El Carlos Elegante Happy Hour — Design District, Dallas

The happy hour

Mon–Fri	4–6 PM

Drinks

Mezcal & tequila cocktails — $12
Mexican craft beer — $7
Wine by the glass — $11

Food

Masa tetelas — $12
Mole selections — $13
Seasonal upscale Mexican small plates — $10–$16

Michelin Guide Texas recognized. Locally sourced masa and moles. D Magazine top-50. Outstanding mezcal program. Design District. Placeholder — happy hour details to be verified and filled in.

Deal last verified April 2026.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Michelin Guide Texas recognized. Locally sourced masa, complex moles, and tetelas in one of Dallas's most sophisticated Mexican concepts. D Magazine top-50. Standout cocktail and mezcal program that rivals any in the city.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Romantic
Hip
Upscale
Good for groups
Fireplace
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
Vegetarian options
Takes reservations

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Dallas, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.6 672 ratings ↗

In Dallas 102 rated venues At the median

4.0 THIS SPOT 4.6 4.9

Rated higher than 48% · tied with 31% · lower than 22% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Above median

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.6 5.0

Rated higher than 56% · tied with 21% · lower than 23% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.5 257 reviews ↗

In Dallas 97 rated venues Top 10%

3.3 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5

Rated higher than 86% · tied with 10% · lower than 3% of the others · median ★ 4.2

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Top 10%

2.0 3.0 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 87% · tied with 7% · lower than 6% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 3.9 18 reviews ↗

In Dallas 76 rated venues Bottom quarter

1.0 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 3.9 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 19% · tied with 5% · lower than 76% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Bottom quarter

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 3.9 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 13% · tied with 4% · lower than 83% of the others · median ★ 4.3

OPENTABLE ★ 4.8 478 diners ↗

Food 4.7Service 4.8Value 4.4Ambience 4.7Noise Moderate

In Dallas 27 rated venues Top quarter

4.1 4.5 THIS SPOT 4.8 4.9

Rated higher than 77% · tied with 19% · lower than 4% of the others · median ★ 4.7

Across the US 537 rated venues Top quarter

3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 THIS SPOT 4.8 5.0

Rated higher than 77% · tied with 17% · lower than 6% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

1400 N Riverfront Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207

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