El Tiempo Cantina - Houston, Texas

Adi Ju

Excellent restaurant . Si je pouvais donner 10 étoiles , je les donnerai avec un grand plaisir . Excellents plats , la serveuse était super, souriante , sympathique Merci à Dulce? on se saint comme chez les bonne amis . Grand merci pour cette belle soirée?

Andy Dermawan

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.

Perdido Nino

The food here was excellent. We had the mixed fajitas and they were just as good as the other locations I’ve been to. The place feels a bit cramped but it had a second floor as well. Parking seems to be valet only but it’s free (tips are appreciated).

Izmet Barranco

This is another mexican restaurant that also feels like the restaurants back home (Mexico) aimed to attract tourists. (Including the mexican hat worn backwards).

Food is good though. The totopos (what people in english call tortillas chips) were really good. Salsas were just ok. The best in my opinion was the green/ guacamole like though I still found it a little flavourless.

We ordered the carnitas. They cook them in 2 styles: old (that is extra cooked) and the new (which is softer). They said the old style is the way it is cooked originally in Mexico. To be honest in my opinion was just backwards (not sure which part of Mexico they were talking about. Maybe a different region than were I’m from). They came in a comal to keep them warm. I really enjoyed the “new” style and found the others more on the chewy side. They also came with grilled chiles (the waiter brought us extra since they were delicious), rice and beans. The service was really good by the way.

I will still come back to this place and recommend (but with the understanding this is more like a tex-mex restaurant. Sorry Im very picky with my mexican food)

Collins

Food was great and the service was also excellent. I did not know what to expect but my parents and my girlfriend loved it. And the margaritas are strong and good.its a must try.

Lei W

I came here for the first time ever, and it EXCEEDED my expectations! I was SO happy, I tipped almost 3x my total, including tax! (I gave my server $5 cash, and payed via card $10, just for tip! I later realized they forgot to charge me for the small orange juice I drank, but it doesn't matter!)

I came here for a group social event to celebrate Bi+ Visibility (Day, week, month... It's tomorrow and now!) Unfortunately, I was a party of one, but I completely enjoyed myself! The generosity and hospitality of the staff was superb! The decoration and atmosphere made me feel like I had stepped into a piece of Mexico. I believe that was the goal of the owners? I read (with some help, because my Spanish is still improving... ?) a piece of art, and it really sweet the theme up for a great time enjoyed with friends and family. There was even a family enjoying a meal together, that I enjoyed, but respectfully asked to include them in this review. They respectfully declined. No problem! I asked one of the servers about the atmosphere and artwork. They informed me that the owners spent a LOT of money and time and effort going into the design of this place. That knowledge made it even that much more enjoyable! On my way in, there was artwork that I was welcome to enjoy, and I decided to donate, because it enhanced the experience. Frida Kahlo! How appropriate! She was Bi+ too, and it's Hispanic Heritage Month. I appreciated that!

Once I was ready to order, I had quite a few questions. I am vegetarian/pescatarian with hopes of going vegan one day. My server was knowledgeable of their menu, and I got my questions answered about the Brunch menu. I ended up eating the Crépe Style Pecan Pancakes. It was DELICIOUS! Just what I needed for brunch!

The bathrooms, when I needed to wash my hands, were BEYOND my expectations yet again! Yes, it may be old and worn out in places, but I felt safe! They are very aware of the importance of washing one's hands, especially after the COVID-19 scare, and in general. It was low key non specific to COVID, which I greatly appreciated. There were suggestions on how one might way their hands. "Knowledge is power!"

I'm VERY happy with this experience, and look forward to coming back! Thank you ALL!

Emma Carpenter

Amazing food, drink, service and atmosphere. We came here on a Wednesday and ordered the fajita special for $48 and were very pleased with the quality and the flavor. We got the chicken and steak. I absolutely loved everything we ate, especially the chips & queso, margaritas, fajitas and the churros we ordered for dessert. It is an aesthetic, upbeat atmosphere and the servers took great care of us. We will definitely be back next time we're in town!

Thomas Piland

El Tiempo is a classic Houston staple. It’s also the only place I can find Albóndigas Soup and it’s a choice.
The vibes are welcoming but be prepared to wait at times as this place can get busy. It’s a great place to celebrate a birthday, family event or unwind after a long day.