Original Mexican Cafe
- The Original Mexican Cafe, 1401, Market Street, Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, 77550, United States
- $$ — Mid‑Range
- 4.5/5 (Google, 1,200+ reviews)
Family-owned and operated, Pennie’s Tex-Mex Take Out serves authentic Tex-Mex favorites and Texas Hill Country–style smoked barbecue. Known for their tamales, barbacoa, and hearty breakfast plates, this local gem offers takeout and delivery only, making it easy to enjoy bold flavors anywhere on the island.
📍 Address:
1713 37th St
Galveston, TX 77550
📞 Phone:
(409) 765-5719
⏰ Hours:
Mon–Wed: Closed
Thu–Fri: 11 AM – 3 PM
Sat–Sun: 9 AM – 3 PM
🌐 Website:
penniestm.com
📍 Neighborhood:
Midtown Galveston • Near Broadway Avenue J
🚗 Parking:
Free off-street parking • Nearby street parking
♿ Accessibility:
No wheelchair-accessible entrance • Limited accessibility features
🪑 Features:
Takeout only • Delivery via UberEats • Catering • Gift cards available • Family-owned • Latino-owned • Comfort food • Quick service • Breakfast, lunch & early dinner
💵 Price Range:
Budget-Friendly
💲 Avg. Cost:
Under $15–$20 per person
⭐ Avg. Rating:
4.7/5 (Google & MenuPix, 15+ reviews)
🍽️ Cuisine:
Tex-Mex • Barbecue • Comfort Food
🪑 Style:
Casual • Takeout-focused • Family recipes
📦 Service:
Takeout • Delivery • Catering
🍽️ Dish of the Day:
Smoked Brisket Tamales
🌟 Top Dishes:
👍 Locals Recommend:
Tamales • Barbacoa • Breakfast tacos
🔥 The Pulse:
Authentic Tex-Mex & BBQ fusion • Family-run hospitality • Takeout convenience • Island favorite for tamales
Disclaimer: Info based on public sources. Confirm details with the restaurant before visiting.