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    Ayahuasca Cantina

    4.4 (20 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    speakeasy vibes
    Huan P.

    This is a speakeasy style restaurant where it's behind a cafe. I absolutely love the ambience and decor they've set up. The bartender made me a drink of his choice, it was excellent although I do not remember what I had. He seemed very knowledgeable. The only subpar thing for me was their food. I thought their food was pretty over priced, everything tasted delicious though!

    Nicholas P.

    Awesome hidden gem in Bishop Arts. Don't sleep on this one! Located in the back room of Xaman Cafe, the team has created a unique dining experience with delicious, creative and fresh food with equally great cocktails. Our service was fast, attentive and flawless! We will definitely be returning and looking forward to more seasonal items. 10/10 recommend !

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    John Y.

    The first thing that strikes you about the Ayahuasca Cantina is its hidden nature - there are no signs. Just a door at the end of the hallway. It is in a beautiful room light by candle light with a deep Mexican vibe (just a bit too dark for me, but I am old). You need reservations as it is not a large place. The cocktails are about $15 as was my glass of a Mexican red from Guanajuato (they had limited wine choices the night we were there, but the glass I had was excellent). The cocktails were high quality and seemed reasonably priced. We started with the duck carnitas empanada which was good, but I think I am going to try the Wagyu aguachile next time. I ordered the al pastor fish tacos, while my wife and son had the pulpo y tinta and the tuetanos. While the al pastor fish tacos were good, it was a mistake to order them for a main as they were kind of small (I checked prior menus as these used to be offered as an appetizer for the same price - I suspect it being offered as a main was a mistake). I was able to leverage my misfortune by trying the other mains. The pulpo was some of the best I have ever had - very unique with a deep flavor that you would not expect - excellent in everyway. The tuetanos came with 2 large bone halves (which some crispy meat on the sides), and a bowl of wagyu tenderloin, along with other tasty things. Combined in a tortilla, it was amazing! For desert, we had flan de cafe (Mexican expresso infused flan) and churros de Totomoxtle - these were unlike any churros I had ever seen - they were very dark/black and tightly curled into a delicious looking mound topped with a butterpecan ice cream - both were extraordinary and a very good value. The water glasses were very short, but we had excellent service that was continually refilling them and asking if we needed anything else. We will definitely be back to try more things - this place is unique and it rocks! It was totally worth the 45 min drive.

    Bone Marrow Tacos , delicioso
    Marco H.

    How I would love to eat here again, was greeted with a fresh tortilla that is just ate with salt and lime. As i ordered couple mezcal shots I was greeted with a great dish, the bone marrow!!

    Chicharones appetizer
    Alexandra H.

    My husband and I went here on a Friday night for our one year wedding anniversary. It's a speakeasy type feel because you have to go through a cafe to get to the back restaurant/bar. When you walk in it's dark, moody and very vibey. The ambiance is super cool. I will say, they burn something like palo santo throughout the night which makes it quite smokey, so if you have asthma, this is not the place for you. But our server Alondra was so sweet and knowledgeable of the menu, and the food was amazing. We had one of the best dishes we've had in Dallas, the chicharrones appetizer. It was amazing. We also got the duck entree which was perfectly crispy and served in a beautiful sauce. The other entree we got was the lamb quesadilla, which was so unique and we enjoyed as well. The drinks are next level. Diego and Cash were our bartenders, and they were both so skilled and came over to our table to explain the drinks and the best way to enjoy them. They also gave us a complimentary version of their take on champagne since we were celebrating our anniversary, which is actually sake based. All in all, would highly recommend this place for an intimate dinner, as there's only about 10 tables and a small bar, and most are set for 2 people. Pricing was also very fair, we got an appetizer, 2 entrees and 4 drinks for $160. We will definitely be back, thank you again to the amazing crew working that night who gave us such an amazing experience for our anniversary!

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    Loved the secret room that you would never imagine was back there! Would be nice if it was a little bigger though.

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    Excellent food and cocktails-very old world Mexico, presentation is on point, well educated bartenders/mixologist

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    This is such a good date night spot. It is very cozy and romantic. The cocktails and food are amazing. Highly recommend!

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    This place has the best fajitas I ever had. I got the mesquite chicken fajitas. The chicken was so…read morejuicy & smoky. The bone marrow butter is the reason why it's so good. I wished it came with more than 3 tortillas or at least 4 since I don't put too much meat in my fajitas. I also tried the hickory grilled ribs. It was kinda salty, but the barbecue sauce was ok. The meat was very tender & falls off the bone. The fries that it comes with were alright. There was a little of wait, but I didn't mind since the food was good. Our food did take a while. Our waitress was very attentive & filled our water. There was seating inside & outside on the patio. I was glad that we were sat outside since it was a beautiful day today. Besides inside was kinda dark. Overall, the food is a little pricey, but totally worth it. A must are their fajitas.

    My go-to spot if I can get a reservation. This place is always so popular, and for good reason. I…read morewent with my girlfriend on a Thursday evening and we were sat quickly after arriving. The goose in the garden drink is our favorite, however not on the menu any more. Isai and Kenia were helping us out all night and they were amazing! Accommodating, prompt, and great personalities! We love to leave friends with our servers, and it isn't hard to do with a staff such as that. Chips and salsa are always fresh, flavorful, and the perfect amount of spicy. We also had the chicken flautas, and they hit the spot! The Mexican candy shots are the best I've had. We can't wait for our next visit!

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    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.

    Our friends found this spot and it was such a great find! The vibe is amazing, nice decor, great…read moremusic, good service. We hung out comfortably and had a couple of drinks before heading out. The food is amazing!! Obviously every dish is meat based here and it's cooked to perfection. Seasoned deliciously and very tender. The garlic mashed potatoes were smooth and tasty. We also ordered Chicharrónes and guac. I'll admit I was very skeptical about The Chicharrónes because they're either cooked right or they're not. They got it down here. Everything was cooked exceptionally well and delicious. 10/10 recommend. Food and drinks are great!

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    4.5(244 reviews)
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    Came in on a whim on a Friday night around 9pm with no reservation. We were instantly taken aback…read moreby the ambiance here. My wife and I agreed it felt like we were back in Mexico City. Chris our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. He took his time walking us through the menu and explaining what made El Carlos Elegante so special. The drinks were perfect. My wife loved her Desert Flor while I thoroughly enjoyed my Modelo Micheleda. Her Surf and Turf one hitter was exceptional. I have to say my Crab Cake was just ok. It tasted a little pasty and very heavy on the bread. The Pulpo was absolutely amazing. Perfect texture and the sauce it was served almost had me licking the plate. The El Machete was incredible from its presentation, to the freshness of the corn tortilla, to the quality of the meat inside. Definitely recommend this. We really liked our Okra + Shishito course, we just wished it had more okra in it. The two things I loved about the Al Pastor was of course the sauce it was served on but the fact that I got to enjoy it like a steak. It was served sliced on a bias like flank steak. Typically Al Pastor is finely chopped and served in tacos and burritos, so this was a different eating experience for me. And of course it was delicious as well. We cannot wait to come back and try more of the menu.

    I was genuinely excited to bring my friend here for her birthday after such an incredible…read moreexperience back in December. That visit checked every box -- the food, service, ambiance, and overall hospitality were all exceptional. What really stood out to me then was the attention to detail. I had casually mentioned that one of my cocktails wasn't quite my taste, and Harry personally reached out afterward to say they'd gladly adjust it next time. That kind of thoughtful follow-up leaves a lasting impression and is exactly the sort of hospitality that elevates a restaurant experience. Unfortunately, this recent visit felt like a completely different restaurant. We decided to do a combination of à la carte dishes along with the Experience menu after being told this version would feature entirely off-menu items, which genuinely intrigued us since Ihad also done the Experience previously. At the start of dinner, we were asked about allergies and dietary restrictions. I clearly explained that I have a mango allergy and do not eat beef. Our server then asked whether I ate other meats, and I clarified yes -- and even specifically mentioned that if the machete dish was beef, please still include it because my friend could enjoy it and I really wanted her to try it. He confirmed it would be the sirloin version, so we happily agreed not to modify that course. So imagine our surprise when one of the first dishes arrived dressed with a mango vinaigrette. Thankfully, we barely caught him quietly mentioning "mango" as he set it down. We immediately looked at each other thinking, "Didn't we just discuss the allergy?" It was disappointing, but unfortunately also representative of the overall service throughout the evening. Our server seemed disengaged, inattentive, and often not fully listening. Empty glasses sat untouched, opportunities to order additional items were missed, and at one point we were simply handed the check without even being asked if we wanted anything else. We also ordered a bottle of sparkling wine and ended up pouring it ourselves for most of the evening because our glasses were rarely refilled. I completely understand not leaving the bottle tableside if walkway space is limited, but repeatedly needing to get up ourselves to retrieve it felt out of sync with the level of service one expects from a Michelin-recommended restaurant -- especially at this price point. Then came the machete dish. Instead of the sirloin version we specifically discussed, we received the vegetarian potato version. When the server asked how it looked, I politely explained that we were disappointed because he had specifically told us it would be the sirloin preparation. At minimum, I would have expected another protein substitution given the earlier conversation about what I could eat. I'm also still unclear whether the Experience menu was truly "off-menu" as described, since several dishes -- including the halibut -- appeared familiar. Had that been communicated differently, we likely would have skipped the Experience altogether and simply curated our own meal. At the end of the night, spending over $500 while pouring our own wine, nearly being served an allergen we explicitly disclosed, and receiving dishes different from what was promised made for a deeply disappointing experience -- especially after such a phenomenal first visit. It honestly felt sad more than anything because I know how wonderful this restaurant can be. I'm not sure what changed in the last five months, but the difference was significant.

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    El Carlos Elegante - A very cool vibe

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