The story
Located on Navigation Boulevard, Tiempo Cantina has quickly established itself as a standout destination for authentic Tex-Mex in Houston. The restaurant offers a robust menu featuring a variety of crowd-pleasing staples, including soft tacos with carne macinata or fajita meat, crispy sausage tacos, and hearty chicken or brisket burritos. A frozen margarita is the perfect accompaniment to round out the meal.
The quality of the kitchen is clear, earning high praise from visitors. Creator Bertra, who visited the cantina for a taste of Texas, declared it the "best Tex-Mex I've ever had." He was particularly moved by the quesadilla, noting that it was a standout dish he would "remember forever." Whether you are a local or just passing through, Tiempo Cantina delivers a memorable experience that captures the bold, comforting flavors of the region.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 7 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the quesadilla, calling it a soulful, perfectly crisp comfort. The overall vibe is warmly authentic, like a beloved family kitchen.
“This is my absolute favorite thing in all of Tex-Mex cuisine. It's a thick tortilla with chicken and tons of cheese. Super cheesy, very flavorful, very greasy. The chicken is just there for presence. It's delicious. I could eat only quesadillas until tomorrow morning. Nothing beats the quesadilla — the forbiddenadilla. The best thing Mexico ever created.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Tiempo Cantina. Most active: Bertra
Tiempo Cantina in Houston served the best Tex-Mex I've ever had, especially the quesadilla which I'll remember forever.
Dishes mentioned
Quesadilla
This is my absolute favorite thing in all of Tex-Mex cuisine. It's a thick tortilla with chicken and tons of cheese. Super cheesy, very flavorful, very greasy. The chicken is just there for presence. It's delicious. I could eat only quesadillas until tomorrow morning. Nothing beats the quesadilla — the forbiddenadilla. The best thing Mexico ever created.
Soft Taco con Carne Macinata
This is a soft taco with ground beef. It looks like a recipe I could make at home when I'm bulking, but this one is made well, unlike what I could do. The ground beef is super juicy, full of spices and sauce. Usually ground beef is a bit sad and dry, but this is succulent. The salad inside doesn't overpower, you can taste the meat. It's good and flavorful.
Soft Taco con Carne de Fajita
This is a soft taco with fajita meat — strips of meat. It's very different from the ground beef one. The meat is much chewier, less spicy but more smoky. You can tell it was marinated more. The flavor is fuller, rounder. Very good.
Taco Croccante con Salsiccia all'Alapegno
This is a crunchy taco with jalapeño sausage. It's fried, so it's nice and oily, with a great toasted corn flavor. The crunch is amazing. The sausage is smoked and slightly spicy, and it tastes great. The flavors are simple but good — each taste is where it should be. A bit of salad, tomato, a little cheese, and it's divine. The crunch is super crunch.
Burrito Texmex al Pollo
This is a Tex-Mex burrito with chicken. It's the greasy part of the meal — 8 kilos of different cheeses with chunks of chicken and more cheese inside. It's a beautiful mess. It's not just good-looking, it's also tasty. Lots of cheese in the mouth, filling, flavorful. You can really taste the beans, and they work great. Plus a spicy sauce gives it a cheerful touch. It's a bit heavy compared to the others, but very good. Lots of chicken inside.
