# El Cortez Mexican Restaurant > Mexican restaurant with a traditional atmosphere and festive vibe featuring live guitar entertainment. The bar offers well-balanced margaritas and a relaxed yet fun setting. Known for authentic Mexican dishes like menudo and mole, it serves a local crowd appreciating classic flavors. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElCortezMexicanRestaurant - Address: 28971 Golden Lantern a101, Laguna Niguel, California, United States - Phone: +19494954808 - Website: https://www.elcortezmexbarandgrill.com/ - Google rating: 4.2 (468 reviews) ## What it is good for - Food — 7.6/10 - Mexican Food — 7.6/10 - Taco — 7.5/10 - Happy Hour — 7.5/10 - Dinner Spots — 7.5/10 - Lunch Spot — 7.5/10 - Burrito — 7/10 - Salsa — 6.8/10 - Enchiladas — 6.7/10 - Fajitas — 6/10 ## What people say - "You can get pretty good deals during Happy Hour here." - "The servers at this lunch spot were so friendly and attentive." - "The salsa here is on the hot side, hotter than most." ## Good to know - Happy hour runs Monday to Friday from 3-6 PM with $6 margaritas and nachos. - Taco Wednesday offers special taco options during happy hour. - Guitar and singing entertainment is available on Friday nights. - Parking is plentiful and easily accessible. - Expect a casual dress code; no formal attire is necessary. ## 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.