The Original Mexican Cafe

The Oldest Continuously Operating Restaurant on Galveston Island
Located in
the East End Historical Large groups

09/11/2024

Starting Tuesday 9/17 and going every Tuesday until I get tired of doing it:

TUESDAY HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY

20% off all appetizers
DEEP discounts on Beer and House Margaritas...

Come see us!!!!!!

Readers' Choice 08/05/2024

We’ve been named a TOP 5 FINALIST in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards!

• Best Mexican Food
• Best Salsa
• Best Tacos

We would love your vote :)

Readers' Choice The Readers' Choice Awards are underway!

HOME 07/31/2024

Pretty cool event going on the next two Sundays...free admission. Begins at 9 pm....so....after you have dinner here :)

Seawall Fireworks at 37th:

Sunday, August 4
Sunday, August 11

For more details, check out

https://www.visitgalveston.com/blog/still-time-to-plan-your-summer-getaway-to-galveston-island/

HOME Classic Tex-Mex Since 1916 Voted BEST Margaritas 2012 and BEST Mexican Food 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 BREAKFAST WEEKENDS FROM 8-11 PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE FOR...

07/13/2024

Thank you to all that have come by after the storm....very blessed over here and it's not forgotten.

07/09/2024

Hope everyone is safe....we are open today if you guys need anything.

02/22/2024

National Margarita Day.....jus sayin.....

Readers' Choice 08/17/2022

We were blessed to be nominated for BEST of Galveston County in SIX different categories: Best Enchiladas, Fajitas, Mexican Food, Salsa, Tacos, and Tamales. I humbly ask, if you could please click on the link below and give us your vote....we'd be very grateful. Thank you ALL for your continued support.

https://www.galvnews.com/readerschoice/ #/gallery?group=422611

Readers' Choice The Readers' Choice Awards are underway!

2021 Best of the Island Awards 11/04/2021

We hope we'll get your vote for another year. Thank you to all who voted in the past. Please vote for us for "Best Mexican" and "Best Margarita." Thank you!!!

https://www.galveston.com/bestofgalveston/ #/gallery?group=394102

2021 Best of the Island Awards 2017 2018 2019 2020 Galveston.com is thrilled to present the 2021 BEST OF THE ISLAND AWARDS, “the Oscars of the Gulf Coast” according to The Houston Chronicle. During the months of September and October, 2021, thousands

02/01/2021

Well, technically, Restaurant Month....but c'mon in anyway and enjoy.

The Original Mexican Cafe 01/04/2021

For all of our customers who ever thought, "I sure would like to have some Original, but talking to people or moving to a computer isn't doing it for me...." Well, you're welcome...introducing our App....available on Android and iOS below. We hope you enjoy it, and there's free Queso for your first order. 😁

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-original-mexican-cafe/id1546700700?app

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chownow.theoriginalmexicancafe

The Original Mexican Cafe

01/01/2021

Thankful for all of you...hope you all have a safe and prosperous New Year...hope to see you all under more fun circumstances in 2021.

11/21/2020

Wishing you a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

FAQ: What's Open? 05/12/2020

Great info for your next trip to the Island....

https://www.galveston.com/faq-whats-open/?utm_source=Galveston+Island+Tourism&utm_campaign=bf75721f93-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_05_12_02_00&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8bde5096d8-bf75721f93-50177153

FAQ: What's Open? Are Galveston’s beaches open? Galveston’s beaches are open to the public. They reopened on May 1 following the lifting of stay-at-home mandates brought about because of the coronavirus pandemic. The parks – including East Beach, Stewart Beach, Dellanera RV Park, Seawall beaches and west-end be...

05/05/2020

It's Cinco de Mayo AND Taco Tuesday.....I think that's all that needs to be said...C'mon IN.

04/27/2020

Governor Abbot has allowed Texas restaurants to reopen this Friday. We hope to see you and want to assure you that the health and well-being of all involved is our priority. With that said, we will be implementing the following protocols in order to keep everyone safe:

Parties will be seated at least 6 feet distance apart from other parties.
We will make a hand sanitizing station available upon entry to the restaurant.
No tables of more than 6 people.
No condiments, silverware, flatware, glassware, or other traditional table top items will be left on an unoccupied table.
Condiments only upon request, and in single use (non-reusable) portions.
Disposable menus (new for each patron)

We understand this is a transition for all of us and we will do our best to make it an enjoyable experience for you. Hope to see you Friday.....

We still will be accommodating carry-out and delivery to those that can not make it in.....Thank you ALL for your support!!!!!

03/24/2020

At 11:59 tonight, Galveston will have a shelter-in-place order in effect. Please note this DOES NOT include food establishments. You all have been so kind to us and the rest of the restaurants in Galveston. We ask you all to be safe, enjoy some quiet time, and please think of us and the rest of your Galveston restaurants when you get hungry.

03/19/2020

We can now sell our margaritas to-go and for delivery.....that should help when you're quarantined :) Stay safe everyone!!!

03/18/2020

You guys have been exceptionally gracious....thank you. Please keep us in mind....

03/17/2020

By Order of the Mayor of Galveston, as of tomorrow, we will be open for to-go/take-out/curbside and delivery ONLY. We have several people on stand-by to accommodate your Tex-Mex needs and you CAN come in and order food, it just can not be consumed on site. Beginning tomorrow you can order take-out/curbside, or call us as well as order from Uber Eats and Waitr for delivery. Delivery from us is free for orders over $20.....We know these are trying times, but no need to social distance without good Tex-Mex. Be safe, and we will see you all in house soon!!!!

02/14/2020

Time to Mardi Gras...come see us.

Galveston Restaurant Week | Galveston, Texas | Presented by Sysco Houston 01/11/2020

We're IN!!!!

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11/02/2019

Going to be a beautiful weekend for the Lone Star Bike Rally in Galveston. Come on down, eat, and do some of the best people watching you're ever gonna see.

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1401 Market Street
Galveston, TX
77550

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9:30pm
Saturday 8am - 9:30pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

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