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El Tiempo Cantina

El Tiempo Cantina

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
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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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  • Geraldine G.heart icon on user image
    The margaritas are excellent! The outdoor seating was perfect. The Carne Asada plate was plenty. We were a party of 5 and ordered a quest dip and guacamole dish. It was enough for all of us.
  • Local Houston Magazine
    My favorite way to have it: a little dip in queso with a dollop of guacamole on top. It isn’t healthy (if you’re eating queso, you know this) but it’s highly recommended. Read more
  • Kenyetta D.heart icon on user image
    Kenyetta DanielsFebruary 8, 2015
    The tacos are delicious...the longest hard shell tacos I've ever seen and the portion size is large enough to where you can save the rest for another meal. The margaritas are flavorful and strong!! 👍
  • Jewelz C.
    Jewelz CodySeptember 15, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Been coming here for years & never disappointed. Favorites include chile en nogada, shrimp diablo chalupa with the cabbage slaw and fajitas. House margaritas are just dandy, you can taste the tequila!
  • Houston Press
    Houston PressAugust 4, 2014
    Carnitas, barbacoa and chicharrones are favorites by the pound at this Spanish-speaking carnicería. Read more
  • Andrea R.heart icon on user image
    Andrea RobertsOctober 12, 2015
    Wow! Fajitas are the best! And the service is top notch! Ceviche was so yummy and fresh. Highly recommended!!
  • Ivonne G.heart icon on user image
    Ivonne GonzalezSeptember 19, 2014
    Had the Parrilla Salad, good, very fresh, wasn't crazy about the dressing (tamarindo mole sauce), ask for it on the side. They drenched the salad in it.
  • Dyana L.heart icon on user image
    Dyana L.April 24, 2016
    I love the Las Vegas plate. You can have a bit of everything. Their black beans are so yummy!
  • Ricky A.heart icon on user image
    Ricky AAugust 26, 2017
    Cheap, filling, margaritas. This, and the other local El Tiempo's are what you want in Tex Mex
  • Nicoleheart icon on user image
    NicoleJuly 10, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Optimize your meal: chorizo in your queso and old school fried pork carnitas! It can serve 3 people :)
  • Steve C.
    Steve ChavezSeptember 5, 2013
    Best margaritas anywhere, and...get the deluxe parillada. Expensive, but damn its good
  • CultureMap Houston M.
    Start any meal with the superstar shrimp and mango campechana with avocado and basil. Really hungry? Go all out with a parillada.
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  • Andrew G.heart icon on user image
    Andrew GorznySeptember 30, 2015
    Awesome, authentic food. Generous portions. Get an enchilada- any of them. They're good.
  • Mike L.
    Mike LargeSeptember 3, 2012
    Crab nachos were amazing. Fajitas were solid, margaritas very mediocre unless you like the various sugary flavors they have to add.
  • Michael L.heart icon on user image
    Michael LombardinoAugust 19, 2016
    Everything is always outstanding here and remains consistent between locations.
  • Derek A.
    Derek AlfonsoMarch 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    They have brought back the valet car wash, it used to be $20 for a fantastic job, now it's $12. Give the valet a $20, have a clean car, and make a valet's day!
  • Moe D.
    Moe DexlerMay 31, 2017
    Great food here. Do not miss the amazing fajitas.
  • Bradley S.heart icon on user image
    Bradley ShiveFebruary 21, 2021
    Been here 5+ times
    Their food is renowned but it’s their friendly service and margaritas that set it apart.
  • Anna P.
    Anna PFebruary 2, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Fajitas are the best - get half and half, so you can try chicken and beef!
  • Mena M.heart icon on user image
    Mena MigallyJanuary 20, 2015
    Massive portions - good food! Had the Las Vegas lunch... Really huge!
  • Wayne K.
    Wayne KerrAugust 14, 2018
    Awesome food and drinks!! Great service fine fun atmosphere
  • Stephanie
    StephanieSeptember 11, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Best Mexican in Houston hands down. Quality ingredients instead of slop on a plate.
  • Ed U.
    Ed UthmanJuly 25, 2010
    Excellent food and service. For breakfast today I had flautas stuffed with potatoes. They bring you two, but one is plenty, so you can take the other home.
  • Matthew O.heart icon on user image
    Matthew OatwayOctober 10, 2020
    Amazing mexican! The fajitas can't be beat. 🌮
  • Falynn D.
    Falynn DerderianMarch 26, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The beef fajitas are the best I've ever had! A 1/2 pound is enough for 2 people
  • E I.heart icon on user image
    E IrvJanuary 15, 2020
    Been here 10+ times
    The on Washington Ave. Is the Best in the city!!!!
  • Pal A.heart icon on user image
    Pal ANovember 8, 2015
    The veggie fajitas are some of the best you will ever have!
  • Christopher C.heart icon on user image
    Christopher CarrDecember 3, 2013
    Here for lunch alone and they seat groups before me. Had to yell at them to get a table. I will be texting the manager from the table.
  • Sherrill B.
    Sherrill BaggettNovember 22, 2013
    Try the beef filet fajitas! They're a little pricey but worth every penny!
  • Houston Press Street Team M.
    Check out El Tiempo Cantina's Happy Hour on the Go Time Happy Hour App! Download for free on iPhone, android and blackberry! http://bit.ly/NkNt2M
  • John S.
    John StantonSeptember 20, 2014
    Juevos rancheros and margaritas!!! You can't go wrong
  • Felipe V.heart icon on user image
    Felipe VeigaOctober 25, 2015
    Very good Mexican food with amazing margaritas
  • AC C.heart icon on user image
    AC CastroMay 13, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Are you not a fan of Mexican Food but are here? Order the Pechuga Tropical. It tastes like Mexican/Asian fusion. Delicious.
  • Maria G.
    The fajitas was awesome, really need to try!!!
  • Desirae T.
    Desirae ThomasJuly 14, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    I've never ordered anything here that I didn't like. The regular frozen margaritas are so good you won't need to order top shelf.
  • Muneera B.heart icon on user image
    Muneera BubshaitSeptember 14, 2014
    Love the food here! We always keep coming back ❤️
  • Sabrina L.heart icon on user image
    Sabrina LiebermanNovember 29, 2014
    The green avocado salsa is awesome!
  • Okan K.heart icon on user image
    Okan KocakayaFebruary 3, 2016
    Best mexican that my mouth ever tasted
  • Meagan D.heart icon on user image
    Meagan DomangueAugust 3, 2015
    Margs are amazing! Will knock you on ya butt!
  • Jenny D.heart icon on user image
    Jenny DeVaughnJanuary 14, 2016
    I dream of this place and pray that I will return one day.
  • Laura R.heart icon on user image
    Laura RosadoJune 7, 2017
    Beef fajita.. Wowww the best!!
  • Aaron C.
    Aaron CrewsApril 7, 2010
    Chicken fajitas might be the best in the city. Not busy and great for large parties on Sunday evenings.
  • Charles T.
    Charles TabangcoraJanuary 4, 2011
    Can't go wrong with the Fajitas. Definitely try them out. Also the guac is pretty good.
  • Semadia C.
    Semadia ClarkApril 12, 2012
    Try the melon and raspberry margaritas....off the fckn chain!!!!
  • Jonathan S.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan SpearsJune 12, 2012
    From the staff to the food...2 thumbs waaaay up...I love this place
  • David L.
    David LeBlancMay 31, 2014
    Good margaritas and upscale Tex-Mex.
  • Jonathan W.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan WeaverAugust 12, 2016
    Great food and awesome service
  • Jason R.heart icon on user image
    Jason RuthMarch 16, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    The tamales and nachos are on point
  • Charlie H.heart icon on user image
    Charlie HuhnOctober 19, 2016
    Enjoyed the fajitas and margaritas.
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