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.
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Address: 322 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (713) 807-8101
Website: https://www.eltiempocantina.com/
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El Tiempo Cantina is a Houston favorite for authentic Tex Mex cuisine, sizzling fajitas, enchiladas, and margaritas. Visit our Houston locations today.
El Tiempo Cantina – Gessner – Houston, TX en OpenTable
Información adicional · Ambiente. Informal · Precios. De $31 a $50 · Cocinas. Tex-Mex, Mexicana / Americana regional (Suroeste) · Horarios. Lun–Jue 11:00–21:00 …
El Tiempo Cantina | Restaurants in Houston, TX
The menu features classics like tacos, tamales, chalupas, enchiladas and combo plates while house specialties involve the mesquite wood fire grill.
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Marco Rios
We went to El Tiempo this past Friday because I was really in the mood for some Tex-Mex. I visited this location for the first time, and right away I was a bit turned off by the valet situation—you basically have to valet if you want to park close to the restaurant. I chose to park on the street instead, and honestly, it felt completely safe.
When we walked in, there were two hosts at the front. They didn’t greet us, smile, or acknowledge us until I told them we needed a table for two. Not the warmest first impression. However, we were seated fairly quickly, and our chips and drinks came out right away.
Despite how busy it was, our server was kind, attentive, and overall great. We ordered two micheladas, which were really good, and the fajitas were delicious—definitely the highlight of the experience. The music was also a nice touch and added to the atmosphere.
On our way out, the same hosts were chatting among themselves and didn’t say a word—not even a “thank you for coming.” Customer service at the front definitely needs improvement, especially since the hosts are the first and last faces guests see.
Overall, I would go back for the food, but I hope the hosts work on their customer service.
… moreWhen we walked in, there were two hosts at the front. They didn’t greet us, smile, or acknowledge us until I told them we needed a table for two. Not the warmest first impression. However, we were seated fairly quickly, and our chips and drinks came out right away.
Despite how busy it was, our server was kind, attentive, and overall great. We ordered two micheladas, which were really good, and the fajitas were delicious—definitely the highlight of the experience. The music was also a nice touch and added to the atmosphere.
On our way out, the same hosts were chatting among themselves and didn’t say a word—not even a “thank you for coming.” Customer service at the front definitely needs improvement, especially since the hosts are the first and last faces guests see.
Overall, I would go back for the food, but I hope the hosts work on their customer service.
Christine Kim
We came for dinner and shared the steak and chicken fajitas and the spinach enchiladas which were all very delicious with good portion sizes. Liked the margarita Monday special too! The service was efficient and friendly.
… morePamela Lawson
Always delicious food and cocktails in combination with excellent customer service. Our favorite server Francisco is the best bartender. Always very professional and attentive, service with a smile.
… moreZ Bryant (ZJB Creations)
Great service!!! Amazing view!!! Food was really good!!! Try the crab nachos!!! Thank me later!!!
… moreElvira P
We visited this Mexican restaurant as a group of four and had a great time overall. While I personally would rate it a 3, the rest of the table thought it deserved a 4, so we’re going with a consensus rating of 4 stars.
We ordered shrimp fajitas, steak fajitas, guacamole, and a platter that included an enchilada, a taco, rice, and refried beans. The refried beans were surprisingly tasty! For dessert, we had tres leches cake and flan—both were very sweet, but if you have a sweet tooth, you’ll love them. I don’t usually go for very sweet desserts, but they were still quite good.
One thing that surprised us was that the food wasn’t spicy at all. We enjoy spicy food, so we expected a bit more heat, but everything was quite mild.
Drinks-wise, we had skinny margaritas. They were okay—not amazing, but decent.
In terms of pricing, the total for four people, including tip, was just over $200 (about $50 per person). Given the quality and quantity of food, we found this to be very fair.
Overall, a solid choice for Mexican food with good value. Would I rush back? Maybe not, but the rest of my group enjoyed it more than I did. Worth trying if you’re in the area!
… moreWe ordered shrimp fajitas, steak fajitas, guacamole, and a platter that included an enchilada, a taco, rice, and refried beans. The refried beans were surprisingly tasty! For dessert, we had tres leches cake and flan—both were very sweet, but if you have a sweet tooth, you’ll love them. I don’t usually go for very sweet desserts, but they were still quite good.
One thing that surprised us was that the food wasn’t spicy at all. We enjoy spicy food, so we expected a bit more heat, but everything was quite mild.
Drinks-wise, we had skinny margaritas. They were okay—not amazing, but decent.
In terms of pricing, the total for four people, including tip, was just over $200 (about $50 per person). Given the quality and quantity of food, we found this to be very fair.
Overall, a solid choice for Mexican food with good value. Would I rush back? Maybe not, but the rest of my group enjoyed it more than I did. Worth trying if you’re in the area!
Melina Flores
My daughter picked this place out on our way to Galveston; it was cool and I liked the decor. My teen teased about the music not matching the scene; different genres playing when we went. The flavor was a bit different than DFW, but I finished my plate! Salsas were more sweet than spicy. I enjoyed the cheese enchilada the most! The chicken fajitas and charro beans were good, the beef taco was not bad, and we saw green rice for the first time! Could never remember the name of the restaurant if someone asked me though.
… moreM. Brown
The shrimp fajitas are flavorful and margaritas are on point. Service is always wonderful and if you are sitting at the bar, Sergio will take care of you.
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Food was delicious. Abit pricey for my opinion. Services was great, quick and friendly. Place is clean but old. So expect old feeling.
Overall i would come again for lunch but not daily lunch. My budget cant spend $20 daily for lunch yet.
… moreOverall i would come again for lunch but not daily lunch. My budget cant spend $20 daily for lunch yet.
Maneera Chopra
El tiempo is a Houston staple and one of the places I bring visitors or go to with a large group of friends since they have a ton of seating. The fajitas and margs are the best things about el tempo. Margs are boozy and fruity, the fajitas meat is cooked well and with the au jus tastes amazing (especially the steak). I usually get the combo chicken and steak. The two downsides is that it is slightly pricey for casual tex mex food (paid $90 for 2 people with one drink each and no apps). Also the self parking is limited and usually you will have to valet at this location. Overall good if you are craving food fajitas.
PSA, if you are looking for very spicy salsas, the ones included with the chips are not spicy. Order the habanero salsa which is VERY spicy
… morePSA, if you are looking for very spicy salsas, the ones included with the chips are not spicy. Order the habanero salsa which is VERY spicy
Pat Medina
Some real Tex Mex which is exactly what I was hoping for. We have great Mexican food in CO but harder to find good Tex mex and this place hit the spot. Plenty of room mid day on a Friday, parked right out front and service was great.
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