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El Tiempo Cantina - Montrose
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Houston
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One of the best & most popular dishes: Las Vegas Plate w/ beef filet, taco & cheese enchilada. A little cheaper for lunch. Gotta have a (well two) margarita.
The steak fajitas are so good I wonder why I would order anything else. But I feel the same way about the enchiladas and the brisket flauta and the tamales and the chorizo. And the green sauce.
candycaneJuly 29, 2014I typically go for the 1/4-pound beef fajitas..which are MUY DELICIOSO! Went with the Las Vegas combo plate today.. It was delicious too. Switch to beef enchilada! Comes with fajitas too! Order sides
Houston PressAugust 4, 20141308 Cantina offers countless variations on fajita platters and combo plates with standout sides including faux paella and smoky, deep-flavored charro beans. Read more
Local Houston MagazineAugust 3, 2014We’ve been to all the locations, and recently visited the newest outpost on Navigation, but we gravitate to Montrose’s 1308 for its great patio and neighborhood feel. Read more
- Best food of all El Tiempo locations. Tip: Sit on the patio during nice weather. If you like margaritas, ask if Angel is working the bar - he'll add something special (patron or grand mariner).
- Sit at the bar. Jessica or Angel will take care of you. Try a Tex Mex plate, or the beef tenderloin fajitas. Joey's queso dip is awesome.
- I eat here more often than home. Joey's dip, huge shrimp stuffed jalapeños, and combo carnitas & chicken Swiss enchiladas. Frozen margaritas.
- New menu - no new dishes, just (increased) prices. The food's still good, (Vegas combo plate) and a top shelf margarita.
El CantinaMay 30, 2014Are you looking fot Mexican food restaurants in Houston Texas? El Tiempo Cantina is the must visit place for authentic Tex Mex dining. Seek it out to be a part of the fun, frenzied action!
Everything is amazing! Fresh guacamole, really great queso made for sharing, cheese enchiladas are the bomb. My favorite Mexican restaurant in Montrose.
Busra SertalpMarch 21, 2016Amazing mexican restaurant! Might be quite crowded especially on weekends. They gotta find a solution for the noise inside, it makes communication almost impossible
OJ BratMarch 30, 2016Oh man, absolutely awesome fajitas and the frozen margaritas...sure too cool you down in the scorching Texan sun. Highly recommended.
Probably the best TexMex in Houston. Killer margaritas. Damn good fajitas. Try the quail if you're a fan.
El tiempo is hands down the best Mexican food in town.. Go for the filet fajitas, either Mexicana or Barry style
Christy LandesNovember 26, 2014Great margaritas, customizable! Salsa verde is very fresh and homemade. Service is not great but food is worth it.
Best Skinny Margs. Don't even look at the menu. Do the fajitas, 1/2lb for two & mixed!- Still busy, but not as crowded since new location opened on lower Westheimer.
- Local Houston MagazineAugust 3, 2014Drink skinny Ritas not only to save a few calories but so we can also enjoy the brisket nachos Read more
Skip beer and sangria and go to the Margs. Also the fajitas are the best in town!
Get a frozen margarita with grand marnier...two will give you the perfect buzz here...also do the cheese enchiladas with ranchero sauce instead of chili
- Head bartender Angel moved to another location, and Dogs are no longer allowed on the patio. 😕. Food is still ok.
Angela G.May 5, 2014Good place to eat but not so great for a big group. They try to get you by adding shhhht on the tab you didn't order !!- Lunch plates are $2-$6 cheaper than the same thing after 3 pm.
Rudy RodriguezAugust 9, 2013Was there in afternoon and was still busy. Pricy but nice place to people watch!
Neets JOctober 24, 2015I keep forgetting how bad their chicken is. Beef is ok. Their cilantro sauce is good.
CultureMap HoustonAugust 7, 20111308 Cantina is owned by the Laurenzo family, whose matriarch Mama Ninfa popularized tacos al carbon in Houston.
Ryan YoungSeptember 1, 2011Fantastic service, great food, and strong drinks. Add this one to your list!
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Michael Cordúa, chef of Amazon Grill, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Chicken fajitas. Read more
Sundays you get basket of pan dulce along with chips and salsa.
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El Tiempo Cantina - Montrose
1308 Montrose Blvd (btwn Gray & Dallas)
Houston, TX 77019
United States
Houston, TX 77019
United States
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!
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Tue
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Wed–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:30 AM–9:00 PM
(713) 807-8996
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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