The Original Mexican Cafe

Name: The Original Mexican Cafe
Address: 1401 Market St, Galveston, TX, 77550, US
Telephone: +14097626001
Price range: $$

MexicanSouthwestern/Tex MexVegetarian$$Galveston

$$ · Moderate
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1401 Market St
Galveston, TX 77550
+14097626001
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About

Tex-Mex restaurant in Galveston's Historic District, offering a full bar, happy hour and a private room for events.

The restaurant serves Tex-Mex and Mexican food at its Market Street location in Galveston's Historic District.

It has a full bar with daily happy hour specials and a private room for events.

Breakfast is offered on weekends, and the dining area suits business lunches.

Known for

Full bar
Daily happy hour specials
Private room for events
Weekend breakfast

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AAdvantage Dining1–5 miles per $1
SkyMiles Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
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Hours

Monday	11 AM – 9 PM
Tuesday	11 AM – 9 PM
Wednesday	11 AM – 9 PM
Thursday	11 AM – 9 PM
Friday	11 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday	8 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday	8 AM – 9 PM

Location

1401 Market St · Galveston, Galveston

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Features

Full bar
Happy hour
Private dining

Good for

Breakfast · Lunch

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McNeal's Tavern - Galveston Downtown

Saltwater Grill

Taquilo's TexMex

Sky Bar

Little Daddy's Gumbo Bar

The Fancy