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El Tiempo Cantina

El Tiempo Cantina

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Houston
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    Mrs_R1913 R.
    "Get the crab nachos and Mango Rita!"(4 Tips)
    Johnathan S.
    "The fajitas here are the best I have ever had!"(25 Tips)
    Steve C.
    "Best margaritas anywhere, and...get the deluxe parillada."(3 Tips)
    Semadia C.
    "Try the melon and raspberry margaritas....off the fckn chain!!!!"(22 Tips)
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  • Jessica
    JessicaMay 22, 2010
    Try the beef fajitas, margaritas and tomatilla sauce. And don't forget the chocolate mints on your way out!
  • steve m.
    steve mogekDecember 7, 2014
    Everything!
  • Alejandro M.heart icon on user image
    Alejandro MenocalDecember 15, 2015
    Good food, but I think it is a little bit overpriced specially for Mexican food. Had better for less
  • Jorge P.
    Jorge PerezJune 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Go to the Market next door by the same name. They have an excellent carniceria.
  • Jarrett
    JarrettMarch 29, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Tenderloin fajitas; enough said.
  • Johnathan S.
    Johnathan StickleJanuary 21, 2012
    The fajitas here are the best I have ever had!
  • Ron J.
    Cannonball & Shrimp Raton....you must get 1 or both...and a rita!
  • Aaron T.heart icon on user image
    Aaron TrammellJuly 31, 2015
    Beef fajitas, amazing
  • Muneera B.heart icon on user image
    Muneera BubshaitSeptember 14, 2014
    Best margaritas and nachos!! Yummmm 💕
  • Caryn B.heart icon on user image
    Caryn BooneJuly 24, 2013
    tres leche is amazing!!
  • ᴡ E.
    ᴡ EagletonJanuary 21, 2010
    Get here early on Thursday, Friday, Saturday night for dinner. The food and ritas are the best in town.
  • Marla P.
    Marla POctober 15, 2010
    Tacos are huge! And yummy! One is plenty unless you haven't eaten in 3 days.
  • Debra O.
    Debra OliverMay 2, 2012
    Pina Coladas are pretty good. Not crazy about the staff. Service with a sneer
  • Andrew B.
    Andrew BainJune 26, 2012
    Come hungry!!
  • James K.
    James KnauffOctober 6, 2014
    Poblano chile with spicy shrimp. 👺
  • Elissa H.heart icon on user image
    Elissa HopkinsFebruary 10, 2013
    Best chips and salsa ever!
  • Michael H.
    Michael HollanderMarch 9, 2014
    House margaritas are good.
  • Andy G.heart icon on user image
    Andy GonzalesDecember 21, 2014
    Fajitas were fantabulous!!!
  • Henry's Hungry Houston
    Best beef fajitas hands down. Oh and great liquor! Kinda pricey though.
  • Dave L.
    Dave LankfordNovember 25, 2012
    Three words: lump crab enchiladas.
  • Brett B.heart icon on user image
    Brett BendeleMay 21, 2016
    This one has breakfast
  • @jvincephoto
    @jvincephotoMay 27, 2010
    Wow... These cheese enchiladas with Chile con Carne are the truth! Party in my mouth!
  • Jay C.
    Jay CSeptember 2, 2012
    Try to avoid the roaches!
  • christina
    christinaJuly 15, 2012
    Paradilla for one is enough for two!
  • Swanky M.
    Swanky MavenJuly 24, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Oh, El Tiempo Fajitas how I love thee! Read more
  • Jerome H.
    Jerome HumbertDecember 27, 2011
    Strong margaritas, but they're not as tasty as they used to be.
  • Christa O.
    Christa OliverDecember 5, 2010
    Order the crab nachos. They are heavenly!
  • Michael H.
    Michael HollanderMarch 9, 2014
    Steak fajitas
  • Swanky M.
    Swanky MavenNovember 1, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Fajitas in the city!
  • Swanky M.
    Swanky MavenNovember 17, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Fajitas in town!
  • Luis C.
    Luis C.September 8, 2012
    Try the ceviche
  • Simeon V.heart icon on user image
    Simeon VFebruary 26, 2019
    It’s totally fine but expensive for what it is
  • Amanda R.
    Amanda ReynadoSeptember 18, 2010
    I caught the valet doing donuts in the gravel parking lot in my SUV. #pissed
  • C.S.Tonyukuk
    C.S.TonyukukJuly 12, 2012
    Margaritas mmmmmmm
  • Mrs_R1913 R.
    Mrs_R1913 RApril 17, 2010
    Get the crab nachos and Mango Rita!
  • EPeezie F.
    EPeezie FoSheezyApril 18, 2010
    Crab nachos are big enough to share.
  • Michael R.
    Michael RyanMay 21, 2010
    Order the parillada w everything!
  • jbo1980
    jbo1980April 18, 2010
    The peach margaritas are great.
  • Sydney S.
    Sydney ScardinoMarch 17, 2010
    One word - margaritas. Do it.
  • Mariza R.
    Mariza ReyesJuly 13, 2010
    The best fajita tacos ever!
  • Camille F.
    Camille FullerJanuary 30, 2012
    Margs suck balls
  • Serg B.
    Serg BatineSeptember 10, 2011
    Don't get mojitos they suck
  • Katie E.
    Katie EbnerOctober 17, 2010
    worst don't ever waste your time
  • MoiseKapenda B.
    MoiseKapenda BowerMay 19, 2018
    Taco de fajita
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