El Tiempo Cantina serves quality Tex-Mex cuisine and the best margaritas in Houston! We welcome each of our guests as part of the family, providing the same impeccable customer service Mama Ninfa instilled years ago. At El Tiempo Cantina, we make everything from scratch. From the tortillas to the salad dressings, the salsas to the desserts, we cook all of our food using generations-old family recipes. Our attention to quality and exceptional friendliness is our driving force. Enjoy Every Moment!
Lively branch of a family-run cantina chain known for its margaritas & hearty Tex-Mex dishes.
Hours
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3130 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098
Phone: (713) 807-1600
Website: https://www.eltiempocantina.com/
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Información adicional · Ambiente. Informal · Precios. De $31 a $50 · Cocinas. Tex-Mex, Mexicana / Americana regional (Suroeste) · Horarios. Lun–Jue 11:00–21:00 …
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Reviews
Jamie Orange
Ordered the “Two for the Price of One” Taco Tuesday special – such a great deal! The tacos are large enough that you get full eating one and can save the other for lunch the next day. Love their green sauce! Margaritas are okay, not the best I’ve ever had but work in a pinch.
… moreH D
We went for dinner on Friday night, we valet park as there place was busy. We were seated right away, we chose to sit outside. Their patio is amazing with colorful light, music and lots of fan blowing cool air. We ordered, chicken fajitas, mesquite grilled chicken and spinach and artichoke enchiladas. Food was served hot, we ask for spicy salsa so they made us some habanero salsa which was amazing.
My vegetarian enchilada was delicious. I only ordered 1 enchilada with Rice and beans and I couldn’t finish. Their potions are large. In all great place great food.
… moreMy vegetarian enchilada was delicious. I only ordered 1 enchilada with Rice and beans and I couldn’t finish. Their potions are large. In all great place great food.
Şeyma Püryan
Great ambiance and delicious food. Special thanks to Martin for the excellent service. Sharing photos of the menu as well. Thank you!
… moreKara Murphy
Friendly staff, food that was amazing. My chicken fajitas had a little cup of garlic sauce to dip them in. How strange yet delicious! Tortillas were fresh, homemade. The margarita was strong!!
… moreGinger Temple
I love the atmosphere here. The food and service are excellent! My favorite Mexican food restaurant. We had the fajitas. They were so good!
… moreBurak Irez
Best Mexican food ever. I don’t remember how many times I ate fajita in my life but this time was totally different. First, the meat was really tasty and tender and they serve it over a small barbecue to keep the meat warm. Second, the tortillas they bring is house-made tortilla which you feel the difference from a regular supermarket tortilla. The service is exceptional. Every five minutes they asked if we needed anything more. The sauces and tortilla chips were really tasty and abundant. Portions are big and prices are reasonable. To sum up, if I ever go to Houston again, this will definitely be a must visit spot.
… moreRandy Witt
This location always delivers an excellent dining experience, and after a few visits, I’m finally sharing my thoughts. Parking can be a bit limited, but the free valet (tip optional) and additional free parking along the back row make it manageable.
Inside, the atmosphere is lively and bustling, with servers skillfully balancing trays of mouthwatering food and drinks. It’s always fun to watch the action while soaking in the vibrant vibe of the restaurant.
This time, we opted to sit in the tented outdoor area. It was a cozy setup—heated and well-protected from the elements, which made for a comfortable experience despite being outside.
The food was absolutely fantastic. I ordered the enchiladas—one steak, one chicken—with a flavorful pepper sauce. While I wouldn’t have minded a touch more spice, the quality of the steak and chicken was top-notch. Every bite was balanced and satisfying. To pair, the mango margarita was perfect—refreshing, not overly sweet, and exactly what I needed to round out the meal.
Overall, El Tiempo Cantina is a great spot for a lively atmosphere and consistently delicious Tex-Mex. Highly recommend giving it a try!
… moreInside, the atmosphere is lively and bustling, with servers skillfully balancing trays of mouthwatering food and drinks. It’s always fun to watch the action while soaking in the vibrant vibe of the restaurant.
This time, we opted to sit in the tented outdoor area. It was a cozy setup—heated and well-protected from the elements, which made for a comfortable experience despite being outside.
The food was absolutely fantastic. I ordered the enchiladas—one steak, one chicken—with a flavorful pepper sauce. While I wouldn’t have minded a touch more spice, the quality of the steak and chicken was top-notch. Every bite was balanced and satisfying. To pair, the mango margarita was perfect—refreshing, not overly sweet, and exactly what I needed to round out the meal.
Overall, El Tiempo Cantina is a great spot for a lively atmosphere and consistently delicious Tex-Mex. Highly recommend giving it a try!
Eric Lund
Not sure why this place doesn’t have 5stars. Best steak fajitas I’ve ever had. Unbelievable flavor in all the fixings. Great staff and cool environment with family pictures and low light. 10/10
… moreQueenSof
Typically, this place has good service. However, our server today was, for lack of a better word, nonexistent. We didn’t even catch her name, and she seemed rather harried the entire time despite the lack of other customers. The place looks abandoned, and the lighting is quite dim. Food was excellent but expensive, especially the guacamole, which was $16.00 for a small plate of what appeared to be a gram total of two avocados.
… moreAlexander Dubois
The rice was absolutely delicious.
My date enjoyed the margarita.
The fajitas, not good, I had beef and shrimp. The shrimp tasted like they had sat out on the boat all day and the beef was all gristle.
Service, subpar. Had to keep asking for a drink and finally got a glass of water halfway through the meal.
Atmosphere was good and the place had a good vibe.
I’ll have to try again on a different night and see if they were just off their game.
… moreMy date enjoyed the margarita.
The fajitas, not good, I had beef and shrimp. The shrimp tasted like they had sat out on the boat all day and the beef was all gristle.
Service, subpar. Had to keep asking for a drink and finally got a glass of water halfway through the meal.
Atmosphere was good and the place had a good vibe.
I’ll have to try again on a different night and see if they were just off their game.