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    Barbacoa Agave & Seafood Restaurant

    3.2 (18 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Burrito!
    Tanzeela M.

    I would say Barbacoa Agave & Seafood is worth a try when you're in the Oaklawn area. They've got several options to choose from on the menu and it's moderately priced. I visited this location for lunch with a five dollar Restaurant.com voucher and had a delicious burrito and tried a barbacoa taco which was very good. Unfortunately they didn't have the cactus salad. I tried one of the churros but can't say I was particularly impressed compared to those I have had in Mexico and other Dallas area restaurants. Like I said before they've got a wonderful menu and I look forward to trying out other items soon. They've even got a small selection of Mexican sweets.

    Chicken burrito lunch special
    Hashem D.

    This place is good! The place itself may be simple, with music blaring to some extent (although not loud enough that you can't comfortably talk to and hear each other), but the food is pretty delicious and inexpensive! We came here for lunch and directly sat down and ordered. The lunch specials are really cheap (on average $6.99): i got the chicken burrito platter (see picture) and it was delicious, and came with rice and beans as well as small "salad" on the side. My friends got the half pound of lamb barbacoa (which comes out in this huge platter that keeps it moist and hot while you dole out portions to eat) and the steak fajita platter (which was a bit on the small side, meat-wise), which they both liked a lot. At the end, we all felt satisfied and full but not having over-eaten, or over-spent for that matter. We got some churros to go, chocolate and strawberry ones, and they were pretty tasty, especially with some coffee on the side (we got coffee at work and at there, YUM)! Good place to grab lunch if you're at work, a satisfying, tasty meal that doesn't break the bank!

    Chilaquiles con barbacoa y salsa verde.
    James S.

    Yo comí chilaquiles con barbacoa para desayuno y lo fue rico! Pretty authentic if you ask me and the ambiance definitely reminds me of MX. Tortilla chips are made fresh on site and they were noticeably better than the tex mex places around here.

    I was excited for the menudo and I was super disappointed. It tasted watered down.

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    8 years ago

    Closed as of today, looked like a car ran through the building. Not sure if permanent.

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    Great authentic Mexican food. The place is nothing fancy but good food at great prices not a bad deal at all.

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    Uno Mas

    Uno Mas

    4.5
    (502 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    I was surprised to see the place so packed on the 4th of July--apparently nothing says…read more"independence" like Tex-Mex, beer, and possibly the World Cup. I came in mainly to watch the game and have a few beers, but the service was so good you'd think I had ordered the entire menu instead of just casually committing crimes against the free chips and salsa. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made me feel very welcome. Honestly, if they treat a guy this well for drinking beer and demolishing complimentary chips, I can only imagine what happens if you actually order food. Definitely made me want to come back hungry. PS- my server was Anthony

    I really wanted to like Uno Mas, but it was an uphill battle. We dined here for brunch on a Sunday…read moreand they were moderately busy. The restaurant seemed warm and inviting with all the natural light, but as the meal progressed, there were quite a few misses that degraded the overall experience here. First, they didn't really have much in the way of non-alcoholic drinks except for sodas, which I typically don't drink. I wanted a flavored lemonade or an agua fresca. The waiter said they had lemonade and they could add some mango flavoring, but when I go the drink, it was terrible. It was like a Countrytime or something to that effect. I couldn't taste the mango flavoring. The waiter was kind enough to offer to remake the drink when he realized I didn't like it, but it was the same again, so I gave up. It just tasted so artificial and gross. For my entree, I ordered an enchilada plate with scrambled eggs and potatoes. The first time it came out wrong. It was beef enchiladas and not the cheese that was listed on the menu. Then they brought out my plate again and it was now covered in queso. According to the menu, it was a cheese enchilada with chili con carne, but I didn't want to raise the issue. I was really hungry at this point and just accepted it. The food was okay...2 1/2 or 3 star territory. The restaurant itself was pretty cool. I like the location and the abundance of natural light, but the miscommunications with the kitchen and the generic lemonade drink exposed some real opportunities here.

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    Wow shrimp tacos with black beans
    Wow shrimp tacos with black beans
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    El Carlos Elegante

    El Carlos Elegante

    4.5
    (253 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    We loved our meal. As a first time Mexican to El Carlos elegante I loved the flavors and avoidance…read moreof Tex Mex. We enjoyed all our drinks- hibiscus margarita, spritz and casa verde. Would return for drinks only and time with the bartender Devonte who was all vibes. We loved all the food we ordered. From the one hitters to the dessert. We've been in Dallas since late 2021 and happy we finally sat down for a meal here. It took me back to Mexico City and sparked energy within us to be exited while eating. Thankyou!

    5/5 Stars Everything…read moreabout my dinner at El Carlos Elegante was exceptional. Rather than ordering à la carte, I chose the Elegante Experience, a four-course chef-curated tasting menu that concludes with dessert for $99 per person. The menu evolves with the seasons, allowing the kitchen to showcase its freshest ingredients and current specialties, so every visit has the potential to be a little different. For the quality of the ingredients, creativity, and execution, I thought it was an outstanding value. Every course was beautifully prepared and packed with flavor. Not a single dish felt like an afterthought. The house-made masa program and wood-fired cooking really shine throughout the meal, and it's easy to see why this restaurant has earned such a strong reputation. The service was prompt, attentive, and genuinely courteous without ever feeling rushed. The atmosphere strikes a rare balance, it feels refined while still being warm, familial, and incredibly inviting. If you're ordering a cocktail, I highly recommend the El Dragón. It paired perfectly with the meal and is worth trying. I've uploaded several photos with this review be sure to flip through them to get an idea of just how beautiful the presentation is. El Carlos Elegante is one of those restaurants that reminds you a tasting menu doesn't have to be intimidating or overpriced. It simply delivers outstanding food, excellent hospitality, and an experience that feels well worth the price. I'll definitely be back.

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    A very cool vibe
    A very cool vibe
    Beet salad- served with grapefruit slices- turns out, I am not a fan of beets
    Beet salad- served with grapefruit slices- turns out, I am not a fan of beets
    Caesar salad. We didn't order this, but it was a gift for us to try bc of our anniversary. Easily the best Caesar  salad I have ever had!

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    Caesar salad. We didn't order this, but it was a gift for us to try bc of our anniversary. Easily the best Caesar salad I have ever had!
    Doce Mesas

    Doce Mesas

    4.0
    (563 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    The food here was great! But the service here was bizarre to say the least. We had actually booked…read morea reservation at another Doce Mesas location, but I did't know there was another location. So thinking we showed up for our reservation, this location says they don't take reservations. They stop at is anyway, which was nice. We were seated on the porch, and here's where things got weird. We ordered our drinks and when the drinks were delivered, we said we were ready to order, and the waitress, hesitated and then said she would be back. Kinda strange, but eventually we had our order taken. I ordered a mango agua fresca which was pretty good. The complementary chips and salsas were also really good. For an entree I had the Tempura Fried Fish Tacos. These were very good and the coleslaw served with them was very good- crunch and bright. Overall the food here is pretty solid. The service was a bit off, but not a deal breaker, just be prepared to wait a while to have your order taken.

    I justttttt could not love this place more. Mezcal margs, chips and various dips, and banging…read moreshrimp tacos. The service is so polite as well. What more could a girl want? I would like to mention that they nickel and dime you pretty hard. There's a split plate fee and they voluntarily brought out veggies for my GF friends when they inquired if they could eat the chips, but they ended up charging us $6 for it. Not the end of the world, but good to note!

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    Bright, Cozy & Relaxing Ambience at lunchtime! (December, 2022)
    Bright, Cozy & Relaxing Ambience at lunchtime! (December, 2022)
    Mole Enchiladas
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