We decided to try a completely different appetizer and I am so glad that we did! The Jumbo Lump Crab Nachos are a definite winner! A lot of crab meat with every bite, plus the sour cream, incredible olives, and pickled jalapenos! Also tried the Albondiga soup and it was amazing! Those meatballs were huge, seasoned with perfection, and that broth was so tasty! This is also a must! We sat in the bar area/ high tops, and we had the bar tenders as our server, they were busy, but still provided excellent service! Definitely recommend this restaurant!! read more

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9/10 would definitely go back ! I ordered the chicken and steak fajitas, and both were really good. Personally, I enjoyed the chicken more. It had amazing flavor and was perfectly cooked. The steak was good too, but it had more of a barbecue taste, which just isn't my personal preference I also heard the table next to me. Tell the waiter that they preferred the chicken over the filet mignon, which just goes to show that their chicken is superior. Next time, I'd probably stick with just the chicken fajitas. Let's talk about the sauces because they deserve their own moment. The green sauce that came with the chips was AMAZING. So fresh and flavorful. The red sauce was also really good -- both paired perfectly with the chips. For rice, I tried both the cilantro rice and the Mexican rice. They were both solid, but I liked the Mexican rice just a little more. One thing to keep in mind: toppings for fajitas are an extra charge. I got the garlic, onion, and Serrano topping with cheese -- and they do not play when they say it's spicy! It was delicious but very spicy. Also, it's a $5.99 upcharge, which is easy to miss. And heads up: they mix the Serranos into the cheese, so you can't really remove them once it's served. If you're sensitive to heat, I'd recommend asking for the Serrano peppers on the side. The service was extraordinary -- super attentive and welcoming. The place was packed, but there was still plenty of parking, which was a plus. I didn't order drinks this time, but they looked really good. I'll definitely be back, especially for Margarita Monday -- $5 margaritas all day sounds like a deal I can't pass up. Overall, amazing food, great service, and a fun vibe. I'll absolutely be coming back! read more

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I enjoyed dinner with my cousin here before watching Wicked For Good. The restaurant along with numerous others along I45 is only 5 minutes away from Cinemark NASA. We had a reservation and were seated right away. Moses greeted us, gave solid recommendations including advising my cousin on the best way to top her fish taco, and overall provided us great service. The red salsa here is served hot. I prefer cold salsa but it was good. The avocado green salsa was cold and delish. Chips were fresh and crispy. I had the 2 crispy brisket tacos plate. The brisket was so tender and had just the right amount of sweet bbq sauce. The tacos also have cheese and there's lettuce on the side you can also add to the tacos. They give u the choice of 1,2, or 3 tacos and the tacos are huge. I would've been fine with one but they were so delicious that I have no regrets about ordering 2. The refried black beans were tasty. They give you the choice between those, charro beans and your standard refried beans. They also give you the choice between their house rice which is your typical Mexican rice or a cilantro greenish rice that I believe has a few bits of pork or ham in it. I chose the cilantro rice and it was perfectly cooked, seasoned and delicious. My cousin had 1 grilled fish taco plate and the same bean and rice sides I had and she also loved her food. The ambience, food, and great service make this the perfect dinner spot before a movie and a great start to the weekend! read more

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Food is okay the albondiga soup was really good , the rest of the food is meh , my biggest complaint though is that the MENU was HEAVILY AI!!! The menu is so complex to navigate because of how the whole layout is; it started hurting my head .... read more

This place is huge. I didn't realize the resturuant was so big. It's like a maze going through. Love the decoration and just be warned this place can get pretty crowded and busy. Service overall was good, they did forget our charro beans and we did ask for it twice, but not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. Otherwise service was good and they got better about refilling our waters after asking once. The food here is delicious. The queso is cheese was so good please make sure to add the brisket. Also enjoyed their deluxe fajita platter. It was so much food. Would definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

El Tiempo Cantina - Webster - Tex-Mex Near Me - Webster, Texas

For years, El Tiempo has been on my radar. I'd drive past the building all the time, remembering when it was first under construction and the long wait until it finally opened its doors. Tonight, however, I finally set foot inside for the very first time. ​From an architecture standpoint, the eatery is beautiful. It felt as if I were entering a building somewhere along coastal Mexico. I initially expected a crowded atmosphere, but not too many people were there, making finding a seat quite easy. ​For my first order, I chose the Texas red chili burrito. If I'm being honest, the dish was a bit hit-or-miss. While I dug the presentation and was amazed at how massive the burrito was, the flavor was lacking. The burrito's internal contents were sadly dry, which made the huge portion a bit disappointing. ​The service, thankfully, was impressive. The bar staff member who took care of me was attentive, refilling my Arnold Palmer and restocking the chips and salsa without fail. While some people may not like constant check-ins, I appreciated her showing up at my table every few minutes; to me, that is the mark of good service. ​El Tiempo earns three stars for my inaugural visit. While I wasn't blown away, I feel that the overall experience warrants another try in the future. I'll definitely try something else next time, in hopes of giving the restaurant a better rating. read more

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I always enjoy the food at any of the El Tiempo locations. They are a little more expensive than some other Tex-Mex, but the food and drinks are worth it in my opinion. The staff is always friendly, and the food hot. read more

My friends and I are visiting from out of town and after a long day at the space center and shopping at the Baybrook Mall, we wanted to try some tex mex and found this place on Yelp. The restaurant looks beautiful on the outside and there is plenty of parking. We arrived just in time for happy hour and was told to sit in certain sections for it. I ordered a frozen mango margarita , brisket, quesadilla, and the choriqueso. And oh my God, it was everything amazing. For my first time trying tex mex this place definitely set the bar high. I do wish the choriqueso was melted a bit more, it was hard for me to scoop it but it was still delicious. And as a California I was stocked at how cheap this was and how big the portions were especially for happy hour! The staff were super attentive, constantly checking in and bringing us fresh chips. Will definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Houston. read more

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Great authentic Mexican family atmosphere. The entrees and drinks are reasonably priced, service is family friendly. Wooden carvings adorn the venue with live edge slab tables. The staff is very attentive. They genuinely want your experience to be excepcional! It is the mantra of the company. Expect a visit from the owner during your visit. Plenty of parking in a nice area. Expect the same exceptional service at all locations. I've been to several. I highly recommend. read more

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Nice restaurant. Food was good. We had the fajitas, burrito, tres leches, quesadillas, and enchiladas. The food was very tasty, and service was really good. Room for improvement: the price was a little high for what we got. The fajita portion for 2 seemed more suited for 1. Get the discounted gift cards at Costco for a better deal. The menu was also very cluttered and hard to read. A clearer and simpler menu would be helpful. read more

El Tiempo Cantina - Webster - Fajitas (medium serving) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Webster, Texas

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We went for dinner on a Thursday evening around 6:30 pm. The place was not crowded and we were seated right away. Our server was prompt in bringing fresh chips and salsa while we perused the menu. We opted for the combo beef and chicken fajitas for our party of four. We also requested a mix of corn and flour tortillas. While the fajitas were very good, as it is something Pappasito's is known for, I believe they are way overpriced for what you get. And, the price does not include shredded cheese nor sour cream, and only a tiny portion of guacamole and pico. Also, we had to wait a while for the corn tortillas, as one person in our party was not able to eat flour tortillas. This delay was quite long. The highlight of the meal was the Tres Leches cake, albeit a rather small portion for the $$$ price tag! read more

El Tiempo Cantina - Webster - Tres Leches Cake - Tex-Mex Near Me - Webster, Texas

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It has been a while since I have dined at an El Tiempo. This location is located on the northbound side of 45 South right before Bay Area Blvd. Parking is plentiful. It turned out we visited on a Monday night before Christmas. It was quite busy at 6:30 pm and there was a wait to be seated. We waited around 25 mins. We were seated at a table and the bar was adjacent to us. Started of with the $5 House Margarita and it was pretty good. Also ordered the fajita guisada queso to go along with those complimentary chips and salsa. The red and green salsa hit pretty well and the queso was decent will explain further down. Now it wasn't a hard choice ordering my go to at any Tex-Mex which were the medium mixed fajitas with your choice of refried beans or Frijoles ala Charra and the Mexican rice which to my surprise was the eloquent green rice which I have not seen anywhere in ages, hats off to El Tiempo for firing these up. Did I mention 6 flour tortillas were included for my meal. I must say the beef fajitas were nice and tender as well as juicy with flavor. The chicken fajitas were juicy and tender also. The presentation reminded me of a Mayan temple with food stacked at the top of the pyramid blazing hot lol. I believe the food here is done well however their prices do not fit the food. The portion on the fajita guisada as far as the meat is concerned was pathetic considering I was charged $19.99 for about 3 pieces of meat in the queso literally. Overall I would come here again if somebody else is paying lol. read more

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Great food and drinks!!! Food hot and delicious Excellent service from Ruben Gomez highly recommend his service read more

We had a small family event last night, just to celebrate being a family. My little clan can be difficult and demanding. But the wait staff was up to the challenge. Led my a server named Moses, they swamped our table with fajitas and drinks with a smile. We would like to say thank you to all the servers for making it a great experience. The food is always amazing at El Tiempo, and the mixologists working the bar will never disappoint. If you haven't been there, you are missing out. Pay them a visit, and give them a chance to make your night. read more

El Tiempo Cantina - Webster - Welcoming hardworking ladies. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Webster, Texas

Another great breakfast. I had Huevos ranchero and my daughter had barbacoa tacos. The tacos are stuffed with barbacoa. Really tender and great flavor read more

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Ok so we LOVE El Tiempo and I don't want to take away from that. We come here often for happy hour and dinner and it's always amazing but I'm still a little salty about this experience almost two months later. I took my friend to eat for her birthday and they brought us the bill (attached) and I handed him a 50. Gift card. He returns to the table and says that the gift card doesn't cover "taxes" which you can see were 2.81 and says I have a balance of 7.92, well I just handed him a debit card without questioning and then saw my receipt when I got home. The math ain't mathin buddy and I don't like feeling like a place I frequent is being shady. So there I got it I put of my system now maybe I can let it go.... read more

El Tiempo Cantina - Webster - Tex-Mex Near Me - Webster, Texas

We love the other locations, but our recent visit in Webster wasn't quite up to snuff. Service was a bit slow at the wrong times, items ordered weren't delivered, and the food just wasn't the quality we expected given prior experience and the price point. We know they can do better. read more

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We wanted to try a Tex-Mex place as we were were traveling from out of state. I should've read reviews before deciding. The service was good and the ambiance is cute. The food needs some improvements in my opinion. I ordered the chicken quesadilla. The refried beans were watery with not much flavor, rice was decent with peas, the chicken quesadilla was a little dry and bland but decent with the tomato and guac salsa added. My husband had the enchiladas and said they were good. My son asked for an horchata. They don't serve horchata but, they had horchata with tequila. WOW. He ordered nachos (6 chips, a small drop of beans and ground beef) it did not look appetizing. I felt bad for him as I saw the disappointment in his face. He asked for Tapatio hot sauce; the server looked at him and said; "what is that?" We thought he (server) was kidding... but hey, I guess some people don't know what it is. Most Mexican places have Tapatio and horchata. Yes, I know it's a Tex-Mex place, hence "mex" in it. The guac salsa served with the complimentary chips was the highlight of the food. The chips were fresh and not greasy. We left most of our food on the plate because we were that disappointed in the quality. Overall, the place is over priced for the quality of the food. read more

El Tiempo Cantina - Webster - Quesadilla plate refried beans on the left and pot beans on the right. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Webster, Texas

Don't dine here. The hosts don't know what they are doing so they will seat sections that have reservations on them and then will ask you to get up and leave. NEVER giving my money to this establishment and will continue to make sure I spread the word read more

Made reservations for the Margarita Room several weeks ago for my organization's meeting. Confirmed as recently as a few days ago that we would be there. Arrived to find that our group had been bumped from our reserved space in the Margarita Room to a common space in the back by a birthday group a week ago. The manager said something about the size of our group -- we had already factored in needing to bring in an extra chair or two (we've met here before). Fundamentally, there was no advance communication about the change, and we were moved to a loud space where we had difficulty hearing each other without yelling, much less having a coherent meeting. We are not happy, and are quite unlikely to return for future meetings, since management will not honor their commitments. read more

Drinks and fajitas were good but service was pretty lacking in terms of time and attentiveness. We waited quite a bit to place our order, and once the food came, one of our plates had apparently been delivered to another table and had to be remade. Additionally, another plate we ordered never ended up arriving, even after reminding the water twice. Not sure if just an off day but the food we did receive was overall decent! read more

El Tiempo Cantina - Webster - Tex-Mex Near Me - Webster, Texas

First time here for HH. They have a decent happy hour during the week with a variety of apps to choose from. We've been here prior to for breakfast and dinner which is also pretty good. read more

El Tiempo Cantina - Webster - Ceviche - Tex-Mex Near Me - Webster, Texas

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Thursday night around 6:30. Place was not busy. Charles was our waiter and did a great job. Margarita and chips were great, but everything else was disappointing. This was our fourth time to eat at this location. First two times were great in every way. Last two times food was lacking. We had fajitas last time and they were terrible. Strange red greasy seasoning on them. Tonight we ordered fajita nachos, hoping things would be better. Again, we were so disappointed. We got mixed fajita nachos and the beef/chicken were so tasteless that I had to salt it all two times. We got queso and it tasted like cheese whiz. Very orange and weird. We will not be back. Everything was so expensive and just not worth it. read more

Best happy hour around!! Great food and service. By far the best el tiempo in Houston. Super spacious read more

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Food is excellent, service as well. My favorite ET in Houston. $5 Monday Margs make it even better.

The food is good. Could be better. Has become very expensive. The service is okay not the greatest. The place is okay, the vibes are okay also. I feel it could be better again. read more

Been here numerous times. I visited twice last month. The total came out to $132 for the two orders. I also left a $20 tip. The young lady who took my order and helped me was extremely good. My second time I was, there was a to go order. I ordered the fajitas and the bacon wrap shrimp. The shrimp was very dry. I sent an email with the detailed experience to the website. It's been over two weeks and I've never heard back. read more

Hostesses, at the Webster location, are very rude, do not reply to greetings and address customers in a hostile tone. I noticed also that they treat delivery drivers despondently. I won't order from this restaurant as my order is likely to be delayed because they do not attend drivers promptly. read more

BEWARE: Hidden "Delivery Fee" SCAM on To-Go Orders! I will NEVER order from El Tiempo Cantina in Webster again. I placed a to-go order and was shocked to find a $7.20 "Delivery Fee" on my bill--despite the fact that I picked up my own food! When I questioned it, they admitted that this is NOT for actual delivery but instead a sneaky, undisclosed charge for packaging, plasticware, and boxes. To make matters worse, they claimed that ALL restaurants charge this fee for plasticware, etc. This is simply not true. I order takeout a lot, and I've never encountered anything like this anywhere else! On top of that, the 1lb of fajitas I ordered was not a 1lb. The portion was far smaller than expected, making it even more frustrating when considering the inflated prices. This is deceptive business practice at its worst. Nowhere was I told about this fee in advance, and calling it a "Delivery Fee" is outright misleading. Had I known, I would have reconsidered my order. Spending over $72 for a single takeout meal is already ridiculous, but forcing customers to pay extra just to get their food in a bag? That's unethical. I don't normally leave reviews, but this was unacceptable. If you plan to order takeout, CHECK YOUR RECEIPT CAREFULLY! Who knows what else they might sneak in? It's sad that such a well-known restaurant chooses to nickel and dime their customers instead of being upfront. I won't be back, and I'll be telling everyone I know to stay away. It's no wonder they offer free food in exchange for good reviews. They know they need to buy positive feedback. read more

El Tiempo Cantina - Webster - Tex-Mex Near Me - Webster, Texas

Phenomenal Ahi fajitas! Ive also had the carnitas fajitas which are great and their house margarita! All lovely! read more

El Tiempo Cantina - Webster - Ahi fajitas were phenomenal!! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Webster, Texas

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Great Happy Hour-2:30-6:00. We had our usual. See pictures of food for details. Shawn was a great server and catered to our extra needs. Lulu also came by to say hello since she has waited on us several times. We always enjoy the small alcove in the bar that has a few tables and it would be a great place to watch a ballgame close up. We will be back soon! read more

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I bought El Tiempo gift cards at Costco. After my meal today, I was told that the restaurant couldn't validate my gift card and that I had to pay with another source. I was told that there was a problem reading gift cards purchased at Costco for three days. I asked to speak with the manager and I had to wait 20 minutes before he showed up. He basically told me "too bad" and didn't offer any kind of compromise or solution other than me paying some other way. I told him that telling me that my gift card wouldn't work after my meal was deceiving and that he should put up a sign alerting patrons that their gift cards won't be accepted. I will be contacting Costco next. read more

Everything is awesome. The queso (large), The cheese enchiladas (two), the rice and beans, yes sir. Chips will make your mouth happy. Love the place, truly authentic. Lots of space between tables. Huge bar and cute margaritas. Peace. Waiter was keen on refills. Come on. read more

Great dinner and experience. It was the second time here and both times were good. The servings have been huge. I ordered the quail and it was some of the best that I've eaten. I would definitely come back for more. read more

El Tiempo Cantina - Webster - Mesquite Grilled Quail-delicious!! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Webster, Texas

Their food is consistent and great! The Margaritas are fantastic!! The service has always been very professional and polite! I have been back to this location many times and will go many more!! read more

I am not sure what has changed! Is it management or the cook or both. Portion size for 2 is more like for one. The taste was ok with chicken being bland. I use to love this place and they had long line ups but recently I have seen a change in overall quality and portion size and decrease in traffic. read more

Filet Fajitas, green rice and refried beans was out of this world. Oh the tortillas was also delicious

The food and service was great but the menu is extremely extremely hard to read/understand

Ruben Gomez was our server and he was great, absolutely great service. The ambiance was amazing. And the queso was really good! Would definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

El Tiempo Cantina - Webster - Tex-Mex Near Me - Webster, Texas

5 Stars - A Must-Visit for Tex-Mex Lovers! El Tiempo Cantina food is our Love language! From the vibrant atmosphere to the mouthwatering food, every visit is a great experience. The service is top-tier--friendly, fast, and genuinely attentive, even on the weekends . You can tell the staff takes pride in making guests feel welcome, we are happy you are here. The food is the real star .Fajitas from the Ninfas family recipe --juicy, flavorful, and thick! . The tortillas are fresh, the margaritas are strong and delicious. Whether you're here for a casual dinner or celebrating something special, El Tiempo hits the mark. Highly recommend this spot for anyone who loves bold flavors, great vibes, and some Houston Tex-Mex OG! read more