An amazing meal. Terrific service and friendly staff. We sat inside on the second floor, which was…read morenice, cool, and dark. Started with the queso flameado (served tableside), guacamole and queso blanco. Most of our group of six had wagyu beef or chicken fajitas with bone marrow butter. We also had an order of crispy picadillo tacos. The margaritas and food were delicious. Sopapilla cheesecake...holy smokes. All of the above are highly recommended. Will be back for sure.

I liked my food and the waitress was very polite and nice. I would recommend the cheese enchilada…read more The atmosphere was also very authentic

Super food Service very nice…read more Ambience it pretty cool The staff are so lovely with costumers

We ordered take out because my toddler fell asleep in the car, but it looked like such a cool fun…read morerestaurant. The takeout was delicious. My favorite was the shrimp quesadilla - it was so good. I also could not get enough of the queso dip, like I would drink it if there are no chips. The tacos and other things were a bit spicy for me but everything tasted so fresh.

This place is a carnivores paradise! The the meats are all equally delicious and cooked to…read moreperfection. The side dishes are good but definitely too small of a portion for sharing. The indoor seating is tight, especially during the summer. The patio seating is spacious with the cooling fans . The service was great.

The short of it--food was fine, but certainly felt overpriced for what we ate…read more Long of it--Sat outside and it was nice. Here in Texas, chips and salsa are such a commonplace experience it's off-putting to pay for them. We ordered the guacamole and the chips and salsa come with it, so that was, I guess, better...but the guacamole was $16, so there's that. The salsa was tasty as was the guacamole, but again, for the portion it's really not worth it. We had the queso flameado, which was yummy and the flour tortillas are good! We split the sirloin and were underwhelmed. For a grilled meats place the steak was very under seasoned and wasn't giving us fresh hot grilled vibes. Meh at best, as were the rice and beans. We ordered elote as a side and it was really the best thing we ate. Service was friendly and efficient! Cocktails average $16ish. Again, for the prices we expected better.

Great service and great food. Our server was friendly,…read moreprompt and very courteous. The food, as always was awesome. A great choice for lunch or dinner.

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

Thursday night with friends. Service was excellent as usual. Delicious chips, salsa, avocado…read moresauce, bean dip and guacamole to begin. Taco Salad, cheese enchiladas, chicken enchiladas, and poblano pepper stuffed with chicken (with spicy queso topping) all received rave reviews.

Good food and quick service. Was a great spot for Tex Mex…read more Table side Guac- this is a must. Got the small for two people and it could easily feed 4. Delicious and was a perfect appetizer. Brisket Tacos- delicious and super tasty. Got it with the corn tortilla shells.

You will not find a better restaurant to bring kids. They have a hallway where they tend to sit…read morepeople who have kids. There's lots of space. And you don't have to worry as much about being too loud or disturbing the tables without kids. They give crayons with the menu. The kids menu is great. Beyond that, the margaritas are delicious. I highly recommend the squash blossom quesadillas. Everything I have ordered here is great. The service is also very good. Sometimes, I wonder why I ever go anywhere else. This place checks all the boxes for a large family with small kids.

Here is another place I would have sworn that I had reviewed before, yet I got a reminder from Yelp…read moreto review them, so I double-checked and low and behold there was no review there from Kurt V,, so here it is... I have been coming here for a few years now and have always had a very good experience every time. Parking is always good and available, even when they are busy. The restaurant itself is always clean and orderly. And the staff is always friendly and efficient. My favorite go-tos are the Queso Blanco and the Chicken Fajitas. The Queso is second to none. The Chicken Fajitas always have a nice wood grilled flavor to them that is sure to please you! A few times I have made it to dessert, but not very often. My favorite dessert herebis the churros. They are delicious in their own right, but they also give you different dipping sauces like chocolate, caramel, or even a vanilla cream. They are served hot and fresh!

This place has gone down the drain over the last six months. Not sure what happened but the quality…read moreof the food is worse. I used to eat here all the time because it was genuinely great but now I'm disgusted by the food. You can find mystery meat in the refried beans and everything is cooked worse from the flavorless rice to the dry steak and undercooked vegetables. Whatever heart and soul was in the kitchen has been replaced with carelessness and slop.

Came in just for a few drinks and vibes…read more Very cute place, I love the flora arch in front of the place. The salsa choices that were given to us along with chips were great, me and my bf have been going around to see who has the best lol.

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.