Original Mexican Eats Cafe Will Return to Camp Bowie
The historic Fort Worth Tex-Mex establishment will open a second location at its original site in mid-November 2026.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Dining Out
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Fort Worth oldest Tex-Mex restaurant, The Original Mexican Eats Cafe, will return to its historic roots at 4733 Camp Bowie Blvd. The new site is scheduled to open in mid-November 2026, marking a homecoming to the street where the business was first founded in 1930.
Why it matters
The expansion brings the iconic eatery back to its original neighborhood following a move to N. Main St. in 2023. By utilizing its former parking lot, the cafe reclaims a landmark position in the local dining scene after years of transition.
Founded in 1930, the establishment holds the title of the oldest Tex-Mex restaurant in Fort Worth. The new site at 4733 Camp Bowie Blvd. replaces space formerly used as a parking lot.
The players
Lola San Miguel Piñeda
She was a founder of The Original Mexican Eats Cafe.
Gerónimo Piñeda
He was a founder of The Original Mexican Eats Cafe.
The details
The new facility features a patio, bar, takeout window, and drive-through service. Guests can expect a split service model with walk-up options during lunch hours and traditional table service provided in the evening.
Timeline
The Original Mexican Eats Cafe was founded in 1930.
A rent dispute began in 2010.
The restaurant moved to N. Main St. in 2023.
The new location is scheduled to open in mid-November 2026.
Roadmap
The return of the city's oldest Tex-Mex restaurant to its original boulevard follows a pattern of reviving landmark culinary institutions. This expansion highlights a growing trend among historic establishments to reclaim traditional neighborhood footprints while modernizing service models.
Local diners will gain access to a new hybrid service model featuring both convenient drive-through options and classic table-side dining. The expansion creates a secondary location for residents to visit, easing demand on the current N. Main St. site.
The takeaway
Historic restaurants often find success by balancing traditional recipes with modern, high-convenience service features like drive-throughs. Residents should anticipate increased traffic around the Camp Bowie site once the new location becomes active in late 2026.
Further reading
For more on the local culinary scene, browse our guide to Dining Out in Fort Worth.
More information
View the restaurant's restaurant official website for updates on the upcoming launch.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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