Discovered this spot through an online search since I was on the lookout for a quick Mexican places…read morein the area. From what I gathered, most people opt for takeout, as it's more of an order-at-the-counter kind of place. I visited on a Friday afternoon around 1:30pm, and the place was pretty empty. The initial impression wasn't the best: trays of food covered in plastic wrap, and there weren't many meat options available. I ordered the two-meat plate with rice and beans, going with fajitas and chorizo. The fajita meat was okay, though a bit on the greasy side, and I wasn't particularly impressed with the chorizo, but again the options were limited. On the plus side, the tortillas were freshly made, and the sauces were good. At $12.99, the price seemed a little high for the portion size compared to some of the other places. I would give this place another try as I know they have a changing menu and more options earlier in the day and specials on the weekends. The employees were friendly even though my Duolingo Spanish sometime didn't translate too well, next time I'll be better!

Excellent. Fresh and Authentic great experience and great customer service. Clean and comfortableread more

The actual order tasted amazing. I have no complaints there. Service was friendly and professional…read moreand I was greeted at the door upon entry and when I left. Ambience was good as well, with Hispanic cultural murals painted on the walls. My only complaint is their salsa they serve with their chips. Not a fan. It tastes like Pato sauce straight from the can. If you guys actually made a homemade chip sauce, this place would be 10/10. I'm only taking one star for that that, everything else was great.

Solidly average food at a good price and good service…read more I had never heard of this place despite that they've been around for over 50 years. Upon walking in they were very friendly and were able to put together a table of five for us by moving one of the tables from the other side of the restaurant. They made the salsa at the table, and by that I mean they put down the bowl and poured in salsa from what I recall is looking like an IHOP syrup container. We had queso with pickled jalapenos on the side. Not much to report on that beyond that it was a mediocre white cheese sauce. I had the tacos al carbon and got to take a bite of the McAllen enchiladas. The meat in my taco was solid, that part was probably the best part of the whole meal. Rice, guac, tortillas, all fine but nothing special. I was not a fan of the McAllen enchilada. Someone else at the table had carne asada which looked pretty solid, I think I would try that if I came back. Someone else had the polio con amigos. It looked decent. The best part about this place is the service. Super friendly, keeping your drinks and chips refilled, even the manager/owner? came to check on us. I think if you order the right thing, this could be four-star experience, especially given the good service and reasonable prices.

If you're looking for top-tier Tex-Mex in Houston, El Tiempo Cantina absolutely delivers. From the…read moremoment we sat down, Ricardo made the entire experience seamless--attentive, friendly, and completely on point with everything. You can tell he takes pride in what he does. The food? Incredible. The fajitas were sizzling perfection--tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. And the chicken quesadillas were packed with flavor, cheesy, and grilled to that perfect crisp. Every bite hit the mark. Between the amazing food and Ricardo's outstanding service, this was an easy 5-star experience. If you go, definitely ask for Ricardo--and don't skip the fajitas and quesadillas!

Nut allergy friendly: No issues with my order…read more HEB was providing coupons for a buy-one-get-one-free BOGO entree at El Tiempo for January, so I decided to hit a few El Tiempos around Houston. I avoided any inside the loop because of the required valet parking. This was my second El Tiempo to visit. Time to Margaritas: 10 Minutes Time to Entree: 25 Minutes We arrived at around 7:20PM on a Thursday evening and there was reasonable parking here. Seated quickly and got drinks. Coupon interpretation: This El Tiempo was much more restrictive than the others I went to. We were only allowed combination plates, and we had to order nonalcoholic drinks to meet the requirements. At other locations we were allowed anything except fajitas and could order margaritas to meet the drink requirement. Margarita (4.5/5): I got a frozen mango margarita as I usually do. The margaritas are relatively consistent at El Tiempo and they do a nice floater of tequila. This one was very well blended with only one or two chunky bits clogging my straw. Las Vegas Chicken Combination Plate (3.5/5): Definitely huge. We both ordered this and I got it with potatoes and beans, and my friend got his with rice and beans. We got through about half our plates and took leftovers home. The food was flavorful and filling - a lot of carbs though, not much protein or vegetables to fill the tacos. Things were very saucy and cheesy. I paid via inKind with no issues. You have to manually write in your check total instead of using a check number, and then the wait staff will take a photo with their phone so don't close the screen (or take a screenshot yourself). Overall, a solid tex-mex staple of Houston that remains quite pricey. Suggest checking for coupons or using inKind for a discount.

Great experience at Mi Bella Honduras! My boyfriend and I have been to several Honduran restaurants…read moreand Mi Bella Honduras is a worthy contender. It is located in a shopping center, so lots of parking available. When you enter, the restaurant is nicely decorated and the staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. He ordered the carne asada and I ordered a fried chicken dish with plantains (I've had at other Honduran restaurants but can't remember the name). Mi Bella Honduras made my dish very well - the portion was large and I liked that the chicken was on top of the plantains to capture all the flavor. The sauce was delicious too, almost like a Cane's sauce but Honduran. Great food and good experience!

Absolutely delicious!! We were so impressed with our meals here and the friendly kind service. We…read morewill definitely be back!

Do NOT sleep on this place! You will regret it!…read more Chavez Mexican Cafe is tucked away in the corner of a shopping center, which gives it that exclusive hidden-gem feel. Everything about this restaurant made me love it even more. We had a small gathering here for a retirement celebration, and from the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and genuinely cared for. The decor beautifully celebrates Mexican culture and creates an atmosphere that feels both homey and elevated. The service was exceptional. We were lucky enough to be served by Melo, who absolutely elevated the experience. He was knowledgeable about the menu, made thoughtful recommendations without being pushy, and accommodated every request we had. What really stood out was the attention to detail, it honestly felt like Michelin-level service. From placing the salt neatly on the napkin, to turning drink handles outward when setting them down, to the way he took orders starting with the retiree, then the elders in the group, and then everyone else (even though that wasn't our seating order). It was incredibly thoughtful and intentional. Those small details did not go unnoticed. Melo was engaging, personable, and attentive the entire time. The food was delicious. The drinks took a little longer to come out from the bar, but they were absolutely worth the wait. And the salsa? Incredible. I genuinely wish I could have it at home every day. I'd put it on everything. I ordered the Skinny Avocados and was slightly nervous because avocado can make or break a dish. Too hard or too soft, and the whole meal suffers. But wow! There was absolutely nothing to worry about. The avocados were perfect. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and while the dipping sauces were great, I barely needed them because the avocado and chicken were already so delicious on their own. I'm so glad we came here and already looking forward to our next visit. This will be my go-to Mexican restaurant going forward.

We had a group of 6 that decided to come here for lunch recently. After we were seated the menus…read moreappeared along with the complimentary chips and salsas. After about 15-20 minutes of talking we realized that no one had come to take our orders. We finally saw our waitress and motioned for her to come over telling her that we wanted to order. I think we would have waited longer for her if we hadn't sought her out. It was like she didn't care about us. I ordered the Carne Guisada ($17) from their lunch menu. The plate of beef fajita meat was served with veggies along with rice and charro beans. It was a good tasting meal but at more like a 3 score rather than a 4. Add to that the previously mentioned very slow table service and the most I can give to Chavez is a 3. For some reason whenever I come here I have a problem with the table service.

Guadalajara Hacienda feels like one of those places that doesn't need to prove anything. It just…read moreis. The restaurant itself was quiet almost unnervingly so. Only one other family present, like the world had briefly agreed to pause its noise for the sake of dinner. A slow day, but not a dead one. There's a difference. Service was attentive without intrusion. The waitress was kind, efficient, and only faltered once she forgot the tortillas. A minor lapse. The kind of mistake that corrects itself the moment it's noticed. And it was corrected immediately. The fajitas arrived sizzling, the sound almost theatrical. Like morning doves cooing through an open window. soft, rhythmic, alive in a way food rarely is before it reaches the table. The beef was cooked with precision. The onions likely reached that caramelized edge where patience turns into flavor. Rice and refried beans held their own as steady companions rather than filler. The ambience was balanced carefully. soft energy in the background music, present enough to feel, restrained enough to think. Not loud. Not empty. Just held together. A calm, competent experience. Not perfect, but close enough to respect. Kudos. -L.T

I've been here several times with family, friends, and work lunches. This spot is solid, good…read morevariety Tex Mex food, good drinks, good service. Very clean spacious indoor and a nice covered patio outdoor.

We found this place after having dinner a couple of doors down at Crab Ave. (also a good spot)…read more Went in and got piping hot tortillas, some green sauce, their spicy red sauce is delicious! Some crema, cheese was also delicious and some chorizo...took all our goodies home and the next morning made tacos for breakfast...oh my gosh was our breakfast delicious! Love their sauces and the cheese just topped it off! I will definitely go back and get their goodies again!!! And the gals that work there are super nice too! Cute walk up window inside with a few cases of food items. Great pick up spot for great tasting ingredients!

Looking for freshly cooked corn or flour tortillas? This is the place…read more You buy the corn tortillas by weight so you can buy as much or little as you want. They do more than tortillas though. Limited variety of tacos and other Mexican style food.

Their happy hour did not disappoint! $6 offerings between 4-7pm Mondays-Fridays. Although limited…read moreselection, the offerings are solid. The Ceviche Blanco and Aguachile were my favorites paired with a reposado tequila and Jamaica drink... Totally hit the spot. Love that they have tequila cocktails with pepino and tamarindo too! And on their typical menu: Baja style shrimp and fish tacos? Yes please. Molcajete? Oh yeah!!! Didn't get to try those this time around but I have high hopes for them

Beautiful and festive decor!…read more I really enjoyed the ambiance and how the indoors/outdoors was set. It's super colorful and fun. Plenty of outdoor seating as well and bar seating indoors. Caesar was super hospitable and very knowledgeable about the restaurant. To start, I ordered the Xochimilco specialty cocktail (Reposado Tequila, Lime Juice, Guava Puree and hibiscus syrup, very light and refreshing). For apps, we ordered the Birria Fries (comes with alot birria meat and the broth was hearty, thin fries) and the Ceviche Yucateco (both spicy fish and shrimp and boy was it SPICY! Chips that it came with were made fresh and crunchy). For my main, I got the Estilo Baja (tempura fried fish, very crispy and the chipotle mayo it was topped off paired nicely with the taco itself, highly recommend ordering this). Apparently, has been opened for about 2 years now and they have another location in the Bellaire area. Parking - a little tight, but they have their own lot Worth checking out!