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"This Michelin-recommended Mexican fine dining spot draws inspiration from Indigenous cultures, Mexico City street foods, and the family recipes of its kitchen staff, who hail from all over Mexico. The menu is set up to share, so order at least one or two items from each section (an entree might serve the table well, as long as your group gets multiple items from the One-Hitter, or single-bite, section). The El Machete, which has been on the menu staple since El Carlos opened, is a solid order — a quesadilla-style dish featuring meats enveloped in a long half-moon of homemade masa that is cut to order at the table. Diners can also opt for the Elegante Experience, a tasting menu where the chef curates the plates and drinks for $99 per person. El Carlos has one of the most sharply designed dining rooms in the city — a trio of rooms, actually, as the restaurant is divided into three distinct spaces. Vibe check: Of note here are the portraits of “Carlos” hanging in the dining room, which show the fictional patriarchs of the family that inspired the restaurant. Take them in and then take a close look at the wall across the room. That wallpaper is made from discarded sketches by the same artist." - Courtney E. Smith