Our ultimate dedication is to you – our customer. You'll become part of our family as we care for you during your dining experience.
Welcome to our El Tiempo Family






Our Story
Mama Ninfa Laurenzo
As a young girl, Ninfa created delicious and unique Mexican food. She blended traditional Mexican family recipes with Italian traditions from her husband's side. A year after getting married, Ninfa and Thomas Laurenzo moved to Texas to plant roots. They started a manufacturing company, Rio Grande Food Products. While this provided them with a modest income, their dream was to open a restaurant.

QUality Food at Multiple Locations
Our Locations
Enjoy the El Tiempo experience at multiple locations in Houston, Texas. At El Tiempo Cantina, we make everything from scratch. From the tortillas to the salad dressings, the salsas to the desserts, we cook all of our food using generations-old family recipes. Our attention to quality and exceptional friendliness is our driving force.


