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El Carlos Elegante, Dallas, TX

El Carlos Elegante

4.8
4.8
141 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 72 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
El Carlos Elegante is a Mexican-inspired eatery that is open for dinner service and showcases beloved Latin cooking traditions through the chef team’s talent and creativity. Patrons can enjoy large cuts of high-end, Argentinian-style wood-fired meats and fish, a stunning crudo selection, house-made tortillas, as well as traditional masa-based dishes relevant to the heart of Mexico. The restaurant also features a seasonal craft cocktail menu and a standout Mezcal program, as well as a global list of wines and champagnes.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (214) 277-1800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Duro Culinary Team

What 141 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dallas - Fort Worth

    American

  • Dallas

    Innovative

  • Dallas

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Carlos Elegante offers a "diamond of a Mexican restaurant" experience with "creative dishes made in traditional styles with a twist". Guests rave about the "fabulous" food and "impeccable" service, complemented by an "extensive tequila and mescal menu". The cozy and vibrant atmosphere makes every visit "a must experience".

141 Reviews
  1. Nicole

    VIP

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this spot! Staff is amazing, drinks and wine list as well!

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  2. Jimena

    VIP

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    It was really cold the area and we needed to keep our jackets on. I asked to warm the space, Despite the restaurant said they would turn on the heater, they did not do that. Not coming back!

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  3. David

    VIP

    Atlanta

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience. I will definitely be back. Staff was engaged but not intrusive. Grandma’s MASA was amazing. Not a bad dish. I will definitely be back when I am back in town.

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  4. Amanda

    Oklahoma City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The octopus and Carne Asada was to die for. The staff was great. Great night and will be back.

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  5. Andi

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant. Food is amazing and so are the cocktails. It’s a must for high end Mexican in Dallas.

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  6. nico

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a nice find. Nondescript building with a very cool vibe inside. Service was good. Great recommendations loved the grilled octopus and the duck confit tlacoyo. The refried lentils were delicious as well. Will definitely go back.

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  7. LEE

    Baja California

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just an amazing night. The food is off the hook and the service was outstanding. Hats off to Riza, Jaycen and AB for making us feel special. I’ll be back.

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  8. Alaina

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Food was 11/10 service was fantastic

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  9. Greg

    Dallas

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a wonderful dining experience! You can go dressed up or quasi casual (preferably no gym shorts). The music can seem a little loud so if you're with someone that has a hard time hearing, you've been warned. However, if you're young you will enjoy it. I do recommend the Elegante experience, it is a little pricey but hey, you go for the experience of Mexican food not TexMex fajitas (and I love fajitas!).

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  10. Jazmin

    East Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere of the restaurant was amazing. The servers are very informative of the ingredients and process to cooking the food. We tried the charred octopus, refried lentils, and el machete. The charred octopus was my favorite!

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El Carlos Elegante is rated 4.8 stars by 141 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 72 times today
Google Map for El Carlos Elegante

1400 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207-3912

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    West Dallas
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Duro Culinary Team
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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