"A live fire in the courtyard entrance. Wrought-iron fixtures and earth-toned tiles everywhere. Khruangbin is playing. When restaurants traffic in vibes, the food usually takes a backseat. That’s not the case at El Carlos Elegante. The menu hop-scotches across Mexico, offering everything from caviar-topped beef tartare to luscious chicken mole. The $99 tasting menu is a rundown of the greatest hits, including chilled crab claws and the El Machete, a large blue corn tortilla stuffed with wagyu and cut to order at the table. Meanwhile, cocktails like the La Famosa (sotol, blood orange, Strega, and Aperol) transport you to a patio in Mexico City. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - rosin saez, nick rallo, kevin gray, kevin gray, kevin gray, rosin saez, nick rallo, nick rallo, rosin saez, rosin saez, nick rallo, rosin saez, nick rallo, nick rallo, rosin saez, nick rallo, rosin saez, rosin saez, nick rallo, rosin saez, rosin saez, nick rallo, nick rallo, rosin saez, nick rallo, rosin saez, nick rallo