A great surprise after all these years! I haven't been to La Calle 12 in over a decade, and I was honestly pleasantly surprised; it was really good! The food and service were both great, and the experience overall was better than I expected. They even had live music, a mariachi solo singer walking around the tables, which added such a nice, lively touch. They even took photos of us, which was very cool and made the night feel special. I ordered the fish, and it was really good. This is a great place to bring your parents or family when you want good food and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Would definitely come back! read more

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Good: salsa; chips, guacamole; rice and great charro beans; Enchiladas with shrimp was cheese enchiladas with shrimp sauce- just okay. Not sure I'll return because there are so many other places to pick; Hotel staff recommended the place, not a good recommendation for Dallas. I expected mas! Get some combos dishes on the menu.... read more

This place remains consistent for me! They still have the vegan spinach enchiladas! They give free chips and salsa, also! I don't like spice but for some reason this time everything was too spicy, but that's just a me problem, this is perfect for anyone else who does like spicy. This place is semi- nice. Like traditional old without any modernization, but it is clean. They have a singer who comes around to ask if you would like a song. The service was good. She took our order quickly and the food came out fast! There aren't many places with vegan options and this one is so good, I will continue to come here! read more

La Calle Doce - Enchiladas de Espinaca - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The restuarant in an old house since 1971 is amazing. They have added to it over the years and enlarged their parking area. The meal was authentic and great. Service was spot on friendly and accomadating. Will go back next time I am in Dallas. read more

I love it here. Always great with service and always has amazing food. The vibes are great in each room. I really love the margaritas here too. read more

We don't get to this part of Dallas much anymore. We happened to be in the area and thought let's see if La Calle Doce is still around. I was so glad to see they were. It was a beautiful day to sit on the patio. House margaritas were some of the best we've ever had. Chilaquiles and camarón à la Diablo were both great. Service was excellent. It was everything we remembered. Hopefully it doesn't take us another 25 years to get back! read more

La Calle Doce - Chilaquiles - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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This restaurant is inside an old house. It's a bit crowded, but that's because it's always full! The day I took my 90+ year old parents, there were people waiting to get in, but when they saw them, they seated us right away. That is old-fashioned respect of the best kind. And the food is excellent! That day there were singers there, and my mother enjoyed singing along with them. Run, don't walk! It's a gem. read more

Remember coming to this restaurant EVERY friday back in '02-'03 & it was always very delicious! Visiting Dallas and decided to eat here for dinner on a Thursday evening. Made reservations at 4pm for 12 people and they had us in a private room which gave us plenty of space and privacy. They have a lot of seafood options both fried and grilled. Their top Entrees are the shrimp or octopus cocktail with crackers. Very delicious and not spicy at all. It definitely hits the spot and they offer both in small or big sizes. They offer ceviche, shrimp, salads, tacos, etc. We got a pitcher of Piña Colada and skinny margarita. Both were very delicious and definitely hit the spot with a few cocktails. The place has a small parking lot beside the location but they do have a lot of seating both inside and outside. If you are in the area this would be a great spot for lunch or dinner. read more

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Stopped by to celebrate a birthday our waitress did not give us the lunch menu during lunch time and tried to hurry to take our drink order before happy hours started at 3 pm she was horrible the food was horrible well the tortilla soup was good the chips weee hard it has really went down in quality not when I will visit again read more

La Calle Doce - Margarita on the rocks - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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First the happy hour house margs are delicious and go until 6:30 for 6$! Great deal and so yum! But the food was not it. My shrimp and crab "relleno"? had no relleno pepper so be warned but it was also funky. Had an interesting burnt rubber taste to it? Was also just covered in what tasted like nacho cheese from the ballpark. I love seafood and Mexican but this was not it. The environment is great! Food is not. But a man came out on guitar for a birthday and they had a guy selling photos but gave you one for free which was super fun! Our waitress was great I will give her that. read more

La Calle Doce - Camaron Relleno - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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One of the places I'll miss for sure. This restaurant is where I go if I don't wanna feel sad anymore. The mood is loud and happy! Food is almost always amazing! I love their Paella and Fajita. Their soups are also really good that I often order more (each entree comes with a cup of soup). On the weekend, they have live music as well, and you can get fresh tortilla from the window inside. Server is attentive despite being busy at times, and trust me this place always poppin. I'll definitely stop by every time I'm in Dallas! read more

Visiting Dallas area for a weekend, was told I should check out this place for their fish soup and relleno. Both were fantastic. The shrimp relleno is not your typical stuffed green bell pepper, but giant prawns served with rice, baked potato, and a small piece of chili pepper almost as an whimsical afterthought. In any case, this is a delightful dish I highly recommend it. Also, Yelp check-in gives you a free half nacho (I couldn't believe the 'half' size, I guess it's Texas everything is bigger.) The freshly made chips and salsa (green and red) were also excellent! The restaurant is basically a converted cozy country cottage, so it could feel cramped inside for some people. The upside is you feel like dining in the charming home of a gourmet host with Southern hospitality. I loved it. read more

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Oak cliff staple for sure. Service is great. Friendly staff. I have mixed feelings about the food, because some of the things we ordered were glorious and some things were not that good. We ordered the fondue, 10/10. The stuffed shrimp sounded great, but personally, the crab texture was too pasty plus the combination of the shrimp and cheese was not the best. The California tacos were a little dry. Most meals come with a fish soup. The cucumber mule was pretty good. I loved the Victorian house vibes and the wallpapers and decor. Place is very clean. read more

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This place is amazing. Great food, great decor, plenty of parking with efficient and knowledgeable staff. Our server Javier was very attentive to our large party of 12 guests. I actually live in Charlotte, North Carolina but was born in Dallas, Texas and grew up dinning at La Calle Doce during my teenage years. The place hasn't changed much except for a few menu items. I was able to call the restaurant and make a reservation all the way from North Carolina. We arrived 15 minutes before our party reservation at 4 p.m. and we were actually sat down immediately in one of their more private event rooms. We were actually the only party sat in that dinning room and it was great to be able to hear and done with family members without having to worry about other guest in the restaurant. The food wait was less than 15 minutes and appetizers were brought out immediately and were very hot and fresh. Our server Javier made sure everyone's beverage stayed full and we were actually able to get a pitcher of Piña. Colada for the table. This place never disappoints and I am so happy that I was able to dine in at such a nostalgic place for my family and me. read more

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Food ia good. Loved the ceviche. However, the noise level is unbelievable. So loud you can't hear people across the table ans they make it worse with the roving guitar player singing. For this reason, we will never return. read more

Holy moly they do seafood perfectly! Large dining room spaces, sophisticated casual, friendly and gracious staff. We had a party of four and got to order 4 different entrees, appetizers, and desserts. Servings are large, hot, and scrumptious. Seafood lovers this is top-notch and you won't be disappointed! Homemade tortillas made on-site! The fish soup is delicious! Plenty of parking. read more

La Calle Doce - Fish soup - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Terrible food, poor service. Place is a dump. Had a beef fajita. The meat was so tough I could hardly chew it. Chewy, lots of gristle, no flavor. Couldn't wait to find myself out through all the tunnels. Lol read more

Holy moly. I'm not Mexican but I'm gonna say this is the best Mexican I've had. Super fresh. Can't lose with any item on the menu. So far, I've loved seafood tacos, all the soups, taco salad, seafood appetizer dip... Plan to try lots more. Love the enclosed patio. Ask for Kiko!!! read more

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The food, drinks and service was excellent . Went for a birthday celebration and had a great time with the family. Everyone enjoyed themselves and loved the food. read more

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This restaurant is beautiful! It's a house that has been converted into a multi room restaurant. They serve mainly Mexican seafood, but they do have non-seafood options as well. The chicken chile relleno, rice, beans, and nachos were all very good. We received excellent service. This restaurant will go on our favorites list. Cons: Don't drive a low car into the parking lot from the main road. Your car will bottom out. Even our small SUV hit the ground. Having everyone enter & exit through the same typical house sized door and hallway is a mess. People block the walkway and almost run into each other. read more

La Calle Doce - Chicken chile relleno - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Food tasted good. My issue was the size. I paid 15 plus tax for this size. Service was to go. Husband said that the atmosphere was busy and fun. read more

La Calle Doce - Coctel de Pulpo - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Location Southwest Dallas-Oak Cliff area Parking Off street lot Atmosphere It's like a home with rooms decorated beautifully, bar area, outside garden like area Small room has woman making tortillas-nice! Live music-very nice. Tv's in bar have spanish only channels. Seating Bar, outdoor seating, indoor-tables, booth Service Friendly and super fast. Menu Happy hour menu limited-house margarita not wine. Complimentary chips and salsa-red tasted canned, green was good but very spicy. Chips were light and tasty. Guacamole was generous and fresh. Really good. We had the trio of fish tacos-served with rice, sauce, corn tortillas, and side salad. The shrimp Had the most serving. The salmon and mahi were good but shrimp was best. The margarita was delish and generous. Summary Very popular local restaurant, fresh food, terrific service, limited happy hour menu. They are known for the catfish. Glad we tried it! read more

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Food was great, the ambiance is a home like feel. And the service was good. The women's restroom is a little tight to get in and out of. In my opinion not really great for mobility impaired.i had the a shrimp style cocktail and i added tapatío because i like a little spice. I had the happy hour margaritas on the rocks and finally the flan. read more

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The food here is amazing! This place was so busy at 8 PM on a Sunday night (and the restaurant has plenty of seating). I cannot even imagine Fridays and Saturdays here. The menu is large and can be overwhelming! The service was amazing. We were serenaded by a gentlemen on his acoustic guitar singing! We received a "free" complimentary photo (he will bring you framed versions for purchase). Overall, a wonderful experience! read more

La Calle Doce - Grilled whole fish with rice and vegetables - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We have eaten here last about 9 years ago, and stumbled across it again. Walked in and we were like wait this is familiar! The. The memories came back of having an excellent time, and we were hoping that lightning would strike twice. Well guess what?!? It DID! The service was too. Itch even though they were very busy during lunch rush. Our server was super friendly and helped me out pronouncing the menu. Love the chips and two salsa types, my 9 year old loved them, even though they had a little kick to them. The main dishes were great. My wife loved her fish and I really enjoyed my shrimp. You might laugh at this but the home made, made on the premises flour tortilla was the best pairing of our meals. We finished up with the freshly made sopapillas, which were a perfect ending to our meal. Overall we had a great experience, and I'm super glad we came back to this Dallas main stay. If haven't eaten here yet, then my question to you is what are you waiting for?!? read more

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Extremely addicted to the sopa de mariscos here! Staff is always friendly and attentive.

For I guess for over thirty-five years now the Gold Standard for a Mexican seafood conctail for us has been what they now call at La Calle Doce the Coctel Vuelva a la Vide. Back in the day it was called the Coctel Siete Mares. We have sampled dozens of Mexican shrimp and seafood cocktails all over FTW, Dallas and Texas. Nothing comes even close. Never. Anywhere. The slightly sweet tomato based cocktail sauce sings with lovely heat from, I dunno, jalapeño or serrano peppers. It provides the perfect compliment for the sweet shrimp, buttery scallops, tender octopus, diced sweet onion, avocado and cilantro. I'm telling you, its the bomb. The creme de la creme of Mexican seafood cocktails. One caviat. The oysters. I don't understand this. We LOVE oysters. We just returned from the Flawdah Gulf Coast were over three weeks we together shared easily 16 to 18 dozen raw oysters. But there is something about the oysters that appear here in this dish that we have never found enjoyable. So we request no oysters and they generously add more scallops! What's not to love about that? Oh, and the Grande Top Shelf Marg you see here? Do not pass that up. Just fourteen bucks. You kidding me? read more

La Calle Doce - Tortilla Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Cute restaurant! Loved the lunch specials. I had the lentil soup and enchilada lunch. Great parking too.

Ceviche was very good chips tasty salsa good . Customer service was good . But the best thing about our visit was the best flan I ever had ! Love the decor also. read more

La Calle Doce - Yummy!! - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We found this restaurant on Yelp. When we got to the location, I appreciated their large parking lot and that they had a police officer in the parking lot to ensure the safety of the cars. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the hostess. She gave us 2 different options in seating and even allowed one of us to go check out the other seating option, which is what we chose. This restaurant has some history. About 20 years ago, one of the owner's sons was killed by a restaurant staff member, and the father/owner built a room in his honor, that is where we sat. It is a beautiful room with lots of light. When we were seated, our waiter came and brought us menus, water, chips, and salsa. We had a fairly large party, so they combined tables so that we could be comfortable. We ordered beef nachos as appetizers. They were very good and had a lot of meat on them. I ordered fish tacos, and it came with fish soup. I don't know if I've had fish soup before, but I have to say it was pretty tasty. I will definitely come back here again. It had a great ambiance, good food, lots of seating, and friendly and attentive staff. read more

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Everything is great here. Food service and drinks It's must place to eat when visiting or living in Lancaster read more

Would definitely recommend for a group or for a party. Service was super quick and attentive. Prices are reasonable for the area and parking was easy. Food was great, no complaints from our other guests. They kept the birthday cake in the back until after our dinner and brought it out with candles and singing. Loved it! read more

La Calle Doce - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Just ok. The service was slow. Mediocre compared to what that they were a few years ago

Loved all the food we had here! Service was fantastic. The environment was homey and relaxing. The ceviche we had for our appetizer was fresh and flavorful. It is very filling. Highly recommend. The salsa and chips were also perfect. We finished the whole basket before the food came. The mangonada margaritas we had were sooo good and refreshing. We decided to add a shot to it for more fun. :) For the entree I had their steak and chicken fajitas. It came out sizzling and smelled amazing. So much flavor and very tender mmmmmm. read more

La Calle Doce - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Food is always 10/10 my family and I love it! We go at least once every month or so after mass. Although the food is great, the service can be hit or miss. This past Sunday (5/25), my family of 8 was seated quickly, great start. But the server kept rushing us, repeatedly asking if we were done or ready for the check, even though we were still eating. At one point, she asked who would be paying and dropped the check at the table before we even requested the check. On top of that, staff began loudly setting up a nearby table for a large group, dragging chairs and tables mid-meal, making it hard to hear each other. The table remained empty when we left, so the disruption felt unnecessary. Although this experience was not this best, we will be returning as it is one of our favorite restaurants in Oak Cliff! read more

I had a good experience, really good customer service! Food was ok, I must visit to try again. I had the filet snapper w baked potato ... and nachos.. It was ok.. nothing over the top but I plan to visit again to try other dishes read more

La Calle Doce - Seafood Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Thinking they are the only Mexican restaurant in the area, no one better Attitude!! Manager just apologized, no replacement no credit, we'll make it better next time! read more

Very disappointed. I checked in on yelp which gives you a half order of nachos for free. Our waitress made me stand up to show the manager who agreed that it was valid. This was embarassing but I tried to write it off because its on their business page, I wasn't making it up. Well guess our surprise when the check came (which my partner paid) and we got charged for the nachos. The food was good but this is Dallas, there's better Mexican food with better service who don't lie to customers. read more

Stopped here for a quick meal and margarita with friends. For an early evening weekday it wasn't crowded and we were seated in the dining room right away. We put in a frozen margarita orders and got them in record time, and added an order of ceviche as a starter. The ceviche was an excellent bite, so bright and fresh tasting, some of the best I've had in some time. We also ordered a few tacos to try (two brisket and one chicken). I ended up adding the salsas that came with our chips with it, but it still wasn't enough. Not enough flavor, and they were plain no onions or cilantro at all. I ended ordering the grilled fish which I thought was whole (w/head and everything) but was more of a meaty filet. Good char on it, but wanted more seasoning or a sauce with it. The food was okay and the drinks were good, I'd come back for more drinks and stick to ceviche next time! read more

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My husband used to love this place, eating here many times over 10 years ago. We decided to return because he missed it so much. Sadly, his tilapia dish was overcooked. I ordered the Jumbo shrimp relleno, but there was hardly any relleno, just tiny pieces. The waitress never asked if we wanted vegetables or potatoes, so we all ended up with potatoes. None of us liked our food and left most of it uneaten. My husband's favorite soup was watered down and flavorless. This restaurant has gone downhill. It was not good at all. We won't be returning. read more

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