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    Barbacoa Agave

    3.1 (22 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Packed Sunday afternoon
    Bryan N.

    This place gets crazy packed on Sunday mornings and afternoons. The restaurant has no formal system to get a table once you find a parking spot in their small lot or risk getting towed at the gas station next door. The Barbacoa is the star of the place and the main reason why I keep coming back to this hectic place but it's definitely worth it. The meat is so tender and has a unique taste that can only be found in Mexico. The corn tortillas are hand made in house which elevates the dining experience to a whole other level. The service is not all that great but it's not for lack of effort on the staff's part especially since there is so many people trying to all rush in at one time to get table. One waitress has a section of 10 tables with one bus boy for the whole place. I would recommend sitting near the front to avoid getting forgotten in the crowd. The atmosphere reminds me of little restaurants I been to in Mexico, loud music, a lot of conversation, flimsy tables with worn seats crammed together leaving no elbow room. Unless you're use to that sort of thing you might not want to come here and just call your order your order to go. Over all the food is great which is why this small place gets packed every weekend. If only they had more space and structure this could easily be one of the best spots for authentic style Barbacoa in Dallas but with a venue that fails to even meet the lowest of standards it will remain as hidden gem on the city limits.

    This is THE go-to for the best barbacoa in Dallas. Consomé is hot & tasty and the Barbacoa & Pansita is fresh. Tortillas are handmade. On the weekends, it gets really busy around 10, so come here as early as possible. We've been coming here for many years, and it's never been a disappointment.

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    4 years ago

    the customer service was 5/5 but the food was kinda eh , the Barbacoa was dry and kinda hard to chew

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    8 years ago

    Best barbaco ever and great friendly service. Will definitely be back as soon as I get back to this side of town.

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    9 years ago

    Gross. Maybe the barbacoa is different in San Antonio or maybe they gave us the wrong tacos...but they were disgusting.

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    7 years ago

    Food is not that great they served the chicken cold to my family employee is a little creepy

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    3.8(56 reviews)
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    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!

    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.

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    4.5(244 reviews)
    11.2 miDesign District

    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.

    Moody lighting. Hand-pressed masa. Wood-fired everything…read more El Carlos Elegante delivers modern Mexican cuisine with depth, intention, and serious flavor. From the "one hitters" that wake up your palate to the mezcal-forward cocktails and flame-kissed mains, every dish feels thoughtful and layered. Service was excellent, our server recommended a tasting menu that did not disappoint and was very knowledgeable on every item. This is the kind of spot you book for a date night... and end up planning your next visit before dessert hits the table.

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