4.7
2000+ Ratings
Original Mexican Cafe
4.7 x (2,000+) • Mexican • Breakfast and Brunch • Cafe • $ • Info
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1401 Market St
Original Mexican Cafe in Galveston offers an authentic taste of Mexican cuisine with a diverse menu that includes a variety of traditional dishes. The restaurant is particularly popular in the evening and boast... More
Original Mexican Cafe in Galveston offers an authentic taste of Mexican cuisine with a diverse menu that includes a variety of traditional dishes. The restaurant is particularly popular in the evening and boasts a high customer rating. Among the favorites are the Original Fajitas and Chimichanga Plate, with Chili Con Queso also being highly recommended. The menu features an extensive selection of plates, including various enchiladas, fajitas, and vegetarian options, as well as a variety of appetizers and desserts like Sopapillas and Tres Leches. Less
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Rating and reviews
"Food was excellent! My picky children enjoyed their meals. A word of caution on the salsa- it’s terrific and spicy. A little goes a long way. But if you like that burn, you’ve come to the right place."
• Elvin C. • 12/28/22
"Everything was great! Appetizer sampler fried but non greasy and fresh. Great quality food. Triple fajitas fresh and hot. Lots of food. Flan amazing so is the tres leches. Will order again."
• Angelika S. • 10/26/22
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Sunday - Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Featured items
Appetizers (Antojitos)
- Chili Con Queso$6.00 • 97% (101)Melted cheese with fresh tomatoes and peppers.
- Guacamole Salad$6.00 • 92% (206)Fresh avocado, onion, tomato, lime, garlic, and cilantro.
- Shrimp Empanadas$10.253 fried pastries filled with shrimp, vegetables, and rice, with a jalapeño pepper sauce.
- Stuffed Jalapenos$6.00 • 79% (100)Breaded and deep-fried jalapenos filled with cheese.
- Taquitos$8.50 • 92% (119)Rolled beef tacos, served with guacamole and sour cream.
- Buffalo Wings (10 pcs)$9.95Bone-in or boneless wings marinated in a buffalo sauce served with ranch dressing.
- Stuffed Shrimp$8.50 • 88% (25)Breaded shrimp loaded with jalapeño and cheese.
- Cheese Sticks$7.25Breaded mozzarella sticks, served with ranch dressing.
- Queso Flameado$10.25Melted Monterey Jack cheese with chorizo, bell pepper, and onion, served with a flour tortilla. Shrimp for an additional charge.
- Appetizer Sampler$14.50 • 90% (22)Three each: Taquitos, stuffed shrimp, cheese sticks, and stuffed jalapenos. Please note that no substitutions be accommodated.
Soups and Salads (Sopas Y Ensaladas)
- Taco Salad$8.75Shredded chicken or seasoned beef on a bed of lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream in a crispy tortilla shell.
- Caldo De Res$9.95 • 100% (11)A rich beef soup with chunks of tender beef and fresh vegetables served with rice and flour tortillas.
- Chicken Soup$9.95A flavorful chicken broth with chicken, fresh vegetables, and noodles, served with flour tortillas.
- Menudo$9.95 • 94% (104)Traditional Mexican soup made with beef tripe and white hominy in a red chili base. Served with chopped onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and tortillas.
- Grilled Shrimp Salad$11.95 • 100% (14)Grilled shrimp on a bed of lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream in a crispy tortilla shell.
Nachos
- Deluxe Nachos$11.50 • 81% (121)Comes with shredded chicken or ground beef, beans, and Cheddar cheese. Served with jalapenos, guacamole, and sour cream.
- Nachos Al Carbon$13.95 • 87% (8)Comes with fajita beef or chicken, beans, and Cheddar cheese. Served with jalapenos, guacamole, and sour cream.
- Nachos Mixtecos$9.95 • 72% (47)Topped with beans and Monterey Jack cheese. Served with jalapenos, guacamole, and sour cream.
- Nachos Camarones$15.95Comes with grilled shrimp, beans, and Monterey Jack cheese. Served with jalapenos, guacamole, and sour cream.
Enchiladas
Specialties of the Original (Especialidades Del Original)
Combinations (Combinaciones)
Vegetarian Dishes (Vegetarian Platillos)
Fajitas
Desserts
Children (Los Ninos)
- Rating and reviews
4.7
•2000+ Ratings •
95 Reviews
Thomas W.• 09/23/24Excellent food as usual
Janet C.• 09/22/24Good Portion..very good food
Geoffrey W.• 09/14/24great Mexican restaurant
Alisha C.• 09/03/24Great fish tacos and huge portions!
Gwendolyn J.• 08/20/24Always authentic and delicious. Street tacos were the bomb diggity!! Love your food. Compliments to the Chef.
Dara L.• 08/18/24good
Regina K.• 07/29/24the Best
Cody J.• 07/27/24Always great food, and large portions!
AMBER R.• 07/24/24Great food. Grandma's favorite
Christie H.• 07/21/24Fast
Susan O.• 07/20/24Great food
Christy L.• 07/19/24Good portions, delicious and quick delivery
Benazir B.• 07/08/24Best food
Regina K.• 07/04/24all right
Gwendolyn J.• 07/02/24Always delicious. Mmmmmmm good.
Justin P.• 06/27/24Great tasting good portions for price
Gwendolyn J.• 06/23/24Deliciousness
Alex S.• 06/22/24Always delicious fajitas.
Olivia V.• 06/18/24I love how authentic this place is Omg the food is over the top. I love ordering from here
Connie S.• 06/12/24packed nicely, hot and fresh
Spencer G.• 06/10/24Came packed with care, hot and the flavor was wonderful
Paul R.• 06/08/24Great food
Juan A.• 06/06/24Good food and fast delivery
SHAE D.• 06/02/24I really can't say enough about this place, really a fav. Thanks for continually being awesome and affordable
Assif Iqbal M.• 05/29/24Great price!!
Geoffrey W.• 05/25/24best chimichangas on the island
Donald R.• 05/15/24Do
Eddy F.• 05/15/24the food was delicious hot and delivered promptly
Chance G.• 05/09/24perfect pricing perfect portions
Olivia V.• 05/03/24The Quesadilla was bigger than I expect it, the cheese sticks looks awesome. It was a nice portion for a snack. They separated all my ingredients perfectly. I have no complaints.
Spun D.• 04/30/24soooooo gooood
ANASA S.• 04/29/24Delicious quick and reasonable pricing
Gwendolyn J.• 04/27/24Always delicious. The tacos were extremely soggy this time, but the food was still good as always.
SHAE D.• 04/26/24Seriously one of the best on the Island
Donald R.• 04/24/24Go
Donald R.• 04/18/24Go
Gwendolyn J.• 04/12/24Food is delicious!
Chuckie I.• 04/09/24Wonderful forever my fav
G R.• 04/05/24always good
Dana L.• 03/29/24The food is always great, with large serving sizes, and multiple options!
Thomas W.• 03/24/24Great food
Dana L.• 03/09/24The food is always great at the Original Mexican Café!
Thomas W.• 02/26/24The enchiladas were great and the chicken was outstanding.
Dagmar W.• 02/23/24Delicious and big serving!
Dana L.• 01/30/24It’s been consistently delicious!
Robert S.• 01/26/24Always great food
Jason G.• 01/08/24So delicious!!!
PAMELA M.• 01/04/24Always fresh
Geoffrey W.• 12/06/23great food, good prices, very accommodating, love the chimichanga
Athena D.• 10/01/23The enchiladas were cheesy and delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed the sopapilla cheesecake, it was so rich and creamy!! It was nicely presented and packaged as well.
Kay T.• 10/29/23Great food at a good price.
Elissa D.• 10/22/23Best bang for your buck! Always good!
Geoffrey W.• 10/15/23awesome food, decent prices, great service. been eating here for over 30 years.
chris T.• 10/14/23Excellent food
Rosario M.• 10/13/23super tasty !!
Amy H.• 09/23/23this is my comfort food. mmm.
Laura R.• 09/12/23Great food and the best salsa!
TREVOR M.• 09/09/23The best beef quesadilla
Kimberly H.• 08/15/23always accurate and good portions
Amy H.• 08/05/23one of my faves
Betty S.• 08/03/23Best Tex Mex on the island!
Jeeva K.• 08/02/23Great good food
Angela L.• 07/26/23Great food, always fresh
Jasmine B.• 07/20/23Delicious food! We will order here again!
Mary P.• 07/16/23Always a good meal!
Yvonne F.• 07/15/23bought mixture of stuff everything good
Jennifer L.• 06/20/23Best quesadilla’s I’ve ever had. Hubby said the same about the fajitas.
Evette R.• 05/01/23I am a repeat customer, the food is delicious!
UMAGANTH M.• 05/15/23Quality food
christie M.• 04/01/23good
Shukrani G.• 03/27/23The rolled tacos were amazing!
Dana L.• 03/12/23The food is typically made with good quality ingredient, which taste great
Lekeisha B.• 03/11/23Definitely glad I ordered from here!
Aisha J.• 02/04/23the queso delicious and the tacos. if I'm in Galveston again I'll definitely order again
NATHAN B.• 02/03/23Delicious 😋
Beatriz M.• 01/29/23Really good food and fast service love it ❤️
Sandra B.• 01/28/23SUPER AWESOME FOR VACATIONERS. GREAT FOOD 12/10
Christi A.• 01/15/23So good!!
Elvin C.• 12/28/22Food was excellent! My picky children enjoyed their meals. A word of caution on the salsa- it’s terrific and spicy. A little goes a long way. But if you like that burn, you’ve come to the right place.
Kevin L.• 12/18/22Great food delivered with restaurant flair.
Angelika S.• 10/26/22Everything was great! Appetizer sampler fried but non greasy and fresh. Great quality food. Triple fajitas fresh and hot. Lots of food. Flan amazing so is the tres leches. Will order again.
Deborah M.• 09/18/22Quesadilla's best in town
Vickie S.• 08/26/22We eat here regularly and it is always great food and service.
PHILIP M.• 07/27/22Good and great price
Jayme C.• 05/14/22Delicious!
Angela S.• 04/13/22Fantastic food!
John W.• 03/06/22The best TexMex, awesome and consistent every time!
Michael M.• 02/21/22He had fantastic service
PAUL B.• 02/01/22Very good
Christina M.• 12/28/21Yum
Laura L.• 12/15/21Delicious, as always!
Paul L.• 12/05/21Food was Great
Lizette G.• 11/04/21Delicious and well packaged !!
Vicki A.• 10/01/21great
Jimmy W.• 08/01/21Amazing Chile releno
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