# Carlos Mexican Restaurant > Spacious Mexican restaurant with a large patio featuring a huge fire pit and live music that stays at a comfortable volume. The atmosphere is laid-back and festive, enhanced by cozy indoor seating with a fireplace and abundant plants. Patrons enjoy authentic dishes and a variety of margaritas in a welcoming, fun setting. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/CarlosMexicanRestaurant - Address: 34224 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, California, United States - Phone: +19494964470 - Website: http://carloscantinadp.com/ - Google rating: 4.3 (1050 reviews) ## What it is good for - Lunch Spot — 10/10 - Comfortable — 10/10 - Cozy — 10/10 - Outdoor Seating — 9.6/10 - Outdoor Space — 9.5/10 - Authentic — 9.4/10 - Chips And Salsa — 8.6/10 - Dinner Spots — 8.3/10 - Enchiladas — 8.3/10 - Food — 8.3/10 - Live Music — 8/10 - Salsa — 7.9/10 - Breakfast — 7.9/10 - Parking Available — 7.5/10 - Mexican Food — 7.1/10 ## What people say - "The food here is delicious and reasonably priced." - "The street tacos de birria were amazing with the consommé." - "I enjoyed the live music, especially on Friday nights." ## Good to know - Parking is available right on PCH, but it can be limited. - The restaurant is pet-friendly and allows dogs on the patio. - Prices are reasonable and portions are generous. - Taco Tuesday offers a unique dining experience with special menu items. - Live music is featured on Friday nights, enhancing the dining atmosphere. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.