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62 restaurants
Exterior of El Tiempo Cantina Downtown location in Houston
Mexican
Domenic Laurenzo '89 / Roland Laurenzo '65 · Class of 1989

El Tiempo Cantina — Downtown

Est. 2026
El Tiempo Cantina at POST Houston, the historic downtown mixed-use development. A 7,500-square-foot location bringing the Laurenzo family’s Tex-Mex to Houston’s urban core.
Exterior of El Tiempo Cantina Galleria location in Houston
Mexican
Domenic Laurenzo '89 / Roland Laurenzo '65 · Class of 1989

El Tiempo Cantina — Galleria

Est. 1998
El Tiempo Cantina near the Galleria on Westheimer, offering the Laurenzo family’s acclaimed fajitas and margaritas in the heart of Houston’s upscale shopping district.
Exterior of El Tiempo Cantina Gessner location in Houston
Mexican
Domenic Laurenzo '89 / Roland Laurenzo '65 · Class of 1989

El Tiempo Cantina — Gessner

Est. 2014
El Tiempo Cantina’s Gessner location, bringing the Laurenzo family’s legendary Tex-Mex to the Sharpstown area. Sizzling fajitas, hand-rolled tortillas, and signature margaritas.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport terminal in Houston
Mexican
Domenic Laurenzo '89 / Roland Laurenzo '65 · Class of 1989

El Tiempo Cantina — IAH Airport

Est. 1998
El Tiempo Cantina at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Terminal A North. Travelers can enjoy the Laurenzo family’s fajitas and margaritas before or between flights.
Exterior of El Tiempo Cantina Katy location in Houston
Mexican
Domenic Laurenzo '89 / Roland Laurenzo '65 · Class of 1989

El Tiempo Cantina — Katy

Est. 2022
El Tiempo Cantina’s Katy location on the Katy Freeway, extending the Laurenzo family Tex-Mex tradition to Houston’s western suburbs.
Domenic Laurenzo '89 · Class of 1989

El Tiempo Cantina — Navigation

Est. 1998
The flagship location of Houston’s premier Tex-Mex dynasty, El Tiempo Cantina on Navigation Boulevard carries forward the legendary recipes of Ninfa Laurenzo — the Godmother...
NRG Stadium in Houston
Mexican
Domenic Laurenzo '89 / Roland Laurenzo '65 · Class of 1989

El Tiempo Cantina — NRG Stadium

Est. 1998
El Tiempo Cantina concession stands at NRG Stadium, home of the Houston Texans. Tex-Mex favorites available on game days and during major events.
Exterior of El Tiempo Cantina Richmond location in Houston
Domenic Laurenzo '89 / Roland Laurenzo '65 · Class of 1989

El Tiempo Cantina — Richmond

Est. 1998
The original El Tiempo Cantina location on Richmond Avenue, opened in April 1998 by Roland Laurenzo, son of Mama Ninfa, along with his son Domenic...
Exterior of El Tiempo Cantina Stafford location in Houston
Mexican
Domenic Laurenzo '89 / Roland Laurenzo '65 · Class of 1989

El Tiempo Cantina — Stafford

Est. 1998
El Tiempo Cantina in Stafford, bringing the Laurenzo family’s legendary Tex-Mex south of Houston along the Southwest Freeway.
Exterior of El Tiempo Cantina Vintage Park location in Houston
Mexican
Domenic Laurenzo '89 / Roland Laurenzo '65 · Class of 1989

El Tiempo Cantina — Vintage Park

Est. 1998
El Tiempo Cantina at Vintage Park in north Houston. The Laurenzo family’s Tex-Mex tradition extends to the Vintage Park lifestyle center.