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        Menu

        Antojitos
        • Chili Con Queso
          melted cheese with fresh tomatoes and peppers
          $4.25
        • Guacamole Salad
          fresh avocado, onion, tomato, lime, garlic and cilantro
          $4.25
        • Seafood Empanadas
          three fried pastries filled with shrimp, vegetables and rice, with a jalapeno pepper sauce
          $6.25
        Sopas Y Ensaladas
        • Caldo De Rez
          a rich beef soup with chunks of tender beef & fresh vegetable, served w/ rice and flour tortillas
          $7.25
        • Chicken Soup
          a flavorful chicken broth w/ chicken, fresh vegetables and noodles, served w/ flour tortillas
          $7.25
        • Taco Salad
          shredded chicken or seasoned beef on a bed of lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, guacamole and sour cream in a crispy tortilla shell
          $7.95
        Fajitas
        • The Original Fajitas
          strips of beef, chicken or a combination of both grilled with onions and bell pepper
          $10.50
        • Hot Fajitas
          our original fajitas with onions and bell peppers marinated and grilled with our hottest diablo sauce
          $11.50
        • Cancun Fajitas
          strips of beef, chicken or a combination of both grilled with poblano peppers, tomatoes and onions
          $11.50
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        katiemarie84

        06/24/2013

        Overall
        Great deal!

        I had the chimichanga with fajita chicken and queso on the side, and my husband had the Original Dinner. I'm picky about meat and, although the flavor was great, I didn't absolutely love the texture of the chicken. He traded me his fried flour tortilla with refried beans, cheese, lettuce and tomatos (I forget what this is called) and I kept the queso to eat with the rice & beans sides. He ate everything else, including my chimichanga. We both left very happy, full, and with a reasonable pricetag.

        The salsa is pretty darn hot, so don't forget to ask for butter to cool off the free chips and salsa appetizer (if you aren't dieting, obviously).

        We will definitely be back.

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        matt.harrington.7127

        03/30/2013

        Overall
        great food for a great price.

        the food was outstanding and the staff was excellent. The atmosphere was nice. I enjoy my first visit.

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        540golfer

        02/23/2012

        Overall
        GREAT

        The food was great. I had beef enchiladas. My top 2 of all time. If I could duplicate the sauce I would eat enchiladas twice a week back in Ohio. Drinks and service also great.

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        Terry M.

        11/07/2011

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        This is the place to go!

        if you like Mexican cuisine you will not be disappointed! It is the "original" with great food and great service! I have been many times and always take my guests here, when we have out of town visitors! Everyone wants to go back when they come back to visit us!

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        Erika H.

        09/08/2010

        Overall
        Loved It

        I Just Went for Labor Day weekend Wasn't expecting much The food is sooooo good the beef fajita has a really good flavor can't wait to go again and try something else Awsome place and very friendly service

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        Details

        Phone: (409) 762-6001

        Address: 1401 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550

        Website: http://www.theoriginalgalveston.com

        More Info

        General Info
        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!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!
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        Phone: (409) 762-9036

        Fax: (409) 762-9036

        Payment method
        all major credit cards
        Price Range
        $$
        Neighborhood
        East End Historic District
        AKA

        The Original Mexican Cafe

        Other Link

        http://www.theoriginalgalveston.com

        Categories
        Mexican Restaurants, American Restaurants, Caterers, Restaurants, Take Out Restaurants
        Other Information

        Parking: Free

        Wi-Fi: No

        Bike Parking: Yes

        Attire: Casual

        Good For Family: Yes

        Good For Groups: Yes

        Good for Kids: Yes

        Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

        Take Out: Yes

        Cuisines: Caterers, Mexican, American, Take Out, Latin American

        Alcohol: Full Bar

        Takes Reservations: No

        Outdoor Seating: No

        Price Range : Average

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