# Once once restaurante el lago > Small space creates a cozy but noisy environment with loud music and occasional live saxophone. Atmosphere varies from pleasant and clean to challenging for conversation due to noise and poor acoustics. Long waits and no card payments add to the experience. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/OnceOnceRestauranteElLago - Address: Av. Paseo del Lago 19603, Tijuana, Mexico - Phone: +526648776843 ## What it is good for - Affordable — 10/10 - Breakfast — 8.8/10 - Food — 8.2/10 - Date Spots — 7.5/10 - Coffee — 6.8/10 - Mexican Food — 6.8/10 ## What people say - "The food here is delicious and generously portioned." - "You have to try the chilaquiles with birria; they're delicious." - "I waited for a table at these Date Spots, just like the reviews said." ## Good to know - The restaurant only accepts cash; no card payments are allowed. - Expect a wait of at least 1 hour to get in. - Parking is very limited; arrive early or be prepared to park far away. - I experienced a two-hour wait for a table of five. - Get there early to secure a table due to long lines. ## 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.