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El Tiempo Cantina - Richmond

Address
3130 Richmond Ave Houston TX 77098
Phone
(713) 807-1600
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Toll Free
(800) 510-3663
Fax
(713) 526-0598

Business Hours

Status: Open

Sunday
9:30am-9:00pm
Monday
11:00am-9:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am-10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am-10:00pm
Friday
11:00am-11:00pm
Saturday
9:30am-11:00pm

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  • Cash

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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!

El Tiempo Cantina defines the extraordinary flavors and culture of Tex Mex cuisine. For the past 55 years, we have dedicated ourselves to perfecting every aspect of what Houstonians have come to know as authentic Tex Mex cooking. 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,...

The Proprietors of the 2 El Tiempos are the Laurenzo family. Our mother and father (and grandmother, grandfather and great grandmother and great grandfather) Domenic (Tommy) and Ninfa Laurenzo came to Houston in 1948 and started cooking almost immediately. Our family´s desire is to continue that tradition as best we can and to provide you with a very delicious and memorable Mexican food...

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Wildly popular and wildly good, El Tiempo on Washington (there are other locations on Richmond and Montrose) is the go-to Mexican restaurant for socialites, families, singles (check out the swinging bar scene), and serious eaters. The place gets raves for its margaritas, fajitas, guacamole, green sauce, and the whopping, table-filling mixed grill, with beef and chicken fajitas, jumbo shrimp,...

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This Tex-Mex party palace attracts the masses for pricey gourmet fare.

El Tiempo Cantina Restaurant Review: The powerful margarita that made Ninfa's famous is served at the Laurenzo brothers' hotspot---and its popularity has never wavered. A vaguely mission décor, accented with giant sepia-toned prints of Mexican aristocracy, have a lot to do with the comfort level of the dining room. But regardless of the proud prices and the loud crowds, El Tiempo attracts the...

The powerful margarita that made Ninfa's famous is served at the Laurenzo brothers' hotspot---and its popularity has never wavered. A vaguely mission decor, accented with giant sepia-toned prints of Mexican aristocracy, have a lot to do…

Bountiful Tex-Mex favorites are the specialty at this upbeat happy-hour favorite.

Average Rating
70

The Scene
Dusky lighting, chummy servers and enjoyable salsa tunes make you feel like you just landed in a classy, crowded border-town cantina. El Tiempo attracts a brisk, discriminating...

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The Best Tex Mex

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80

No competition really. Just one of the best food experiences in all of Houston. If you even enjoy spice the Tex Mex experience you will not be disappointed. Had beef filet and baby back combo fajitas with Durango sauce - OUTSTANDING!

exceptional

Average Rating
100

What a neat place. Not only was the food extremely authentic Mexican food but so was the atmosphere. you truly think your across the border. Presentation and food quality are extraordinary. I saw one order come out by us with a hot coal bed underneath the food. You get your own fireplace and great meal. Chips, rice and all entrees...

Great food but I don't want to smell like the food when I leave

Average Rating
80

This restaurant has several locations in the city, this one was recommended as "the best". They have valet parking. The food was delicious, great "do it yourself" guacamole (which I appreciated since I don't like garlic, great to have the choice to mix it up yourself). I had a flauta with brisket and a chicken taco. Huge portions. One in...

Very good food

Average Rating
80

My second TeXMex experience in Houston and definitely no disappointment. Nice menu, and delicious food. Very good service. They don't take reservations for groups less than 10 people though. And after 8pm it was completely crowded. But for sure a place to come back.

Full of flavor

Average Rating
100

A valet at the garage near The Water Wall suggested we come here for authentic Tex/Mex. The portions were huge and the waiters were friendly. We were filled up for the rest of the day.

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Take a break from your everyday meals and enjoy scrumptious Mexican fare at the El Tiempo Cantina. The flavors are just right, the taste very authentic. The decor is beautiful and patrons are welcomed in a warm and rustic ambiance with wooden tables and pleasant lighting. You simply cannot miss out on their Beef Fajitas, Spicy Mexicana Shrimp and Piccaqueso tortillas. They have a special menu...

El Tiempo Cantina can be found at Richmond Ave 3130. The following is offered: Restaurants. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Houston there are 1681 other Restaurants. An overview can be found here.

El Tiempo Cantina takes western Texas mesquite wood and places it in a wood-burning stove to grill its entrees. Its mesquite coals enhance the natural aroma and flavor of the food and helps to bring out a unique taste. Beef and chicken fajitas, pork ribs, jalapeno sausage, quail, saut ed shrimp Valentias and bacon-wrapped amantes topped off with lobster tail are among the items in the...

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El Tiempo Cantina defines the extraordinary flavors and culture of Tex Mex cuisine. For the past 55 years, we have dedicated ourselves to perfecting every aspect of what Houstonians have come to know as authentic Tex Mex cooking. Our ultimate dedication is to each and every customer. You will feel at home as part of the family and you’ll be cared for completely during your dining experience....

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When to Go: Try the weekend breakfasts, which are fit for a king.

When to Go

Try the weekend breakfasts, which are fit for a king.

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