El Tiempo Cantina

FAJITA PARTY PACKS

Chicken, Beef, Shrimp or Pork al Pastor Party Pack

Fajita party packs consist of beef, chicken, shrimp or pork al pastor fajitas, grilled onions, rice, charro or refried beans, chile con queso, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, red & green salsa, chips, tortillas & a mexican cookie. Party packs are priced per person.
$28.59
Half Chicken, Half Beef Party Pack

Mixed Fajita party packs consist of half chicken and half beef fajitas, grilled onions, rice, charro or refried beans, chile con queso, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, red and green salsa, chips, tortillas and a Mexican cookie. Party packs are priced per person.
$28.59
Filet Mignon Party Pack

Filet Mignon Fajita party packs consist of filet mignon fajitas, grilled onions, rice, charro or refried beans, chile con queso, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, red and green salsa, chips, tortillas and a Mexican cookie. Party packs are priced per person.
$39.19
Veggie Fajita Party Pack

Veggie Fajita party packs consist of a seasonal selection of veggies such as portobello, asparagus, carrots, eggplant, squash and grilled onions, rice, charro or refried beans, chile con queso, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, red and green salsa, chips, tortillas and a Mexican cookie. Party packs are priced per person.
$23.49

Botanas

Guacamole
$11.79
Chile Con Queso
$11.79
CCQ Joey
$15.19
Ceviche
$16.79
Beef Sweetbreads

Mollejas with chimichurri.
$17.99
Xochitl Chicken Soup
$11.19
Albondiga Soup
$11.19
Spinach Veggie Dip

Molcajete salsa, crostinis & pico de gallo.
$13.99

Quesos Flameados

Fajita Guisada Queso

Served with tortillas
$20.19
Chicken Fajita Queso

Served with tortillas
$14.59
Choriqueso

Housemade chorizo
$19.09

Quesadillas

Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
$15.69
BBQ Brisket Quesadilla
$16.79
Fajita Guisada Quesadilla
$15.69
Jumbo Lump Crab & Bacon Quesadilla
$23.59
Shrimp & Bacon Quesadilla
$23.59

Enchiladas

Ground Beef Enchiladas

Served with rice and beans
$17.99
Chicken Fajita Enchiladas

Served with rice and beans
$17.99
Chicken Suizas a La Ninfa

Served with rice and beans
$21.29
Ranchera Chicken Enchiladas

Served with rice and beans
$17.99
Spicy Shrimp Enchiladas

Served with rice and beans
$27.99
Jumbo Lump Crab Enchiladas

Served with rice and beans
$27.99

Mains

Old School Carnitas

Slow cooked pork served with sliced avocado, sour cream & tomatillo salsa.
$22.39
Fajita Guisada

Slow cooked beef, potatoes, mushrooms & veggies in gravy.
$22.39
Relleno a La Ninfa

Egg battered poblano with carnitas, cheese, raisins, pecans & cinnamon.
$22.39
Chicken Flautas

Serves with rice and beans
$16.79
BBQ Brisket Flautas

Served with rice and beans
$16.79
Tamales

With chili con carne and cheese.
$10.09

Tex-Mex Combos

Las Vegas

1 piece cheese enchilada, 1 piece crispy beef taco & chicken fajitas.
$24.69
Las Vegas Filet Mignon

1 piece cheese enchilada, 1 piece crispy beef taco & filet mignon fajitas.
$33.59
El Charro

1 piece crispy beef taco, 1 piece pork tamale & 1 piece ground beef enchilada.
$23.59
El Dos

Mashed avocado, 1 piece crispy beef taco & 1 piece cheese enchilada.
$21.29
La Reata

1 piece cheese enchilada, 1 piece crispy beef taco & 1 piece pork tamale.
$22.39

Parrilladas

Parrillada

Chicken, Beef & Pork al Pastor Fajitas, Valentia & Amante Shrimp, Quail, Baby Back Ribs, Carnitas & Jalapeo Sausage. Served with rice and beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, shredded cheese and tortillas.
$145.59
Filet Mignon Parrillada

Chicken, Beef Filet & Pork al Pastor Fajitas, Valentia & Amante Shrimp, Quail, Baby Back Ribs, Carnitas & Jalapeo Sausage. Served with rice and beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, shredded cheese and tortillas.
$179.19
Deluxe Parrillada

Fajitas, Lobster Tail, Valentia & Amante Shrimp, Quail, Baby Back Ribs, Carnitas, Jalapeo Sausage, Chile Relleno and Fried Mushrooms. Served with rice and beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, shredded cheese and tortillas.
$201.59
Deluxe Filet Parrillada

Filet Fajitas, Lobster Tail, Valentia & Amante Shrimp, Quail, Baby Back Ribs, Carnitas, Jalapeo Sausage, Chile Relleno and Fried Mushrooms. Served with rice and beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, shredded cheese and tortillas.
$223.99

Fajitas

1/4 lb Chicken Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$26.89
1/2 lb Chicken Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$42.59
1 lb Chicken Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$61.59
Veggie Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$21.29
1/4 lb Filet Mignon Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$36.99
1/2 lb Filet Mignon Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$70.59
1 lb Filet Mignon Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$99.69
1/4 lb Beef Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$30.29
1/2 lb Beef Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$59.39
1 lb Beef Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$78.39
1/4 lb Ahi Tuna Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$27.99
1/2 lb Ahi Tuna Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$53.79
1 lb Ahi Tuna Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$78.39
1/4 lb Salmon Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$27.99
1/2 lb Salmon Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$53.79
1 lb Salmon Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$78.39
1/4 lb Shrimp Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$27.99
1/2 lb Shrimp Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$53.79
1 lb Shrimp Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$78.39
1/4 lb Chicken & Beef Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$29.19
1/2 lb Chicken & Beef Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$50.39
1 lb Chicken & Beef Fajitas

Served with rice and beans, pico de gallo, sour cream & shredded cheese
$67.19

Fajita Combos

Chicken Fajitas y Carnitas
$57.19
Chicken Fajitas y 3 Camarnes
$70.59
Chicken Fajitas y 2 Quail
$70.59

Asadas

Filet Mignon Asada
$62.79
Carne Asada
$51.59
Carne Asada La Tana"

Serrano peppers, garlic and cheese.
$58.29
Filet Mignon Asada "La Tana"

Serrano peppers, garlic and cheese.
$69.49
Codorniz Asada

Grilled quail.
$19.09

BBQ Brisket

Brisket Burrito

Served with rice
$19.29
Brisket Enchiladas

Served with rice and beans
$17.99
Brisket Soft Tacos

2 soft tacos served with rice and beans
$21.29
BBQ Brisket Nachos
$15.69
St. Louis Ribs

Served with rice and beans
$23.59

Tacos

BBQ Brisket Crispy Tacos

Served with rice and beans
$14.59
Chicken Crispy Tacos

Served with rice and beans
$14.59
Regular Big Crispy Tacos

Served with rice and beans
$12.39
Beef Taco al Carbon

Served with rice and beans
$26.89
Soft Tacos Regulares

2 soft tacos served with rice and beans
$19.09
Soft Chicken Fajita Tacos

2 soft tacos served with rice and beans
$20.19
Chicken Taco al Carbon

Served with rice and beans
$19.09
1 Beef & 1 Chicken Taco al Carbon

Served with rice and beans
$32.49

Tacos Del Mar

Fresh Fish Tacos

Served with rice and beans
$19.09
Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Served with rice and beans
$19.09
Shrimp And Fresh Fish Tacos

Served with rice and beans
$19.09
Shrimp Tacos Amantes

Corn tortillas, amante shrimp, slaw & chipotle mayo
$22.39

Deluxe Fresh Fish Platters

Fresh Fish Fillet Veracruzana

Tomato, capers, garlic, olives, crab & shrimp
$27.99
Fresh Fish Fillet Durango

Bacon, tomato, pepper, cilantro, crab & shrimp
$27.99
Fresh Fish a la Plancha

With crab & shrimp
$25.79

Pechugas De Pollo

Pechuga "La Tana"

Topped with lots of serrano peppers, garlic & cheese
$27.99
Pechuga Grillada

Grilled chicken breast
$22.39
Pechuga Domenico

With creamed spinach, jalapeo sausage and cheese.
$27.99
Pollo Tropical Frito

Sweet and spicy sauce, mixed veggies and pineapple.
$25.79
Pechuga Tonio

Topped with poblanos, onions, mushrooms, bacon and cheese.
$29.19
Pechuga Monte Mar

Topped with shrimp, cheese, mushroom sauce and cilantro.
$32.49
Pechuga Acapulco

Breaded, topped with salsa Ranchera & cheese
$29.19

Jumbo Shrimp Platters

Amante Shrimp

Cheese and jalapeo stuffed bacon wrapped shrimp.
$24.69
Acapulco Shrimp

Fried shrimp with crab, cheese and salsa ranchera.
$26.89
Valentia Spicy Shrimp

Sauted with spicy guajillo lime butter sauce.
$22.39

Vegetariano

Black Bean Chalupa

Veggies, cheese, black beans, lettuce, tomato and guacamole.
$16.79
Black Bean Veggie Enchilada

Beans, veggies and ranchera sauce.
$16.79
Spinach Veggie Enchilada
$15.69
Meatless Cheese Enchiladas

Cheese enchilada with meatless red salsa.
$15.69
Spinach Veggie Quesadilla
$16.79

Ensaladas

Cancn Salad with Salmon

With mango, jcama, red onion, strawberries, mandarins, avocado, citrus vinaigrette & spicy black & white sesame seeds.
$31.39
Cancn Salad with Ahi Tuna

With mango, jcama, red onion, strawberries, mandarins, avocado, citrus vinaigrette & spicy black & white sesame seeds.
$31.39
Chicken Fajita Parrilla Salad

Greens with avocado, mango, jcama, mandarins & praline pecans in cilantro citrus dressing, with tamarindo peanut mole sauce, cotija cheese & chicken fajitas.
$25.79
Chicken Fajita Caesar Salad

Romaine, caesar, parmigiano-reggiano, cotija, avocado, crotons & chicken fajitas.
$25.79

A la Carte

Chicken Fajita Taco a la Carte
$14.59
Big Crispy Taco a la Carte
$8.99
Big Crispy Chicken Fajita Taco
$8.99
Chicken Fajita Chalupa a la Carte
$13.49
Jumbo Shrimp a la Carte
$8.39
Italian Sausage a la Carte
$8.39
Small Soft Flour Taco a la Carte
$10.09
Chicken Flauta a la Carte
$10.09
Chicken Fajita Enchilada a la Carte
$15.69
BBQ Brisket Flauta a la Carte
$11.19
Pork Tamale a la Carte
$8.99
Ranchera Chicken Enchilada a la Carte
$12.39
Cheese Enchilada a la Carte

Chili con carne or meatless sauce
$11.19
Ground Beef Enchilada a la Carte
$12.39
Crab or Shrimp Enchilada a la Carte
$20.19
Spinach Veggie Enchilada a la Carte
$13.49
St. Louis Ribs a la Carte

Half rack of ribs
$21.29
Rice a la Carte
$3.19
Beans a la Carte
$3.19
Cole Slaw a la Carte
$3.19
Cheese a la Carte
$3.39
Pico de Gallo a la Carte
$1.09
Sour Cream a la Carte
$2.79
Jalapeos a la Carte
$1.09
Chimichurri a la Carte
$3.39
Salsa Habanero
$3.39
Salsa Molcajate
$3.39

Postres

Tres Leches Cake
$11.19
Sopapillas

With ice cream.
$7.89
Chocobananas

With ice cream.
$11.19
Fried Ice Cream
$11.19
Orange Flan
$11.19
Churros

Cream filled churros served with ice cream, cajeta & chocolate sauce
$11.19

Bulk Food

Bulk Table Red Salsa
$5.09
Bulk Chile Con Queso
$10.19
Bulk Refried Black Beans
$6.19
Bulk Meatless Casero Rice
$6.19
Bulk Guacamole Mixed Up
$9.19
Bulk Poblano Green Rice
$6.19
Bulk Refried Pinto Beans
$6.19
Bulk Pico De Gallo
$6.19
Bulk Sauted Onions
$5.09
Bulk Grated Yellow Cheese
$6.19
Bulk Table Green Salsa
$5.09
Bulk Sour Cream
$6.19
Bulk Charro Beans
$6.19
Bulk Grated White Cheese
$6.19
Bulk Chili Con Carne
$9.19
Tortillas
$3.39

Bulk Enchiladas

Bulk Meatless Cheese Enchiladas
$25.49
Bulk Cheese Enchiladas
$25.49
Bulk Ground Beef Enchiladas
$37.79
Bulk Chicken or Pork al Pastor Enchiladas

Chili con carne
$43.89
Beef Fajita Enchiladas

Chili con carne
$45.89
Bulk Chicken or Carnitas Suizas Enchiladas

Green sauce
$40.79
Bulk Crab or Shrimp Enchiladas

Marisco cream or meatless red sauce
$50.99
Spinach Veggie Enchiladas
$25.49

Crystal G.

★★★★☆

Oct 13, 2023

Despite their steep prices, El Tiempo is one of my favorite Tex-Mex places in Houston. There's nothing like their filet fajitas and lump crab nachos. I like that they have two options for rice (Cilantro rice all the way!) Service can be a hit or miss but this location in particular has been great. I've introduced a few colleagues to their nachos and they're hooked. I have also discovered their pickled veggies they bring with the chips and salsa and I'm sad I was never given them earlier! Always a wonderful treat.

Jacob D.

★★★★★

Feb 25, 2023

This is the family Tex-Mex spot. If you have someone visiting from out of town and they need to get the quintessential Tex-Mex experience then you must take them to El Tiempo. The quality between locations is very consistent, but this is the spot I choose I make my home location. It's never too busy, the parking lot is patrolled, and the staff is terrific. Food is standard Mexican options, and few upscale-able features like the filet fajitas.Ambience is what you come to know from your neighborhood Mexican food restaurant, low lit and plenty of colors.

Irb I.

★☆☆☆☆

Feb 23, 2024

I used to be a regular at this restaurant. The prices began to climb and the quality in drinks and food decline, so I stopped going as often. Today, I decided to return after a while (there are lovely people who work as servers and bartenders who we still like to support), and the experience was bad at best. We were rushed at every moment of our time there. The wait staff tried to remove my daughter's plate three times before she was done. The manager brought our bill as I was still eating. I kept looking at the door to see if the hurry was because of people waiting for our table but that was not the case. There was no wait. I know I've said this before but I think this will indeed be our last visit. It was just not a positive experience. Sadly, this place is not what it used to be

Christina A.

★☆☆☆☆

Jan 9, 2023

Came here on recommendation from one of my teachers during lunch. Well let's just say service was bad. I had a tax free card because we are using the company card and the waiter legit asked me why ... i was so confused like why to what , why I'm using my company card or why our we tax free. He was just rude about it . Didn't really check on us , was very annoyed with the questions we had To make matters worse half of us didn't feel good after we ate. I think it was the chicken . My other teacher who had shrimp was fine but I didn't even finish my food because my stomach started to hurt Glad this meal was on company dime and not mine

Greg W.

★★★★☆

Dec 15, 2023

Best carnitas I've ever had. Highly recommended. Their guacamole was just bad though. It had a ton of raw garlic in it which just ruined it. SometimesSimple is best!

Lilly C.

★★★★★

Feb 5, 2024

Great food & great service! So glad we tried El Tiempo while visiting Houston, we all agreed it was the best Mexican food we've had in a long time (beating restaurants in Dallas!). We shared Dom's Fajita Wednesday special, the beef was so tender and the fresh tortillas were heavenly. 3 people can easily share this special, there was plenty of food leftover. Houston is lucky to have El Tiempo! We'll be back!

Chivis N.

★☆☆☆☆

Mar 1, 2024

I was very surprised to see how the food taste has changed. I'm a regular customer and my girlfriend, who also goes often; also was surprised to see how things aren't as nice as it used to be. I probably won't go back for a while and I can believed just an appetizer queso was $15.00

Oscar E.

★★★★★

Jan 12, 2024

Good food and great service Did try the biggest plate they had and I was fully stuffed and on top of that I also tried their alcohol listIt was pretty decent Only had one thing so I need to try more

Maria S.

★★★☆☆

Feb 1, 2024

I had a gift card so decided to stop for lunch. The wait staff was nice. I was promptly served water, two types of salsas and chips. I ordered a black bean chalupa. It's supposed to come with rice and beans. I only got the rice. I asked the waiter where the side of beans was and he said in the chalupa. He said he could bring me some beans. I just let it go. The guacamole is a coin-sized dollop. The rice was good. The chalupa had a very thin spread of black beans. It also had a bitter vegetable that I can't quite pinpoint what it was. I didn't enjoy it. The waiter offered to bring more beans for the chalupa. I let that go too. Heck, I didn't know if I would be charged extra. One chalupa with a side of rice is $14.99. El Tiempo is El Overpriced.

Rita R.

★★★★★

Mar 18, 2024

This restaurant has wonderful service, tasty tex-mex, and an inviting, embellished, relaxed atmosphere!

El Tiempo Cantina - Gessner

Menu

FAJITA PARTY PACKS

Chicken, Beef, Shrimp or Pork al Pastor Party Pack

Half Chicken, Half Beef Party Pack

Filet Mignon Party Pack

Veggie Fajita Party Pack

Botanas

Guacamole

Chile Con Queso

CCQ Joey

Ceviche

Beef Sweetbreads

Xochitl Chicken Soup

Albondiga Soup

Spinach Veggie Dip

Nachos

Chicken Fajita Nachos

Regular Nachos

Jumbo Lump Crab Nachos

Quesos Flameados

Fajita Guisada Queso

Chicken Fajita Queso

Choriqueso

Quesadillas

Chicken Fajita Quesadilla

BBQ Brisket Quesadilla

Fajita Guisada Quesadilla

Jumbo Lump Crab & Bacon Quesadilla

Shrimp & Bacon Quesadilla

Enchiladas

Ground Beef Enchiladas

Chicken Fajita Enchiladas

Chicken Suizas a La Ninfa

Ranchera Chicken Enchiladas

Spicy Shrimp Enchiladas

Jumbo Lump Crab Enchiladas

Mains

Old School Carnitas

Fajita Guisada

Relleno a La Ninfa

Chicken Flautas

BBQ Brisket Flautas

Tamales

Tex-Mex Combos

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Filet Mignon

El Charro

El Dos

La Reata

Burritos

Chicken Fajita Burrito

Fajita Guisada Burrito

Parrilladas

Parrillada

Filet Mignon Parrillada

Deluxe Parrillada

Deluxe Filet Parrillada

Fajitas

1/4 lb Chicken Fajitas

1/2 lb Chicken Fajitas

1 lb Chicken Fajitas

Veggie Fajitas

1/4 lb Filet Mignon Fajitas

1/2 lb Filet Mignon Fajitas

1 lb Filet Mignon Fajitas

1/4 lb Beef Fajitas

1/2 lb Beef Fajitas

1 lb Beef Fajitas

1/4 lb Ahi Tuna Fajitas

1/2 lb Ahi Tuna Fajitas

1 lb Ahi Tuna Fajitas

1/4 lb Salmon Fajitas

1/2 lb Salmon Fajitas

1 lb Salmon Fajitas

1/4 lb Shrimp Fajitas

1/2 lb Shrimp Fajitas

1 lb Shrimp Fajitas

1/4 lb Chicken & Beef Fajitas

1/2 lb Chicken & Beef Fajitas