Fun friendly staff that we enjoyed talking with. There was a small wait so we sat in the little bar area and ended up eating our meal there which we thought was fun. My bf loved his quesadilla. I would like to go back and try the tacos !
Elise M.
Elise M.
Nov 16, 2021
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Great Tex Mex and great service. If you’re craving enchiladas, this is the place to go. Nothing fancy but great reliable service makes this a solid option for Mexican food on the island. They have just about every type of enchilada you can think of and I’ll be back to try them all.
Gary Raines
Gary Raines
Nov 12, 2021
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This place is a Galveston tradition. It has been here for decades. The reason is just good food. I especially love the bean dip they bring with the chips. Their queso is excellent. We go here regularly and recommend anything on the menu.
Hunter Unkefer
Hunter Unkefer
Oct 20, 2021
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Really great service and good food.
Appetizers were all seasoned well and tasted great. The guacamole and queso are top notch.
Everyone loved the main meal. My fajita quesadillas tasted great but the fajita steak was well done and welk over cooked. The seasoning was on point and super delicious.
Delicious margaritas.
Will be a regular spot for sure.
Bethany Gail
Bethany Gail
Oct 14, 2021
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I really like this place! The times I have been, the service is always good and the food is always good. The place is also big as well. Parking can be a little hard to find at times though. The chips and dip is really good ! I reccommend this place a lot, really good food!
Chris Mccleveland
Chris Mccleveland
Aug 28, 2021
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Always a great place to eat.... we travel to GALVESTON 3 or 4 times a year and this is TRULY one of the places we as a family always vote for..... the food is great atmosphere is wonderful and the prices and service are AMAZING
Chip D.
Chip D.
Aug 13, 2021
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This restaurant is in old (historic) Galveston with the original building from 1916, so it could be difficult to judge from the outside. Once you are inside, the atmosphere is friendly and comfy, although the seating can be somewhat tight. The staff is friendly and the service was fast. The food is traditional Mexican, with large servings and great taste!
Maritza Nabors
Maritza Nabors
Apr 14, 2021
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So hubby & I originally were going to eat at Katys Seafood but we left because we got a bad vibe when we walked in. We decided to try this place on our last night in town. It's a cute little place! We were waited on by Miguel, he made sure we were taken care of the entire time, mind you, he was waiting on a ton of tables! I ordered the small shrimp cocktail as an appetizer, the portion was so big it could have been a meal. It was delicious! I also ordered the cheese enchiladas, I think these are the best cheese enchiladas I have ever eaten! They were just so darn good!!! Hot sauce is a little watery