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El Carlos Elegante, Dallas, TX

El Carlos Elegante

4.9
4.9
184 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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Booked 45 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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.

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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
  • Website
    https://elcarloselegante.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Duro Culinary Team
  • Private party facilities
    Book your next private experience at El Carlos Elegante! Celebrate any occasion in our Mexico City-inspired venue—whether it's an intimate dinner, company party, or special gathering. Our team curates an unforgettable, exclusive evening tailored just for you.
  • Private party contact
    Michelle Johnson, our Private Event Coordinator,: (469) 243-1155

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What 184 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Dallas - Fort Worth

    American

  • Dallas

    American

Review summary

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El Carlos Elegante, a gem in the Dallas dining scene, offers "amazing food" and "awesome service" in a vibrant, "cozy yet classy" atmosphere. Highlights include the "Elegante Experience," a tasting menu that impresses with creativity and flavor. With "outstanding" cocktails and a "welcoming" staff, it's a "must experience" destination.
184 Reviews

  1. Weston

    Baltimore

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love El Carlos Elegante. The charred octopus was the winner tonight. So tender and with an amazing citrus jicama sauce. Friendly bartenders and staff. Can’t wait to go back!

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  2. Julianna

    VIP

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and drinks tastes great. Valet was complimentary. Waitress was nice. However the staff kept coming over asking if we were done with our food too often so it felt like we were being rushed to eat quickly and leave. We were out for girls night to catch up and kept getting interrupted every 10min or so by different staff members. Attentiveness is nice but in my opinion it was overdone. The music and ambience were also great.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the CE Exerience. It was excellent. It allows guest to sample yo menu. The atmosphere has a Mexico City vibe. Large tequila menu, wines from Chile. The service is over the top. Guest watching is fun. Lots of well dressed beautiful people but it’s not overwhelming. Overall Carlos Elegante is well-elegant!

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  4. Greer

    VIP

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and a beautiful restaurant! We will be back!

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  5. Clay

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my girlfriend’s mom here to ask for her blessing. We had a great experience and the waitress made it a very special night. The ambience is unique. We enjoyed the crab cake and refried lentils. The machete with chicken tinga was outstanding. Will definitely return.

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  6. Chris

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious and unique. Can't wait to go back

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  7. Allison

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and ambience were fantastic. The recipes were delicious - great flavor combinations (roasted beet salad with pistachios and grapefruit!!). Every dish, sauce is made in house. I really liked the menu options offering a handful of dishes per category. 3 dessert options and they were all amazing with creative twists to familiar options. I was in town for a conference for 5 nights - and as a self proclaimed food snob, this was by far the best restaurant. I will always go to this place when I’m in Dallas!

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  8. Tomorrow

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything on the menu is delicious ! Excellent and attentive service. Best place to celebrate Birthdays and special occasions.

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  9. Catherine

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved he food. Service was great. The quirky interior is so interesting. The noise level is much too high for good conversation. Overall, though, a fun night

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  10. Alan

    VIP

    Dallas

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, awesome service, amazing cocktails. We will definitely be back!!

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El Carlos Elegante is rated 4.9 stars by 184 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 45 times today
Google Map for El Carlos Elegante

1400 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207-3912

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Free to Repurpose
  • 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
  • Website
    https://elcarloselegante.com/
  • Phone number
    (214) 277-1800
  • Private party facilities
    Book your next private experience at El Carlos Elegante! Celebrate any occasion in our Mexico City-inspired venue—whether it's an intimate dinner, company party, or special gathering. Our team curates an unforgettable, exclusive evening tailored just for you.
  • Private party contact
    Michelle Johnson, our Private Event Coordinator,: (469) 243-1155
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