El Tiempo Cantina

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!

9 / 10
380
ratings
  • Phone

    (713) 681-3645

  • Website

    eltiempocantina.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

5602 Washington Ave (at T.C. Jester Blvd.) Houston , TX 77007 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 93


Keywords:

fajitas margaritas parillada nachos good for groups happy hour Tex-Mex cuisine tres leches cake casual chalupa tequila breakfast food outdoor seating chicken dinner brunch food lunch avocado queso salsa
Geraldine Gonzales-Engle

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 Daniels

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 Cody

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

Carnitas , barbacoa and chicharrones are favorites by the pound at this Spanish-speaking carnicería . Read more

Andrea Roberts

Wow! Fajitas are the best! And the service is top notch! Ceviche was so yummy and fresh. Highly recommended!!

Ivonne Gonzalez

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.

I love the Las Vegas plate. You can have a bit of everything. Their black beans are so yummy!

Ricky A

Cheap , filling, margaritas . This, and the other local El Tiempo's are what you want in Tex Mex

Steve Chavez

Best margaritas anywhere, and...get the deluxe parillada . Expensive, but damn its good

Nicole

Optimize your meal: chorizo in your queso and old school fried pork carnitas ! It can serve 3 people :)

CultureMap Houston Manager

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 Gorzny

Awesome, authentic food. Generous portions . Get an enchilada - any of them. They're good.

Mike Large

Crab nachos were amazing. Fajitas were solid, margaritas very mediocre unless you like the various sugary flavors they have to add.

Michael Lombardino

Everything is always outstanding here and remains consistent between locations.

Derek Alfonso

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!

Bradley Shive

Their food is renowned but it’s their friendly service and margaritas that set it apart .

Moe Dexler

Great food here. Do not miss the amazing fajitas .

Anna P

Fajitas are the best - get half and half , so you can try chicken and beef !

Wayne Kerr

Awesome food and drinks!! Great service fine fun atmosphere

Mena Migally

Massive portions - good food! Had the Las Vegas lunch ... Really huge!

Stephanie

Best Mexican in Houston hands down. Quality ingredients instead of slop on a plate.

Falynn Derderian

The beef fajitas are the best I've ever had! A 1/2 pound is enough for 2 people

E Irv

The on Washington Ave. Is the Best in the city !!!!

Matthew Oatway

Amazing mexican! The fajitas can't be beat. ????

Ed Uthman

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.

Pal A

The veggie fajitas are some of the best you will ever have!

Christopher Carr

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 Baggett

Try the beef filet fajitas ! They're a little pricey but worth every penny!

Houston Press Street Team Manager

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John Stanton

Juevos rancheros and margaritas !!! You can't go wrong

Felipe Veiga

Very good Mexican food with amazing margaritas

AC Castro

Are you not a fan of Mexican Food but are here? Order the Pechuga Tropical. It tastes like Mexican/Asian fusion. Delicious.

Maria Giannetti McWhorter

The fajitas was awesome, really need to try!!!

Desirae Thomas

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 Bubshait

Love the food here! We always keep coming back ❤️

Sabrina Lieberman

The green avocado salsa is awesome!

Okan Kocakaya

Best mexican that my mouth ever tasted

Meagan Domangue

Margs are amazing! Will knock you on ya butt!

Jenny DeVaughn

I dream of this place and pray that I will return one day.

Laura Rosado

Beef fajita .. Wowww the best!!

Aaron Crews

Chicken fajitas might be the best in the city . Not busy and great for large parties on Sunday evenings.

Charles Tabangcora

Can't go wrong with the Fajitas . Definitely try them out. Also the guac is pretty good.

Jonathan Spears

From the staff to the food...2 thumbs waaaay up...I love this place

Semadia Clark

Try the melon and raspberry margaritas ....off the fckn chain!!!!

Jonathan Weaver

Great food and awesome service

Charlie Huhn

Enjoyed the fajitas and margaritas .

Jason Ruth

The tamales and nachos are on point

Jessica

Try the beef fajitas , margaritas and tomatilla sauce. And don't forget the chocolate mints on your way out!

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