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El Tiempo Cantina
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Houston
"Big and beautiful and food and margs same as the original!"(10 Tips)"Get the fajitas ... Get the fajitas ... Get the fajitas."(8 Tips)
"Ribs & Enchilada Grill combo"(4 Tips)"Margs, Fajitas, Quesadillas"(3 Tips)
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For me & my family this is THE go-to place for celebrations. BEST TexMex in Houston - MUST TRY THE CARNITAS. OMG. 👍🏻😍
Angie OsmanskiMay 29, 2017From service to drinks to food, couldn't be better! wide selection of margaritas, all delicious. Queso is a must! Loved chicken & steak combo fajitas! The steak is tender with a good smokey taste
- This is on my top 10 places to eat in Houston. They have sine of the best carnitas around. Tell them old school and they will make it extra crispy.
- Phyllis PeacockAugust 31, 2024We had an amazing family dinner at El Tiempo Cantina. Everything here is exceptionally tasty and well-prepared. The service was outstanding. Highly recommended.
A great patio, good margaritas, and yummy queso here. Ask for lobster enchiladas with a flour tortilla. It's not on the menu, but it should be. They're amazingly delicious!
Houston ChronicleAugust 3, 2014Don't miss: Parilla Mixta for two; smoked-brisket enchiladas; Ribs & Enchilada Grill combo; crab quesadillas; Las Vegas Filet Combo Plate. Read more
My Table MagazineApril 5, 2013This El Tiempo opened in Feb 2013 next door to Ninfa’s on Navigation & marks the return of Ninfa’s family to their East End neighborhood. Ninfa’s grandson Domenic Laurenzo is exec chef @ El Tiempo.
Mariachi CalmecacFebruary 24, 2015Mariachi Calmecac 281-272-1546. We did a performance here in the place is amazing and the service is unique.
Don GMarch 31, 2023Combination platter so you can try everything. Margarita with tajin salt! MUY delicioso!
Great place for Mexican food! Most plates are big so come hungry or share!
Wallacce CostaAugust 10, 2015Best Mexican food in Houston!!! Price not so low, but excellent quality!!!- Claudia🐢 GarnettNovember 29, 2014Had a great birthday lunch date at this location! Big and beautiful and food and margs same as the original! 👍👍
Quique MartínezOctober 24, 2015It's somewhat pricey considering the part of town it's located in. $129.99 for a parrillada for 3??!!! The noise level is high. It had ample parking, even valet. There are cheaper and better places .
- Houston ChronicleAugust 3, 2014
Come with an empty stomach; the portions are oversized.
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El Tiempo Cantina has been defining the extraordinary flavors and culture of Tex Mex cuisine for over 55 years. Goza cada momento-- enjoy every moment, Houston!
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Tue
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Wed–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
(713) 222-6800
View menu on https://www.eltiempocantina.com/menu
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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