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El Tiempo Cantina

4.3

About this business

Vintage photographs of family members provide a charming ambiance. Due in part to the location, this restaurant enjoys a great deal of popularity with artists and business people alike. Outdoor seating is tempting in fair weather. Traditional Tex-Mex dominates the menu, but an unusual alternative is available in the form of Mollejitas, or sweetbreads. Of course, they are not for the faint of heart, so order with caution and enjoy. Finish off your meal with some sopapillas or flan. 

Location details

3130 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX, 77098, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Marie Q.'s profile image
2 years ago

wonderful food and I cannot wait to come back again to check another delicious meal. 

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Mackenzie J. 
7 years ago

I have always had very good meals here and this place is nice. The food is a bit pricey, but very good! 

Sarah L.'s profile image
8 years ago

This is my favorite El Tiempo. The others are good also, but this one has less d-bags. That is a good thing for me cause I can't go anywhere without guys trying to get up on me. Yeah, I said that. 

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12 years ago

Not worth it, the food was over priced. The place was very crowded and laud. But the worst was the service. The want to over sell everything, and the they fill out the tips for you. If you modify it, the waiter will go back to you and complain about it. IN a very rude way actually!!! So you have to tip them what they want, not what YOU want to give them. One of the waiters we had was not nice at all, I was almost afraid to ask him for something. But he didn't think it twice to bring more alcohol. Really I am no going back th... read more

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12 years ago

Great service for El Tiempo Cantina. The food is tasty. The price and quality was really good 

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new2Htown 
13 years ago

Poor...not up to the standard of the location in Montrose... – My husband and I have enjoyed dozens of meals at the El Tiempo Cantina in Montrose. It is by far, our favorite Mexican restaurant in Houston. On Tuesday, Sept. 27, we decided to try the El Tiempo Cantina restaurant on Richmond near Levy park. We arrived at about 6:30 and were immediately seated. Our waitress was pleasant and the service was good. The food however, was not fresh. We ordered Queso. The chips served with it, which are normally our favorite part of t... read more

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mgarza2734 
15 years ago

HORRIBLE place to Dine at!! – When i first got there the waiter told me he was recommending the fajita fiesta to our party of 30 because it was easier, and i suggested we needed menus because i was sure not everyone wanted that dish. He never refilled our soda, was extremely rude and sarcastic. The customer service was horrible, and to top it off there was only 1 waiter for our party of 30, and we were not his only big party. Then he overcharged one person in our party for the 1lb fajiata dinner that feeds two people when my... read more

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diekosiskak 
16 years ago

If I could give it zero stars, I would be all over that! – After combing through the bulk of the reviews and considering my own expierence, I have concluded that the management or the staff have been writing the deceiving "above average+" reviews. The food was way-way below par (judging based on food sampled on at least three continents). The meat quality was not even suited for canning!!!! If you order beef brisket, would you expect nicely cubed pieces of fat?! Moreover, I thought it was quite akward to receive a mixture of... read more

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bulldog0711 
16 years ago

Awesome Tex-Mex food...my favorite in Houston – I like to go to El Tiempo every time I'm in Houston because I miss good Tex-Mex up in New England. I know good Tex-Mex after living in Texas for almost all of my life, and I really enjoy the seafood-Tex Mex fusion at El Tiempo. It's the best Tex-Mex I've found in Houston. The crab enchiladas are a favorite, and the cheese enchiladas, drowning in grease like they should be, are amazing. The salsa and guacamole dip served with tortilla chips are great. Queso and tres leches cake ... read more

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How is El Tiempo Cantina rated?

El Tiempo Cantina has a 4.3 star rating with 2,354 reviews. 

When is El Tiempo Cantina open?

El Tiempo Cantina is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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